Rodney Tom
Senator
· Democrat
· District 48
· most recent term 2013–14
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165
Bills as prime sponsor
23
of those became law
869
Bills co-sponsored
8,981
Recorded votes
3.3%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2613 2003–04 |
Vessel auctionsProvides that an auction company licensed under chapter 18.11 RCW and licensed as a motor vehicle dealer under chapter 46.70 RCW may sell at auction all vessels that a vessel dealer is authorized to sell. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| HB 2522 2003–04 |
Public works bidsProhibits rejection of public works bids except for good cause. | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 1156 2003–04 |
Mailing of ballotsRequires county auditors to mail absentee ballots at least 18 days before the primary, general election or special election and to certify to the Office of the Secretary of State the dates the ballots were available and mailed. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1158 2003–04 |
Voting systems certificationChanges the process for certifying voting and vote tallying equipment. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1159 2003–04 |
Election statutesReorganizes the election laws into a new title, Title 29A RCW, effective 2004. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1160 2003–04 |
Election crimes & penaltiesOrganizes election crimes and penalties as a new chapter of Title 29 or 29A, and changes some penalties. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1161 2003–04 |
Help America vote actCreates an election account in the State Treasury. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1190 2003–04 |
Alternative cert programsRequires school districts to permit classified staff to retain employee status while participating in the alternative routes to teacher certification program. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1228 2003–04 |
Veterans/employment examsThe restriction that veterans must claim scoring preference on civil service exams within 15 years of release from active military service is removed. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1334 2003–04 |
Rule-making assessmentsRequires agencies to include in the notice of rule-making a statement indicating that a copy of the preliminary cost-benefit analysis is available. Any supplemental notices must contain a statement that a revised preliminary... | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1440 2003–04 |
Real estate licenseesAllows an out-of-state real estate broker or salesperson to conduct commercial real estate transactions in Washington under certain conditions, including working in cooperation with a Washington real estate broker. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1454 2003–04 |
B & o tax creditsExtends the business and occupation (B&O) tax credit allowed to high technology businesses for certain expenditures associated with research and development (R&D) indefinitely. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1608 2003–04 |
Growth management planningRequires that amendments or revisions to development regulations in jurisdictions planning under the Growth Management Act, taken collectively, be consistent with and implement a comprehensive plan. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2425 2003–04 |
School dstrct superintendentProvides that the superintendent must be appointed for an indefinite term and may be removed by a majority vote of the local school board. | Fred Jarrett (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2445 2003–04 |
Solar energy incentivesDeclares an intent to enact comprehensive tax incentives for the solar electric industry that address activities of the manufacture of these products and to encourage these industries to locate in counties with high unemployment. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1082 2003–04 |
Sch emply housing allowanceAuthorizes an eligible school district to provide a housing allowance to certificated and classified employees. | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1155 2003–04 |
Military & overseas votingAuthorizes the state to participate in a pilot project for military and overseas voters to vote over the Internet. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1157 2003–04 |
Ballot measure validityPrescribes procedures for civil suits challenging the validity of initiatives, referenda, and other ballot measures. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1169 2003–04 |
Initiative & ref petitionsRequires signature gatherers, prior to asking for a signature, to disclose whether they are paid, to accurately describe the effect of the initiative or referendum, and to provide a comprehensive written summary of the... | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1229 2003–04 |
Teacher cottagesAuthorizes a second-class school district to construct teachers' cottages. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1282 2003–04 |
Citizen councilorCreates the office of Citizen Councilor and the citizen councilor network. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1404 2003–04 |
Motor vehicle fuel taxRequires fuel tax revenue attributable to certain counties to be spent within those counties. | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1434 2003–04 |
Education employee housingCreates the Education Housing Task Force. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1439 2003–04 |
Wood stovesRequires a seller of residential real property to include disclosures about uncertified wood stove and fireplace inserts on the disclosure statement given to the buyer. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1521 2003–04 |
Intitiatives & referendumsFinds that as the state officer with the responsibility of certifying measures to the ballot, the secretary of state should provide a formal opportunity for the general public to hear information about the impact of a ballot... | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
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