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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5856 2013–14 |
Defined contribution planThe Washington Public Employees Savings Plan (PESP) is created as a new defined-contribution plan to replace PERS, TRS, SERS, and PSERS Plans 2 and PERS, TRS, and SERS Plans 3 for all employees first hired in an eligible... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5863 2013–14 |
Charter schoolsA B&O tax exemption is provided for charter schools as well as nonprofit education service providers under contract with a charter school to the same extent that public schools are exempt. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5893 2013–14 |
International studentsRequires the governing boards of the state and regional universities, The Evergreen State College, and the community and technical colleges to include a twenty percent surcharge on tuition fees for certain students. | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5907 2013–14 |
State recreational landsRequires the department of natural resources and the department of fish and wildlife to: (1) Ensure no net loss of public recreational opportunities on department-managed lands; and (2) Open, reopen, or provide additional... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5945 2013–14 |
Principal empowermentEffective August 1, 2013, or upon the expiration of an applicable collective bargaining agreement, each district must adopt a new policy on assignment of Certificated Instructional Staff (CIS), stipulating that a... | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5968 2013–14 |
Inmates/safe hospital careAll individuals suspected or convicted of a serious violent offense, sex offense, or violent offense brought to a hospital by a law enforcement officer or at the direction of a law enforcement agency must be accompanied at all... | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5989 2013–14 |
Veterans, military personnelAddresses civil relief for veterans and military personnel. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5952 2013–14 |
Aerospace tax prefs & exempExtends the expiration date of aerospace tax incentives to July 1, 2040, upon the siting of a significant commercial airplane manufacturing program in Washington. | Andy Hill (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 2013, 3rd Special Session |
Nov 11, 2013 |
| SB 5679 2013–14 |
Agency rule review processRequires the departments of Ecology, Labor and Industries, and Health to establish a formal review process of existing rules. | Senator (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 2013, 2nd Special Session |
Jul 3, 2013 |
| SB 5389 2013–14 |
Children/visiting & contactEstablishes that sibling visitation may not be used as a sanction or incentive for a child's behavior. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 316, Laws of 2013 |
May 21, 2013 |
| SB 5405 2013–14 |
Extended foster careExpands eligibility criteria to allow a youth to request extended foster care services if the youth has an open dependency case at age 18 and is participating in a program or activity designed to promote employment or remove... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 332, Laws of 2013 |
May 21, 2013 |
| SB 5559 2013–14 |
Educational specialist degrsAuthorizes Central Washington University, The Evergreen State College, and Western Washington University to offer Educational Specialist degrees. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 296, Laws of 2013 |
May 20, 2013 |
| SB 5692 2013–14 |
Standby & limited guardiansProvides for standby guardians to serve as guardians during planned absences of regularly appointed guardians. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 304, Laws of 2013 |
May 20, 2013 |
| SB 5053 2013–14 |
Vehicle prowlingIncreases the penalty for the crime of Vehicle Prowling in the second degree from a gross misdemeanor to a class C felony on the offender's third or subsequent offense. | Nick Harper (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 2013 |
May 16, 2013 |
| SB 5213 2013–14 |
Medicaid managed care/medsRequires that contracts with managed health care systems under Medicaid include incentives for pharmacists and primary care providers to provide services to review the appropriateness and effectiveness of drugs for patients... | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 261, Laws of 2013 |
May 16, 2013 |
| SB 5343 2013–14 |
Higher ed students/militaryRequires institutions of higher education to provide make-up classes, exams, or other make-up events to National Guard members or other military reservists called to active duty or training for 30 days or less without... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 271, Laws of 2013 |
May 16, 2013 |
| SB 5195 2013–14 |
State need grant/nonprofitsAllows a nonprofit institution recognized by Washington to be eligible to participate in the State Need Grant program, effective August 1, 2013. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 248, Laws of 2013 |
May 15, 2013 |
| SB 5308 2013–14 |
Sexually exploited childrenCreates the Commercially Sexually Exploited Children Statewide Coordinating Committee. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 253, Laws of 2013 |
May 15, 2013 |
| SB 5337 2013–14 |
DNR timber sale programStays for five years the set decrease in the maximum amount of timber that can be sold by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) through their contract harvesting program. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 2013 |
May 15, 2013 |
| SB 5282 2013–14 |
Involuntary commitment infoRequires the Department of Licensing to convene a work group to develop a proposal for the consolidation of statewide involuntary commitment data. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 216, Laws of 2013 |
May 10, 2013 |
| SB 5095 2013–14 |
Motor vehicle operationAllows drivers to provide proof of insurance and the vehicle's registration certificate in an electronic format. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 157, Laws of 2013 |
May 7, 2013 |
| SB 5329 2013–14 |
Persistently failing schoolsUpdates the criteria used by the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) to identify persistently lowest-achieving schools to conform to revised federal rules and guidance, to be applied equally to both Title I and... | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 159, Laws of 2013 |
May 7, 2013 |
| SB 5446 2013–14 |
State auditor/subpoenasAuthorizes the State Auditor to seek judicial approval of a subpoena in advance of its issuance. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 50, Laws of 2013 |
Apr 23, 2013 |
| SB 5849 2013–14 |
Electric vehicle chargingProvides rules regarding the identification of electric vehicle charging stations. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 60, Laws of 2013 |
Apr 23, 2013 |
| SB 5110 2013–14 |
Local government purchasingAuthorizes local governments to award contracts to the lowest bidder before taxes are applied provided that it gives notice of its intent to do so prior to submission of bids. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 2013 |
Apr 22, 2013 |
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