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 5303 2011–12 |
Loans/consumer loan actUnder the Consumer Loan Act, it is clarified that the exemption regarding loans made primarily for business, commercial, or agricultural purposes does not apply to loans that are secured by a lien on the borrower's primary... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5315 2011–12 |
Doctorates/branch campusesSubject to HECB approval, UW and WSU are authorized to develop doctoral degree programs at their branch campuses. The HECB will use their assessment process to determine whether the proposed doctoral level programs are needed... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5380 2011–12 |
Tobacco productsSales of Flavored, Scented, or Capsular Smokeless Tobacco. | Scott White (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5390 2011–12 |
ARNP prescriptionsAuthorizes pharmacies to fill prescriptions written by advanced registered nurse practitioners in other states. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5393 2011–12 |
Dependency systemCA and the supervising agencies must randomly select no less than 10 percent of the caregivers currently providing care (both out of home placements and in-home dependencies) to receive one unannounced face-to-face visit in... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5399 2011–12 |
School workforce reductionsA performance based framework governing reductions in force (RIF) due to declines in enrollment or revenue losses is set forth in statute. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5405 2011–12 |
Ferry system efficiencyThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5411 2011–12 |
Fiscal note instructionsOFM and the Department of Revenue must conduct a five-year pilot project on economic modeling on three examples of economic development legislation enacted in 2011 to model the increased economic activity which may result from... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5414 2011–12 |
License plate replacementThe requirement that DOL mandate a license plate replacement period is removed. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5420 2011–12 |
Intrastate mutual aid systemCounties, cities, towns, and federally-recognized Indian tribes that choose by written resolution to participate, are member jurisdictions (members) of the Intrastate Mutual Aid System (System). Upon receipt by the Military... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5422 2011–12 |
Amateur sports/taxationThe term amusement and recreation services is modified to include entry fee and league fee charges (1) to participate in a team sport or join a club related to an amusement and recreation activity; (2) for the privilege of... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5426 2011–12 |
Background check informationDEL and DSHS may share federal background check data in order to fulfill the statutory duties of each agency. Neither department may share federal background check results with any other state agency or person. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5449 2011–12 |
Stolen info technologyCreates a civil cause of action against persons that manufacture products sold in Washington while using stolen or misappropriated information technology in its business operations. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5455 2011–12 |
Teacher performanceEstablishes the top teacher recognition grant program to encourage excellence in the classroom teaching ranks and to recognize the most outstanding classroom teachers in the state. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5462 2011–12 |
Financial aid processThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5516 2011–12 |
Higher ed equipment/paymentsAllows institutions of higher education to make advance payments for equipment maintenance services to be performed up to 60 months after such payment, rather than the 12-month limit to which all other state agencies are subject. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5517 2011–12 |
Higher ed institutionsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5518 2011–12 |
Direct deposit of salariesEmployees of state agencies or political subdivisions may only be paid by electronic transfer to an employee's account at the employee's designated financial institution. Each employee must designate such an account in order... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5519 2011–12 |
Public contracting authorityIncreases the competitive bid dollar threshold to $100,000 for purchases and personal services contracts for institutions of higher education. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5520 2011–12 |
Storm water facility ratesStorm water rates and charges assessed upon state research universities located in small cities in Eastern Washington to comply with the requirements of a storm water permit issued by Ecology may not exceed 30 percent of the... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5521 2011–12 |
State university technologyAuthorizes the state universities to establish or administer funding programs for entities involved in collaborative projects pertaining to the commercialization of university-developed technologies. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5522 2011–12 |
OSPI/executive branch agencyThe Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction is created as a governor appointed executive branch agency. The SPI appointment is subject to Senate approval. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5523 2011–12 |
State printingEffective July 1, 2011, the Department is eliminated as a state agency. In coordination with the Department of General Administration (GA), they will sell or surplus all equipment. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5549 2011–12 |
Physical therapyAuthorizes physical therapists to perform spinal manipulation only upon showing evidence of adequate education and training in spinal manipulation. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5576 2011–12 |
UW & WSU constructionThe University of Washington Bond Retirement Fund and the Washington State University Bond Retirement Fund are eliminated and the University of Washington Building Account and the Washington State University Building Account... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
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