Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Adam Kline
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5196 1999–00 |
Trust & estate dispute resolC Clarifies that the superior courts have jurisdiction over matters involving trusts and estates regardless of the amount in controversy. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 42, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 20, 1999 |
| SB 5197 1999–00 |
Disclaimer of interestsC Makes technical corrections to the disclaimer of interest statute. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 43, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 20, 1999 |
| SB 5198 1999–00 |
Probate & trust law languageC Makes a technical change to the statute governing marital deduction gifts in probate and trust law. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 44, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 20, 1999 |
| SB 5234 1999–00 |
Custodial sexual misconduct$ Creates a new crime of custodial sexual misconduct C in the first degree as a class C felony and, in the second degree, as a gross misdemeanor. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 45, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 20, 1999 |
| SB 5442 1999–00 |
Real estate broker's records$ The maximum amount of client funds a real estate broker must deposit into a pooled interest-bearing account is raised from $5,000 to $10,000. The interest from that account goes to the Housing Trust Fund and the Real Estate... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 48, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 20, 1999 |
| SB 5954 1999–00 |
St assistance recipient tort$ Allows the state to establish a trust account with the court to recover the amount owed for medical bills paid to Medicaid clients who have received a settlement in a related personal injury suit. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 55, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 20, 1999 |
| SB 5734 1999–00 |
Mother Joseph Day$ Designates April 16, as Mother Joseph day, and September 4 as Marcus Whitman day, as unpaid non-legal days of recognition. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 16, 1999 |
| SB 5509 1999–00 |
Holocaust victims insurance$ Allows the Insurance Commissioner to create a Holocaust Survivor Assistance Office and Holocaust Insurance Company Registry to assist Holocaust survivors, heirs, and beneficiaries recover improperly denied insurance proceeds... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 15, 1999 |
| SB 5583 1999–00 |
Employee benefitsIt is an unfair practice for any employer to: (1) terminate any employee or limit the term of a contract with any employee with the intent to avoid providing employment-based benefits; (2) misclassify any employee with the... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 17, 1999 |
| SB 5446 1999–00 |
Local campaign fundingThe prohibition on the use of public funds to finance political campaigns for local offices is eliminated. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 16, 1999 |
| SB 6456 1997–98 |
Supplemental transp budgetSupplemental appropriations are made to transportation agencies for the 1997-99 biennium. | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 348, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| SB 5582 1997–98 |
Liquor sales to intoxicatedNo person who is apparently under the influence of liquor to the point that he or she is intoxicated may purchase or consume liquor on any premises licensed by the board. Violation of this prohibition is an infraction... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 259, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| SB 6429 1997–98 |
Children's trust fundThe Children's Trust Fund is placed on the list of accounts that receive a proportional share of the interest on the general fund. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 268, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| SB 6142 1997–98 |
DUI/license suspensionA person = s driver = s license is administratively suspended for 90 days for a first violation of the laws pertaining to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. A person who had his or her license administratively... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 209, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| SB 6165 1997–98 |
Ignition interlock violatnsThis act may be known and cited as the Mary Johnsen Act. A person convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) with a blood or breath alcohol level of .15 or more who has not been previously restricted to... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 210, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| SB 6166 1997–98 |
DUI penaltiesThe sentence of a person convicted of DUI is dependent upon whether the person has had any prior DUI convictions within his or her lifetime. A DUI conviction remains permanently on the convicted person = s record. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 211, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| SB 6408 1997–98 |
Alcohol violator penaltiesA person who is convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs receives double the minimum nonsuspendable and nondeferrable jail sentence required by current law if the offense of driving under the influence of... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| SB 6114 1997–98 |
Nonindgenous aquatic speciesThe Legislature finds that the unauthorized introduction of nonindigenous aquatic species into Washington State poses a serious economic and environmental threat. The zebra mussel and the European green crab have adverse... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 153, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| SB 6729 1997–98 |
Senior housing financingThe Task Force on Financing Senior Housing and Housing for Persons With Disabilities is recreated. The membership is the same as the task force created last year, with the following additions: (1) the Secretary of the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 23, 1998 |
| SB 6258 1997–98 |
RCW technical correctionsTechnical changes are made to make the statutes conform to the Legislature's intent. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 55, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| SB 6474 1997–98 |
Fertilizer regulationRegistration and standards : Waste-derived fertilizer is defined as a commercial fertilizer that is derived from an industrial byproduct or other material that would otherwise be disposed of. This may include solid or... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 36, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| SB 6667 1997–98 |
Gift of life medalA Washington State Gift of Life Medal is established, consisting of an inscribed bronze medal awarded by the Governor at the request of the donor's family and friends. The organ donor is defined as an individual who makes a... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| SB 6145 1997–98 |
Crime victims' compensationThe crime victims = compensation program is authorized to designate private attorneys as special assistant attorneys general to pursue civil legal actions against criminal offenders and third parties for costs incurred by... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6272 1997–98 |
Snohomish Co. district courtThe number of district court judges in Snohomish County is increased from seven to eight. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6316 1997–98 |
Actions against the stateIf the state objects to a discovery request, the reasons for the objection must be stated along with instructions on how to legally overcome those based on confidentiality or privilege. The scope of the bill is limited to pro... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |