Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Adam Kline
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5050 2011–12 |
Residential security depositUnder the RLTA, a landlord is not entitled to the interest earned on a tenant's security deposit. Interest earnings must be deposited monthly by the financial institution or escrow agent, into the Affordable Housing for All... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5051 2011–12 |
Enviro & health enforcementIn any civil enforcement action involving an alleged or threatened violation of an environmental or public health law or related rules or permits, the state or local government enforcing agency or officer must provide public... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5052 2011–12 |
Court reporting licensingRequires a license for certain private court reporting firms or agencies doing business in the state. Requires a court reporting firm or agency licensed in the state to comply with all rules and regulations pertaining to... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5053 2011–12 |
Persistent offendersAuthorizes community custody after fifteen years for certain persistent offenders. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5054 2011–12 |
Public hazard proceedingsThe Legislature intends to create a presumption against the sealing of court documents relative to public hazards. The definition of product liability or hazardous substance claim is amended to mean a claim for damages for... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5055 2011–12 |
Probate/pers. representativeThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5056 2011–12 |
Bail and pretrial releaseThe Administrator for the Courts (AOC) must provide superior courts and courts of limited jurisdiction access to the risk assessment tool developed by the Washington State Institute for Public Policy (WSIPP). The Washington... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5059 2011–12 |
Autism spectrum disordersAll health plans issued by licensed insurance carriers, and self-insured plans offered under the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) program, must include coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5066 2011–12 |
Contractor appealsThe 30-day time period for an unregistered contractor to appeal a notice of assessment is replaced by a notice of infraction for both unregistered contractor and registered contractor violations. If a contractor, individual,... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5069 2011–12 |
Farm labor contractor acctCreates the Farm Labor Contractor Account for the farm labor contractor licensing program. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5079 2011–12 |
Consumer protection actThe attorneys' fee provision in CPA actions brought by the AG is amended. The AG, rather than a prevailing party, may recover the costs of the action and reasonable attorneys' fees. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5085 2011–12 |
Personal property/exemptionsThe current personal property exemptions from legal process are modified as follows: apparel, jewelry, furs, and personal ornaments up to $3,500 for an individual; private libraries up to $3,500 – library is expanded to... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5086 2011–12 |
Geothermal resourcesGeothermal resources may be reserved by or conveyed to another person. Interests in geothermal resources may be severed from the surface land and reserved or conveyed as a property interest, separate from the land. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5110 2011–12 |
Carpet stewardshipA producer of carpet, a person who manufactures and sells, offers for sale, or distributes that carpet in the state, must participate in a carpet stewardship organization (organization) by January 1, 2014. The organization's... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5118 2011–12 |
Output-based emission stds.The Department of Ecology ( DOE) and local air pollution control authorities must consider an output-based air emission standards approach when making determinations for air emission permits, orders, and regulations.... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5120 2011–12 |
Insurance ratesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5132 2011–12 |
Residential habilitation ctrResidential habilitation center is defined as a state-operated facility for persons 21 years of age and older. All references to child in 71A.20 RCW are replaced with individual. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5144 2011–12 |
Animal abuser registryRequires the registration of animal abusers and authorizes the release of certain information on animal abusers. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5151 2011–12 |
Companion animal programCreates the companion animal safety, population control, and spay/neuter assistance program to provide for spaying and neutering of feral and free-roaming cats and companion animals owned by low-income individuals. Requires... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5154 2011–12 |
Vehicle prowlingA conviction of vehicle prowling in the second degree is a class C felony, rather than a gross misdemeanor, if the person has two or more prior convictions for vehicle prowling in the second degree. It is ranked at level V on... | Nick Harper (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5183 2011–12 |
Native American heritage dayThe day after Thanksgiving Day, currently a state legal and school holiday, is recognized as Native American Heritage Day. | Scott White (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5194 2011–12 |
Fertilizer w/ phosphorusAfter January 1, 2013, a person may not apply a fertilizer containing phosphorus, with certain exceptions. | Scott White (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5207 2011–12 |
Wildland urban interfaceThe International Wildland Urban Interface Code, published by the International Code Council, is adopted by reference to the State Building Code. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5214 2011–12 |
Affordable housingThe Department of Commerce is not required to maintain an inventory of an agency's surplus housing but rather is directed to work with the agencies, including the Department of Public Lands, the State Parks and Recreation... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5228 2011–12 |
Small alt energy facilitiesAuthorizing EFSEC to Site Small Alternative Energy Resource Facilities. EFSEC is authorized to issue site permits, using generally established safety standards, for the construction, reconstruction, or enlargement of small... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |