Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Adam Kline
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6608 2007–08 |
Criminal street gangsRequires the Governor's Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee to issue a request forproposal to implement five pilot projects designed to prevent, intervene, and suppress street gangs and gang violence and appropriates $10... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 6614 2007–08 |
Exemplary damagesThe law limiting non-economic damages based on a formula is struck. Provisions relating to the recovery of exemplary damages are added. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 6617 2007–08 |
Intermediate care residentsResidents of RHCs are included in the state's resident rights' laws. Specific rights address financial affairs, advocacy and access rights, disclosure requirements, transfer and discharge protections, and increased notification rights. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 6622 2007–08 |
Workplace bullyingIt is an unlawful employment practice to subject an employee to an abusive work environment or to retaliate against an employee because he or she has opposed an unlawful employment practice or participated in an investigation... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 6624 2007–08 |
Long-term care waiversNo long-term care facility or nursing facility may require or request residents to sign waivers, without prior advice from the residents attorney, or any rights set forth in the vulnerable adults statute, chapter 74.34 RCW. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 6642 2007–08 |
Special license platesProvides instead of regular motor vehicle license plates, persons with disabilities are entitled to receive special license plates under this act or RCW 46.16.385 bearing the international symbol of access for up to two... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 6643 2007–08 |
Motorcycles/traffic signalsAllows motorcycles to stop and proceed through traffic signal controlled intersections under certain conditions. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 6670 2007–08 |
ID theft police reportsAllows a person who has learned or reasonably suspects that his or her financial information or means of identification has been unlawfully obtained, used by, or disclosed to another, as described in chapter 9.35 RCW, to file... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 6680 2007–08 |
Jury serviceIf a person who is 75 years of age or older notifies the court of the person's decision not to serve, the person's name must be removed from further consideration on the master jury list, provided that: (1) no person who is 75... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 6686 2007–08 |
Concealed pistol licensesIncludes active duty members of the United States armed forces in concealed pistol licensing requirements. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 5171 2007–08 |
State patrol retirementThe member contribution rate for WSPRS is reduced to the lesser of: one-half of the adjusted total contribution rate; or 7 percent, plus 50 percent of the contribution rate increase caused by any benefit improvement effective... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5304 2007–08 |
Special fuel taxesThe definition of "urban passenger transportation systems" is modified to specifically include systems operated by a regional transit authority authorized to operate between counties. The definition is also modified to include... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5444 2007–08 |
Eminent domainState agencies, counties, cities, school districts, certain corporations and other entities with condemnation authority must provide landowners notice of the entity's final action or public meeting regarding condemnation of a... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5619 2007–08 |
Variation in health careThe legislative intent focuses on the shared decision-making process and the use of effective decision aids in the state's laws on informed consent and encourages collaborative efforts to use and certify decision aids which... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5902 2007–08 |
Liquor sales on SundayDirects the Liquor Control Board to expand Sunday sales in at least 29 additional state liquor stores. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6449 2007–08 |
Freedom of student pressEnsures free speech and free press protections for both high school and college students in the state. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6472 2007–08 |
Commercial parkingProvides that a commercial parking business may not charge a parking charge unless a sign is conspicuously posted on the parking lot. Provides that a parking customer who engages in unauthorized parking is liable to the... | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6477 2007–08 |
Low-income homeownersPersons with a combined disposable income of less than the state wide median income in 2007 ($60,215) are eligible for property tax assistance in the form of a remittance. The Department of Revenue (DOR) must remit to a... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6484 2007–08 |
Rental car taxExcludes car-sharing activities from the rental car tax. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6495 2007–08 |
Nonvoting labor membersAny public transportation system governing body must include one nonvoting member recommended by the labor organization representing a majority of the public transportation employees within the respective area. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6515 2007–08 |
Energy savingsA sales and use tax exemption is provided to public entities for performance based contracted energy equipment and services and energy management systems. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6520 2007–08 |
Property tax informationRequires additional information on property tax statements and notices of assessed value. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6524 2007–08 |
Tribal police officersTribal police officers are authorized to act as general authority Washington State Peace Officers when the appropriate tribal government meets specified requirements regarding certification, insurance liability, and... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6526 2007–08 |
Firearms possessionConcerns firearms possession by persons who are involuntarily committed. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6533 2007–08 |
Lawful source of incomeIt is an unfair practice for any person to discriminate in the rental of a dwelling to, or refuse to negotiate or enter into a rental agreement with, a person because of the person's lawful source of income. "Lawful source of... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |