Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Adam Kline
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5848 2007–08 |
Overtime for nursesRevises the mandatory overtime prohibition applicable to nurses, but only with respect to increasing the types of health care facilities that are subject to the prohibition from requiring nurses to perform overtime work. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5850 2007–08 |
Mental disordersDirects the office of the state long-term care ombudsman to provide ombudsman services for persons receiving services from regional support networks and licensed service providers under chapter 71.24 RCW. Repeals RCW 71.24.350. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5852 2007–08 |
Growth in rural areasThree "rural village" demonstration projects may be created by certain qualified counties planning under the GMA. A rural village is defined as a compact, environmentally friendly rural development created using TDRs. Rural... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5856 2007–08 |
Bidder responsibilityA bidder must meet the following responsibility criteria before he or she can be awarded a public works contract: (1) at the time the bid is submitted, the bidder must be a registered contractor under RCW 18.27; (2) the bidder... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5865 2007–08 |
Risk level classificationsThe risk level assigned by the ESRC to a person who has committed a sex offense is the level to be used by law enforcement for the purposes of community notification under RCW 4.24.550. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5866 2007–08 |
Homestead exemptionThe homestead exemption amount cannot exceed the lesser of: (1) the total net value of the lands, mobile home, improvements and other personal property; or (2) the sum of $125,000 in the case of lands, mobile home, and improvements. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5867 2007–08 |
Tribal & Indian law officersTribal law enforcement or public safety officers, who have entered into an agreement with the WSP after completing 400 hours of training at the Washington law enforcement academy, are allowed to exercise general authority... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5871 2007–08 |
Growth management actAn energy element is added to the list of elements to be included in the comprehensive plans of cities and counties planning under the GMA. The energy element must include strategies for reducing a community's overall energy... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5872 2007–08 |
Criminal justice legislationRequires the office of financial management to prepare a fiscal note for any bill introduced before the legislature that would result in a net increase in periods of incarceration in state adult or juvenile correctional facilities. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5873 2007–08 |
Human rights commissionThe definition of "employer" is changed to include any person acting in the interest of any employer, directly or indirectly, who employs one or more persons. This brings businesses with one employee under the jurisdiction of... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5874 2007–08 |
Health benefit plansAll insurance policies that provide coverage for hospital or medical expenses must provide coverage for amino acid-based elemental formulas when such specialized formulas are medically necessary for the diagnosis and treatment... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5876 2007–08 |
Salmon and steelheadDFW must produce educational materials discouraging activities that harm or disturb the spawning beds of salmon and steelhead. Specific activities that must be addressed are listed and include: wading on spawning beds; driving... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5886 2007–08 |
Autism awareness lic plateCreates an "Autism Awareness" special license plate. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5887 2007–08 |
Fiscal reformIndividual income above certain thresholds that is earned from Washington sources is taxed at 1 percent. The tax is imposed on individuals, but not on estates or trusts. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5891 2007–08 |
Professional athletesCreates a tax equal to ten percent on the adjusted gross income of a professional athlete derived from Washington sources in compensation for professional athletic labor or services. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5908 2007–08 |
Injured workersProvides that the department of labor and industries shall conduct a study of the outcomes of injured workers found employable and not eligible for vocational rehabilitation benefits. Declares that the department shall... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5911 2007–08 |
Talking book libraryFinds that the Washington talking book and Braille library is a statewide public library for Washington residents who cannot read conventional books due to blindness, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities, and that... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5913 2007–08 |
Growth management planningRequires policies that provide for a supply of housing within the regional housing market sufficient to accommodate employment growth and demand for all types of residential living, including part-time, retirement, and second homes. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5914 2007–08 |
Growth managementRequires countywide planning policies to establish performance measures that regularly review progress towards accommodating the twenty-year population and employment growth projections. Defines "performance measures" and... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5940 2007–08 |
Funds for long-term careProhibits the use of state funds provided for long-term care services from being used to assist, promote, or deter union organization. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5945 2007–08 |
MaterialpersonsRevises materialmen to materialpersons. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5949 2007–08 |
Adult family home providersPECBA is amended to apply to the Governor with respect to adult family home providers, and to govern collective bargaining between the Governor and the providers' exclusive bargaining representative. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5960 2007–08 |
Rental late feesThe Residential Landlord-Tenant Act is amended to provide that a landlord cannot charge a late fee in excess of 10 percent of the monthly rent payment or 50 dollars, whichever is greater. Late fees cannot be charged more than... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5963 2007–08 |
Health professions accountDirects the secretary to spend unappropriated funds in the health professions account to meet unanticipated costs when revenues exceed more than fifteen percent over the department's estimated six-year spending projections.... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5966 2007–08 |
Climate change consequencesThe Department of Natural Resources must contract with the University of Washington College of Forest Resources to, in summary, conduct the following activities: identify cost-effective treatments for reducing the risk of... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |