Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Adam Kline
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6191 2007–08 |
Health care info disclosureRequires disclosure of certain health care information. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6228 2007–08 |
Lawn fertilizersAfter January 1, 2010, a person may not apply a fertilizer containing phosphorus to turf. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6249 2007–08 |
Community and urban forestryThe authority for DNR to conduct a community and urban forestry program is changed from discretionary to mandatory. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6281 2007–08 |
Port property tax leviesThe authority of a port district located in a county with a population of one million or more to levy taxes is limited to levying taxes dedicated to paying the principal or interest on bonds existing as of January 1, 2008, and... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6291 2007–08 |
Welfare tax paymentsFor cities or counties to receive distributions under the City-County Assistance Account an authorizing proposition must be submitted to the voters of the eligible city or county; and the proposition must be approved by a... | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6178 2007–08 |
Property tax deferralProvides a 50 percent property tax deferral for households with income of $57,000 or less. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 2007, 1st Special Session |
Nov 29, 2007 |
| SB 5597 2007–08 |
Contracts with chiropractorsRequires health carriers to reimburse a participating provider chiropractor for provision of health care services by certain employees of the chiropractor working at the same location, if specified conditions are met. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 502, Laws of 2007 |
May 15, 2007 |
| SB 5726 2007–08 |
Insurance fair conduct actProhibits the unfair practice of an insurer unreasonably denying a claim for coverage or payment of benefits to a first party claimant. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 498, Laws of 2007 |
May 15, 2007 |
| SB 5101 2007–08 |
Higher edu tuition waiversExpands eligibility for state employee college tuition waivers to include public school teachers and certificated instructional staff who are holding or seeking an endorsement in a state-identified shortage area. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 461, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| SB 5009 2007–08 |
Biodiesel fuel for farm useProvides a sales and use tax exemption for the nonhighway use of biodiesel by farmers. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 443, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| SB 6117 2007–08 |
Reclaimed waterRequires the state to expand both direct financial support and financial incentives for capital investments in water reuse and reclaimed water. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 445, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| SB 5097 2007–08 |
Safe school plansRequires school districts to adopt and implement safe school plans. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 406, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| SB 5627 2007–08 |
Basic education fundingCreates a Joint Task Force on Basic Education Finance (Task Force) composed of eight legislators, a chair and three public members appointed by the Governor, a representative of the Governor's Office or the Office of Financial... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 399, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| SB 5828 2007–08 |
Early child developmentEstablishes an Early Learning Advisory Council. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 394, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| SB 5227 2007–08 |
Animal abandonmentRaises animal cruelty in the second degree from a misdemeanor offense to a gross misdemeanor offense if committed by abandoning an animal and the abandonment results in bodily harm to the animal or creates an imminent and... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 376, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| SB 5312 2007–08 |
Stolen metal propertyEstablishes record keeping requirements when scrap metal businesses engage in non-ferrous metal transactions with the general public. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 377, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| SB 5320 2007–08 |
Public guardianship officeCreates an Office of Public Guardianship within the Administrative Office of the Courts to provide guardianship services to low-income individuals who have been determined by a court to need the services of a guardian. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 364, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| SB 5533 2007–08 |
Mental illnessMakes substantive, reorganizational, and technical changes to statutes pertaining to competency procedures for people with mental illness who are involved in the criminal justice system. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 375, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| SB 5634 2007–08 |
Corrections personnelMoves the current statutory provisions regarding core training for corrections personnel into the same statutory provisions that require core training for law enforcement officers. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 382, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| SB 5659 2007–08 |
Family & medical leave insProvides for family leave insurance benefits of $250 per week for up to five weeks for individuals on leave for the birth or placement of a child. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 357, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| SB 5674 2007–08 |
Water district commissionerAllows a qualified elector meeting land ownership requirements to file and serve as a water-sewer district commissioner in a district with fewer than 100 residents if a void in candidacy occurs. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 383, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| SB 6032 2007–08 |
Medical use of marijaunaAuthorizes law enforcement officers to obtain no more than a representative sample of a patient's marijuana when possessed in accordance with medical marijuana laws. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 371, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| SB 6100 2007–08 |
Charitable donationsProhibits a prosecutor from dismissing, amending, or agreeing not to file a criminal charge or infraction in exchange for a contribution, donation, or payment to any person or organization. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 367, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| SB 5372 2007–08 |
Puget Sound partnershipCreates the Puget Sound Partnership, a new state agency, to clean up and restore the environmental health of Puget Sound by the year 2020. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 341, Laws of 2007 |
May 7, 2007 |
| SB 5552 2007–08 |
Discharges of oilIncreases the maximum amount of certain penalties and fees charged to individuals who unlawfully discharge oil into the waters of the state. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 347, Laws of 2007 |
May 7, 2007 |