Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Adam Kline
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6753 2005–06 |
Water managementDeclares that the state of Washington supports and shall participate in the implementation of a pilot intergovernmental program with federally recognized Indian tribes to voluntarily find collaborative solutions in water... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2006 |
| SB 5037 2005–06 |
Problem gamblingA program for the prevention and treatment of problem and pathological gambling is established in DSHS. Funding for the program is derived from a B&O tax on the net win of all licensed contests of chance (card rooms, bingo,... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 5069 2005–06 |
Family leave insuranceEstablishes the family leave insurance program. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 5108 2005–06 |
Housing programsThe statutory limit on departmental expenses, incurred by CTED in administering the Housing Assistance and Affordable Housing programs, is raised from 4 percent to 5 percent of the annual funds available to the respective programs. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 5339 2005–06 |
Recidivism reductionA court may issue a certificate of discharge to an offender who has completed all terms of his or her sentence before the offender completes paying the legal financial obligations pursuant to the sentence if the offender... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 5373 2005–06 |
Electronic & web-based bidsBidders may provide their bids in written, electronic, or web-based form. Bid prices may be disclosed during electronic or web-based bidding. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 5390 2005–06 |
State health care programsRequires the use of evidence-based medicine principles in state purchased health care program contracts with health carriers and providers. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 5515 2005–06 |
Brominated flame retardantsAfter July 1, 2007, no one may manufacture, knowingly sell, offer or distribute for sale or use noncomestible (non-edible) products containing polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE). A manufacturer of products containing... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 5773 2005–06 |
Homeowner protectionsRequires residential contractors to act in the best interests of homeowners as to funds paid by homeowners for labor or materials. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 6068 2005–06 |
Aquatic reserve systemA state aquatic reserve system is statutorily created. The system is comprised of state-owned aquatic lands that are designated by statute or by Lands Commissioner order. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 6432 2005–06 |
Solar energy demo projectsThree appropriations totaling $80,000 are made to Washington State University's Energy Extension Program. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 6693 2005–06 |
Review of comprehensive planRevises the schedule for review and revision of comprehensive plans and development regulations under the growth management act. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 6733 2005–06 |
City trans authoritiesA new Caretaker Board is created to govern the authority during dissolution. The Board is comprised of 5 members and may act as long as a quorum of 3 members is present. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 6644 2005–06 |
Union dues/state employeesAuthorizes deducting union dues for state employees. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| SB 6645 2005–06 |
Distributing communicationsState employees are not prohibited by the Ethics in Public Service chapter from distributing communications from an employee organization or charitable organization to other state employees, unless the communications support... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| SB 6651 2005–06 |
Voting restrictions/felonsA task force is created to study standards for restricting and restoring voting rights of felons. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| SB 6663 2005–06 |
MotorcyclesProvides that, when traffic is stopped or slowed to less than ten miles per hour, an operator of a motorcycle may overtake and pass slowed or stopped vehicles by use of a breakdown or access lane at a speed not exceeding... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| SB 6688 2005–06 |
Off-road vehicle noiseFinds that, as the population of Washington and the popularity of recreational off-road vehicle use have increased, a growing number of informal off-road vehicle tracks and riding areas have emerged in residential areas. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| SB 6612 2005–06 |
Local & district courtsMany changes are made to Washington's district court, municipal department, and municipal court statutes. Several statutes are repealed to comport the changes. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| SB 6629 2005–06 |
Child care/TANFA TANF recipient who is meeting his or her Individual Responsibility Plan requirements and is eligible for WCCC must be eligible to receive child care for all the hours the recipient is working and enrolled in an educational,... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| SB 6641 2005–06 |
Special education ombudsmanThe intent section provides that special education could be even more helpful to students with disabilities if educators received help from experts outside of education. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| SB 6642 2005–06 |
ProstitutionProhibits sellers of travel from promoting travel for prostitution. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| SB 6565 2005–06 |
Valid voter registrationThe voter challenge statutes are re-written as follows: Voters who lack a traditional address will be registered at the location provided, and they have the option of using the address of a county courthouse or other public... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| SB 6584 2005–06 |
Mortgage lendersMortgage lenders and credit card issuers doing business in Washington State must prominently display on their statements a valid mailing address, as well as a telephone number that enables a consumer to talk to a live person,... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| SB 6592 2005–06 |
Paid sick leaveFor each six months of full-time work, an employee must accrue at least 40 hours of paid sick leave. For part-time work, the employee must accrue a proportionate amount of paid sick leave for each six months of work. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |