Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Adam Kline
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6466 1997–98 |
Employee child care/tax credTax credits are offered to businesses with 400 or fewer employees. The credit is equal to 50 percent of the amount of qualifying costs expended for employee child care payments. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6473 1997–98 |
Local levy equalizationThe levy equalization is increased to 12 percent for all districts with above average property tax rates. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6714 1997–98 |
School capital imprvmnts/taxSchool districts are authorized to make a one-time election to request a county excise tax in lieu of school impact fees. If requested by a school district, a county must impose an additional excise tax on the sale of real... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6754 1997–98 |
School class size reductionProvides that, beginning in the 1999-2000 school year, the Washington class size improvement program shall be implemented. Directs the superintendent of public instruction to consult with teachers, administrators, students,... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6437 1997–98 |
Family planning fundingDirects the governor to negotiate with the federal department of health and human services' health care financing administration to obtain a regulatory waiver of provisions of the medical assistance statute, Title XIX of the... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1998 |
| SB 6442 1997–98 |
Low-cost housing/tax incentvIndividuals or businesses who make donations to nonprofit organizations that devote a majority of their resources to low cost housing construction, rehabilitation or preservation are eligible for a 25 percent business and... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1998 |
| SB 6457 1997–98 |
First-time home buyer assistTen million dollars in business and occupation tax credits are made available to financial institutions who contribute to a first-time home buyer assistance program to be administered by the Housing Finance Commission. A... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1998 |
| SB 6469 1997–98 |
Work force training tx credtEmployers with 500 or fewer employees may take a credit against the state's business and occupation tax or public utility tax of 50 percent of their training costs, up to $250,000 per calendar year. No credits are awarded for... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1998 |
| SB 6490 1997–98 |
Low-income/disabled housingA one-time auction of $75 million in business and occupation tax credit is established. Any person with business and occupation tax liability is eligible to purchase the credits. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1998 |
| SB 6703 1997–98 |
Dev disabilities endowmentThe Developmental Disabilities Endowment Trust Fund is created. The endowment is to be funded through periodic state appropriations, which will be used to match contributions from families or other private donors. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 1998 |
| SB 6747 1997–98 |
Child care/low-income parntsDeclares that persons who are meeting the work activity requirements stipulated in P.L. 104-193 and chapter 74.08A RCW shall receive child care payments for the hours during which they are attending a state community or... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 1998 |
| SB 6472 1997–98 |
Children's health initiativeThe Children's Health Initiative Program is created under the auspices of the state Health Care Authority (HCA). The program is to provide health insurance coverage to persons age 18 and under whose family income is between... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1998 |
| SB 6738 1997–98 |
State emplyee cost-of-livingProvides an annual cost-of-living allowance for public employees. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1998 |
| SB 6722 1997–98 |
Abuse victim insurnc discrimFinds that domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse exact a dramatic toll on our communities, families, and individuals and should not be compounded with discrimination by insurance carriers. Access to insurance is a... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1998 |
| SB 6700 1997–98 |
Environmental pollutionFinds that children and other vulnerable subpopulations are generally more susceptible to illness and injury from exposure to pollutants than are other populations, and that society has a moral obligation to protect children... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1998 |
| SB 6663 1997–98 |
Genetic info discriminationDeclares that the purpose of this act is to: (1) Protect the confidentiality of genetic information; (2) regulate the collection, retention, disclosure, or use of genetic information; and (3) protect against discrimination by... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| SB 6674 1997–98 |
State annual salary increasePositions identified as more than 10 percent behind the prevailing wage, as determined by the most recent salary survey, comprehensive or trend, are given annual salary increases of 2 2 percent until they are 10 percent behind... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| SB 6676 1997–98 |
Health care provider liabltyA health care provider is not liable for a decision of a third party payer or others not to pay for health care services recommended by the provider when the provider: (1) appeals the payment decision, where possible; and (2)... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| SB 6682 1997–98 |
Motion pictur/video equip txExempts the sale and use of motion picture or video production equipment and supplies from sales and use tax. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| SB 6689 1997–98 |
Equal opportunity w/o quotasThe use of quotas in public employment, education, and contracting is prohibited. A quota is defined as a fixed number requirement to be attained, or not to be exceeded, and which violates the federal Constitution. | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| SB 6696 1997–98 |
Suicide attempts/health insuDeclares an intent to help people who attempt suicide recover by ensuring that they receive health care coverage to treat their self-imposed physical damage. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| SB 6661 1997–98 |
Salmon restoration fundingDeclares that it is the purpose of this act to allocate state funding from existing programs and appropriations for the purpose of priority salmon stock recovery, and to make new appropriations for this purpose. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1998 |
| SB 6607 1997–98 |
Beach drivingDeclares that motorized traffic on ocean beaches is permitted during the period from April 15th to the Friday before Labor Day only as follows: (1) On Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday of Memorial Day weekend; and (2) on July 4th. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1998 |
| SB 6566 1997–98 |
Mental health parityDeclares an intent to end discrimination in Washington state in the offering of insurance coverage for mental disorders by requiring that health insurers provide coverage for mental health services at parity with medical and... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| SB 6577 1997–98 |
Minimum wage increaseThe state minimum wage for those 18 and older is $5.75 for 1999, $6.50 for the year 2000, and for each year thereafter the minimum wage is adjusted for inflation by the Director of the Department of Labor and Industries. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |