Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Adam Kline
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6937 2007–08 |
Ex parte ordersProvides that at local option, to be authorized by a county legislative authority, all ex parte orders shall be presented via the clerk of the superior court. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2008 |
| SB 6938 2007–08 |
Construction projectsProjects that involve: 1) tax incentives or loans established by the state or local governments; 2) the sale of public land or property to a private entity for less than fair market value; and 3) the lease of public land to a... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2008 |
| SB 6900 2007–08 |
Vehicle engine displacementRequires vehicle engine displacement and emissions fees for certain motor vehicles. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2008 |
| SB 6923 2007–08 |
Passenger vehicle excise taxProvides that the department of licensing must annually collect a vehicle excise tax on greenhouse gas emissions on all motor vehicles licensed under the passenger use class. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2008 |
| SB 6314 2007–08 |
Arts education funding(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides that beginning with the 2012-13 school year and each school year thereafter, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall distribute a per student allocation to... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2008 |
| SB 6407 2007–08 |
Small business creditThe maximum credit against the B&O is increased to 40 dollars per each month in the reporting period. Beginning in 2010, the maximum credit against the B&O will increase at a rate equivalent to the increase in the rate of the... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2008 |
| SB 6530 2007–08 |
Children's safe products(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides, beginning January 1, 2009, no person may manufacture, knowingly sell, offer for sale, distribute for sale, or distribute for use in this state a children's product or product... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2008 |
| SB 6669 2007–08 |
Independent living providersIndividuals who are in the supported living program are permitted to hire, fire, and direct the work of their independent living providers. These providers will be considered independent contractors and can collectively... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2008 |
| SB 6911 2007–08 |
WA fiscal resourcesRequires the Washington state institute for public policy to facilitate and staff a group of Washington citizens to become the committee on Washington's finances. Requires the committee to conduct a study to determine the best... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2008 |
| SB 6454 2007–08 |
Students in foster care(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires, subject to the availability of funds appropriated for this purpose, the Puget Sound educational service district to designate a foster care program supervisor to coordinate... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2008 |
| SB 6896 2007–08 |
Child dependency proceedingCreates a pilot program to address legal representation for children in dependency proceedings who are age twelve and over. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2008 |
| SB 6897 2007–08 |
Geothermal assessmentCreates the geothermal resource assessment committee to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the geothermal resources in the state and their potential for environmentally responsible development for power production purposes.... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2008 |
| SB 5561 2007–08 |
Voter registrationAllows voter registration up to and on Election Day. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 5917 2007–08 |
Prescription drug marketingPharmaceutical manufacturing companies must disclose to the Department of Health (DOH), information about any gifts made to health care professionals who prescribe or dispense prescription drugs. This includes hospitals,... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6226 2007–08 |
WA park arboretumThe Arboretum must strive to meet several goals set by the Legislature, including enhancing public appreciation for the aesthetic diversity of plants, providing education to students and the public regarding plants, and... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6493 2007–08 |
Small city loans(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides for a program for the loan of city costs associated with the appeal of a critical areas ordinance. The one-time per appeal loan is for cities with a population under thirty thousand... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6516 2007–08 |
Greenhouse gas emissions(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Commences a process to ensure the emission reductions established in this act are achieved. Directs the state to continue its participation in the development of a regional process to design... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6841 2007–08 |
Possession of weaponsIt is unlawful for a person to carry onto, or to possess in or on, lands, buildings, or facilities owned or controlled by an institution of higher education that enrolls common or private school students participating in a... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| SB 5550 2007–08 |
Real propertyCreates implied warranties for the construction of new homes or the substantial remodel of homes. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 25, 2008 |
| SB 6830 2007–08 |
Car sharingIntends to provide tax incentives to car sharing organizations for the purpose of encouraging the availability and use of car sharing as an element of transportation demand management. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2008 |
| SB 6833 2007–08 |
Health & environmental lawsProvides a civil remedy through citizen causes of action to enforce environmental quality, land use, and environmental health standards. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2008 |
| SB 6801 2007–08 |
Mobile home parksThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6810 2007–08 |
Water efficiencyProvides that the department of community, trade, and economic development shall work with purveyors to establish an educational outreach program on the use of water-efficient products. Adopts a policy goal that by July 1,... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6779 2007–08 |
Juror compensationRequires employers with more than ten employees to pay regular wages to their full-time employees who serve on a grand, petit, coroner's, or district court jury, during the period of their jury service. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| SB 6783 2007–08 |
Prosecuting attorneyThe office of prosecuting attorney is included in the list of county offices that are not nominated at partisan primaries. The office of prosecuting attorney is nonpartisan and the candidates for it are nominated and elected as such. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |