Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Adam Kline
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5340 2007–08 |
Definition of disabilityProvides a statutory definition of "disability" for purposes of the state's law against discrimination that replaces definitions of "disability" adopted by the Human Rights Commission and the Washington State Supreme Court. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 317, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| SB 6001 2007–08 |
Climate changeEstablishes state goals to reduce greenhouse gases emissions. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 307, Laws of 2007 |
May 3, 2007 |
| SB 5053 2007–08 |
Industrial insuranceCreates the Office of the Ombudsman for workers of industrial insurance self-insured employers. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 281, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| SB 5297 2007–08 |
Sexual health educationRequires public schools that offer sexual health education to ensure that it is consistent with the 2005 Guidelines for Sexual Health Information and Disease Prevention , including being medically and scientifically accurate,... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| SB 5467 2007–08 |
Developmental disabilitiesCreates the Individual and Family Services Program for individuals with developmental disabilities. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 283, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| SB 5675 2007–08 |
Workers' comp benefitsIncreases the minimum industrial insurance benefit to 15 percent of the state average monthly wage plus an additional $10 per month if a worker is married and an additional $10 per month for each child of the worker up to a... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 284, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| SB 5836 2007–08 |
Accrual of property taxEstablishes new collection provisions for taxes levied on property within a fire or library district that has been annexed to a city or town. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 285, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| SB 5926 2007–08 |
Construction industryCreates a Joint Legislative Task Force on the Underground Economy in the construction industry. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 288, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| SB 5188 2007–08 |
Wildlife rehabilitationRequires the Director of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (Director) (Department) to establish a Wildlife Rehabilitation Program. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 246, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 30, 2007 |
| SB 5063 2007–08 |
Gender referencesReplaces references to gender in statute with gender neutral terms. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 218, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 27, 2007 |
| SB 5639 2007–08 |
MicrobreweriesAllows microbreweries with restaurant licenses to hold the same privileges and endorsements as permitted for restaurants. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 222, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 27, 2007 |
| SB 5862 2007–08 |
Passenger-only ferry serviceExtends the deadline for submitting a business plan to operate a passenger-only ferry (POF) between Kingston and Seattle to November 1, 2007. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 223, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 27, 2007 |
| SB 5336 2007–08 |
Domestic partnershipsCreates a domestic partnership registry in the Office of the Secretary of State. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 156, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| SB 5676 2007–08 |
Temporary total disabilityProvides that the prior closure of a claim or the receipt of permanent partial disability benefits does not affect the rate at which loss of earning power benefits are calculated upon re-opening of a claim. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 190, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| SB 5373 2007–08 |
Unemployment insurance progAdds services performed by corporate officers to covered employment for purposes of unemployment compensation, with certain exceptions. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 146, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 20, 2007 |
| SB 5778 2007–08 |
Shellfish protectionRequires a county legislative authority to initiate implementation of a shellfish protection program within 60 days after establishment of the shellfish protection program. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 150, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 20, 2007 |
| SB 5078 2007–08 |
Approaching emrg vehiclesExpands the list of authorized emergency vehicles for which a driver must proceed with caution and potentially yield the right-of-way to include tow trucks and other vehicles providing roadside assistance while using warning lights. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 83, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5242 2007–08 |
Wounded combat veteransEstablishes an internship program at the Washington State Department of Transportation for returning wounded combat veterans. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 92, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5250 2007–08 |
Motor vehicle ownershipAllows a financial institution's interest and a registered owner's interest in a vehicle to be released at the same time. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 96, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5421 2007–08 |
Environmental covenantsAdopts the Uniform Environmental Covenants Act (UECA), with some adaptations for Washington law. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 104, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5640 2007–08 |
Tribal governmentsAllows tribal governments to apply to participate in the Public Employees Benefits Board programs under the same conditions and requirements as counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 114, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5688 2007–08 |
Workers' comp claimantsAllows written notices, orders, or warrants under the Industrial Insurance Act to be forwarded to a claimant in care of a representative before an appealable order has been entered on a claim. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 78, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5827 2007–08 |
Consumer privacyProhibits a person from procuring a consumer report for employment purposes if any information in the report "bears on" the credit worthiness, credit standing, or credit capacity of an applicant or current employee. This... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 93, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5879 2007–08 |
Payroll deductionsAllows payroll deductions for retiree organization dues and voluntary employee contributions to any funds, committees, or subsidiary organizations maintained by retiree organizations. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 99, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5895 2007–08 |
Seller disclosureRequires a seller of unimproved residential land to complete a seller's disclosure statement. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 107, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |