Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Adam Kline
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5248 2013–14 |
Plastic shopping bag taxA tax is imposed on each plastic bag supplied by a seller to a buyer at a retail sale. The rate of the tax is $0.02 per plastic bag. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5250 2013–14 |
Petroleum-based bottlesProhibits: (1) State agencies from purchasing petroleum-based beverage bottles; and (2) Manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers from manufacturing, selling, or distributing noncompostable petroleum-based beverage bottles. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5252 2013–14 |
Food service products useProhibits food service businesses from selling or providing food in expanded polystyrene food service products and in or with disposable plastic food service ware. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5253 2013–14 |
Retail store carryout bagsProhibits a person who owns or operates a retail store from providing a carryout bag to a consumer unless the carryout bag is a compostable plastic carryout bag, a recyclable paper carryout bag, or a reusable carryout bag. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5261 2013–14 |
Liquor self-checkoutRetailer are not permitted to sell spirits, beer, or wine through a self-checkout machine or system. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5265 2013–14 |
Patient billing transparencyHealth care providers and health care facilities, including hospitals, must provide a meaningful estimate of fees and charges that can assist the patient in understanding charges that may be owed prior to meeting a deductible,... | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5268 2013–14 |
Voter registrationAny person not registered to vote may participate in an election if the person submits an online application no later than eight days before the day of the election, or registers in person at the county auditor's office or... | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5270 2013–14 |
Motor voter preregistrationA person who is at least 16 years old and who meets all other voter registration requirements is authorized to preregister to vote before being issued an original driver's license, identification card, or license renewal.... | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5271 2013–14 |
Defendants/additional costsAllows a court to assess additional costs to a defendant who is successful in setting aside a committed finding after failing to respond to an infraction or failing to appear for a hearing. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5272 2013–14 |
Traffic infraction noticesThe penalty for a traffic infraction related to standing, stopping, or parking may include nonrenewal of the vehicle registration. If a person fails to respond to the notice within 15 days, the person's driving license or... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5292 2013–14 |
Family & med leave insuranceA Family and Medical Leave Insurance program is established beginning October 1, 2015. Leave insurance benefits are payable beginning October 1, 2015 for the birth or placement of a child or a family member's serious health condition. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5309 2013–14 |
Water-sewer districtsAuthorizes certain water-sewer districts to use the job order contracting procedure. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5333 2013–14 |
Mental health first aidThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) must provide funds for MHFA training targeted at teachers and educational staff. DSHS must collaborate with the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to identify... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5340 2013–14 |
Healthcare contractors, HMOsLimits the amount of capital and reserves health care service contractors and health maintenance organizations may accumulate. Requires excesses of this amount to be returned to policyholders. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5341 2013–14 |
Nonconviction recordsRequests the supreme court to adopt court rules that limit public access to nonconviction records. Prohibits certain employers and landlords from considering nonconviction data on employment and rental applications. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5345 2013–14 |
Legal process server assaultModifies assault in the third degree provisions to include the assault of a person in the act of serving legal process. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5346 2013–14 |
In-home care servicesRequires the department of social and health services to provide certain eligible individuals with the hours of in-home care designated as the base hours for their in-home group, as it existed on December 1, 2010. Repeals the... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5348 2013–14 |
Chemicals and public healthRequires the department of health to assess existing and developing scientific information and provide updates to the legislature to provide current information in which to better understand the potential implications for... | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5350 2013–14 |
Community & tech collegesAuthorizes community college boards of trustees to use the collective bargaining process to provide qualifying academic employees with step increases. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5356 2013–14 |
Unemployment insuranceChanges are made to the shared work program as follows: participating employers must have at least two employees, one of which is covered by a shared work plan; part-time employees may participate in a shared work plan; and... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5358 2013–14 |
Devel. disabilities/DSHSWithin funds provided for this purpose, DSHS must expand the Informing Families Building Trust communications project to provide information about the developmental disabilities system to individuals and families on the no... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5361 2013–14 |
Claimant benefits paymentL&I is not limited to making benefit payments under the crime victims compensation program and the industrial insurance act with warrants or direct deposit. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5364 2013–14 |
Real-time translation, etc.The bill as referred to committee not considered. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5365 2013–14 |
Troubled youth in schools(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires the office of the superintendent of public instruction to convene a temporary task force to identify best practices, model programs, and successful strategies for school districts... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5370 2013–14 |
Devel. disabilities servicesThe recommendations relating to community living safeguards are addressed by the bill. DSHS must certify a Community Residential Program (Program) if it finds that the Program is in compliance state laws and rules. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |