Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Adam Kline
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5058 2001–02 |
Public record protection$ Exempts information relating to collective bargaining, professional negotiations, and grievance or mediation proceedings from public inspection and copying. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 5189 2001–02 |
Unemployment insurance$ Allows an individual whose separation from employment was necessary because of domestic violence or stalking to receive unemployment benefits. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 5211 2001–02 |
Mental health benefits$ Provides additional mental health coverage for children through public and private health insurance plans. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6183 2001–02 |
Primaries"Primary" is defined as a statutory procedure held before a general election by which each voter is permitted to cast a vote for his or her preferred candidate for each office appearing on the ballot, without any limitation... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6237 2001–02 |
Public transportationPublic employers offering transportation services may not contract out for those services typically or historically provided by public transportation system employees if the wages and benefits provided by the contracting firm... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6291 2001–02 |
Part-time judgesIf a city or town has a population of 400,000 or less, all municipal court judges, including part-time appointed municipal court judges who do not appoint a court commissioner, must be residents of the county where the court... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6355 2001–02 |
Electric & gas servicesThe Attorney General may also request the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission to approve low-income discount programs for electric and gas companies if a company does not have a program in place. Any program... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6415 2001–02 |
Price gouging/emergenciesUnjust enrichment from price gouging is prohibited and made subject to civil remedies. Essential consumer goods, emergency supplies and various other vital products and services may not be sold at clearly excessive prices... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6421 2001–02 |
Protection ordersPetitioners seeking an order for protection from a person who has stalked them, engaged in conduct that constitutes a sex offense, or is a family or household member who has engaged in conduct that constitutes domestic... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6512 2001–02 |
District court judgesThe Administrator for the Courts under the supervision of the Supreme Court uses an objective workload analysis to assess whether the base number of district court judges needs adjustment. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6522 2001–02 |
Communicatns with governmentA person is immune from civil liability for claims based upon a communication to an agency or organization if the person communicates a complaint or information regarding any matter that reasonably concerns that agency or... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6782 2001–02 |
Bank robberyThe act is known as the Robbery Act of 2002. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 5262 2001–02 |
Crimes against propertyTheft in the first degree, possession of stolen property in the first degree, and malicious mischief in the first degree (B felonies) are committed when a person takes or possesses stolen property or harms property valued at... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 5353 2001–02 |
Archaeological sitesThe director of CTED or his or her designee may assess a civil penalty of up to $5,000 for every violation of the chapter of laws protecting archaeological sites and resources, and may deny applications for permits to disturb... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 5528 2001–02 |
Schools/bullyingEach school district must adopt a specific policy prohibiting harassment, intimidation, or bullying of students that contains minimum specified provisions. The policy must be submitted to the Office of the Superintendent of... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 5836 2001–02 |
Cmmnty hlth centr facilities$ Creates a community health center assistance program in the Washington Health Care Facilities Authority. An account is created for this program. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 5873 2001–02 |
Day labor limits/inflationThe bid limits of a first class city with a population over 150,000 are raised to $70,000, or $90,000 after January 1, 2010, for a public works project if more than a single craft or trade is involved and to $35,000, or... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 5951 2001–02 |
Payment of wagesImpacts on minimum wage laws : An employer who hinders or delays the director in enforcing the payment of the minimum wage is subject to a civil penalty of up to $1000. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 5963 2001–02 |
Juvenile offender parentingThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) must establish a program of birth coaching for juvenile offenders who are pregnant. This program educates pregnant offenders about pregnancy, the medical monitoring they will... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6113 2001–02 |
HOV lanesThe Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) may allow HOV lanes to be used by single-occupant ultra-fuel-efficient vehicles at times and locations when the addition of these vehicles would not unduly contribute... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6278 2001–02 |
Child supportDCS can serve an order to withhold and deliver property by regular mail to a financial institution if the address is designated by the financial institution as a central levy or garnishment address and the notice is clearly... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6294 2001–02 |
Sex offender comm notificatnThe sheriff may produce level III community notification flyers in languages other than English upon request. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6346 2001–02 |
Sexual exploitatn of minorsIn a situation where a computer has been submitted either privately or commercially for repair, modification, or maintenance, and a person develops reasonable cause to believe the computer stores visual or printed matter that... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6403 2001–02 |
Collective bargaining/U. W.Legislative intent related to cooperative labor relations, the importance of shared governance, and the university's authority in administration and admissions is stated. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6450 2001–02 |
Clean energy/clean vehiclesThe Department of General Administration (GA) must include high gas mileage vehicles, lower emission vehicles, and qualified alternative energy resources within its state purchasing guidelines. Such guidelines must also... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |