Adam Kline
Senator
· Democrat
· District 37
· most recent term 2013–14
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504
Bills as prime sponsor
69
of those became law
2,430
Bills co-sponsored
14,003
Recorded votes
6.0%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6337 1997–98 |
Nonprofit org prop tax exmptThe exemption for rented or leased property is indefinitely allowed by removing the limitation that the exemption only applies through 1999. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6360 1997–98 |
Garnishment processing feesA garnishee of a writ for a continuing lien on earnings may deduct up to a $20 processing fee from the remainder of the debtor's earnings for the first answer and $10 at the time the garnishee submits the second answer. If the... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6475 1997–98 |
DUI provisionsThe illegal per se breath and blood alcohol concentration standard is .08. The driver = s license of a person arrested for a first time DUI is administratively suspended for 90 days by the Department of Licensing. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6701 1997–98 |
Professnal negligence injuryThe statute of limitations on commencing health care malpractice lawsuits is revised in cases involving fraud, concealment or the negligent presence of a foreign body. In such cases, the lawsuit must be commenced within one... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6489 1997–98 |
District court electionsNo primary is held for the office of judge of the district court if there are no more than two candidates filed for the position. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 6507 1997–98 |
Cosmetology advisory boardThe nine-member board is retained. The board = s expiration date is removed. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 5387 1997–98 |
Trust land transfer programLegislative intent is established to provide clear guidelines for the Trust Land Transfer Program. The program provides revenue for the construction of public schools and other public institutions and that income comes... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5409 1997–98 |
Child death reviewCurrent child mortality review activities retain their current legal protections until December 31, 1997. After that time, state and local health jurisdictions are authorized to engage in a number of similar, but more... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5656 1997–98 |
VoyeurismA person commits the crime of voyeurism when, for the purpose of arousing or gratifying the sexual desire of any person, he or she views, photographs or films another without the other = s knowledge and consent, when the... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5731 1997–98 |
Higher ed student child careThe Washington fund for student child care in higher education is established. The Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) awards child care grants to state institutions of higher education to address the need for child... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5743 1997–98 |
Student housing/leasehold txAll leasehold interests granted by a public college or university to a nonprofit organization, association, or corporation for a nominal amount of rent, in connection with the construction or renovation of housing for... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5875 1997–98 |
Veterans & military personnlThe Joint Select Committee on Veterans and Military Personnel Affairs is created. The committee consists of four members, one from each caucus of the House of Representatives and the Senate. | Lena Swanson (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5896 1997–98 |
Civil rights act of 1997The Washington State Civil Rights Act of 1997 is enacted. The bill substantially parallels the federal Civil Rights Act. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6125 1997–98 |
DUI victim impact panelsA person who is convicted of a violation of the laws relating to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) or who enters a deferred prosecution based on a DUI is required by the court to participate in a victim... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6207 1997–98 |
Correctional facility emplyeSexual intercourse or sexual contact between an employee of the DOC or DSHS or a departmental contractor and an inmate or offender is defined as employee misconduct. The secretary must suspend the employment of an employee or... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6276 1997–98 |
Linked deposit programInstead of depositing all the funds made available to the program as it is currently constituted, $12.5 million of the available funds are deposited in public depositaries at market interest rates. The depositary receiving... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6281 1997–98 |
Cascade foothills state parkThe Legislature finds that the population in the Puget Sound will grow by more than a million people by the year 2010 and there will be a greater demand for outdoor recreation opportunities. Changing demographics, healthier... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6300 1997–98 |
Housing authoritiesFor cities with populations over 400,000, the housing authority is expanded from five to seven commissioners, with specific representation designated: one representative each from labor, senior citizens, low income housing... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6350 1997–98 |
Pregnant women/controlld subDelivering a controlled substance to a woman, knowing that she is pregnant, is added to the illustrative list of aggravating factors set forth in the SRA and to the reciprocal juvenile code provisions. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6365 1997–98 |
False claims against gvrnmntA person who knowingly presents, or assists in the presentation of, a false claim that results in losses to a state or local governmental entity of at least $1,000 is liable for a civil penalty of at least $5,000, but not more... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6370 1997–98 |
Occupationl drivers' licnsesA person whose driver = s license has been suspended or revoked may apply for an occupational driver = s license if the applicant demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Department of Licensing (DOL) that: (1) the applicant is... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6621 1997–98 |
Domestic violnc physicn rpt.Physicians (including medical doctors, podiatric physicians and surgeons, and doctors of osteopathy) have a statutory duty to report incidents of suspected domestic violence, based upon clinical evidence, to appropriate law... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6687 1997–98 |
Mobile home park landlrd-tenMobile home parks owned by out-of-state entities must register with the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development. Registration includes an affidavit that the owner of the park has read and is familiar with the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6716 1997–98 |
Child care background checksDSHS may accept a recent FBI conviction records check requested by another government agency or military branch. A recent check is a check that is less than one year old. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5365 1997–98 |
Disabilty retirmnt/crim condA LEOFF, PERS, or TRS member cannot receive a disability retirement benefit if the disability is the result of criminal conduct by the member committed after the effective date of the act. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
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