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 5902 2009–10 |
Persons with disabilitiesThe Governor's Committee on Disability Issues and Employment must oversee grant funding for proposals from accessible community advisory committees that promote greater awareness of disability issues. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 25, 2010 |
| SB 6214 2009–10 |
Growth mgmt hearings boardsConsolidates the powers, duties, and functions of the three regional Growth Management Hearings Boards into a single Growth Management Hearings Board. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 211, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 25, 2010 |
| SB 6522 2009–10 |
Accountable care projectsDirects the Health Care Authority to appoint a lead organization to support two accountable care organization pilot projects. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 220, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 25, 2010 |
| SB 5295 2009–10 |
Publ records exemptions commAddresses unanimous recommendations from the Public Records Exemption Accountability Committee. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| SB 5543 2009–10 |
Mercury reductionEstablishes a producer-financed product stewardship program for the collection, recycle, and disposal of mercury-containing lights. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| SB 6202 2009–10 |
Vulnerable adultsPermits a financial institution, including a broker-dealer or investment adviser, to refuse to disburse funds from the account of a vulnerable adult or a suspected perpetrator of financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| SB 6248 2009–10 |
Bisphenol ABans the manufacture and sale of containers made with bisphenol A designed to hold food and beverages used by children under the age of 3 years beginning July 1, 2011. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 140, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| SB 6329 2009–10 |
Beer and wine tastingAllows grocery stores to offer beer and wine tasting. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 141, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| SB 6332 2009–10 |
Human traffickingEstablishes civil penalties for a violation of Washington's human trafficking law. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 142, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| SB 6340 2009–10 |
Forensic investigation councExpands the Forensic Investigations Council from 12 to 13 members. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 143, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| SB 6346 2009–10 |
Electric vehiclesAllows a person to operate a neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV) or medium-speed electric vehicle (MEV) on city and county streets and county roads in San Juan County with a speed limit of 45 miles per hour (mph) or less. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 144, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| SB 6350 2009–10 |
Marine waters managementCreates a Marine Interagency Team to assess and recommend a framework for conducting marine spatial planning. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| SB 6373 2009–10 |
Greenhouse gas emissionsRequires the Department of Ecology to modify its greenhouse gas emissions reporting rules. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 146, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| SB 6557 2009–10 |
Brake friction materialRestricts the use of brake friction material that exceeds certain specified quantities of designated metals beginning January 1, 2014. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 147, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| SB 6764 2009–10 |
Judgments/tortious conductMaintains the interest rate of 2 percentage points above the 26-week treasury bill rate on judgments founded on the tortious conduct of a public agency. | Randy Gordon (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 149, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| SB 6395 2009–10 |
Rights of speech & petitionAllows a party to bring a special motion to strike any claim that is based on an action involving public participation and petition. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 18, 2010 |
| SB 6398 2009–10 |
Threat/malicious harassmentDefines "threat" for the offense of malicious harassment as the direct or indirect communication of the intent to cause bodily injury or physical damage immediately or in the future. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 18, 2010 |
| SB 6487 2009–10 |
Chiropractic service/paymentMakes permanent the provision prohibiting health carriers from paying chiropractors less than other providers for services provided under the same codes. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 18, 2010 |
| SB 6674 2009–10 |
Motor carrier liabilityAdds "motor carrier transportation contracts" to the type of contracts for which indemnification is enforceable only to the extent of the indemnitor's negligence. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 120, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 18, 2010 |
| SB 6591 2009–10 |
Human rights commissionRevises the duties of the Human Rights Commission in reviewing and investigating complaints alleging discrimination under the Washington Law Against Discrimination. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 85, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 17, 2010 |
| SB 5010 2009–10 |
CBRNE response programA chemical, biological, radioactive, nuclear, or explosive (CBRNE) agent is referred to as a CBRNE agent. A CBRNE incident is an incident creating a danger to persons, property, or the environment as a result of spillage,... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5024 2009–10 |
Notices of dishonorThe debtor is presumed to have received the notice of dishonor three days from the date the notice is mailed. A statement is added to the notice of dishonor form informing the debtor the amount the debtor may be liable for if... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5025 2009–10 |
Statutory costsA plaintiff is the prevailing party and, therefore, entitled to costs if, after an action is commenced, the defendant offers and the plaintiff accepts full or partial payment when the plaintiff had given the defendant prior... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5047 2009–10 |
Free public parking propertyProvisions governing the conveyance of land by cities with a population over 300,000 to private parties for free public parking facilities are repealed. Municipalities do not need to offer a first right of refusal to private... | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5050 2009–10 |
Small business tax creditIncreases the small business credit for the business and occupation tax. Takes effect January 1, 2010. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
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