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 6434 2013–14 |
Patronizing a prostituteThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 6435 2013–14 |
Sexual exploitation of childWhen a person is convicted of any criminal offense contained in the chapter on sexual exploitation of children in the state code, the court must order the defendant to pay restitution to the victim for the full amount of the... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 6576 2013–14 |
Oil spillsEcology must post a quarterly report on the terrestrial and maritime transportation of oil on its website. The report must include information currently collected by Ecology under existing programs related to oil... | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 27, 2014 |
| SB 6523 2013–14 |
Higher ed opportunitiesAdds to the list of persons eligible for the State Need Grant (SNG): | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 2014 |
Feb 26, 2014 |
| SB 6574 2013–14 |
Education financingDeclares an intent to improve education financing by providing a beginning proposal for an expenditure plan as required by the state supreme court's order dated January 9, 2014. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 26, 2014 |
| SB 5202 2013–14 |
Companion animalsCreates a spay/neuter assistance program within the Department of Health to pay for spaying and neutering of dogs and cats owned by low income individuals, as well as feral and free-roaming cats. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 5454 2013–14 |
Infant HIV testingWhen an infant younger than one year of age is placed in out-of-home care, DSHS or another supervising agency must request that the infant's treating physician test the infant for HIV if the birth mother's HIV status is known... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 5741 2013–14 |
Lodging taxesThe use of hotel-motel tax revenues by a local jurisdiction are amended. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 5826 2013–14 |
Shared leave poolEmployees of school districts and educational service districts may participate in the Pool. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 5908 2013–14 |
Property tax refundsA county legislative authority may, upon its own motion, authorize a refund of property taxes more than three years after the payment due date. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 6172 2013–14 |
Unmanned aerial vehiclesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 6177 2013–14 |
Mercury-containing lightsAll producers of mercury-containing lights sold in the state must participate in a stewardship program operated by a stewardship organization. A stewardship program must accept up to ten lights per day from household... | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 6334 2013–14 |
Sales of growlers of wineDomestic wineries are permitted to sell wine and beer at retail. They are also permitted to sell wine of their own production and beer in kegs or growlers that comply with federal requirements for consumption on or off premises. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 6534 2013–14 |
Land use decision appealsThe Court of Appeals or Supreme Court must award and determine the amount and reasonable attorneys' fees and costs to a prevailing or substantially prevailing party. The requirement that the prevailing party substantially... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 6162 2013–14 |
Indian tribe-owned propertyEconomic development is recognized as an essential governmental service for purposes of qualifying tribally owned property for an exemption from property tax. Economic development is defined as commercial activities that... | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2014 |
| SB 6178 2013–14 |
Medical and rec. marijuanaDOH must develop a Medical Marijuana Verification Program (Program) and issue verification cards to qualifying patients and their designated providers. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2014 |
| SB 6350 2013–14 |
St. constitution violationsA governmental entity that, under any statute, ordinance, regulation, custom, or usage, deprives any person of any right, privilege, or immunity secured by the state Constitution, is liable to the injured person. All damages... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2014 |
| SB 6412 2013–14 |
Collection of sales tax debtA seller cannot make a claim for unpaid sales tax against a buyer longer than the statutory period for assessment of taxes, penalties, or interest, which is the current year plus four additional calendar years. The unpaid... | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 7, 2014 |
| SB 6426 2013–14 |
Linked deposit programThe LDP funding limit is amended. The Treasurer is authorized to use an additional $25 million of short-term state treasury surplus funds for the existing LDP for minority or women-owned businesses. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2014 |
| SB 6556 2013–14 |
Barriers to accessRequires the state institute for public policy to study the impacts of Initiative Measure No. 200 (codified as RCW 49.60.400 and 49.60.401) on minorities in higher education and public contracting. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2014 |
| SB 5349 2013–14 |
Alt public works contractingExtends alternative contracting procedures to June 30, 2021. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| SB 5755 2013–14 |
Sci, tech, engineering, mathDefines Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Literacy. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| SB 5784 2013–14 |
Aerospace tech innovationAuthorizes the Governor to use funds from the Economic Development Strategic Reserve Account for the Joint Center for Aerospace Technology Innovation (Center). | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| SB 6546 2013–14 |
Capital budget/ed resourcesRestores resources to the capital budget beginning with the 2015-2017 biennium. Requires the state treasurer, after July 1, 2015, to transfer one hundred two million dollars from the general fund to the education construction... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| SB 6548 2013–14 |
Government contractingEstablishes the taxpayer protection act. Requires state agencies to conduct a comprehensive impact statement before issuing a request for a proposal to contract out to purchase services from a private sector entity or... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2014 |
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