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 5488 2009–10 |
Judicial electionsIf only one or two candidates for any court of limited jurisdiction file for office, the position does not appear on the primary election ballot and only appears on the general election ballot. If there are more than two... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5503 2009–10 |
Phosphorus in lake waterAfter January 1, 2011, a person may not apply a fertilizer containing phosphorus to turf. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5534 2009–10 |
Restoration of right to voteFor a person convicted of a felony, the right to vote is restored so long as the person is not under the authority of the Department of Corrections (DOC). "Under the authority of the Department of Corrections" means serving a... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5544 2009–10 |
Affordable housing incentiveWhen planning under the GMA, local governments' conditions on rezoning and permit decisions may be used, in addition to development regulations, to expand affordable housing incentive programs through residential, commercial,... | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5549 2009–10 |
Periodic residential tenancyBoth the landlord and tenant must give written notice of termination of a month-to-month tenancy. The tenant must give at least 20-days notice to the landlord. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5552 2009–10 |
Children riding motorcyclesChildren at least five years old, but less than 12, may only ride on a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle if their feet rest firmly on the foot rests and they are either (1) sufficiently supported by a back rest; or (2) are... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5563 2009–10 |
Health employee labor hoursIn addition to licensed practical nurses and registered nurses, surgical technologists, radiologic technologists, and cardiovascular technologists may not be required to work overtime. The exception to the overtime prohibition... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5572 2009–10 |
Childcare ctr col bargainingThe PECBA is amended to apply to the Governor with respect to child care center directors and workers, and to govern collective bargaining between the Governor and the exclusive bargaining representatives of the directors and... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5591 2009–10 |
Whistleblower protectionModifies provisions relevant to whistleblower protection. Provides that a public employee must not be prohibited or otherwise restricted in providing information or expressing opinions to state or local elected officials, or... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5592 2009–10 |
City-county assistance acctFinds that: (1) The distribution of state real estate excise tax revenues via the city-county assistance account established in RCW 43.08.290 represents a redistribution of tax revenues from the more populous cities and... | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5597 2009–10 |
Ocean renewable energyThe CTED Energy Policy Office is directed to study several aspects of developing "ocean renewable energy," defined as wave, tidal, and offshore wind resources. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5607 2009–10 |
K-12 educational systemAn 11-member Commission is established to annually determine the resources necessary to amply provide a basic K-12 education based on prototypical schools. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5609 2009–10 |
Child dependency proceedingsFinds that attorneys for children have different skills and obligations than guardians ad litem and court-appointed special advocates, especially in forming a confidential and privileged relationship with a child to provide... | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5614 2009–10 |
Underground economy/construcApplicants for contractor registration and renewal of registration must submit photo identification. An applicant must also submit certification that the applicant has attended training approved by the Department of Labor and... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5615 2009–10 |
Marijuana possessionThose persons who are under 18 and are found guilty of possession of 40 grams or less of marijuana are guilty of a misdemeanor. All other persons found guilty of possession of 40 grams or less of marijuana commit a class 2... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5621 2009–10 |
Hearing examiner feesCreates a cap on hearing examiner fees that is equivalent to the statutory rate for superior court fees for judicial review. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5622 2009–10 |
Aggravated retail theftThe crime of retail theft with extenuating circumstances is renamed aggravated retail theft. Aggravate, in relation to a crime, means to make worse or more serious. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5623 2009–10 |
Acknowledgment of paternityA birth certificate may be used in lieu of a copy of the acknowledgement of paternity in order to begin the proceeding challenging the paternity of a child. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5624 2009–10 |
Student discipline policiesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5626 2009–10 |
Additional cigarette taxImposes an additional cigarette tax and provides for distribution of the tax revenue. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5627 2009–10 |
Industrial insurance appealsLanguage in the bill provides that the Worker's Compensation Act is impressed with a trust with workers as beneficiaries of the State Accident and Medical Aid Funds and L&I, as a trustee of those funds, has a duty toward the... | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5646 2009–10 |
Process serversThe following criteria are added for persons who serve legal process for a fee or wage in the state of Washington: (1) the person must be a resident of the state of Washington; and (2) the person must be at least 18 years of... | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5658 2009–10 |
Chinese & Spanish languagesCreates a Spanish and Chinese language instruction pilot program. Expires July 1, 2011. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5672 2009–10 |
Lawful source of incomeThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5674 2009–10 |
Civil marriage equalityRecognizes the right of all citizens in Washington state, including couples of the same gender, to obtain civil marriage licenses. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
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