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 6305 2007–08 |
Teen pregnancy preventionAllows, instead of requires, the Department of Health to apply for certain federal funding for abstinence education for adolescents. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6308 2007–08 |
Climate changeRequires the Department of Ecology to report to the Governor and to the Legislature with recommendations for creating a comprehensive climate change research, preparation, and adaptation program. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6448 2007–08 |
Behavior support servicesCreates a program to provide services for children with developmental disabilities who exhibit intense behaviors. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6453 2007–08 |
Education record releaseRequires that the education records of students who are dependent be transmitted to the Department of Social and Health Services within two school days after the record request is received. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6470 2007–08 |
Patients with disabilitiesEstablishes a grant program to support research and training projects to improve services to people with developmental disabilities provided by health care providers. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6502 2007–08 |
Mercury releaseRequires the recycling of end-of-life mercury-added general purpose lamps by January 1, 2010, for all state-funded public agency facilities and by January 1, 2011, for all commercial, industrial, and retail facilities and... | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6514 2007–08 |
Real property identificationThe requirement of the Washington statute of frauds, RCW 64.04.010 and 64.04.020, that a contract involving real estate contain a legal description of the real property, is met when applied to written agreements for the... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6525 2007–08 |
Drug offender sentencing altClarifies that offenders participating in the prison-based Drug Offender Sentencing Alternative program must spend one-half of the mid-point of the standard sentencing range on community custody following incarceration. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6742 2007–08 |
Students with autismRequires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), together with the autism task force and others, to develop guidelines for an autism-specific supplement to be used in conjunction with individualized... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6790 2007–08 |
Inmate educationDirects the Department of Corrections to establish a pilot program for the purpose of assessing the impact of inmate participation in two-year, post-secondary education programs. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6898 2007–08 |
Criminal sentencingEstablishes a new sentencing grid. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 5027 2007–08 |
Tax relief for zoosZoos that are accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, or zoos that are a nonprofit facility operating for the purpose of conserving endangered or threatened species, may claim the B&O deductions and sales and use... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5305 2007–08 |
Foster care youth medicalEligibility for Medicaid, Medical Assistance, is extended up to age 21 for youth that were in foster care on their 18th birthday on or after the effective date of this act. The Department will use existing foster care... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5345 2007–08 |
Ignition interlock devices(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides that proof of installation of an ignition interlock device shall not be required if the applicant provides a declaration pursuant to RCW 9A.72.085 to the department from his or her... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5352 2007–08 |
Health professionals(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides that, with respect to the use of expert testimony in a hearing on charges: (1) Each party may designate, identify, or call to testify at hearing no more than one expert witness on... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5772 2007–08 |
Employee organization(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides that, when only one organization is seeking certification as the representative of unrepresented employees, and the showing of interest submitted in support of the petition... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5823 2007–08 |
Section 8 program(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Declares that "section 8 program" means a federal, state, or local government program in which a tenant's rent is paid partially by a government program, through a direct contract between... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5870 2007–08 |
Criminal case recordsForeign corporations are required to respond to a search warrant or legal process issued by a judge of the superior court in a criminal matter as though it were issued in their home state. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5909 2007–08 |
Foster careDirects the Family Policy Council to conduct a survey and report back to the Legislature regarding statewide service needs and gaps for transitional and independent living services for foster youth and former foster youth. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5964 2007–08 |
Persistent offendersCreates the Task Force on Sentencing of Persistent Offenders. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6000 2007–08 |
Ranked choice votingAny local government may adopt ranked choice voting as a method for electing candidates for nonpartisan offices of the local government. The local government must adopt ranked voting by charter amendment if applicable, or by... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6024 2007–08 |
Automobile insuranceA low-income auto liability policy is created for qualifying drivers. Qualified drivers under this bill are permitted to have liability coverage limits that are lower than is required for standard auto liability coverage. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6180 2007–08 |
Postelection audits(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Modifies postelection ballot auditing process. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6186 2007–08 |
Campaign finance reportThe report filed 21 days prior to an election must report all contributions received and expenditures made as of one business day before the date of the report. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6205 2007–08 |
Sickle cell diseaseThe Joint Select Committee on Sickle Cell Disease is created. The committee will review current practices for screening, treatment, and education of the disease and make recommendations to the Legislature by December 1, 2008. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
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