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 5265 2007–08 |
Outdoor education/recreationThe Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission must establish an outdoor education and recreation grant program, subject to the availability of funds in the outdoor education and recreation account. The program will... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5268 2007–08 |
Academic requirementsA review and revision cycle for the EALRs is established, with reporting requirements. Beginning in 2007, and every 10 years after that, the SPI must review, and revise, as necessary, the EALRs. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5283 2007–08 |
Regional transit authoritiesThis bill removes the expiration date on Sound Transit's ability to extend OCIP insurance to projects with total costs exceeding $100 million. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5287 2007–08 |
Renewable energyCreating a Renewable Energy Purchase Requirement for State Agencies: Each state agency that is a retail electric customer is required to use eligible renewable resources or acquire and retire equivalent renewable energy... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5294 2007–08 |
Corporate directorsDirectors of a corporation are authorized to give, within the scope of their duties, due consideration to the social, legal, economic, and environmental effects of their decisions in order to determine what they believe to be... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5296 2007–08 |
Emergency assistance accountThe emergency management, preparedness, and assistance account is created in the custody of the State Treasurer. The account is appropriated. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5306 2007–08 |
Earned release timeAmends RCW 9.94A.728 to extend work release time for offenders. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5314 2007–08 |
Dev disabilities providersAll persons who provide services through DSHS to persons with developmental disabilities are required to obtain a background check through the Washington State Patrol criminal identification system and through the FBI. In... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5330 2007–08 |
Local sales and use taxRevises the provisions of the local sales and use tax that is credited against the state sales and use tax. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5335 2007–08 |
Civil marriage equalityDeclares that it is the intent of this act to end discrimination in marriage based on gender and sexual orientation in Washington, to ensure that all persons in this state may enjoy the freedom to marry on equal terms, while... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5341 2007–08 |
Breaches of securityAn injured person is allowed to recover not only damages, but damages up to the actual amount of economic damages or $500, whichever is greater. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5342 2007–08 |
Drug courtsThe requirement that an offender not have been previously convicted of a serious violent offense or a sex offense in order to be eligible for substance abuse treatment through a drug court is removed. If an offender is not... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5344 2007–08 |
Refusal of insurance claimIt is a crime for an insurer to fraudulently refuse to pay an insurance claim. It is also a crime for an insurer to knowingly present false information with the intent that it be used to refuse to pay an insurance claim. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5346 2007–08 |
Judgments against offendersIf an offender is sentenced to total confinement, interest on restitution owed by the offender accrues from the date of judgment until payment. However, interest on costs, fines and assessments, other than restitution, does... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5347 2007–08 |
Exceptional sentencesAt any time prior to when the court imposes a sentence, the judge may give notice to the state and the defendant that the facts of the case may warrant an aggravated sentence. The notice must specify which aggravating... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5348 2007–08 |
Reporting drug overdosesA person may not be prosecuted for a violation of the controlled substances act, or be required to forfeit ownership of certain property connected to the violation, if: the person is a witness to a drug overdose; the witness... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5349 2007–08 |
Persistent offendersDeletes robbery 2 from the list of most serious offenses. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5350 2007–08 |
Telephone recordsA person is guilty of the unauthorized sale or procurement of telephone records if the person intentionally or knowingly sells or transfers, without consideration to any public or private third party, the telephone record of... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5354 2007–08 |
Administrative procedureThe Legislature intends by this act to ensure that in all future planning decisions, the requirements of the APA will apply. The proprietary exemption is narrowed to "any sale, lease, or contract decision in the management of... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5355 2007–08 |
Land use permit applicationsSpecifies actions required for vesting of rights in land use actions. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5356 2007–08 |
Petition signature gatherersThe Legislature's finding that payment on a per signature basis of signature gatherers for initiative and referendum petitions encourages fraud and is amended to say that this form of payment has been shown in the state and... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5357 2007–08 |
Privileged communicationsA Christian Science practitioner may not be examined as to any confession or sacred confidence made to him or her in his or her professional character, in the course of discipline enjoined by the church to which the... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5358 2007–08 |
News mediaEstablishes a privilege from compelled testimony and disclosure of information for members of the news media. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5359 2007–08 |
Greenhouse gas reportingCreates a greenhouse gas reporting study panel. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5362 2007–08 |
Conservation futures levyThe maximum rate of the conservation futures levy is increased to 12.5 cents per $1,000 of assessed value. Up to 50 percent of increased revenue must only be used for acquisition of easements on agricultural land or purchase... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
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