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 5370 2007–08 |
Juvenile offendersThe Director of the Division of Juvenile Rehabilitation (Director) and those school districts that have residential schools found within their borders will develop and implement a job skills training program as part of the... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5377 2007–08 |
Disposition of assetsThe default method of asset distribution is extended to deceased persons generally, rather than to only those persons who die without wills. It is clarified that a child who is conceived prior to the death of the parent, but... | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5379 2007–08 |
Dangerous wild animalsA person must not own, possess, keep, harbor, bring into the state, have custody or control, or breed a potentially dangerous animal. The term "potentially dangerous animal" is defined. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5393 2007–08 |
Hazardous wasteIt is the policy of the State of Washington to ensure: (1) clean-up and compliance at facilities with large releases of hazardous waste before permitting disposal of additional hazardous waste from off-site locations; and (2)... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5404 2007–08 |
Multi-dwelling unitsA housing affordability requirement is added to the tax exemption program. For rental developments, a minimum of 20 percent of the units must be reserved for households whose adjusted income is less than 60 percent of the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5406 2007–08 |
Whistleblower protectionDefinitions for abuse of authority and gross mismanagement are added to the Whistle-Blower Protection Act. The existing definition of improper governmental action is amended to include any action by an employee: which is gross... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5409 2007–08 |
Address confidentialityRevises address confidentiality program provisions. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5416 2007–08 |
Carbon dioxide mitigationProvides for minimizing the environmental cost of greenhouse gas emissions by encouraging mitigation for carbon dioxide. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5418 2007–08 |
Ballot measuresThe concise description in a ballot title for a local referendum or other question must include a statement describing the amount the measure will increase or decrease taxes if the measure has tax implications. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5423 2007–08 |
Health info technologiesPhysicians and advance registered nurse practitioners licensed as sole proprietors or working in groups of up to five practitioners may access a new tax credit for the purchase of certified health information technologies. The... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5446 2007–08 |
Mental health parityEffective January 1, 2008, insurance policies issued for all groups and individuals are required to include coverage for mental health services equal to coverage for other medical and surgical services. Policies offered by the... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5484 2007–08 |
Dogs in barsAny entity holding a spirits, beer, and wine restaurant license or a beer and/or wine restaurant license may allow well-behaved, leashed dogs accompanied by their owners on the premises. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5507 2007–08 |
Vesting lawsRevises vesting-related provisions with respect to various state laws pertaining to land use and property development. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5510 2007–08 |
Financing of campaignsDeclares that the purpose of this act is to create a system of clean elections for state office campaigns through public financing, thereby focusing campaigns on issues and away from the sources of campaign contributions.... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5514 2007–08 |
Higher education employmentIn 2008, each institution of higher education must determine the number of full-time equivalent (FTE) faculty positions held by part-time, non-tenured, tenure-track, and tenured faculty in each academic department of their... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5522 2007–08 |
Rural county library distAny city or town that annexes an area that includes a portion of a RCLD may adopt an ordinance to assume jurisdiction for purposes of library services. Upon assumption, all real and personal property, rights, assets, and taxes... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5530 2007–08 |
Restoration of right to voteA convicted felon's right to vote is restored so long as the person is not in total confinement in the custody of the DOC or the Federal Bureau of Prisons, or in partial confinement in the custody of the DOC in a work release... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5537 2007–08 |
Salary adjustmentsThe Director of DOP is allowed to define the criteria for revisions, class studies, and salary adjustments. The definition of inequities based on the 7.5 percent salary disparity is removed to allow other inequities to be considered. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5541 2007–08 |
BouncersThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5544 2007–08 |
Environmental noiseIt is a traffic infraction for an ORV to operate at more than 96 decibels at a distance of 20 inches from the tailpipe. It is a traffic infraction for an ORV to create noise that is plainly audible inside or immediately... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5546 2007–08 |
Small works rosterProvides that a state agency or authorized local government may adopt procedures to award small works roster contracts to small businesses with gross revenues under one million dollars annually as reported on their federal tax return. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5547 2007–08 |
Ombudsman/dev disabilitiesAn Office of the Ombudsman (office) for persons with developmental disabilities is created in the Office of the Governor. The office has jurisdiction over state-contracted programs and individuals, state licensed facilities,... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5548 2007–08 |
Probation officersA task force is established to adopt statewide accreditation standards for adult and juvenile probation officers. Task force membership is prescribed, to include a representative from the District and Municipal Court Judges'... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5549 2007–08 |
Caseload forecast councilExpands the responsibilities of the caseload forecast council. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5553 2007–08 |
Oil spill programTug Programs: DOE is required to conduct two tug programs. The first program is a contingency tug program requiring DOE to enter into contracts that allow it to place rescue or response tugs in strategic locations. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
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