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 6607 2005–06 |
Pesticide applicationThe State Board of Health is to develop rules for notice of pesticide application to be provided to schools, hospitals, nursing homes, or state licensed child or adult day care centers. The rules apply to any person applying a... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| SB 6517 2005–06 |
Environmental covenants actThe Uniform Environmental Covenants Act (UECA) is enacted, with modifications and adaptations to Washington law. UECA establishes requirements for a real estate use restriction or control, an "environmental covenant," to... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| SB 6530 2005–06 |
Electronic voter registratnA person may submit an electronic voter registration application through the Secretary of State's web site. Applicants must have a Washington State driver's license or Washington State identification card, and must agree to... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| SB 6554 2005–06 |
Organized retail theftIncludes organized retail theft in crime guidelines. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| SB 6414 2005–06 |
Local ballot measures/taxesRequires that, if the ballot is a request for ad valorem taxing authority, the ballot title must also contain an amount set forth in terms of dollars on the ballot of the proposition to be submitted to the voters, together... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| SB 6468 2005–06 |
Educational assessmentsFor the purposes of the assessments and other strategies that school districts must have for students in social studies, "social studies" includes "history, geography, civics, economics, and social studies skills." Beginning... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| SB 6474 2005–06 |
Model toxics control actRevises provisions related to the model toxics control act. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| SB 6343 2005–06 |
High school civicsBeginning with the graduating class of 2010, students must complete at least one course in civics. The Superintendent of Public Instruction must develop specific guidelines to implement this requirement. "Civics" is defined as... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6346 2005–06 |
Fraudulent refusal/insuranceIt is unlawful for an insurer to falsely or fraudulently refuse to pay a claim under an insurance contract. Fraudulent refusal is a gross misdemeanor, or, if the claim exceeds $1,500, a Class C felony, punishable by up to five... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6349 2005–06 |
Criminal justice legislationOFM prepares a fiscal note for any bill introduced before the Legislature that would result in a net increase in the periods of incarceration in state and local adult or juvenile facilities. The fiscal note must identify... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6350 2005–06 |
Vesting of rights/landSpecifies actions required for vesting of rights in land use actions. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 5063 2005–06 |
Telework funding boardThe term "telework" is defined as a work arrangement where employees and self-employed persons are to work at locations other than the traditional workplace using computers or telecommunications. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 5380 2005–06 |
Liquor revolving fundThe transfer of $150,000 in liquor license fees for OSPI's use is discontinued and the fees remain in control of the LCB for use in their alcohol education program. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 5878 2005–06 |
Internet gamblingThe prohibition against gambling by using certain technologies, including the internet, is reaffirmed. The Lottery is prohibited from conducting games where a participant becomes eligible to win a prize, except by using... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6271 2005–06 |
Higher education loansThe Zero Interest Loan Program (Program) is established for students attending a Washington institution of higher education. The first loan will be available to eligible students enrolling in an institution of higher education... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6272 2005–06 |
Loans to assist teachersProvides zero interest loans to assist teachers in obtaining national board certification. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6285 2005–06 |
Low-income home energy asst$7.6 million of the Public Service Revolving Fund is provided for home heating and weatherization services for low income families through the LIHEAP program. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6290 2005–06 |
Volunteer fire fightersAn agency is required to allow an employee who is a volunteer fire fighter to respond to a fire or natural disaster when called to duty. The leave status of the employee is leave without pay. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6306 2005–06 |
Health technology assessmentState agencies administering state purchased health care programs are authorized to establish an evidence-based technology assessment program, with the assistance of a health technology clinical advisory committee, to... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6307 2005–06 |
Health info technologyThe Legislature intends to encourage Washington hospitals to adopt health information technologies by the year 2012. The Washington State Health Care Authority is to promote the adoption of health information technology... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 5003 2005–06 |
DNA testingAny convicted felon who requests DNA testing can submit the request to the court that entered the judgment of conviction. The requirement that the request be made before December 31, 2004, is eliminated. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5018 2005–06 |
Community college facultyProvides for a review and update of the best practices audit of compensation and employment for part-time faculty in technical and community colleges. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5020 2005–06 |
Peace corps volunteersSchool district boards of directors must grant leaves of absence without pay for at least two years to any full-time certificated or classified employee who serves as a volunteer in the Peace Corps who volunteers for the Peace... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5024 2005–06 |
Telework tax incentivesAn employer may take a credit, up to the amount due, against the business and occupation tax or the public utility tax for telework expenditures that exceed the average annual telework expenditures made by the employer in the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5029 2005–06 |
Safe water in schoolsThe state Board of Health (BOH) must adopt drinking water quality regulations for public and state-approved private K-12 school facilities by August 1, 2006, and report results to the legislature by December 1, 2006.... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
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