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 5032 2005–06 |
Property tax exmptn reviewDirects the joint legislative audit and review committee to review the tax preferences in Title 84 RCW beginning in 2006 and every six years thereafter. The review shall be completed and a report prepared by June 30th of the... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5055 2005–06 |
Trusts and estatesInheritance law is changed to remove the requirement that a descendant be lawful[rdquo ] in order to be a lineal descendant. The status of an adopted person as a lineal descendant is clarified. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5068 2005–06 |
Health information for youthDeclares an intent to enhance the healthy development of young people in Washington state by taking opportunities to provide them with information needed to help reduce rates of teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases,... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5075 2005–06 |
Promise scholarship programAmends RCW 28B.119.010 relating to academic eligibility for the Washington promise scholarship program. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5098 2005–06 |
Energy efficiency/productsEstablishes minimum standards and testing procedures for 12 electrical products. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5099 2005–06 |
Motor vehicle emissionsProvides that, on or before December 31, 2005, the department shall adopt rules, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 34.05 RCW, to implement the light duty motor vehicle emission standards of the state of California,... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5100 2005–06 |
Greenhouse gas emissionsLegislative Findings . Among other things, the legislature finds that greenhouse gases have increased substantially since the beginning of the industrial revolution, and that the rise in greenhouse gases is due in large part... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5102 2005–06 |
Vehicle size and weightWSP is directed to assign at least one full-time officer from the agency's Commercial Vehicle Division to work solely to enforce the size, weight, and load laws with respect to truck operators supporting the construction of a... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5109 2005–06 |
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 farm and agricultural land or... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5113 2005–06 |
Water storage facilitiesA provision is added to the Water Code that specifically exempts from the Water Code[rsquo ]s mandatory permitting process the storage and beneficial use of rain water collected in barrels and cisterns where the water is... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5114 2005–06 |
Smoking near public placesProhibits smoking within thirty-five feet of a public place. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5115 2005–06 |
Traffic signal devices"Optical strobe light devices" is replaced in the law with "signal preemption device" to include any device manufactured, or intentionally modified, for the purpose of altering the normal operation of a traffic control signal. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5116 2005–06 |
Skate parksAny person using or riding a skateboard, bicycle, scooter, or roller skates within a publicly owned or operated skate park is required to wear an approved protective helmet. An "approved protective helmet" is a head covering... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5122 2005–06 |
Secretary of stateBeginning with the 2008 general election the position of Secretary of state will be nonpartisan. Candidates seeking that office in 2008 will run as nonpartisan and be qualified and elected as such. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5124 2005–06 |
Government performanceThe Citizen Oversight Board (Board) is established to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability in state government. The Board consists of seven members: the state auditor; the chair of JLARC; one member selected... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5125 2005–06 |
Soils contaminationThe safe playground soils program, administered by the Department of Ecology (DOE) with assistance from the Department of Health (DOH) and local health jurisdictions, is created. The program's objective is to reduce health... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5128 2005–06 |
Dogs for fightingIt is a gross misdemeanor to sell or purchase, provide premises for sale or purchase, or aid or abet in the sale or purchase of a dog with the intention of using the dog in a fighting exhibition. Mere ownership or possession... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5129 2005–06 |
Sexually violent predatorsAmends RCW 71.09.025 and 71.09.030 relating to civilly committing sexually violent predators who are involuntarily committed under chapter 10.77 RCW. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5131 2005–06 |
Firearms/insanityA verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity must be considered the same as a verdict of guilty for purposes of a person's right to possess a firearm. Information and records regarding involuntary commitment for mental health... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5147 2005–06 |
Petition signature gatheringThe Legislature's finding that payment on a per signature basis of signature gatherers for initiative and referendum petitions encourages fraud is amended to say that this form of payment has been shown in the state and the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5149 2005–06 |
Prescription drug marketingBeginning January 1, 2007, every pharmaceutical manufacturing company must annually disclose to the Office of the Attorney General the value, nature, and purpose of any gift, fee or payment made to any: (1) person or entity... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5153 2005–06 |
Consumer fireworksLocal jurisdictions are authorized to impose and directly collect a surcharge of not more than four percent on the sale of consumer fireworks within their respective jurisdictions. Receipts from the surcharge must be used... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5157 2005–06 |
Fingerprint ID systemAuthorizes local law enforcement agencies to purchase or lease automatic fingerprint identification systems from any vendor, provided that the system complies with national industry standards for interoperability with the... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5163 2005–06 |
Motor vehicle fuel taxThe handling loss deduction on motor vehicle fuel tax is repealed. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5165 2005–06 |
DNA identification systemAdults and juveniles convicted or adjudicated guilty for (1) felonies; (2) gross misdemeanors, when the offender has a criminal history that includes a felony committed within the past ten years prior to the current... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
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