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 5722 2005–06 |
Small business assist progThe small business assist program is established within the Health Care Authority. One component of the program will allow certain small employers, no later than January 1, 2007, to enroll themselves, their employees, and... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5734 2005–06 |
Wrongful injury or deathThe requirement that wrongful death actions involving childless single adults can only benefit those parents, sisters, or brothers of the decedent who are dependent on the adult for support and who reside in the United States... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5746 2005–06 |
Elections costsThe state no longer assumes a share of election costs only in odd numbered years. Rather, the state assumes a share of election costs whenever state officers or measures are voted upon at a state primary or general election. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5760 2005–06 |
Persistent offendersOffenders with a criminal history or a current offense that includes a completed or attempted class A felony or sex offense continue to be sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of release. If, however, the... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5768 2005–06 |
Alternative public worksThe population threshold above which a county can use alternative public works procedures is lowered to 350,000 (which would include Spokane and Clark counties). | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5772 2005–06 |
Growth mgmt infrastructureThe Legislature finds that the needed infrastructure identified in the capital facilities elements of comprehensive plans far exceeds existing funding. A growth management infrastructure account is created in the state treasury. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5777 2005–06 |
Offshoring of workServices performed under certain state contracts, or under subcontracts awarded under such contracts, may not be performed at locations outside the United States. This prohibition applies to state personal services, purchased... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5781 2005–06 |
Retired lcl gvrnmnt employeeDeclares that a "retired local government employee" means: (1) Persons who separated from employment with a county, municipality, or other political subdivision of the state and are receiving a retirement allowance under... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5784 2005–06 |
Sick leaveA state employee who leaves state service because of a reduction in force may opt to be paid for unused sick leave at the same rate as a state employee who retires. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5785 2005–06 |
Medical malpractice insA new program is created to provide supplemental medical malpractice insurance coverage for health care providers and facilities. The program pays qualified claims and defense costs, within limits, after January 1, 2005. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5786 2005–06 |
School leviesCounties are authorized to impose a permanent regular property tax levy for the maintenance and operation of schools upon a majority vote of the people. The maximum levy rate is $0.75 per $1,000 of assessed value. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5799 2005–06 |
Payment of providersThe Department of Social and Health Services must pay providers who are not compensated by consumers in a timely fashion. The department must take such steps as may be necessary to collect the debt from the consumer. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5802 2005–06 |
Part-time college facultyEstablishes a goal of the Legislature to provide sufficient funding in the next three biennia, within available funds, to pay part-time community and technical college faculty on a pro rata basis compared to full-time faculty. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5823 2005–06 |
Payment of final wagesWhen an employee leaves his or her employer, any wages due are paid to the employee within 24-hours of the separation. If an employer fails to pay the wages as required, the employer is liable for one hundred dollars in... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5837 2005–06 |
Motor vehicle insuranceMakes uninsured, underinsured, and personal injury protection motor vehicle insurance mandatory. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5842 2005–06 |
Retrospective ratingThe following funds must be used to administer a retrospective rating group's (group) program or be retained as reserves to meet any future assessments: (1) enrollment fees and other payments made by the group's members to... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5846 2005–06 |
Unused prescription drugsThe Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee is to study and make recommendations to the legislature by December 1, 2006 regarding the establishment of a program to distribute unused prescription drugs left over in... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5861 2005–06 |
Health insurance marketRecognizes that to stabilize the health insurance market and reduce the number of uninsured people in Washington state, health insurance premiums need to be lower. An uncertain market due to the uncompensated care needs of... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5870 2005–06 |
Higher edu admissionsThe Higher Education Coordinating Board would be required to include policies identical to those used by the United States military academy to create a diverse student body when establishing the minimum admissions standards... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5888 2005–06 |
State health insurance poolWSHIP is made explicitly subject to the Open Public Meetings Act. In establishing rates for WSHIP, the WSHIP board in to work in consultation with the Insurance Commissioner. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5894 2005–06 |
Water supply during droughtA joint legislative committee on water supply during drought is created. The committee consists of four Senators and four Representatives selected biennially. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5903 2005–06 |
Office of public defenseRequires the Office of Public Defense to oversee and monitor legal representation of parents in dependency and termination cases statewide. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5917 2005–06 |
Lawful source of incomeThe Law Against Discrimination is amended to prohibit discrimination based on lawful source of income. "Lawful source of income" is defined as "verifiable legal income, including income derived from employment, social... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5928 2005–06 |
Office of public defenseThe advisory committee of the Office of Public Defense contains one person who is appointed by the court of appeals executive committee. During the term of his or her appointment, an appointee to the advisory committee may... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5941 2005–06 |
Greenhouse gasesProvides that, beginning June 1, 2005, every electricity generating plant in the state of Washington using coal shall begin reducing or permanently offsetting its greenhouse gas emissions by twenty-five percent per year. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
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