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 6616 2003–04 |
Mandatory arbitrationIn counties which have authorized arbitration, all civil actions in superior courts, except for appeals from municipal or district courts, are subject to mandatory arbitration if the only relief sought is a money judgment and... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6639 2003–04 |
Absentee & mail ballotsFor an absentee ballot to be counted, the identification envelope must be signed by the date of election or primary and be in the county auditor's office before the polls close on election or primary day. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6646 2003–04 |
Alternative fuelsThe sales and use tax exemption for investment projects for the manufacture of biodiesel fuel, alcohol fuels, and biodiesel feedstock is expanded to apply to individuals seeking the exemption regardless of geographic location. | Brian Murray (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6664 2003–04 |
Guardianship bondFunds held in all fiduciary and trust accounts must be bonded, unless the funds are held subject to the order of the court. This includes fiduciary accounts under the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6684 2003–04 |
Chemical dependencyThe director of the Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse of the Department of Social and Health Services must convene a work group to develop written protocols for the production of accurate chemical dependency assessments... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6740 2003–04 |
Child abduction preventionRequires the superintendent of public instruction to create a pilot project for selected school districts to identify instructional materials and resources for parents and teachers to use to provide instruction designed to... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 10, 2004 |
| SB 5708 2003–04 |
Nonparent visitation rightsAllows a nonparent to petition for visitation with a child only during a pending dissolution or legal separation and prior to the entry of the order establishing the initial permanent parenting plan. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 5911 2003–04 |
Persistent offendersRobbery in the second degree is taken off the list of most serious offenses and does not count as an offense for purposes of the persistent offender provisions. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6271 2003–04 |
School drinking waterFindings and declarations are made regarding the vulnerability of young children to drinking water contaminants and the need to test school drinking water. The intent of the new chapter on safe school drinking water is stated. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6371 2003–04 |
Repeat DUI offensesDriving or being in physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug is a class C felony if the offender has two or more prior convictions for DUI within a five-year period, or... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6380 2003–04 |
Child support distributionThe DSHS Division of Child Support is authorized to first distribute past-due child support payments which it collects to all child support arrears owned on Washington cases before transferring arrears payments to other states... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6431 2003–04 |
Health info for youthStudents receiving health instruction paid for with public funds may have health information and disease prevention information that is medically and scientifically accurate related to sexual activity. This curricula should be... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6564 2003–04 |
Drivers' licensesA person who has had his or her driver's license suspended for failure to pay a traffic ticket, driving without insurance, or committing multiple driving offenses within a specified period of time may apply for an occupational... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6685 2003–04 |
Alternative fuel vehiclesFour tax incentives are provided, primarily to businesses, to encourage the use of alternative fuel vehicles and electric vehicles. 1. A B&O tax credit may be taken by a business for a portion of the cost of acquiring... | Brian Murray (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6735 2003–04 |
RTID project authorityExpands RTID project authority. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6258 2003–04 |
Corrections officer certA corrections officer is terminated from employment for conviction for any crime: (1) committed on the job; (2) involving dishonesty or false statement; or (3) involving possession of a controlled substance. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6350 2003–04 |
State patrol wage bargainingFor purposes of negotiating wages and wage-related matters, the state shall be represented by the Governor or the Governor's designee. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6513 2003–04 |
Boater educationThe State Parks and Recreation Commission must establish by rule a program to provide required boating safety education. The program must be phased in so that all non-exempt boaters must obtain a boater education card by... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6539 2003–04 |
Historic county courthousesThe Historic County Courthouse Grant Program is created, to be administered by the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development's Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation. The Historic County Courthouse... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6722 2003–04 |
Medical malpracticeAmends RCW 48.18.290 and 48.18.2901 relating to cancellation and nonrenewal of medical malpractice liability insurance policies. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6723 2003–04 |
Patient safety practicesFinds that: (1) Thousands of patients are injured each year in the United States as a result of medical errors, and that a comprehensive approach is needed to effectively reduce the incidence of medical errors in our health... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6724 2003–04 |
Health profession disciplineDeclares that effective mechanisms are needed to ensure that the small minority of health professionals who engage in unprofessional conduct are reported and disciplined in a timely and effective manner. Finds that... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6725 2003–04 |
Marketing assistance plansRequires the commissioner to create a Washington association to provide liability insurance for: (1) Adult family homes; (2) Community residential programs; (3) Contractors; (4) Hospitals; or (5) Health care clinics. Requires... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6726 2003–04 |
Adult family homesDeclares an intent to require all insurers authorized to write commercial or professional liability insurance to be members of a joint underwriting association created to provide liability insurance for adult family home services. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6727 2003–04 |
Joint underwriting assocRegulates a joint underwriting association for persons and entities that provide services to children and vulnerable adults. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
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