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 5771 2001–02 |
Human rights commissionDiscrimination based on sexual orientation is added to the coverage of the state's law against discrimination. "Sexual orientation" is defined to include actual or perceived heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, and... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5784 2001–02 |
Tenant security depositsAll moneys paid as a security deposit must be deposited in a trust account that bears interest. The tenant is annually entitled to the interest on the trust account, unless the tenancy ends sooner in which case the tenant is... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5785 2001–02 |
Qualifications of judgesJudges of the Supreme Court must be admitted to practice law in courts of record in Washington for 15 years prior to taking office. Judges of the superior court must be admitted to practice law in courts of record in... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5786 2001–02 |
Qualifications of judgesA judge of the Court of Appeals must be admitted to the practice of law in Washington for ten years prior to taking office. If a judge holding office at the effective date of this act does not meet the minimum qualification,... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5787 2001–02 |
Death penaltyThe Washington State Institute for Public Policy (WSIPP) convenes a task force to study the fairness of implementation of the death penalty in Washington. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5789 2001–02 |
WhistleblowersOn January 1, 2002, a rotational registry is established in the Department of Personnel to provide advocates for whistleblowers who allege their state employer has retaliated against them. The advocate must be a lawyer in... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5806 2001–02 |
Open public meetingsIn order to save any action taken at a meeting of a public agency from being null and void, the agenda for the meeting must indicate that final action may be taken at that meeting. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5807 2001–02 |
Property tax appealsDeclares that, when the increase in valuation is more than two percent per year, it is the burden of the public official charged with the duty of establishing this value to show it is correct. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5830 2001–02 |
Retirement and pensionsAs of the effective date of the act, the definition of ? separated employees @ for purposes of continuing participation in PEBB health plans is expanded to include school district or educational district employees who separate... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5844 2001–02 |
Traffic safety educationSchool district-offered traffic safety education courses may only be provided to students maintaining a grade point average of 2.0 or its equivalent. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5848 2001–02 |
Low-cost housingIndividuals or businesses who make donations to nonprofit organizations that devote a majority of their resources to low cost housing construction, rehabilitation or preservation are eligible for a 25 percent business and... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5853 2001–02 |
Racial profilingBeginning July 1, 2002, all law enforcement agencies in the state must provide an annual report to the Criminal Justice Training Commission on: $ number of persons stopped for routine traffic enforcement; $ identifying... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5866 2001–02 |
Evidence/confessionsDeclares an intent to strike a balance between public safety concerns, especially in prosecutions involving the victimization of infants and young children, and the need to maintain adequate safeguards against the introduction... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5867 2001–02 |
Energy efficiencyInvestment standards . Beginning July 1, 2002, an annual statewide investment standard is established whereby at least 3 percent of the total annual revenues from retail electricity sales in Washington must be dedicated to... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5881 2001–02 |
Capital defense assistanceThe director of the Office of Public Defense consults with the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Washington Defenders Association to prepare a proposal for services for the establishment of the Capital... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5950 2001–02 |
Multifamily housingTen-year property tax deferrals for eligible construction, rehabilitation, or improvements to multifamily units in transit corridors is provided. The tax deferral does not include the value of the land, non-qualifying... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5952 2001–02 |
School levy & bond electionsProvides for a simple majority of voters voting to authorize school district levies and bonds. Repeals RCW 28A.530.020. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5956 2001–02 |
First-time offenderRevises the definition of "first-time offender" under the sentencing reform act. | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6011 2001–02 |
Salmon recoveryIncentives are authorized for funding and technical assistance to regional salmon recovery entities. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6028 2001–02 |
Community & tech collegesCommunity and technical colleges must provide a written policy outlining a fair and equitable system they use to assign classes and schedules among qualified part-time academic employees. When full-time academic positions... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6054 2001–02 |
General license feesAuthorizes a city to charge a general license fee upon a person for registration or certification purposes that ensures efficient administration of the city's business taxes. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6068 2001–02 |
Financial institutionsAuthorizes the state treasurer to use up to twenty-five million dollars per year of all funds available under RCW 43.86A.030 for the purposes of this act. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6082 2001–02 |
Prescription drug programsA Drug Utilization and Education Committee is established composed of 11 members to include three physicians, three pharmacists, one advanced nurse practitioner, three client advocates, and one pharmoeconomic expert to serve... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6090 2001–02 |
Third degree assaultAmends RCW 9A.36.031 relating to assault in the third degree. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6101 2001–02 |
Cell phones/accident reportsIn the narrative section of the law enforcement report of an accident, the reporting officer must indicate whether or not either driver was using a cellular phone while operating the vehicle. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
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