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 6103 2001–02 |
Low-income housingA new 1 percent real estate excise tax is imposed on real property that sells for at least $500,000 per housing unit (or $700,000 per housing unit plus accessory dwelling unit). 85 percent of the revenue generated by the tax... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6104 2001–02 |
Animal crueltyDeclares that an action that constitutes animal cruelty in the second degree and that causes, at any one time, the death of three or more laying hens that constitute three or more percent of the laying hens in a facility is... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6112 2001–02 |
Inquest hearingsFinds that the current statute governing inquest hearings needs to be modernized and updated to eliminate any potential for conflict of interest, ensure accountability of public officials, and maintain professionalism within... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6114 2001–02 |
Watershed/nat resource orgsDeclares that it is the policy of the state to encourage and help sustain voluntary nonprofit organizations formed for the purpose of protecting, enhancing, and restoring the biological, chemical, and physical processes of... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6120 2001–02 |
Robbery 2 & assualt 2Assault in the second degree and robbery in the second degree are removed from the definition of "most serious offenses". These two offenses do not count in support of a persistent offender finding. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6121 2001–02 |
Protection orders/tenantsProvides that, if a tenant is the petitioner in an action for a protection order under chapter 26.50 RCW and he or she notifies the landlord of the existence of a protection order that excludes the respondent from the dwelling... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6130 2001–02 |
Treble damagesProvides that, if the action is brought in superior court, the court may also award treble damages over and above actual damages awarded, provided that the treble damages do not exceed the treble damages that could have been... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6131 2001–02 |
ElectionsDirects the secretary of state to establish a program to assist county auditors to acquire and use modern voting systems and modern ballot processing systems from moneys in the voting systems modernization account created... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6206 2001–02 |
Chemical dependncy/prprty txDeclares that real and personal property owned or leased by a nonprofit corporation, association, or other entity that is certified under chapter 70.96A RCW and used for chemical dependency treatment is exempt from taxation. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6239 2001–02 |
Firearms/capitol campusIt is unlawful for any person to enter a building on the state capitol campus when the person knowingly possesses a firearm. The State Patrol must provide either a locked box and key within the building, or must designate an... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6246 2001–02 |
Organic foods commissionAuthority is granted for the producers of organic food to petition for the formation of an organic food commission. Organic food has the same definition as the State Organic Food Certification Program. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6261 2001–02 |
Industrial insuranceProvides that, if an employer requests reconsideration of a department order in favor of an injured worker, temporary total disability compensation or medical aid benefits granted to the worker by the order under... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6273 2001–02 |
Weapons at public meetingsIt is unlawful for a person to knowingly possess a weapon in areas of any buildings that are used for city, town, or county legislative authority meetings, including offices of such local officials and waiting areas and... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6297 2001–02 |
Judges' association/duesIn order to be a member in good standing and eligible to vote and hold office in the District and Municipal Court Judges' Association, the dues of the member must have been paid. The dues of the association may be paid from... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6007 2001–02 |
Unemployment/Indian tribes$ Extends mandatory unemployment insurance coverage to services performed in the employ of Indian tribes. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 2001, 1st Special Session |
Jun 11, 2001 |
| SB 5533 2001–02 |
Pesticides/schools$ Requires each day care center, kindergarten, elementary school, and secondary school to provide certain notices of its pest control policies and methods and to provide notice of and post signs regarding applications of... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 333, Laws of 2001 |
May 15, 2001 |
| SB 5790 2001–02 |
Vehicular assault$ Changes the causation and injury elements of vehicular assault and renames it vehicular assault in the first degree. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 300, Laws of 2001 |
May 14, 2001 |
| SB 5896 2001–02 |
DNA testing of evidence$ Permits incarcerated felons to request post-conviction deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 301, Laws of 2001 |
May 14, 2001 |
| SB 6143 2001–02 |
Sex & kidnapping offenders$ Requires county sheriffs to submit level III sex offender community notifications to legal newspapers. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 283, Laws of 2001 |
May 14, 2001 |
| SB 5187 2001–02 |
Personal property exemptions$ Makes changes to the types and amounts of personal property exemptions that are available to a debtor whose property is subject to execution, attachment, or garnishment. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 11, 2001 |
| SB 5417 2001–02 |
Opiate substitution treatmnt$ Counties and cities must be consulted by the state in the control and regulation of opiate substitution treatment programs. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 242, Laws of 2001 |
May 11, 2001 |
| SB 5558 2001–02 |
Alcohol violators$ Prohibits courts from suspending the sentencing requirement that certain drunk driving offenders may drive only vehicles equipped with an ignition interlock. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 247, Laws of 2001 |
May 11, 2001 |
| SB 5392 2001–02 |
Emancipation of minors$ Authorizes judicial officers, as well as judges, to hear emancipation hearings. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 161, Laws of 2001 |
May 7, 2001 |
| SB 5393 2001–02 |
Truancy records$ Authorizes certain juvenile records, including truancy records, to be entered in the statewide judicial information system. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 162, Laws of 2001 |
May 7, 2001 |
| SB 5491 2001–02 |
Small claims appeals$ Changes appeals of small claims judgments from trial de novo to an appeal de novo on the record. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 156, Laws of 2001 |
May 2, 2001 |
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