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Senator Adam
Kline
37th District Seattle
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May 4, 2007
Governor signs bill to
correct judicial activism and restore rights to disabled
OLYMPIA – Gov. Gregoire today signed Senate Bill 5340 to restore the rights of the
disabled after they were taken away last year in a ruling by
the Washington Supreme Court.
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Statement on bill signing
April 27, 2007
Balancing the scales of justice
OLYMPIA – In a society that values government
transparency, the concept of confidentiality may seem out of place.
Yet often it is the confidential source of information who reveals
the truth others try to hide. That’s the impetus for the state
Legislature’s approval of a “reporter’s shield” that affirms the
unique relationship between a newspaper or broadcast reporter and a
source of information. Gov. Chris Gregoire today signed this measure
into law. more>>>
April 20, 2007
Kline: Who should define a
“disability”?
OLYMPIA – The Legislature has approved a measure to
restore the rights of the disabled after they were taken
away last year in a ruling by the Washington Supreme Court.
Senate Bill 5340, sponsored by Sen. Adam Kline,
D-Seattle, would restore the broader, pre-ruling
definition and codify it in law.
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March 9, 2007
Senate votes to study effectiveness of “three
strikes” law
OLYMPIA – Is Washington’s “three strikes” law still
effective or does it need improvement? That’s the question the
Senate wants to put to a task force charged with evaluating the
crimes classified as most serious offenses.
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March 8, 2007
Preserving the free flow of information
OLYMPIA – Affirming the unique relationship between a
newspaper or broadcast reporter and a source of information, the
Senate today passed legislation to protect the source from
disclosure. more>>>
March 8, 2007
Senate restores rights of disabled
OLYMPIA – What exactly is a “disability”? And who should
decide: legislators or judicial activists?
“The everyday lives of the disabled are already filled with
difficulties and barriers,” said Sen. Adam Kline, D-Seattle.
“For the State Supreme Court to take it upon itself to impose
another obstacle is simply unconscionable.”
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Feb. 27, 2007
Seattle Post-Intelligencer op-ed
DD population needs help getting help
Today, people with developmental disabilities are living in local
communities, holding jobs and participating in full social lives.
Although this is a wonderful change from the past, when they were
hidden away in institutions, failures in their support systems can
have tragic consequences. Many people with developmental
disabilities also rely on 24-hour caregivers in community and
institutional settings. When something goes wrong in those
environments, it is often because of a failure in the system.
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Feb. 22, 2007
Kline: Time to revisit “three strikes” law
OLYMPIA – Noting that more than 10 years have elapsed
since Washington’s “three strikes” law was put into effect, Sen.
Adam Kline, D-Seattle, believes that it’s time to take another
look at the law’s effectiveness.
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Feb. 15, 2007
Senate committee considers death penalty
legislation
OLYMPIA – Concerned that the death penalty may be applied
inconsistently, the Senate Judiciary Committee yesterday heard
testimony on two bills that could change Washington’s current law.
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Feb. 15, 2007
Seattle lawmakers urge tunnel option remain on
the table
OLYMPIA – A number of Seattle-area legislators continue to
express their preference for a tunnel to replace the aging Alaska
Way Viaduct. Their backup would be a surface/transit option.
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Feb. 5, 2007
Washington looks to close gun show
loophole
OLYMPIA – Washington may soon join 17 other states
in passing common sense legislation that requires unlicensed
gun dealers to perform background checks at gun shows.
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Jan. 30, 2006
2:18 wrap with Sens. Ken Jacobsen and Adam Kline on
on our state's initiative process.
 Lead: Lawmakers in Olympia are looking to improve our state’s
initiative and referendum process, or end it altogether. Jeff
Reading reports from Olympia. (Full
script in Word Format)
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Jan. 18, 2007
Seattle senators working together for a
solution on the viaduct
OLYMPIA – Seattle Democratic senators met today to discuss the
Alaskan Way Viaduct and mutually agreed that it will be a top
priority for them to find a solution amidst the recent meetings
among legislative leaders, the City of Seattle, and the governor.
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