Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Adam Smith
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5575 1991–92 |
Urban hazardous waste prevenWhen pesticides are applied to public and private school grounds, day care centers, parks and playgrounds and residential areas, the applicator shall post warning signs. Prior to application, the applicator shall notify the... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5578 1991–92 |
Electrician continuing educEstablishes continuing education requirements for electricians. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5582 1991–92 |
Handicapped chng to disabledChanges references to "handicapped" to "disabled". | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5594 1991–92 |
Arbitration/public transportProvides that, if an agreement has not been negotiated within sixty days, either party may demand that the issues be submitted to a mediator, and if an agreement is not reached in thirty days, the issues may be submitted to an... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5657 1991–92 |
Family-school partnershipThe Family-School Partnership Program is created in the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). OSPI shall help schools, parents, and school districts develop family involvement programs by providing grants... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5676 1991–92 |
Oil transmission linesOil transmission lines must conform to all city, town, municipal and county zoning and environmental codes. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: A finding is made that oil pipelines can be harmful to the public welfare, and it is in... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5696 1991–92 |
Middle East vet affairs offcCreates a Middle East veterans affairs advisory council. Terminates the office and the council on June 30, 1996. | Paul H. Conner (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5714 1991–92 |
Electrical facilities sitingDeclares that an electrical substation may be located in a city, town, or county only if a special or conditional use permit has been issued. Requires a public hearing on any proposed electrical substation. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5715 1991–92 |
Intangible proprty/dissolutnIn a proceeding for dissolution of a marriage, the disposition of property and liabilities must include intangible property and assets. The court is required to consider the nature and extent of intangible community property... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5754 1991–92 |
Dental hygienist servicesLegislative intent declares that the current supervisory requirement restricts public access to dental hygiene services, restricts competition and establishes a monopoly within the state. | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5817 1991–92 |
Flood control optionsIncreases funding for the flood control assistance revolving funds account from four to ten million dollars. | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5826 1991–92 |
Commercial airport expansionProvides that any expansion is subject to a referendum upon the filing of a petition by a percentage of the voters. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5833 1991–92 |
Port district feesProhibits a port district from imposing fees based on the gross receipts of a business that derives some of its income from port-related activity if that business is located on property not owned or controlled by the port district. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5855 1991–92 |
Polystyrene products/ferriesLegislative intent to safeguard the health, safety and natural environment of Washington by restricting the use of polystyrene products is declared. | Paul H. Conner (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5867 1991–92 |
Agricultural labor relationsPrescribes the collective bargaining rights of employees and employers in the agricultural industry and protects the rights of the public in connection with labor disputes. Creates the state agricultural labor relations board.... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5877 1991–92 |
Electric/magnetic fieldsCities distributing electricity, public utility districts, and investor-owned electric utilities are directed to develop public information programs to inform customers of the nature and presence of electric and magnetic... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5883 1991–92 |
Campaign financing limitatnEstablishes criteria for eligibility to receive payments under the provisions of the chapter. Provides expenditure limits for candidates under agreement, including limitations on expenditures from personal or family funds.... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5888 1991–92 |
Education funding formulaRevises the basic education funding formula. Makes an appropriation of an unspecified amount to carry out the purposes of the act. | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5889 1991–92 |
HOV programsRevises funding procedures for high occupancy vehicle programs. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5890 1991–92 |
High capacity transportationDirects the construction of an intrastate rapid rail transportation system. Requires a local government review process prior to conversion of a transportation corridor to a major transportation system. Creates a community... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5901 1991–92 |
Transportation growthRevises the transportation elements of the comprehensive plans. Authorizes grants to local jurisdictions to conduct a community assessment process. Creates the community assessment fund. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5911 1991–92 |
Mobile-manufactured housingEstablishes a uniform system of regulation of mobile-manufactured home sales, and the development of mobile home parks. Creates a mobile-manufactured housing commission. Requires annual inspections of mobile home parks. | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5921 1991–92 |
Nutritional needsProvides for increased funding to the supplemental food program for women, infants, and children. Provides for expedited issuance of food stamps. Increases the availability of nutritional programs at schools, child, and adult... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5956 1991–92 |
K-12 support/operating budgtBeginning in fiscal year 1992-93, and each fiscal year thereafter, the percentage of the general fund-state operating budget for K-12 education is increased by a minimum of 1 percent until the percentage of the budget for K-12... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5983 1991–92 |
Metro municipal councilsReduces the size of metropolitan councils and restructures the composition of the councils. Retains existing compositions until January 1, 1992. Provides for the compensation of council members. | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |