Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Adam Smith
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5543 1995–96 |
Batterd child murdr of parenA battered child acting under the influence of extreme emotional distress caused by repeated physical and emotional abuse inflicted by a parent, who causes the death of that parent, is guilty of first degree manslaughter.... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5581 1995–96 |
Pollution liability insurnceThe Pollution Liability Insurance Agency (PLIA) is extended until June 1, 2001. The director is to publish an annual financial report on the pollution liability trust account. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5588 1995–96 |
Private communctns protectnIt is illegal to intercept, record or transmit any private communication transmitted between two or more individuals by a device designed to intercept, record, or transmit without the consent of all participants, except in... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5589 1995–96 |
Minimum wageEffective January 1, 1996, the state minimum wage for those 18 and older is $5.25 per hour. Effective January 1, 1997, the state minimum wage for those 18 and older is $5.43 per hour. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5603 1995–96 |
Punch board & pull-tab accesPunch board and pull-tab devices operated in establishments frequented by minors must be placed out of the direct sight of children. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5624 1995–96 |
Lodging damage/parent liabilThe parents or legal guardian of an unemancipated minor are liable for any damages caused by the minor when the minor receives a lodging or accommodation or uses the facilities at a hotel, motel, boarding house, or lodging... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5628 1995–96 |
Automobile consumer leasesLeases of motor vehicles are exempt from the $25,000 limit for application of state laws regulating consumer leases. A definition and disclosure requirements for "capitalized cost," "capitalized cost reduction," and "adjusted... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5631 1995–96 |
Citizen councilor programProposes a structure whereby any small group of eight to twelve citizens meeting at times and places convenient to themselves may receive public information and queries on issues and communicate back to officials, themselves,... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5648 1995–96 |
Fuel tax evasionIt is a class C felony to intentionally avoid payment of the tax on fuels used to propel motor vehicles. Persons or corporations convicted under this law are subject to imprisonment for up to five years and/or a fine up to $10,000. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5653 1995–96 |
Public assistance fraudStatutory responsibility for investigation of public assistance fraud is transferred from the Department of Social and Health Services to the Office of the Attorney General. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5681 1995–96 |
Tobacco/illegal activitiesPenalties which the Liquor Control Board may impose upon retail establishments for selling tobacco products to those under age 18 or for failing to properly display notice regarding the illegality of sale of tobacco to minors... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5692 1995–96 |
Business/nonprofit corp lawsRestructures nonprofit corporations statues. Repeals provisions of chapters 24.03, 24.06, 24.12, 24.20, 24.24, 24.28, and 23.86 RCW. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5698 1995–96 |
Muckleshoot Tribe jurisdictnThe state retrocedes criminal jurisdiction to the Muckleshoot Tribe. The retrocession applies only to crimes committed by Indians on tribal lands. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5723 1995–96 |
Leased equipment or vehiclesA person is guilty of criminal possession of leased or rented machinery, equipment, or a motor vehicle if the value of the item exceeds $1,500, the person fails to return the item despite a written agreement to do so, and is... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5725 1995–96 |
Privileged communicationsA peer support counselor may not be compelled to testify about any communication made to the counselor by an officer while receiving counseling. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5759 1995–96 |
Legal abortion obstructionAn aggravating circumstance that the court may consider upon sentencing an offender for a violent offense is whether the offense was committed to obstruct or hinder legal abortions and the victim was an employee, volunteer, or... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5765 1995–96 |
Hydraulic project approvalThe department must delegate to local municipal jurisdictions the HPA approval authority for projects within harbor areas when five conditions are met: (1) the local jurisdiction requests the authority in writing; (2) the... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5801 1995–96 |
Federally licensed damsDeclares that the department of ecology does not have the authority to regulate, supervise, or assure the safety of any project that requires a license under the federal power act. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5840 1995–96 |
Driving with suspended licenA person who is cited for driving with license suspended or revoked in the third degree may mail proof of having obtained a valid Washington State driver's license to the court prior to the date scheduled for the person's... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5842 1995–96 |
Defacement of state monumentA person who knowingly defaces a state monument or memorial is guilty of a misdemeanor. A person who causes damage to a state monument or memorial does not need to act maliciously. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5867 1995–96 |
Drug offense finesDesignates the items to be included in determining "gross income." Requires deposit of the fines in the violence reduction and drug enforcement account. | Hal Palmer (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5869 1995–96 |
UTC administrative hearingsThe Utilities and Transportation Commission is exempt from the statutory requirement that it must conduct its administrative hearings by an administrative law judge assigned by the Office of Administrative Hearings. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5897 1995–96 |
Offender sentence modificatnA new section is added to the Sentencing Reform Act of 1981, authorizing the sentencing court to modify sentences of certain offenders upon the recommendation of the Secretary of the Department of Corrections. Offenders may... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5904 1995–96 |
Persistent prison misbehviorAn inmate sentenced for an offense committed on or after January 1, 1996, may be charged with the crime of persistent prison misbehavior if written findings that the inmate committed multiple serious infractions are entered at... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5906 1995–96 |
Disciplinary confinementBeginning with offenses committed on or after January 1, 1996, offenders with a standard range of confinement of more than one year receive a maximum sentence which consists of two parts: (1) a mandatory term of total... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |