Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Adam Smith
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6426 1993–94 |
Electronic access/govrn infoThe Public Disclosure Commission shall design a program for public electronic access to public legislative documents by January 1, 1995. The public information access policy task force is created. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 40, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| SB 6481 1993–94 |
Higher ed feesThe services and activities fee process is changed so that both the governing board and the S&A fee committee must give express approval to any shifting of S&A fee moneys once the budget for those moneys has been established. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 41, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| SB 6484 1993–94 |
Public hazards claimsThe existing statute governing hazards to the public is repealed and replaced by a statute which provides more precise definitions of the type of damage claims covered by the statute, as well as specific criteria for courts to... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 42, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| SB 5034 1993–94 |
Navigable waters/leased bedsThe department will lease tidelands to the city and will return 75 percent of the water dependent lease fees and 25 percent of the non-water dependent lease fees to the city for water dependent uses. The remaining funds will... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5054 1993–94 |
Sports memorabilia salesA dealer who sells to a consumer, for $100 or more, any sports memorabilia described as being authentic or personally autographed must provide a written certificate of authenticity at the time of sale. The certificate of... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5058 1993–94 |
Motor vehicle violationsThe statute pertaining to court jurisdiction over motor vehicle violations is amended to clarify that superior court has exclusive jurisdiction over the trial of felony charges. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5064 1993–94 |
GarnishmentThe priority of child support orders is clarified by removing them from the definition of disposable earnings. A comparable calculation in weeks of earning is set forth for bonus and commission income. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5065 1993–94 |
GarnishmentAn alternative calculation is provided of 40 times the state minimum hourly wage that would be subject to exemption from garnishment and an additional $50 per week for each dependent child residing with the debtor. Account... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5069 1993–94 |
Serious criminal offensesExceptional Sentences : The court may impose an exceptional sentence if the defendant is convicted of an offense involving the use or threatened use of physical force and the court finds the defendant poses a future danger... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5119 1993–94 |
Motor vehicle purchase/leaseA consumer may rescind the purchase or lease of a new or used vehicle from a dealer until midnight of the third business day following completion of the transaction or the delivery of the notification and rescission forms,... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5120 1993–94 |
Consumer protectionProof of injury to the public interest is not required in a consumer protection lawsuit. Public interest or injury is required to be proven prior to any award above actual damages relating to an unfair or deceptive act or practice. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5121 1993–94 |
Auto purchase/lease costMotor vehicle leases are distinguished from other consumer leases and a lessor is required to disclose in a lease with option to purchase a comparison between the lease purchase and a purchase. The capitated cost and... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5122 1993–94 |
Motor vehicle dealersThe motor vehicle dealer licensing statute is amended to provide greater protection to consumers. It is a violation of the dealer licensing statute and the Consumer Protection Act for a dealer not to comply with implied... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5123 1993–94 |
Automobile adjustment prgrmsDisclosure obligations are imposed on automobile manufacturers and dealers who adopt warranty adjustment programs. Within 90 days of the adoption of an adjustment program, a manufacturer must notify eligible customers of... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5130 1993–94 |
Attorneys' feesThe offer of settlement statute is amended to clarify that an offer of settlement of $10,000 or less by either the plaintiff or the defendant applies to the statute. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5131 1993–94 |
Confiscated firearmsNew procedures are adopted with regard to the disposition of firearms that are judicially forfeited or forfeited due to a failure to make a claim. Firearms Currently in the Law Enforcement Agency's Possession : By midnight,... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5132 1993–94 |
Parents' liabilityParents of a child who willfully or maliciously destroys property or willfully and maliciously inflicts personal injury on another are liable for damages up to $10,000 to the owner of the property or to the person injured. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5133 1993–94 |
Youth recreation opportunityAn assessment in the amount of 25 cents is imposed on every admission to a professional or public or independent collegiate sporting event held within this state. The assessment shall be ten cents per ticket if the total... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5137 1993–94 |
Nonpartisan sheriffThe office of county sheriff is a nonpartisan office unless the position is declared to be partisan by a county's home rule charter. All elections for county sheriff are nonpartisan unless a county's home rule charter declares... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5138 1993–94 |
Minors under influenceIt is unlawful for any person to permit a person under the age of 21 years to consume liquor on his or her premises or on any premises under that person's control. Premises includes real property, houses, buildings, and other... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5158 1993–94 |
Reporter of decisions dutiesThe reporter of decisions shall include in its reports of Supreme Court and Court of Appeals decisions the dates on which each case is argued and decided. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5162 1993–94 |
Health care facility accessCriminal and civil sanctions are imposed for certain activities that interfere with access at a health care facility or that disrupt the normal functioning of the facility. Prohibited activities include willful or reckless... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5209 1993–94 |
Insurance policy cancellatnInsurance companies providing homeowners' or private automobile insurance must include a specific warning on the policy explaining the circumstances that could result in cancellation of, or raising the rates of a given policy.... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5216 1993–94 |
Public works bidsAny bid for a public works project must include the bidder's workers' compensation and unemployment insurance costs. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5218 1993–94 |
Public works contract bidsRequires that, when determining the lowest responsible bidder, consideration be given to the quality of a contractor's past performance, the ability to complete the contract as prescribed, and the compliance with applicable laws. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |