Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Adam Smith
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6373 1993–94 |
Smoking in nonsmoking accomoAn adult or emancipated minor who requests and is assigned to a nonsmoking room in a hotel, motel, boarding house or lodging house that causes or allows smoking to occur in the room is liable for reasonable costs to return the... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6429 1993–94 |
B & O tax thresholdIncreases the business and occupation tax threshold amounts. Repeals RCW 82.04.300. | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6441 1993–94 |
Discrimination/advertis saleThe definition of "any place or public resort, accommodation, assemblage, or amusement" does not apply to any newspaper or other advertising media when selling or publishing advertisements. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6445 1993–94 |
Juv serious habitual offndrsCreates the serious habitual offender program for juvenile offenders. Provides that the act shall be null and void if appropriations are not approved. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6446 1993–94 |
Nursing home contractor costIncreases audit periods from three to five years. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6465 1993–94 |
Disabled students/voc trainiStudents who qualify for special education services, and who attend a cosmetology school as part of their high school curriculum, may have the graduation requirement waived and still get credit for the time spent attending the... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6502 1993–94 |
Water district commissionersThe board's discretionary power to increase its number is removed. When the number of water district customers exceeds 10,000, the three member board must increase its number to five members. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6508 1993–94 |
Injunction bonds waiverAuthorizes courts to waive injunction bonds if a person's health or life is jeopardized. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6542 1993–94 |
Assault/nurse/health care prAssault on a nurse or other health care worker while in the performance of his or her official duties is a class C felony. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6549 1993–94 |
Liquor/false identificationImposes a minimum fine of two hundred fifty dollars on any person who is convicted of a violation of this section. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6345 1993–94 |
Community, trade, econ develThe date for completion of the merger is moved up to March 1, 1994. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 2, 1994 |
| SB 6346 1993–94 |
Fisheries and wildlife mergeThe Department of Fisheries and the Department of Wildlife are merged into the Department of Fish and Wildlife effective March 1, 1994. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 2, 1994 |
| SB 5781 1993–94 |
Higher education accessIt is the policy of the state of Washington that the essential requirements level budget calculation for institutions of higher education include enrollment levels necessary to maintain, by educational sector, the... | Jim Jesernig (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5186 1993–94 |
Luring of minor/incompetentThe new crime of "luring" is created. A person is guilty of luring when he or she, without consent from the guardian or parent, unreasonably requests or persuades a child or incompetent person to 1) enter an area that is... | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 509, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| SB 5474 1993–94 |
DiscriminationThe definitions of discrimination are revised by deleting the term "handicap" and substituting "disability or the use of guide dogs by disabled persons." The maximum penalty for humiliation and mental suffering is increased... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 510, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| SB 5237 1993–94 |
Charitable solicitationsThe Charitable Solicitations Act is redefined, strengthened and new regulatory powers are granted to the Attorney General. A fund raiser is prohibited from falsely representing him/herself as a police officer, fire fighter or... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 471, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| SB 5577 1993–94 |
Sex offendersThe second degree rape statute and the indecent liberties statute are amended to address situations involving sexual intercourse or sexual contact between health care providers and their patients. A health care provider is... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 477, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| SB 5625 1993–94 |
Death penalty/mentally retarA person convicted of aggravated first-degree murder who was mentally retarded at the time the crime was committed cannot be sentenced to death. A diagnosis of mental retardation must be documented by a court appointed... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 479, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| SB 5649 1993–94 |
Support registry reportingThe July 1, 1993, expiration date for the employer reporting program is deleted. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 480, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| SB 5688 1993–94 |
Forest practices violationsThe Department of Natural Resources may deny a forest practice application or notification submitted by any person who has failed to comply with a final order or who has failed to comply with a final decision of the... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 482, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| SB 5066 1993–94 |
Limiting powers of trusteesHolders of powers of appointment are prohibited from making discretionary distributions of property for their own benefit, except to provide for their health, education, maintenance or support. An exception is provided when... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 339, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5307 1993–94 |
Firearms on school premisesThe prohibition against any student carrying a firearm or other dangerous weapons on public or private school premises is expanded to apply to any person. The areas in which the prohibition applies are expanded to also include... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 347, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5360 1993–94 |
Domestic violence reportingThe Legislature finds that domestic violence is a problem of immense proportions, that the existing protection order process should be refined to require the use of standard forms, and that information should be translated for... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 350, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5380 1993–94 |
WSP collective bargainingThe mediation and fact-finding provisions applicable to the State Patrol under the PECBA are repealed. The mediation and arbitration provisions of the PECBA, generally applicable to "uniform personnel," are also made... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 351, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5471 1993–94 |
Nonprofit corporationsNonprofit corporation registration is brought into conformity with the existing for-profit corporation registration statutes. Revenue clearance requirements, UBI registration, and various administrative provisions are modified... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 356, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |