Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Adam Smith
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6596 1995–96 |
Property tax valuationTrue and fair value of real property for taxation purposes is defined as the most probable and most reasonable use of the real property. | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6597 1995–96 |
Developmnt/preapplctn meetngJurisdictions planning under general planning statutes and the Growth Management Act are required to adopt regulations that facilitate preapplication meetings that are optional on the part of the permitting authority, and that... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6598 1995–96 |
Local permit assistanceJurisdictions of populations of 10,000 or more that plan under the general planning statutes and under the Growth Management Act (GMA) must designate permit assistance staff. This staff compiles and maintains handouts... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6599 1995–96 |
Interjurisd land use plansBy January 1, 1998, counties must adopt additions to their countywide plans that address interjurisdictional development and implementation within the county of land use planning tools such as transfer of development rights,... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6600 1995–96 |
Residentl property disclosurQuestions about the zoning and permit history of the property are added to the real property transfer disclosure statement. The notice to the buyer required by the disclosure statement also states that more information about... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6667 1995–96 |
Public disclosure violationsCourts may impose a late penalty of up to 100 percent of a civil penalty imposed for violation of campaign finance laws if the civil penalty is not paid in 90 days. Interest begins to accrue on civil penalties not paid within 90 days. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6669 1995–96 |
Gender tax repeal actThe Senate Labor, Commerce & Trade Committee must conduct an interim study to identify any services for which consumers in Washington are charged different prices based solely on their gender. Price differences based... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6735 1995–96 |
Gambling campaign contribtnsGambling interests are required to specifically disclose their contributions of $100 or more to political candidates. The Public Disclosure Commission is directed to establish the disclosure form. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6736 1995–96 |
School employee arbitrationThe section is repealed in the Educational Employment Relations Act that provides for mediation and fact-finding in the case of a bargaining impasse. It is replaced with provisions establishing a system of mediation and... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5026 1995–96 |
Coroner/prosecutor dutiesIn each county with a population of 20,000 or more and less than 40,000, the county legislative authority may appoint a coroner. If a county goes above 40,000, an appointed coroner continues until a coroner is elected at the... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 5955 1995–96 |
Joint residential placementThe Legislature recognizes that minor children should be assured frequent and continuing contact with both parents regardless of the marital status of the child's parents. The Legislature further finds that both parents should... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6124 1995–96 |
Optionl basic health pln srvEffective January 1998, the list of health services enumerated in statute as discretionary are made mandatory, and medical rehabilitation, chiropractic and midwifery are added to the list. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6161 1995–96 |
Tree, timber or shrub damageIn addition to existing remedies, a person whose trees and shrubs are wrongfully cut or damaged may also collect attorney's fees and costs. Damages may be awarded if a person diminishes the value of another person's trees... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6246 1995–96 |
Child abuse/neglect accusatnCivil and criminal penalties are established for intentionally making a false allegation of child abuse or neglect during the course of proceedings relating to a parenting plan or child custody. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6275 1995–96 |
writ of restitution executnA tenant who is served a writ of restitution may, within three days, seek a court order suspending the execution of the writ. A judge cannot grant the suspension unless the tenant certifies in writing that reasonable efforts... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6393 1995–96 |
Consumer loan penaltiesThe loan origination fee limitation is removed for real estate loans made by consumer loan companies. Substitute Bill Compared to Original Bill: The substitute bill eliminates the authorization to charge prepayment penalties... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6399 1995–96 |
Child support/postsecndry edThe Legislature encourages all parents to assist their children with postsecondary education, and declares that the decision to provide such support should be the sole prerogative of the parent. The Legislature expressly... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6402 1995–96 |
Law enforcement trainingThe Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs is authorized to assemble a study group to evaluate and make recommendations to the Legislature regarding the mission, duties and administration of the Criminal Justice... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6448 1995–96 |
Juvenile offendersThe disposition range for a minor/first offender with from 1 to 109 points is 0 to 12 months community supervision, and/or 0 to 150 hours of community service, and/or 0 to $100 fine. The disposition range for a middle offender... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6458 1995–96 |
Minimum hourly wageEffective January 1, 1997, the state minimum wage for those 18 and older is $5.30 per hour. The minimum wage for those under 18 continues to be established by the Department of Labor and Industries. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6475 1995–96 |
District judge disqualifictnThe procedures to disqualify a district court judge are modified. A party to a lawsuit does not have an absolute right to disqualify a district court judge. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6478 1995–96 |
Minimum wage increasedEffective January 1, 1997, the state minimum wage for those 18 and older is $5.40 per hour. Effective January 1, 1998, the state minimum wage for those 18 and older is $5.90 per hour. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6480 1995–96 |
State contracts/strikesThe Department of General Administration, or agencies to which it has delegated contracting authority, and state institutions of higher education, may not contract for the purchase of goods or services from employers that... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6549 1995–96 |
Assigned claims/distrct courNo claim can be filed and prosecuted in small claims court by a party that is not the real claimant. Substitute Bill Compared to Original Bill: The original bill allowed assignees of the claim to file in small claims court if... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6573 1995–96 |
UCC termination statementsA statutory process is established under UCC Article 9 to have invalid liens removed from a person's property. If a lender fails to file a termination statement as required, a debtor may petition a superior court to direct the... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |