Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Linda Smith
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6457 1993–94 |
Intensive forestryLegislative intent is established to provide a regulatory climate that is favorable to the creation of more intensive forestry to produce a greater amount of timber and wood fiber from existing forest lands. The Forest... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6518 1993–94 |
Criminal records checksRequires the department of licensing to conduct a criminal records check of an applicant for a driver's license to determine if there is a felony conviction or mental incompetency finding in the records. Requires the license... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6534 1993–94 |
Cigarette/tobacco giveawaysProhibits the giving away of cigarettes or tobacco products in person, through the mail, or by redemption of a coupon at no cost. Designates enforcement procedures. Repeals RCW 70.155.050, 70.155.060, and 70.155.070. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6540 1993–94 |
Child labor restrictionsRestricts the hours which a minor under sixteen may work. Specifies a list of occupations which are prohibited for all minors. Requires employers to obtain and keep on file the listed personal data. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6541 1993–94 |
Higher ed contract servicesAuthorizes the contracts without the necessity of showing that classified employees could not provide the service if the purchases would be fiscally prudent and result in reduced expenditures of public funds. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6543 1993–94 |
Ballot propositns/publ fundsProvides that an agency may not disburse funds in the form of dues or membership fees to an entity that uses any portion of the funds for the support of or opposition to a ballot proposition. Does not apply to funds forwarded... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6546 1993–94 |
Highway construction fundingMakes an appropriation of fifty million dollars for major noninterstate highway construction projects identified as category "C" projects. Requires across-the-board reductions in state general fund allotments to all state... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6569 1993–94 |
Tobacco products/publ investProhibits investment of public pension and retirement funds in business firms manufacturing tobacco products. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6579 1993–94 |
Private corrections facilitiAuthorizes units of local government to utilize nongovernmental correctional facilities programs and services. Requires periodic evaluation of the programs. Specifies guidelines for the programs. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6589 1993–94 |
Adoption placementsRequires all adoptive placements to be made based on the best interest of the child. Specifies criteria to be considered. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6591 1993–94 |
Definition of farmingDeletes forestry or forestry operations from the definition of farming in RCW 46.04.183. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6592 1993–94 |
Early release time prohibtnProhibits earned early release time for persons convicted of a most serious offense. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6598 1993–94 |
Medical care savings accntsProvides that employers may offer a medical care savings account to the employees. Authorizes residents to establish their own medical care savings accounts. Provides for an account administrator. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6599 1993–94 |
Armed crimes/penaltiesIncreases penalties for crimes committed while armed with a firearm. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5753 1993–94 |
Cowlitz county judgeshipAn additional superior court judge is authorized for Cowlitz County, increasing the number of superior court judges in Cowlitz County from three to four. The additional superior court judge becomes effective only if Cowlitz... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 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 5484 1993–94 |
Prior lien lawsRights established under the construction lien law, as it existed prior to June 11, 1992, are expressly preserved. The savings clause is made retroactive to June 1, 1992. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 357, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5265 1993–94 |
Funeral expensesThe Department of Social and Health Services is required to consider the assets of parents or children when determining whether or not the state will assume responsibility for costs associated with the funeral and interment of... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 14, 1993 |
| SB 6054 1991–92 |
Chiropractic practiceThe act is intended to expand the chiropractic scope of practice only with regard to adjustment of extremities in connection with a spinal adjustment. Chiropractic scope of practice is expanded to include the diagnosis or... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 241, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 3, 1992 |
| SB 5510 1991–92 |
Retirement/ withdrawn contriMembers of the public employees' retirement system may restore withdrawn contributions in annual installments. | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 195, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 6261 1991–92 |
Child sexual exploitationDefendants in cases dealing with pictures of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct, bringing such pictures into the state, or possessing such pictures must prove they had no reasonable knowledge that the person was a... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| SB 5092 1991–92 |
Employe benefits/active dutyIn Plan II of the state's retirement systems, a member who leaves covered employment to enter the U.S. armed forces is entitled to retirement service credit for up to four years of military service. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 5121 1991–92 |
Whistleblower protection"Whistleblower" is defined as a state employee who in good faith reports an alleged improper governmental action to the State Auditor. The term includes an employee who provides information to the State Auditor and one who is... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6023 1991–92 |
Intrntl trde in frst prodctsThe enabling statutes for CINTRAFOR are amended: 1) to place more emphasis on research and analysis for secondary forest products manufacturing; and 2) to coordinate, develop, and disseminate market and technical information... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6069 1991–92 |
Bone marrow donor programThe intent of the Legislature is to establish a statewide bone marrow donor education and recruitment program in order to increase the number of Washington residents who become bone marrow donors, and to increase the chance... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 109, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |