Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Linda Smith
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6098 1991–92 |
Students/public assistanceA pilot program is established to demonstrate improved school completion rates among full-time students aged 18 to 20. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1992 |
| SB 6467 1991–92 |
Children/youth/families counIn serving children and families the state shall seek to maintain their dignity and respect while building upon their inherent strengths. The state shall focus public policy towards involving communities in all levels of... | Lois J. Stratton (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 1992 |
| SB 5820 1991–92 |
Long-term care policy/childDuties of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and the purpose of agencies created for the care of children, expectant mothers, and the developmentally disabled are expanded to include creation of an array of... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 30, 1992 |
| SB 6447 1991–92 |
Timber management/harvestDeclares that only those department of natural resources rules that are in effect at the time of planting are applicable to the management and harvesting of the stand of timber. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1992 |
| SB 6398 1991–92 |
Medical malpractice atty feeLimits attorneys' contingent fees in medical malpractice suits. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1992 |
| SB 6360 1991–92 |
State officials pay raiseProvides that pay raises for state officials shall not take effect unless raises provided for teachers and state employees are implemented. | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1992 |
| SB 6365 1991–92 |
County growth management plnAuthorizes the removal from the requirements by adoption of a resolution by June 1, 1993. | George Sellar (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1992 |
| SB 6367 1991–92 |
Public assistance limitationPublic assistance is limited, for those residing in Washington for less than one year, to the amount of assistance that would have been received from a similar program in the state of most recent residence, if less than the... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1992 |
| SB 6303 1991–92 |
Private land for public useWhenever private land is designated which prohibits or restricts the use of property by its owner, full compensation to the owner must be paid by the designating agency. Compensation must be paid at the time of enactment of... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1992 |
| SB 6316 1991–92 |
Foot care services coverageRequires treatment of the human foot by licensed podiatric physicians, osteopathic physicians, or medical physicians. | Mike Kreidler (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1992 |
| SB 6271 1991–92 |
Prescription medicine insurEach disability insurance policy, group disability insurance policy, health care service contract, health maintenance agreement, and public employees health plan that provides for payment of all or a part of prescription costs... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1992 |
| SB 5018 1991–92 |
EMS districts tax levyAn excess levy for emergency medical service districts is authorized. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5020 1991–92 |
Per diem/local officialsThe per day compensation for members of the boards of diking commissioners, drainage commissioners, diking, drainage, and sewerage improvement supervisors, and intercounty diking and drainage commissioners is increased from... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5097 1991–92 |
Agricultural nuisancesGood agricultural practices may not be restricted as to the time of day or day or days of the week. The definition of agricultural activity is changed from the activities associated with growing crops to the condition or... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5098 1991–92 |
Processor liens coverageThe definition of agricultural products for purposes of the processor lien is modified to specifically include dairy products and aquaculture products. The possibility of a processor paying twice for the same raw products is... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5126 1991–92 |
Pen register use authorizedA law enforcement officer may apply to superior court for an order authorizing the installation and use of a pen register or trap and trace device. The court must issue an authorizing order if the law enforcement officer has... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5174 1991–92 |
Enrollment increase/highr edThe Higher Education Opportunity Act of 1991 is created. New state funded enrollments are authorized at the state institutions of higher education, above the levels established for those institutions during the 1989-91 biennium. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5309 1991–92 |
Income tax/other jurisdictnsWhen another state attempts to collect an income tax on pension or retirement benefits paid to a Washington resident who was formerly employed in the taxing state, the full value of any homestead and all of the resident's... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5310 1991–92 |
Other states' income taxIt is the policy of this state to ensure the well-being of its citizens by protecting them from income tax imposed by other states on their retirement income. The courts of this state shall not recognize claims for income... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5320 1991–92 |
Child removed from homeManifest danger is defined to include emotional or mental illness or mental deficiency of such nature and duration as to render the parent incapable of providing proper care for the child and the other parent is incapable of... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5347 1991–92 |
Regional health programsThe Legislature finds that state, local and private agencies have been established to plan and deliver social and health services to arrest, treat or cure illnesses and injuries, not to prevent them or the conditions under... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5548 1991–92 |
Adult family home providersThe existing statutory provisions allowing the Department of Social and Health Services to issue multiple licenses to providers for good cause is deleted. The department may issue multiple licenses only to providers who... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5650 1991–92 |
Community outreach/healthLegislative intent is to empower communities to promote health and prevent illness and injury among high-risk pregnant and parenting women and their families through active outreach programs using indigenous, non-professional... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5665 1991–92 |
Dependent childrenThe goal of the Legislature is to achieve permanency for every child as soon as possible. The first priority is reunifying the child with the natural family. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5782 1991–92 |
Rural health care servicesThe state's rural health systems projects (Chapter 70.175 RCW) are amended to authorize the creation of a single project to establish a rural health care services program. The program is defined as an arrangement sponsored by... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |