Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Adam Smith
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5913 1995–96 |
Airport siting councilEstablishes criteria for a declaration of an impasse over designation of airport sites by the transportation commission, which may then refer the issue to the airport siting council. Directs the transportation commission to... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5935 1995–96 |
Health care consumer protctnThe Legislature intends to protect quality in health care and protect an individual's right to health care choices; eliminate pre-existing condition exclusions in health insurance, prevent cancellation because of sickness, and... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5954 1995–96 |
Engineers & land surveyorsAuthorizes the retired status certificate to be issued to individuals who are sixty-five years of age and retired from active practice. Exempts the retirees from payment of annual renewal fees. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5965 1995–96 |
Awards against the stateAuthorizes a court to award attorneys' fees and other court costs to an individual or small business that successfully appeals a state agency directive in court. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5973 1995–96 |
Manufactrng/processng tax exDoes not require the deferred taxes to be repaid unless the investment project is used for other purposes. Repeals RCW 82.61.020, 82.61.040, 82.63.040, and 82.63.050. Requires an assessment of the results of the tax deferrals... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6006 1995–96 |
Arrest without warrantExpands authority to arrest without warrant to special agents of the federal bureau of investigation, drug enforcement administration, United States secret service, or bureau of alcohol, tobacco, and firearms, and deputy... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6018 1995–96 |
Regional transit authoritiesIf a vote on the proposition for an regional transit authority fails and the board redefines the proposition and makes changes to the proposal, the board must transmit the revised proposition to the legislative authority of... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6047 1995–96 |
Medical care products/tax exA sales and use tax exemption is provided for over-the-counter drugs, including vitamins, naturopathic medicines, eyeglasses, prescribed durable medical equipment, adult incontinent pads and pants, and the following medical... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6071 1995–96 |
Clinical laboratory scienceProvides that no person may practice clinical laboratory science unless licensed as required by the act. Designates some exemptions from the license requirement. Establishes a clinical laboratory board to administer the act. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6079 1995–96 |
Well-being of childrenThe statutory prohibitions on distribution or display of erotic materials to minors are repealed and replaced with provisions prohibiting the display, sale, or distribution of materials harmful to minors. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6084 1995–96 |
Luring penalties increasedRevises RCW 9.94A.310 to require an additional six months to be added to the presumptive sentence for luring if the offender uses any matter that is harmful to minors in the commission of the offense. Revises RCW 9.94A.320 to... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6139 1995–96 |
Rape in second degreeThe crime of rape in the third degree is committed if a person engages in sexual intercourse with a resident of a state or county adult or juvenile correctional facility, and is not married to the victim. Consent of the victim... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6153 1995–96 |
Veterans' employment prefrncThe definition of veteran is simplified to include an individual who has received an honorable discharge or a discharge for physical reasons with an honorable record from any branch of the armed forces of the United States.... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6183 1995–96 |
Firearms possessionA person may have his or her right to possess a firearm restored in a number of ways. In addition to restoration through a pardon or its equivalent, and petitioning a court after five years in the community without a felony,... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5739 1995–96 |
Nonprofit org sales/tax exmpThe first $20,000 received in a calendar year by a nonprofit organization from bazaars and rummage sales is exempt from the B&O tax and the sales are not subject to sales tax. A B&O tax exemption is provided for income from... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 15, 1995 |
| SB 6073 1995–96 |
RCW 46.63.020 amendmentRCW 46.63.020 is amended to include the crime of driving a motor vehicle while under 21 years of age with an alcohol concentration of .02 or more. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| SB 6077 1995–96 |
DUI/driver's license reissueThe reissue fee for a driver's license that is suspended or revoked due to a violation of driving or being in physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is increased to $100. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| SB 5466 1995–96 |
Sexually explicit materialsThe statutory prohibitions on distribution or display of erotic materials to minors are repealed and replaced with provisions prohibiting the display, sale, or distribution of materials harmful to minors. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1995 |
| SB 5190 1995–96 |
Tattooing of minorsIt is a misdemeanor for a person to tattoo a minor under the age of 16. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 373, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5610 1995–96 |
Child abuse false accusatnsSanctions and a criminal penalty are established for knowingly making a false accusation of child abuse or neglect during the course of proceedings relating to a parenting plan or child custody. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5652 1995–96 |
Public assistance fraudConviction for specified unlawful practices constituting welfare fraud, whether or not resulting in imprisonment, is a bar to receiving public assistance for a flexible period of time to be determined by the court. The minimum... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 379, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5684 1995–96 |
Public disclosureThe three existing definition sections in public disclosure statutes are merged and amended. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 397, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5751 1995–96 |
Liquor consumptionIt is a civil infraction for a person apparently under the influence of liquor to purchase or consume liquor on any premises licensed by the Liquor Control Board. The fine for violating the statute is established at not less... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5873 1995–96 |
Handicapped parking violatnsAny person who parks an unauthorized vehicle in a parking place reserved for disabled persons is subject to a monetary penalty of $250, plus any additional public safety and education assessments imposed by the court. The same... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 384, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5905 1995–96 |
Persistent prison misbehviorAn inmate sentenced for an offense committed after August 1, 1995, commits the crime of persistent prison misbehavior if the inmate has been found to have committed one or more serious infractions at a formal prison... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 385, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |