Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Linda Smith
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6606 1993–94 |
B & O surtax repealThe 6.5 percent surtax is repealed January 1, 1995. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 6, 1994 |
| SB 6003 1993–94 |
Sexually explicit materialsThe statutory prohibitions on distribution or display of erotic materials to minors are repealed and replaced with provisions prohibiting the display, sale, or distribution of materials harmful to minors.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 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 5081 1993–94 |
Wetlands designationRequires notice to a landowner of a proposed designation of property as a wetland. Prohibits a final determination of the designation less than sixty days after notice is provided. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5083 1993–94 |
Init/referendum in countiesAuthorizes the use of initiatives and referendums within the counties. Establishes notice and ballot procedures. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5099 1993–94 |
Carjacking penaltiesProvides that carjacking is a class A felony. Assigns different seriousness crime levels for carjacking with and without a firearm. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5106 1993–94 |
Fish/wildlife enhancementFunds from the sales of salmon and salmon eggs are deposited into the aquatic lands enhancement account for exclusive use for volunteer cooperative fish and wildlife enhancement projects. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5108 1993–94 |
Sheltered workshop tax exmptExempts property used by a nonprofit corporation in connection with the operation of a sheltered workshop for handicapped persons from property taxes. | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5199 1993–94 |
Fisheries/wildlife officersThe enforcement divisions of the Department of Fisheries and Department of Wildlife are combined and transferred into the State Patrol. Employees have the option to remain in the retirement system in which they are members... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5201 1993–94 |
Naturopathic pilot programThe Health Care Authority must establish a pilot project to determine if the availability of naturopathic care would result in improved health and cost savings. The pilot program is open to state employees covered by the... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5231 1993–94 |
Economic developmnt incentvsThe sunset date of July 1, 1994 is removed from the state's sales and use tax deferral and business and occupation tax credit programs. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5232 1993–94 |
Vehicle weight enforcementEmpty log trucks are exempt from the weighing provisions of the Washington State Patrol. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5238 1993–94 |
Dvlpmntl dsblty family spprtThe Legislature recognizes it is in the best interest of the state to support families who provide for their members with developmental disabilities and declares that families doing so should be nurtured and that individuals... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5271 1993–94 |
Chinook salmon enhancementThe propagation, rearing, and release of chinook salmon into state waters shall be the highest priority among Department of Fisheries hatchery programs. Chinook salmon eggs shall not be sold by the department. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5279 1993–94 |
Toxics cleanupThe Legislature finds that the needs for clean up of toxic substances far exceed the financial resources available. In order to direct funding for actual cleanup of hazardous materials from the toxic control account, the 1... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5315 1993–94 |
Cellular communicat expensesIn addition to setting the allowances for lodging and subsistence expenses for state employee travel, the Director of the Office of Financial Management (OFM) is required to prescribe the expense allowances for use of cellular... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5350 1993–94 |
Motor fuel price fixingThe original bill was not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SECOND SUBSTITUTE: Price ceilings are set for wholesale gasoline sales from distributors to independent resellers. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5367 1993–94 |
Veterinary medication clerks"Veterinary medication clerk" is defined as a person who has completed a board-approved training program developed in consultation with the Board of Pharmacy for the dispensing of legend and nonlegend drugs associated with the... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5391 1993–94 |
Infants exposed to drugsThe University of Washington shall develop model standards to conduct infant drug exposure assessments and fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) assessments. The university shall mail the standards to all hospitals within the state... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5392 1993–94 |
Child/incompetent abuseFormal requirements for alcohol and substance abuse evaluations and treatment services in dependency cases are created. The treatment programs are required to file quarterly progress reports with the court, the department, the... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5393 1993–94 |
Children and families prgrmsCurrent state programs and policies are modified to empower communities to support and respond to the needs of families and children. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5429 1993–94 |
Fetal alcohol syndrom progrmThe Department of Health (DOH), the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), and the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) shall execute an interagency agreement to coordinate FAS and FAE services and... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5431 1993–94 |
Regulatory takings/propertyIf a regulation or action of the state or political subdivision diminishes the assessed value of property, then the state or political subdivision will compensate the property owner for the amount of diminution, either in cash... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5475 1993–94 |
Property/regulatory takingsCompensation under this statute shall be paid for any diminution in fair market value and the fair market value of wetlands will be paid with wetlands being deemed that their present status is their highest and best use value. | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5481 1993–94 |
Felons/voter regis cancellatWithin 14 days of the entry of a judgment of conviction of an individual for an infamous crime, the clerk of the court shall send a notice of the conviction to the county auditor in the county of the convict's residence. The... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5490 1993–94 |
Developmentally disabledIt is recognized by the Legislature that living in home and community-based settings is most conducive to personal growth and independence for individuals with developmental disabilities and that it is generally more... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |