Adam Smith
Senator
· Democrat
· District 33
· most recent term 1995–96
1995–96 · Senate · D · LD 331993–94 · Senate · D · LD 331991–92 · Senate · D · LD 33
195
Bills as prime sponsor
56
of those became law
400
Bills co-sponsored
5,134
Recorded votes
4.9%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5495 1993–94 |
Environmental policyThe requirement that conditions upon or denial of actions based upon SEPA must be based upon policies is stricken. Conditions upon or denial of actions must be based upon regulations formally designated by the agency, or... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5507 1993–94 |
LEOFF plan II provisionsMembers of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System Plan II may retire with full benefits at age 50 with five years of service. Members of LEOFF II who become disabled may receive a disability... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5536 1993–94 |
Exceptional sentencesThe court may impose an exceptional sentence if the defendant is convicted of an offense involving the use or threatened use of physical force and the court finds the defendant poses a future danger which is not sufficiently... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5537 1993–94 |
Alternate operator serviceThe Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) may suspend the registration of an alternate operator services (AOS) company if the WUTC finds that the rates of an AOS company are not for the public convenience... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5539 1993–94 |
Franchisee protectionThe Department of Licensing is granted additional authority to prescribe different classes of franchise agreements. In the case of franchisee exploitation due to lack of education, business experience and language skills, the... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5573 1993–94 |
Legislative rules reviewThe Joint Administrative Rules Review Committee (JARRC) is to appoint an executive director and general counsel, and may employ additional staff as necessary to carry out its duties. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5616 1993–94 |
Regional committee membersThe election of regional committee members shall occur every even-numbered year. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5617 1993–94 |
Skill centersHigh school students who have completed a high school program during the normal school day and adults will be allowed to enroll in skill centers in the late afternoon and early evening. Enrollment priority shall be given to... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5626 1993–94 |
Court of appeals judgesDivision One of the Court of Appeals is increased from nine judges to 12 judges. Two judges will start in King County on January 1, 1994. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5628 1993–94 |
Health care providers/discriDirects the commissioner to conduct investigations, hold hearings, and issue orders to ensure that all licensed health care providers are treated without discrimination in access, coverage, and payments by insurers. Provides... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5629 1993–94 |
Emission control inspectionsThe Department of Ecology may by rule authorize the Department of Licensing to change the registered owner in the sale of a licensed vehicle currently subject to emission inspection. The rule may be implemented if the federal... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5636 1993–94 |
Lifelong learning councilThe Superintendent of Public Instruction coordinates with state agencies providing lifelong learning and community involvement activities. The Superintendent of Public Instruction provides assistance to local communities,... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5648 1993–94 |
Alien offenders/deportationAn alien offender committed to the custody of the Department of Corrections under the Sentencing Reform Act, for whom a final order of deportation has been issued, may be placed on conditional release status and released to... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5652 1993–94 |
Offenders under jurisdictionThe Department of Corrections (DOC) is responsible for tracking only those felony cases involving offenders sentenced to prison or ordered under the supervision of the department. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5658 1993–94 |
Charitable gamingAuthorizes the commission to issue licenses to operate gaming facilities and specifies application procedures. Allows charitable organizations to apply for a permit to hold a charitable gaming event. Specifies requirements to... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5661 1993–94 |
Technolgy coordinatng counclThe Department of Trade and Economic Development is directed to conduct an assessment of the technology transfer and industrial extension and modernization capabilities existing in all federal, state and private research... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5667 1993–94 |
Water trail recreation progrThe State Parks and Recreation Commission is authorized to create a water trail recreation program which would include managing a system of camping areas at public and private beaches. The commission is authorized to plan and... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5735 1993–94 |
Animal cruelty penaltiesMembers and agents of an incorporated society that are sworn in the same manner as peace officers are not permitted to make arrests for violations of animal cruelty laws. Their authority to carry a weapon is limited to... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5752 1993–94 |
Citizen councilor programThe office of citizen councilor is created within the Department of Community Development (DCD). The DCD shall direct appropriate issues for consideration by citizens to a steering committee composed of four members: one... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5765 1993–94 |
Education financeDirects the superintendent of public instruction to conduct a study to review the use of the staff mix factor for the allocation of funds to school districts and recommend whether alternative methods should be employed.... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5782 1993–94 |
School construction plansContracts by school districts for constructing or remodeling schools are required to contain a clause that the design plans are public property and that they may be used by the state or any school district in the state. Design... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5784 1993–94 |
Minor communic/immoral purpoThe legislative intent is clarified to expressly indicate that communications with a minor for the purpose of committing any sexual felony, including ones not in Chapter 9.68A RCW, or for the purpose of the sexual... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5803 1993–94 |
Bank branchingWashington State-chartered commercial banks and trust companies are authorized to obtain and operate branches in other states. Banks chartered by any one of 11 specified western states may operate branches in Washington under... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5811 1993–94 |
Employment relations/stateCollective bargaining for classified state employees is expanded to include bargaining over wages, hours, insurance, and terms and conditions of employment. Bargaining is authorized for all employees classified under a... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5871 1993–94 |
Aggrav first degree murderCommitting a murder to obtain membership in an organization or association is an aggravating circumstance for the imposition of aggravated first degree murder. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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