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 5508 1993–94 |
Child dependency/supportIn placing a child in foster care, a determination of the parent(s) child support obligation(s) is required in such a manner so as not to interfere with reunification efforts. The standard child support schedule does not apply... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 358, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5245 1993–94 |
Blood/breath alcohol analysAny sample of a person's blood or breath taken within two hours of the alleged offense for the purpose of alcohol content testing, which indicates the person was legally under the influence of intoxicants, will be evidence... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 328, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| SB 5837 1993–94 |
Government financingGovernmental entities are authorized to enter into a payment agreement in connection with specific obligations for the purpose of managing or reducing exposure to fluctuations or levels of interest rates. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 273, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| SB 5875 1993–94 |
National guard counter-drugsStatutory authority is provided for the Governor to enter into a compact for the use of National Guard troops in support of local law enforcement agencies who are fulfilling controlled substance statutes. Washington is... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 263, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| SB 5879 1993–94 |
Child passenger restraintsA child who is less than two years old is required to be restrained in a child restraint system that is in compliance with the United States Department of Transportation standards. The child restraint system must be secured in... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 274, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| SB 5052 1993–94 |
City/town council meetingsThe requirement that town councils, city councils of the third class, or city councils of code cities meet within their corporate limits is removed. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 199, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| SB 5068 1993–94 |
Homestead exemptionThe definition of "homestead" is expanded to include any real or personal property that the owner uses as a residence. The homestead exemption may not be asserted against certain liens arising in connection with the property... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| SB 5107 1993–94 |
Arrest without warrantA police officer may make a warrantless arrest if the officer has probable cause to believe that a person unlawfully possesses or unlawfully possessed a firearm or dangerous weapon on public or private school premises. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 209, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| SB 5541 1993–94 |
Sex offenses/statute of limtThe statute of limitations for Rape 1 and Rape 2 is extended to 10 years, if the victim reports the rape to law enforcement within one year of its commission. The statute of limitations for Rape 1 and Rape 2, of a child under... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| SB 5791 1993–94 |
Child supportIn child support cases that require payments be made to the Washington state support registry, the support order must state that the responsible party is required to notify the registry of the name and address of his or her... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 207, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| SB 5060 1993–94 |
Indeterminate sentencingThe statutory provision requiring the board to retain jurisdiction over habitual criminals throughout the person's natural life is stricken. Parole violations that do not result in convictions for new crimes may be the subject... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 140, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| SB 5217 1993–94 |
Public works contractsThe statute governing prevailing wage and the construction of a new facility by a private party which is to be rented, leased or purchased by a state agency is repealed. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 110, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5597 1993–94 |
Documentary materials useThe Attorney General may provide copies of materials obtained pursuant to a civil investigative demand to any law enforcement official of this state, another state or the federal government who is responsible for enforcing... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 125, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5053 1993–94 |
Local vessel excise taxCounties must contract with the Department of Licensing (DOL) for the administration and collection of a local excise tax on watercraft using state waters. A local vessel excise tax account is created in the state treasury,... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5233 1993–94 |
Service of process costsThe court is granted express authority to allow costs of service by a public officer to the amount specified by law, or in the alternative, the reasonable costs of effecting service by a registered process server or other... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 48, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5482 1993–94 |
Mobile home park tenantsQualified tenant organizations, consisting of 60 percent of the tenants in a mobile home park, that provide a written notice to the mobile home park owner of their intention to purchase the park must be notified by the park... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 66, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5937 1993–94 |
Seven percent debt limitatnThe general exclusion of reimbursable bonds from the statutory 7 percent debt limit is eliminated. The effect of the change is proactive and does not affect any current bond covenants. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5067 1993–94 |
Joint tenancyAny joint tenancy, including a community property joint tenancy, may be severed at will by any tenant. Property interests resulting from the severance of a joint tenancy held by a husband and wife are presumed to be community... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 14, 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 5362 1993–94 |
Public hazards court proceedPublic hazards are defined as matters other than services by licensed professionals having a probable future adverse effect on public health and safety. All relevant judicial discovery materials are available to the public... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 17, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 12, 1993 |
| SB 5401 1993–94 |
Political telemarketingPersons who engage in political telemarketing are required to disclose the sponsor's name and a statement indicating the candidate on whose behalf the advertising is being done. Telemarketing means a non-random, organized... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 1993 |
| SB 5000 1993–94 |
Basic health plan sunsetThe statutes terminating the BHP are repealed. The effect is to continue the BHP indefinitely. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1993 |
Jan 27, 1993 |
| SB 6354 1991–92 |
Nursing home reimbursementNursing homes are required to have a portion of their beds Medicare certified. Until June 1, 1993, DSHS is granted authority to grant exemptions from the Medicare certification requirement if the nursing home facility is... | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 6104 1991–92 |
Assault against a childA new crime of assault of a child is created. This crime applies to assaults when the victim is under 13 years of age and the perpetrator is 18 years of age or older. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| SB 6120 1991–92 |
Sales rep and principalRequirements for the payment of wages and commissions to sales representatives are provided. A contract established between a principal and a sales representative working on full or partial commission must be put in writing. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 177, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
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