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 5984 1991–92 |
Additional teaching materialMakes an appropriation of twenty-five million dollars to replace out-of-date teaching materials. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5993 1991–92 |
Income limits/non-prof homesFor purposes of the property tax exemption for nonprofit homes for the aging, the maximum income limit of residents of nonprofit homes for the aging is increased from the income limit for property tax relief from regular... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6142 1991–92 |
Appearance bondsA bonding company or surety must make a demand for the return of a forfeited bond prior to the adjudication of the defendant's case. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: Technical changes are made. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6198 1991–92 |
Beneficiaries of trustsThe provisions concerning the notice provided to trust beneficiaries are modified. Within 90 days after the trust becomes effective, the trustee must notify all beneficiaries in writing of the entire contents, terms, and... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6264 1991–92 |
Process server registrationCounty clerks are required to develop a registration process for maintaining a register of process servers in the county. The clerks may collect an annual fee of up to $10 from each process server. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6350 1991–92 |
Aircraft maintenance trainng(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purposes of the act only after the governor determines that a commercial airline will establish a new facility in this state for the maintenance of... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6177 1991–92 |
Site-based school councilsSchool district boards of directors may adopt policies establishing school site-based councils. The school district board of directors has the final authority to determine the powers and duties of the site-based council. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1992 |
| SB 6041 1991–92 |
Juvenile justice actThe original bill was not considered. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 16, 1992 |
| SB 5957 1991–92 |
Higher ed/operating budgetBeginning with the 1992-93 fiscal year the state operating budget for higher education shall be increased by a minimum of 1 percent until the percentage of the general fund state operating budget for higher education is at or... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1992 |
| SB 6392 1991–92 |
Wholesale gas pricesDeclares that the federal price discrimination act applies as a matter of state law to the sale of motor fuel in this state. | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1992 |
| SB 6371 1991–92 |
Eastern Washington airportThe Legislature finds that expansion of Sea-Tac Airport is politically difficult and environmentally unsound, while expansion of the existing airport at Moses Lake is economically, environmentally and logistically advantageous. | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1992 |
| SB 6311 1991–92 |
Retirement allowancesProvides an adjusted retirement allowance for certain retirees. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1992 |
| SB 6312 1991–92 |
Retirement cost of livingAdjusts cost of living increases for public employees' retirement system and teachers' retirement system retirees. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1992 |
| SB 6313 1991–92 |
Retirement cost of livingAdjusts costs of living increases for public employees' retirement system and teachers' retirement system retirees. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1992 |
| SB 6280 1991–92 |
Long-term care insuranceProhibits long-term care insurance policies from excluding coverage for home care and from denying a claim for reasons of material misrepresentation for an ailment which took place more than ten years prior to the effective... | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 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 5185 1991–92 |
Criminal justice purposesCriminal justice purposes are activities that substantially assist the criminal justice system or provide ancillary benefit to the civil justice system. Existing funding means actual operating expenditures for criminal justice... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5424 1991–92 |
Campaign contributionsStatewide officials, state legislators, and their employees may not solicit or accept campaign contributions during the period beginning 30 days prior to and ending 30 days past the close of a regular legislative session. The... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5522 1991–92 |
Life insurance policy limitsInsurers may rely on clauses to limit liability in the event of war, suicide or aviation under life insurance, annuity or pure endowment contracts only if the policyholder has been told at the time the contract was sold that... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 6205 1991–92 |
Criminal street gangsPrescribes a gross misdemeanor penalty for active participation in a criminal street gang. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 6167 1991–92 |
Civil actions against emplyrThe section of Washington's law against discrimination which establishes the right to be free from discrimination is amended. Employment includes any person acting in the interest of an employer who employs one or more persons. | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1992 |
| SB 6170 1991–92 |
Long-term care ombudsmanA surcharge of $1 per month is imposed on each bed in each nursing home licensed in this state. A surcharge of 50 cents per month is imposed on each bed in each boarding home and each adult family home licensed in this state. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1992 |
| SB 6136 1991–92 |
District court caseloadThe weighted caseload system is the method by which the number of district court judges is determined for each county. The Revised Code of Washington 3.34.030 is repealed. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1992 |
| SB 6117 1991–92 |
FranchisesAuthorizes the director to make revisions as deemed necessary for the protection of franchisees who lack the customary education, business experience, or English language skills. Authorizes the courts to grant rescission of... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1992 |
| SB 6123 1991–92 |
Sports collectibles salesThis bill applies to any sale to a consumer of an autographed sports item of $50 or more by a dealer of sports memorabilia. A dealer is required to furnish a written certificate of authenticity to the consumer whenever he/she,... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1992 |
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