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 5990 1991–92 |
Employment leave provisionsRevises employment leave provisions. Prohibits employers from discharging or discriminating against any employee because he or she has filed a complaint or assisted in a proceeding under RCW 49.12.270 through 49.12.295.... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 6009 1991–92 |
Funding drivers' educationRevises funding for driver's education. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5444 1991–92 |
Check signature alterationsThe period of time in which a bank customer must discover and report an unauthorized signature or other alteration is changed. A customer must discover and report any such alteration within one year in order to assert the... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 2, 1991 |
| SB 5997 1991–92 |
Double amendments correctedTwenty-four sections of 1991 C 3 (HB 1115 from the 1991 regular session) are repealed. Section 47 of 1991 C 72 (SB 5107 from the 1991 Regular Session) is repealed. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| SB 5147 1991–92 |
Dispute resolution protctionWhen parties to a dispute have a written agreement to mediate, or a court has ordered mediation, any materials submitted or communications made in connection with the mediation are privileged and not subject to disclosure in... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 321, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5555 1991–92 |
Timber areas assistanceAssistance is provided to timber impacted communities in the following areas: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The department shall designate a project manager for activities related to timber-impacted regions. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 315, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5568 1991–92 |
Hunger/nutritional problemsThe number of eligible women and children served by the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children is increased. The Emergency Food Assistance Program is expanded to provide additional support for the... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 366, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5591 1991–92 |
Comprehensive recycling prgmCenter for Recycling Markets Development . The Center for Recycling Markets Development is created within the Department of Trade and Economic Development. | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 319, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5766 1991–92 |
At-risk youth academic excelThe Superintendent of Public Instruction is the lead agency, working with the Employment Security Department, and the Department of Social and Health Services, the State Board for Vocational Education, in developing and... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 346, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5266 1991–92 |
Suspended driver penaltiesThe crime of driving with a suspended or revoked license is restructured into three degrees. The first-degree crime is a gross misdemeanor with mandatory minimum penalties that escalate with repeat offenses and that may not be... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| SB 5148 1991–92 |
Limited partnershipsA limited partnership is expressly authorized to merge with another limited partnership or with a corporation. The rights of dissenting partners and the procedures through which such rights may be exercised are provided. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 269, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| SB 5504 1991–92 |
Student teaching centersThe State Board of Education, from appropriated funds, establishes a network of student teaching centers. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| SB 5110 1991–92 |
Senior citizen/tax exemptnsApplication for exemption is required every two years. | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 203, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| SB 5256 1991–92 |
Franchise investment protectThe Franchise Investment Protection Act is amended. The definition of "franchise" is narrowed. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 226, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| SB 5114 1991–92 |
Student transportation saftyAll school buses owned or contracted by school districts in the state must be equipped with a crossing arm by September 1, 1992. The Superintendent of Public Instruction is responsible for purchasing and distributing the... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5111 1991–92 |
Victims compensation accountAll money received by an inmate for testifying in any judicial proceeding is to be deposited in the crime victims' compensation account. | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| SB 5363 1991–92 |
Legal financial obligationsThe administrative process for collecting legal financial obligations is modified and streamlined. The Department of Corrections is given the authority to establish the offender legal financial obligation payment schedule if... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 93, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| SB 5536 1991–92 |
Hearing impaired telecom serThe Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf Task Force is created. Its members consist of the directors, or designees, of the Departments of Social and Health Services and of Information Services, and the chair or designee... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| SB 5107 1991–92 |
CorporationsIn addition to other specified forms, the Secretary of State may prescribe a standardized "initial report" form for use by corporations. A corporation's initial report must be delivered to the Secretary of State within 120... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 1991 |
May 3, 1991 |
| SB 5678 1991–92 |
Wash national guard dayJanuary 26 of each year is designated as Washington Army and Air National Guard Day. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 1991 |
May 3, 1991 |
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