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 6481 1995–96 |
Greyhound racing prohibitionProvides that a person may not hold, conduct, or operate live greyhound racing for public exhibition, parimutuel betting, or special exhibition events. Provides that a person may not transmit or receive intrastate or... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| SB 6381 1995–96 |
Port district leviesAuthorizes excess levies by port districts. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| SB 6388 1995–96 |
Property tax exemptionAuthorizes a tax exemption of up to one hundred fifty thousand dollars of assessed evaluation if the property is the main domicile of the widow or widower. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| SB 6326 1995–96 |
US structures/sales & use txRevises RCW 82.12.010 relating to the use taxation for articles used in working on new or existing buildings for the United States. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6327 1995–96 |
US structures/use taxRevises RCW 82.12.010 relating to the use taxation for articles used in working on new or existing buildings for the United States. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6335 1995–96 |
Victim's testimonyAuthorizes a court, on the motion of the prosecuting attorney in a proceeding relating to assault, domestic violence, or a sex offense, to require a defendant who is an attorney pro se to submit in writing questions to be... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6269 1995–96 |
School dist technology grntsThree technology grants programs are established. The first program provides grants to school districts to develop and implement collaborative programs with public institutions of higher education to enhance student learning... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| SB 6281 1995–96 |
Civil disorder/violent actsProvides a penalty of a fine of not more than ten thousand dollars or imprisonment for not more than five years, or both. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| SB 6248 1995–96 |
State employees/giftsRevises RCW 42.52.150 relating to acceptance of gifts by state officers and employees. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| SB 5024 1995–96 |
Offender health care costsThe Department of Corrections is authorized to charge offenders nominal co-payments of at least $3.00 per visit for offender-initiated, non-emergency health care services. Payments are collected directly from an offender's... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5025 1995–96 |
Criminal profiteering actThe provision repealing the Criminal Profiteering Act is repealed, thus keeping the law in effect. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5028 1995–96 |
Firearms possessionWith regard to domestic violence convictions, only persons who commit domestic violence offenses on or after July 1, 1994, are precluded from possessing firearms. With regard to harassment offenses, only persons who commit the... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5051 1995–96 |
Disabled students/cosmetolgyStudents who qualify for special education services, and who attend a cosmetology school as part of their high school curriculum may have the graduation requirement waived and still get credit for the time spent attending the... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5065 1995–96 |
Felons' additional crimesThe court is authorized to require that the conditions of community supervision imposed with a second or later sentence begin immediately, and continue throughout the duration of the consecutive term. The violation of these... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5081 1995–96 |
Firearms possession T.O.A person who sells ammunition, but does not manufacture or import ammunition, and does not also deal in firearms, is not a dealer and therefore is not required to obtain a dealer's license. Convictions that preclude firearms... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5107 1995–96 |
Survival of actionsThe parent's consortium statute is amended to allow a mother or father whose child is negligently injured or killed to collect noneconomic damages for the loss of the parent-child relationship and the parents' grief. Existing... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5122 1995–96 |
Benton/Douglas Co. dist judgAn additional district court judge is authorized for Benton County, increasing the number of district court judges in the county from two to three. Douglas County is authorized to have one district court judge. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5177 1995–96 |
Crime victims restitutionThe Legislature finds that mediation can have beneficial results, including allowing victims an opportunity to confront offenders and to feel a sense of involvement in the case, increasing offenders' compliance with... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5184 1995–96 |
Aggravatd first degree murdrRevises RCW 10.95.020 to include in the elements of aggravated first degree murder a person who commits a murder to obtain membership in an organization or association, and a person who commits a murder in immediate flight... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5185 1995–96 |
Failure to appear in courtA person who, during the previous 10 years, is convicted of any crime involving failure to appear at a court proceeding may not be released on his or her own personal recognizance. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5186 1995–96 |
Juv offendr confinmnt facltyThe Department of Social and Health Services is directed to plan, design, and construct its next confinement facility for "youthful offenders." Youthful offenders are those who reach the age of 18 prior to completing their... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5187 1995–96 |
Armed crimesIncreases the penalties for crimes committed by persons armed with a deadly weapon. Provides for notification to offenders of the enhanced penalties. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5188 1995–96 |
Juvenile dispositn standardsA juvenile disposition standards subcommittee is established under the Sentencing Guidelines Commission. It comprises a superior court judge, a prosecuting attorney, a representative from law enforcement, a juvenile court... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5189 1995–96 |
Children capable of crimesChildren under the age of six years are incapable of committing crime. Children six to under ten years of age are presumed to be incapable of crime. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5191 1995–96 |
Crimes committed by juvenlesA juvenile's parent, guardian, or custodian who is given notice through a summons of a detention hearing, adjudicatory hearing, or dispositional hearing is subject to juvenile court jurisdiction and is required to attend the... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
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