Linda Smith
Senator
· Republican
· District 18
· most recent term 1993–94
1993–94 · Senate · R · LD 181991–92 · Senate · R · LD 18
75
Bills as prime sponsor
2
of those became law
213
Bills co-sponsored
3,332
Recorded votes
11.6%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5664 1991–92 |
DSHS complaint processA standard procedure is created to review grievances pertaining to a division policy or procedure or the application of a division policy or procedure. The procedure may be utilized by clients of the Department of Social and... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5671 1991–92 |
Commun mental health progrmsExisting Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) requirements regarding community mental health programs under Chapter 71.24 RCW are expanded to include employment services. Employment services include supported... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5692 1991–92 |
Tobacco/alcohol outdoor adsProvides civil and criminal penalties for violations of the act. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5700 1991–92 |
Regulating small businessesA cap is placed on the monthly late fees charged by DOE on delinquent wastewater permit fee accounts. DOE may charge a monthly fee of not more than 2 percent of the outstanding balance of the delinquent account, excluding penalty fees. | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5706 1991–92 |
Marital misconduct/dissolutnConsideration of the nature and extent of marital misconduct is made a part of the judicial evaluation of maintenance, property division and child support at the time of marital dissolution. | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5707 1991–92 |
Written marriage contractsWritten marriage contracts are established by statute, as one approach to fault-based dissolution. Violation of the terms of the contract is intended to be judicially enforceable, and the questions of fault may be submitted to... | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5744 1991–92 |
Electrical wiring requirmntsCounties are granted the authority to enact and enforce laws, ordinances, rules and regulations requiring equal, higher, or better standards of construction, materials, devices, and equipment used for electrical installations. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5764 1991–92 |
Fish and wildlife licensesThe Director of Wildlife shall administer all recreational licenses which are now administered by the Department of Fisheries. Funds from the sale of food fish recreational licenses are placed in the wildlife fund. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5774 1991–92 |
Alcohl/drug treatmnt/pregncyPromotes the establishment of local programs to help facilitate a woman's entry into alcohol or drug treatment before, during, and immediately after pregnancy. Establishes four pilot demonstration projects. Makes an... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5781 1991–92 |
Aggravated murderA person is guilty of aggravated first degree murder if he or she commits first degree murder and the victim was 16 years of age or younger. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5786 1991–92 |
Gov regulation efficiencyAn office of citizens' regulatory ombudsman is created to be appointed by the Governor with the consent of the Senate. The ombudsman shall consider if abstract standards have been fairly translated into realistic regulations... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5789 1991–92 |
Targeted jobs tax credit prgRequires the development of strategies, by January 1, 1992, to significantly reduce the paperwork associated with the program and to increase by two hundred percent the number of employers participating. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5792 1991–92 |
Chiropractic peer reviewA peer review committee is established composed of one licensed chiropractor from each of the state's congressional districts plus one representative of the health care industry. The committee is to be selected by the... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5808 1991–92 |
Erwin O. Rieger memorial hwyDesignates a portion of state route number 501 as the "Erwin O. Rieger Memorial Highway." | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5817 1991–92 |
Flood control optionsIncreases funding for the flood control assistance revolving funds account from four to ten million dollars. | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5843 1991–92 |
Veterans' award fundThe original bill was not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: A veterans' award fund is created in the State Treasury. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5847 1991–92 |
Parenting lawDeclares a policy that neither parent shall be preferred over the other in determining custody of a child, financial support, or decision-making authority. Designates circumstances for a deviation from joint parenting.... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5851 1991–92 |
Quality schools actPART I - PARENTS' BILL OF RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES A Parent's Bill of Rights and Responsibilities is created to define certain rights of parents to be informed of, and participate in, the education of their children. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5856 1991–92 |
Dev disabled/mental illnessDirects the department to develop and implement two four-year pilot projects to integrate the delivery of existing and new services for eligible developmentally disabled citizens. Makes an appropriation of an unspecified... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5861 1991–92 |
Certificated provisional prdThe provisional employment period for certificated employees in a school district is extended from one to three years, unless the employee has completed at least three years of certificated employment in another school... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5865 1991–92 |
Counseling for veteransAuthorizes a contract with professional counseling specialists to provide a range of direct treatment services to war-affected state veterans and their families. Makes an appropriation of three hundred ninety thousand dollars... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5866 1991–92 |
Stepchild/parent obligationCourt review of motions to terminate support of stepchildren in cases of marital dissolution or legal separation is eliminated. Stepchildren are excluded from statutory rights to community property support for their expenses... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5868 1991–92 |
Surface mining regulationThe Washington State Surface Mining Act is amended to provide that authority over surface mining will be shared jointly by the Department of Natural Resources and the county legislative authority. The county legislative... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5885 1991–92 |
Young adolescent programsThe Department of Community Development (DCD) shall establish and administer a community based program targeting young adolescents for teen success. DCD shall grant eight awards, by August 31, 1991, to applying communities... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5900 1991–92 |
Surplus property/sheltersEstablishes conditions to be met prior to donations of surplus property. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
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