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 5915 1991–92 |
Child care business tax crdtDesignates a formula for computing the tax credit for employers assisting in the provision of child care. Limits the amount of tax credits annually. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5931 1991–92 |
Background checksRequires a prospective volunteer who may have unsupervised access to children under sixteen years of age to submit to a background check. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5956 1991–92 |
K-12 support/operating budgtBeginning in fiscal year 1992-93, and each fiscal year thereafter, the percentage of the general fund-state operating budget for K-12 education is increased by a minimum of 1 percent until the percentage of the budget for K-12... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 6000 1991–92 |
Domestic violence finesProhibits the imposition of fines in domestic violence cases as defined by RCW 10.99.020. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 6016 1991–92 |
Property exempt from executnExtends the exemption authorized by RCW 6.15.025 to designated beneficiaries, as well as spouses and dependents. | George Sellar (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 6021 1991–92 |
Timber impact area studentsRevises the criteria for students in timber impact areas as specified by RCW 28B.80.575 and 28B.80.580. | George Sellar (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 6045 1991–92 |
Marriage license applicationApplicants for a marriage license must make and file an affidavit showing that each has had a test of his or her blood for the detection of AIDS/HIV and syphilis within 30 days immediately prior to the date of the application... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 6046 1991–92 |
Fish/wildlife enfrcmnt agntsThe Department of Fisheries' patrol officers and Department of Wildlife's agents are transferred into the Washington State Patrol effective July 1, 1993. The Washington State Patrol is given the authority to enforce the... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 6048 1991–92 |
Sturgeon fisheryDeclares it is unlawful to fish for sturgeon from Bonneville Dam on the Columbia river downstream to Cape Horn from April 1 to June 30 of each year. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 6049 1991–92 |
Physician referral to labsHealth care laboratory services include, but are not limited to, bioanalytical, laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic imagery services. Licensed physicians are prohibited from referring patients to health care laboratory... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 6050 1991–92 |
Water rights for countiesModifies water rights for counties with water reservations. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5083 1991–92 |
Salmon hatcheriesThe Department of Fisheries shall reconstruct and operate the state funded salmon hatcheries on the Toutle River to the extent that state funds are appropriated for this purpose. The department shall request federal funding to... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| SB 5025 1991–92 |
Youth and family servicesThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is directed to evaluate and make recommendations on the family reconciliation services program. The Behavioral Sciences Institute homebuilders intensive in-home counseling... | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 364, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5082 1991–92 |
Salmon fishing guidesA professional salmon guide license is created. Guiding for salmon in freshwater streams or rivers requires the guide license at a cost of $50 for residents and $500 for nonresidents. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 362, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5120 1991–92 |
Child support guidelinesA revised economic table from Clark County is adopted and the ability of local jurisdictions to vary the table is eliminated. The table incorporates reductions from the Child Support Commission table of up to 25 percent for... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 367, 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 5916 1991–92 |
Foster care grievance procssThe Department of Social and Health Services is directed to develop and implement a complaint resolution process to review grievances pertaining to a division policy or procedure or the application of a division policy or procedure. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 340, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5096 1991–92 |
Agriculture/adverse impactsMission Statement : The mission of the Department of Agriculture is to seek to maintain the economic well-being of the agricultural industry and its dependent rural community in Washington. Agricultural Impact Assessment : The... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 280, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 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 5583 1991–92 |
Child care facility fundThe child care facility fund is made a revolving fund, not subject to reappropriation. The maximum loan amount that the committee is authorized to award is increased to $100,000. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 248, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| SB 5667 1991–92 |
Evaluation/treatment accessBy November 1, 1991, RSNs must submit procedures and agreements to the state to assure local access to sufficient additional local evaluation and treatment facilities to meet existing legal requirements, while reducing... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 262, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| SB 5873 1991–92 |
Insurance/retired sch emplysRetired and disabled school district employees may continue their participation in any insurance plans and contracts after retirement or disablement in the same manner as state employees. Premiums for coverage shall be... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 254, 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 5332 1991–92 |
Residential care/disabledEvery five years DSHS and other state agencies that operate institutions must conduct an inventory of all real property not needed for resident care. The department must report the results of the inventory to the House of... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 204, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
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