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 5466 1991–92 |
Pharmacists liability limitA pharmacist dispensing a prescription product, manufactured by a commercial manufacturer, pursuant to a prescription issued by a licensed prescribing practitioner is not a "product seller" under the law of product liability.... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 189, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5127 1991–92 |
Foster care citzn rev boardsThere must be a court review of all children found to be dependent at least every six months from the date of out-of-home placement or the date dependency is established, whichever is first, except for children whose cases are... | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 127, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| SB 5501 1991–92 |
Commercial salmon lic trnsfrThe Director of Fisheries shall study the need for changing licensing requirements for minimum salmon landings and the sale or transfer of commercial salmon licenses, and shall report to the Legislature by January 1, 1992. The... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 144, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| SB 5672 1991–92 |
Antipsychotic medicationsIf a person is found to be gravely disabled or presents a likelihood of serious harm as a result of a mental disorder, he or she has the right to refuse antipsychotic medication unless it is determined that the failure to... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 105, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| SB 5047 1991–92 |
Designating a state tartanA Washington State tartan is designated consisting of blue, white, yellow, red and black bands on a green background. The Secretary of State is authorized to register the tartan with the Scottish Tartan Society in Comrie,... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 62, Laws of 1991 |
May 3, 1991 |
| SB 5042 1991–92 |
Efficiency/accountablty commThe statutory expiration date for the Commission is extended to December 31, 1995. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 53, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 29, 1991 |
| SB 5919 1991–92 |
Bringing education home actPART I - PARENTS' RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Parents have the right to know what their child is being taught and are encouraged to exercise their responsibility to participate in their child's education. School districts... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 28, 1991 |
| SB 5928 1991–92 |
Military residence taxesNo interest or penalties may be assessed for the period April 30, 1991, through December 31, 1991, on delinquent 1991 taxes which are imposed on personal residences owned by military personnel who participated in the situation... | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 26, 1991 |
| SB 5003 1991–92 |
Adult family homes/licenseAnyone operating an adult family home without a license is guilty of a misdemeanor. The Department of Social and Health Services may also seek a court injunction preventing unlicensed adult family homes from operating. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 40, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 24, 1991 |
| SB 5381 1991–92 |
Veterinarians/legend drugsVeterinarians are permitted to fill prescriptions for legend drugs issued by another veterinarian. The dispensing of such drugs shall be limited to no more than 5 percent of the total proportion of dosage units dispensed... | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 47, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 24, 1991 |
| SB 5284 1991–92 |
Braille instruction opportunEach school district in the state and the Washington State School for the Blind are required to provide the opportunity to receive instruction in braille to blind students attending school within the district. A blind student... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 1, 1991 |
| SB 5806 1991–92 |
Underground storage tanksCities, towns, and counties are authorized to provide loans and grants to owners and operators of underground storage tanks (UST) containing petroleum. Financial assistance may be provided for the purposes of reconstruction,... | E. G. "Pat" Patterson (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 1991 |
Mar 29, 1991 |
| SB 5849 1991–92 |
Property tax averagingEach year, the current appraised value is compared to the assessed value for the previous year. The new assessed value is the lesser of (1) the current appraised value, and (2) the greater of: o106 percent of the previous... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 20, 1991 |
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