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 5499 1993–94 |
Developmnt disabled studentsEstablishes a regional disabilities employment function to provide services to promote and enhance effective transition from educational or treatment programs to employment. Provides for regional advisory councils. Provides... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5509 1993–94 |
Child support of adult childThe child support schedule shall not be used for postsecondary educational support of a child over the age of 18. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5522 1993–94 |
Pregnancy/alcohol & drug useFour pilot projects are created to provide pretreatment drug and alcohol services for high risk women of child bearing age. Two of the programs are located at public health clinics, and one each at a correctional facility and... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5571 1993–94 |
Developmentally disabledDeclares that home and community-based settings offer the best opportunity for normal living for persons with developmental disabilities. Authorizes the secretary to close residential habilitation centers or major portions of... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5573 1993–94 |
Legislative rules reviewThe Joint Administrative Rules Review Committee (JARRC) is to appoint an executive director and general counsel, and may employ additional staff as necessary to carry out its duties. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5593 1993–94 |
Nursing home eligibleProvides that a person who is eligible for nursing home assistance, but who resides with a relative, is eligible to receive reimbursement for equivalent care provided in the home pursuant to rules established by the secretary. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5610 1993–94 |
Fiscal responsibilityImposes limitations on expenditures from the general fund. Creates the emergency reserve fund, limits the amount in the fund, and requires transfer of the excess to the education construction fund. Requires a two-thirds vote... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5628 1993–94 |
Health care providers/discriDirects the commissioner to conduct investigations, hold hearings, and issue orders to ensure that all licensed health care providers are treated without discrimination in access, coverage, and payments by insurers. Provides... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5639 1993–94 |
Blood donor programsAllows blood donors to direct the use of donations to persons as specified. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5671 1993–94 |
Shoreline management actThe value of a "substantial development" which requires a development permit under the Shoreline Management Act is raised to $8500. The Department of Ecology will periodically review this amount for possible adjustments for inflation. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5674 1993–94 |
Fetal alcohol syndromeThe Department of Health (DOH), the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), and the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) shall execute an interagency agreement to coordinate FAS services and programs.... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5705 1993–94 |
Empty log trucksExempts unladen log trucks from scale checks. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5783 1993–94 |
Organ donationsDeclares that a hospital licensed under chapter 70.41 RCW shall comply with RCW 68.50.500 as a condition of participating under chapter 74.08 or 74.09 RCW. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5785 1993–94 |
Minors working hoursLimits the hours a minor under sixteen years of age may work. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5853 1993–94 |
Public assistance programsAllows recipients of aid to families with dependent children to exempt savings accounts with balances up to an additional one thousand five hundred dollars. Directs the immediate implementation of designated policy changes.... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5861 1993–94 |
Competition/gov servicesThe limitations on private contracts for state services are removed for both institutions under the Higher Education Personnel Act and for agencies covered by the State Civil Service Law. In both civil service laws, the... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5862 1993–94 |
Competitive strategies taskThe Competitive Strategies Task Force is created to develop strategies for reducing the cost of public sector activities, improving the quality of services without increasing costs, and minimizing the role of government where... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5986 1993–94 |
Fish and wildlife commissionEstablishes a fish and wildlife commission and designates its powers and duties. Directs the commission to give high priority to expenditures for propagation assistance for anadromous fish, for ensuring an adequate supply of... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5992 1993–94 |
Performance auditsDirects the state auditor to undertake a comprehensive, state-wide performance audit of state agencies and programs, services, and activities operated by those agencies. Designates the elements to be included in the audit.... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6016 1993–94 |
Local officer comp disclosreAll local governments (cities, towns, counties, special purpose districts, school districts, or other municipal corporations or quasi-municipal corporations) must disclose annually, on a separate page in the budget, the total... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6113 1993–94 |
Restitution payment/juv offnJuvenile offenders remain under the court's jurisdiction for payment of restitution for up to ten years after their eighteenth birthday. The court may establish a restitution payment plan that extends up to ten years if the... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6117 1993–94 |
Prior juvenile convictionsFor the purpose of calculating an adult defendant's offender score, prior juvenile felony convictions no longer automatically "wash out" at the age of 23 and are subject to the same "wash out" provisions as prior adult felony... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6119 1993–94 |
Juvenile crimes/adult courtA juvenile who is 16 or 17 years of age, and is alleged to have committed a class A felony or an attempt, solicitation, or conspiracy to commit a class A felony, shall automatically fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6120 1993–94 |
Fisheries enhancementThe development of cooperative projects and regional fisheries enhancement groups is encouraged. The provision of fish eggs and fry to groups is prioritized at a level equal to department programs. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6128 1993–94 |
Administrative rules reviewAuthorizes the rules review committee to determine whether a rule exceeds federal law without specific state legislative authority to do so. Requires agencies to consider a denial by the governor of a recommendation to suspend... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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