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 5797 1991–92 |
Diminshed private propertyOwners of real property have a cause of action for all governmental acts that diminish the value of or damage their property. Litigation expenses are recoverable. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5864 1991–92 |
Political contributions/adsLegislative intent is specific to ensure that individuals and interest groups have fair opportunity to participate in the elective process and to reduce the influence of large organizational contributors. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 6170 1991–92 |
Long-term care ombudsmanA surcharge of $1 per month is imposed on each bed in each nursing home licensed in this state. A surcharge of 50 cents per month is imposed on each bed in each boarding home and each adult family home licensed in this state. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1992 |
| SB 5118 1991–92 |
Fisheries hotlineThe Department of Fisheries is directed to offer a statewide 24-hour toll free hotline for reporting food fish law violations. During normal working hours, the hotline will be answered by Fisheries patrol personnel in the... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5739 1991–92 |
Serious habitual juv offendrA Serious Habitual Offender Program is established in the Department of Community Development. The program will provide financial assistance for the creation of units to identify and disseminate information on serious habitual... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5753 1991–92 |
Upland game bird enhancementThe Legislature finds that the state's upland wildlife habitats are in transition and that the state's population increases preservation of upland wildlife habitat will require greater protection and maintenance. The... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 6079 1991–92 |
Property owner tax noticeIn circumstances where the original real estate tax statement is being sent by the county treasurer to a lienholder rather than the vested owner of property in the county, when requested in writing by a vested owner, the... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 6081 1991–92 |
Vehicle sound amplificationA person who operates a sound amplification device that is plainly audible from 50 or more feet away when the vehicle is on a premises open to the public commits the offense of causing unreasonable sound amplification from a... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 6097 1991–92 |
Develop disabled complaintsIn addition to other available legal remedies, persons with developmental disabilities, or their legal representatives, can access a formal complaint resolution process with the Department of Social and Health Services, in... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 6058 1991–92 |
Tax preparers/consultantsA person may not provide advice on limiting personal income tax liability or prepare a personal income tax return for another, for valuable consideration, after June 30, 1993 without first obtaining a license as a tax... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1992 |
| SB 5002 1991–92 |
Persnl info/credit card userThis measure prohibits a person who accepts a credit card as payment from requiring the consumer to write or provide personal identification information on the charge slip as a condition of accepting the credit card for... | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5024 1991–92 |
Pensions/out-of-state jdgmntWhen another state attempts to collect an income tax on state pension or retirement benefits paid to a former employee of that state who is now a Washington resident, the retirement income and other property in this state... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5061 1991–92 |
Monitoring child placementAs a part of statutory monitoring requirements, a child in an out-of-home placement, the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and its contract provided caseworkers shall have a face-to-face visit with the child in... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5079 1991–92 |
Dependent children placementDeclares the purpose of a performance agreement to be to ensure permanency for children through recording the actions to be taken by the parties involved. Specifies the items to be included in the performance agreement.... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5080 1991–92 |
Age discriminationAge discrimination in employment is prohibited against anyone over age 40. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5081 1991–92 |
Steelhead catch record cardsA two-day steelhead catch record card is available for a cost of $5. Persons may fish for steelhead during two consecutive days with a two-day steelhead catch record card without the need for other licenses. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5146 1991–92 |
Physical therapistsDeletes the expiration date of June 30, 1991. Repeals sections 17 and 18, chapter 297, Laws of 1990 . | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5171 1991–92 |
False political advertisingPolitical advertising that contains a false statement of a material fact, that falsely represents that a candidate is an incumbent, or that falsely indicates that a person or organization supports or endorses the candidate,... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5173 1991–92 |
Death penalty/certain rpistsA person who commits rape in the first degree or rape of a child in the first degree must be sentenced to death if: 1) the person has been previously convicted of either rape in the first degree or rape of a child in the first... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5179 1991–92 |
Troubled deaf youth/pilot prAn advisory board for a pilot project for "troubled deaf youth" is established to oversee the project. Oversight shall encompass reviewing and making recommendations to the Washington State School for the Deaf in the areas of... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5182 1991–92 |
Educ services demo projectsGrants are provided to school districts to develop special services demonstration projects to encourage blending of categorical program resources including funds for handicapped, learning assistance, bilingual and federal... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5197 1991–92 |
Voluntary payroll deductionsEffective July 1, 1992, employees of state agencies and institutions of higher education may authorize employee payroll deductions for any insurance or self insurance regulated by the State Insurance Commissioner if the plans... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5201 1991–92 |
Transitional living servicesPermanency planning means the process by which a child is diagnostically assessed and provided treatment services based on his or her unique individual and developmental needs. Transitional living programs provide shelter and... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5208 1991–92 |
Unemployed forest prod wrkrsSpecifies the required elements of the program. Authorizes unemployed forest workers to attend institutions of higher learning without paying tuition and fees. Makes an appropriation of an unspecified amount to carry out the... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5210 1991–92 |
Insurance agent measur of txThe measure of tax is the gross commission retained by the insurance agent, broker, or solicitor after payment of any commission to another agent, broker, or solicitor pursuant to a contract or agreement in existence before... | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
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