Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Phil Talmadge
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5987 1991–92 |
Steel mill employee benefitsProvides for an additional benefit period if the commissioner determines that the closure or sale of the mill results in a loss of employment. Designates procedures to determine the amounts and limits of compensation. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 6006 1991–92 |
St gov information sys mngmtRevises the management component of the state government information systems. Revises the membership of the state information services board. Expands the duties and responsibilities of the department of information services. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 6009 1991–92 |
Funding drivers' educationRevises funding for driver's education. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5075 1991–92 |
Washington condominium actA statutory committee is created to review the Washington Condominium Act, draft recommended revisions to the act, and prepare appropriate revisions to the Official Comments to the act. The committee is required to report to... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| SB 5124 1991–92 |
Private security guardsAn applicant for a private security guard license must meet the following minimum requirements: 1) be at least 18 years old; 2) be a U.S. citizen or resident alien; 3) have not had a felony conviction within the past ten... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 334, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5418 1991–92 |
Criminal justice work groupThe interagency criminal justice work group is created. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 351, 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 5341 1991–92 |
Foster parent liability insThe Legislature recognizes that foster parents take unique liability risks caring for foster children that may prevent some foster parents from serving. Assuring insurance to cover those risks may encourage those people to serve. | Lela Kreidler (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 283, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| SB 5830 1991–92 |
Gang risk intervention prgmsA youth gang violence reduction program is established to develop a positive prevention and intervention pilot program for elementary and secondary school youth. The program utilizes multi-agency cooperation, along with... | Lois J. Stratton (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 296, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| SB 5184 1991–92 |
Work force training/eductionThe Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board is created as the successor agency to the State Board for Vocational Education. The new board will have nine voting members. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 238, 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 5167 1991–92 |
Juvenile justice actA Juvenile Issues Task Force is created to review past legislation and study issues pertinent to juveniles. The task force has 29 members; ten members are legislators, two of which serve as co-chairs with a third co-chair... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| SB 5114 1991–92 |
Student transportation saftyAll school buses owned or contracted by school districts in the state must be equipped with a crossing arm by September 1, 1992. The Superintendent of Public Instruction is responsible for purchasing and distributing the... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5023 1991–92 |
Frivolous actions/expensesThe frivolous claim statute is amended to allow the award of attorney's fees for frivolous actions based upon all evidence presented to the judge at the time of the motion. The award of attorney's fees may be made regardless... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 70, Laws of 1991 |
May 3, 1991 |
| SB 5835 1991–92 |
Ski lift signsThe Parks and Recreation Commission is authorized to adopt rules relating to a sign system for ski areas and for other recreational devices. The specific statutory requirements of the state sign system for ski areas is eliminated. | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 1991 |
May 3, 1991 |
| SB 5030 1991–92 |
Unauthrzd reprdctn/recordingCriminal offenses and sanctions are established for certain activities involving the unauthorized reproduction of recordings. A criminal offense is committed if a person knowingly reproduces for sale or transports within this... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 38, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 24, 1991 |
| SB 5906 1991–92 |
Domestic violence victimsA person, acting alone or through a guardian or parent, may apply to the Secretary of State to designate an alternate address which may be used in state or local public records when requested by the applicant. The application... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 22, 1991 |