Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Hal Palmer
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5441 1995–96 |
Water rights applicationsProvides specific direction to facilitate the efficient execution of the legislative intent regarding water resources by the department of ecology. Requires demonstration of the implementation of chapters 90.03, 90.44, and... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5486 1995–96 |
Water rights processingTo catch up on the backlog of water right applications, the department is required to expedite processing applications in areas of no known shortage and to promptly deny applications in areas of known shortage. The date of... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5488 1995–96 |
Domestic violence/sentencingAn additional aggravating circumstance the court may consider when exercising its discretion to impose an exceptional sentence is whether the offense was one of domestic violence. A domestic violence offense is an offense... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5493 1995–96 |
On-site sewage disposal systLocal boards of health are to adopt regulations concerning on-site systems. State Board of Health standards for on-site sewage systems are advisory only. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5534 1995–96 |
Growth management act compliRevises RCW 36.70A.040, 36.70A.110, 36.70A.385, and 36.70A.430 to extend the operative dates for elements of the growth management act. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5547 1995–96 |
Animals at largeAuthorizes the person to retain the animal if it has no brand or tatoo, if the person submits a written request to retain the animal, if he or she agrees to return the animal to the rightful owner without compensation, and if... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5550 1995–96 |
Solid waste handlingMinimum functional standards for solid waste handling adopted by the Department of Ecology after October 1, 1993 are to affect existing municipal solid waste landfill units to the minimum extent possible. Existing municipal... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5554 1995–96 |
Real estate brokerage relatnThe duties and responsibilities owed by a real estate licensee to a principal or to another consumer are established. A licensee represents only the principal unless the parties agree otherwise in writing. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5557 1995–96 |
Distance learning degree proThe Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) contracts for a pilot project in Clark County, beginning fall term 1995, providing a distance learning degree program that contains a credit-for-prior-experiential-learning... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5558 1995–96 |
Sturgeon gill net fisheryProhibits any targeted sturgeon gill net fishery on the Columbia river. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5562 1995–96 |
World War II vet memorialProvides for the creation of a memorial to the veterans of the Second World War. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5564 1995–96 |
Visitation enforcementThe Legislature makes findings that children of dissolution have a need for financial and emotional support from both parents and that studies show a link between enforcement of visitation and the payment of child support. The... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5565 1995–96 |
Child support/higher educatnThe Legislature encourages all parents to assist their children with postsecondary education, but declares that the decision to provide such support should be the sole prerogative of the parent. The Legislature expressly... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5571 1995–96 |
Review of conflicting rulesWhen a request for adjudication review alleges that a rule conflicts with an existing state, federal or local rule, the agency must commence an adjudication proceeding. The presiding officer for this adjudication review... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5577 1995–96 |
Water appropriation permitDOE is directed to establish, by January 1, 1996, a streamlined general permit system for agricultural and multi-unit residential uses of ground water not exceeding more than 0.1 cubit feet per second. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5578 1995–96 |
Well certificationA person or agency making a small withdrawal exempt from permit requirements has a right equal to that of water rights holders for whom permits are issued. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5579 1995–96 |
Water appropriation permitThe Department of Ecology (DOE) is directed to establish by January 1, 1996, a streamlined general permit system for nonconsumptive, nonbypass uses, agricultural uses, and multi-unit residential uses of water. These uses are... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5590 1995–96 |
Unemp insur voluntary contriSmall employers are permitted to make voluntary contributions to the Employment Security Department, and so reduce their "experience rate" and thereby their quarterly taxes, provided they meet the following requirements:... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5634 1995–96 |
Unfunded agency activitiesIn preparing the Governor's biennial and supplemental budget documents that are submitted to the Legislature, the Director of Financial Management is required to provide a delineation of each agency's inactive, unfunded... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5650 1995–96 |
Assault with HIVDeclares that it is a first degree assault to administer the human immunodeficiency virus to another person. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5651 1995–96 |
B & O tax rate decreaseThe 4.5 percent B&O surtax is eliminated and the B&O tax rates on business services, financial services, and miscellaneous services are decreased to 1.50 percent, effective July 1, 1995. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5656 1995–96 |
Chemicl dependncy counselorsA certification for chemical dependency counselors is established under the Department of Health. A five-person chemical dependency counselor certification advisory committee is established to consider rules, educational... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5657 1995–96 |
Growth managmnt/growth factrRevises RCW 36.70A.040 to increase the percentage of growth over the previous ten years from ten to seventeen percent to require growth management planning. | Hal Palmer (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5658 1995–96 |
Felon transfer to prisonA felony offender who is sentenced to a term of more than six months must be committed to a state correctional institution. Felons sentenced to six months or less may be sentenced to jail. | Hal Palmer (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5663 1995–96 |
Workers' comp/perm disabiltySelf-insurers are directed to make determinations of permanent disabilities. They are also directed to issue orders allowing or denying claims within 60 days of the date the claim is filed. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |