Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Phil Talmadge
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6301 1993–94 |
Public lands commissionerThe act takes effect if SJR 8225 is approved at the next general election. The Governor must prepare a reorganization plan to assimilate the functions of the Office of Commissioner of Public Lands. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6302 1993–94 |
Insurance commissionerThis is a referendum bill. Upon approval and ratification of the voters at the next general election, the Office of Insurance Commissioner is abolished. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6308 1993–94 |
Lieutenant governorThis is a referendum bill. Upon approval and ratification of the voters at the next general election, the office of Lieutenant Governor is abolished as of January 15, 1997. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6385 1993–94 |
Environmental permitsFindings are made that existing media-specific environmental operating permit programs increase administrative costs due to duplication, are confusing to applicants, and impede the achievement of comprehensive environmental... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6401 1993–94 |
Environmental equityBy June 30, 1995, the Department of Ecology and the Department of Health are to jointly prepare a report to the Legislature providing information on the distribution of environmental risks in relation to minority and... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6405 1993–94 |
Transient accomodationsThe number of facilities inspected yearly is reduced from all to 10 percent. The Department of Health will develop and use alternative survey methods which will encourage the person operating the transient accommodation to... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6407 1993–94 |
Smoking & tobacco productsTobacco products may not be sold or distributed in those portions of buildings or vessels that are publicly owned or leased. An exception is allowed for correctional institutions. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6418 1993–94 |
Child immunizationCompliance with the state Board of Health recommended infectious disease immunization schedule for children from birth to five years old is required, unless medically inadvisable, or refused for reasons of religious belief,... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6422 1993–94 |
Developmental disablty/definThe definition of "developmental disability" is altered to expand eligibility for state developmental disability programs to any person with a severe, chronic disability which is manifest before a person's twenty-second... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6423 1993–94 |
Continued health plan covrgeWith some exceptions and under certain conditions, retired or disabled local government employees not covered by the state Health Care Authority Act must be allowed to continue participation in their employer's health... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6433 1993–94 |
Ballot proposition definitnA proposed measure becomes a "ballot measure" after it has received sufficient signatures and been certified by the appropriate election officer. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6476 1993–94 |
Land use planningA finding is made that the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and the Growth Management Act (GMA) are complementary laws that can be integrated in such a way as to achieve both efficient land use decisionmaking and thorough... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6508 1993–94 |
Injunction bonds waiverAuthorizes courts to waive injunction bonds if a person's health or life is jeopardized. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6560 1993–94 |
School cert employees statusAuthorizes an employee aggrieved by a decision of a superintendent or school board to discharge or adversely affect the employee's contract to appeal the decision to an independent arbitrator. Specifies hearing procedures.... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6603 1993–94 |
Water rights adjudicationCreates the water adjudication department within the superior court to have jurisdiction over all proceedings for the determination of water rights under RCW 90.03.110. Requires the preparation of a plan for initiating and... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5370 1993–94 |
Highway bondsThe purposes for which bond proceeds may be used under 47.10.761 RCW is expanded to include projects that have been selected for funding by entities other than the WSDOT and require a funding contribution by the WSDOT. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5076 1993–94 |
Health care reform(DIGEST AS ENACTED) Defines "seasonal employee." Authorizes the commission to develop a rate for employees that provides nominal variance between the rate for individual employees and employees with dependents. Requires... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 494, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| SB 5304 1993–94 |
Health care cost and accessBasic Health Plan Transfer and Expansion . The Basic Health Plan (BHP) is moved, for administrative purposes, to the Health Care Authority. Enrollment is expanded statewide during the 1993-1995 biennium to those who are not... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 492, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| SB 5239 1993–94 |
Poison information servicesLegislative intent is clarified to emphasize the value of poison and toxic information centers in reducing health care costs by facilitating early intervention and treatment. The Secretary of the Department of Health (DOH) is... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 343, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5307 1993–94 |
Firearms on school premisesThe prohibition against any student carrying a firearm or other dangerous weapons on public or private school premises is expanded to apply to any person. The areas in which the prohibition applies are expanded to also include... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 347, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5371 1993–94 |
Highway bondsThe issue and sale of $100 million in general obligation bonds is authorized for the location, design, right of way, and construction of selected interstate and other highway improvements. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 432, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5380 1993–94 |
WSP collective bargainingThe mediation and fact-finding provisions applicable to the State Patrol under the PECBA are repealed. The mediation and arbitration provisions of the PECBA, generally applicable to "uniform personnel," are also made... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 351, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5635 1993–94 |
Health profession disciplineAll health professional disciplinary authorities are forbidden from including the address of a credential holder on any written communication with persons filing a complaint against a credential holder. | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 360, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5844 1993–94 |
At-risk children/volunteersA collaborative program permits a volunteer organization and individual to assist a public agency in attending to at-risk children. The center establishes guidelines for the collaborative programs. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 365, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5948 1993–94 |
Health professionals disciplIndividuals charged with a violation of the UDA may be granted up to an additional 60 days to request a hearing on the charges. The disciplinary authority may grant such requests for good cause. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 367, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |