Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Phil Talmadge
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5387 1993–94 |
Water pollution control fundThe State Treasurer may invest and reinvest moneys in the water pollution control revolving fund in the manner provided by law. All earnings from such investment is credited to the water pollution control revolving fund. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 329, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| SB 5971 1993–94 |
School breakfast/lunch progrBeginning in school year 1993-94, all school districts with a lunch program must institute a breakfast program. Beginning in 1994-95, all school districts not having a breakfast or lunch program must institute one or the other... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 333, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| SB 5634 1993–94 |
Interagency disputesAll state agencies, including the offices of the Secretary of State, State Treasurer, State Auditor, Insurance Commissioner, Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Department of Natural Resources are required to... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 279, Laws of 1993 |
May 10, 1993 |
| SB 5837 1993–94 |
Government financingGovernmental entities are authorized to enter into a payment agreement in connection with specific obligations for the purpose of managing or reducing exposure to fluctuations or levels of interest rates. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 273, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| SB 5159 1993–94 |
Tree planting/energy conservA finding is made that tree planting in urban areas mitigates the urban "heat island effect" and reduces energy consumption. A finding is also made that urban forestry programs should promote the use of appropriate tree... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 204, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| SB 5261 1993–94 |
Background checksThe Secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) must investigate the criminal record of individual providers of in-home services who are paid by the state, but who are hired by persons with developmental... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 210, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| SB 5441 1993–94 |
Handicapped rehabilitationThe statutes providing rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities are updated to reflect current terminology associated with individuals with disabilities. The language is changed to describe current vocational... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| SB 5288 1993–94 |
Solid waste collection taxThe expiration date for the solid waste collection tax is extended from July 1, 1993 until July 1, 1995. The uses of the revenues from the solid waste collection tax are specified. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| SB 5455 1993–94 |
Chemical dependencyThe statute which allows the department to prioritize alcohol treatment admissions is recodified in the new alcohol treatment chapter. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 131, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| SB 5479 1993–94 |
Children's dayA Washington State Children's Day is created. It will be observed on the second Sunday in October, but will not be treated as a legal holiday. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 129, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| SB 5494 1993–94 |
Juvenile sex offendersThe "at-risk juvenile sex offender" definition includes juveniles who are the subject of a dependency proceeding but are not in the care and custody of the state. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 146, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| SB 5320 1993–94 |
Detergent phosphorus contentLaundry detergents containing more than .5 percent phosphorous cannot be sold or distributed for sale within the state after July 1, 1994. Dishwashing detergents containing more than 8.7 percent phosphorous cannot be sold or... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5841 1993–94 |
Shaken baby syndromeA public information and communication outreach program regarding Shaken Baby Syndrome is established, by providing information on prevention to parents of newborns, upon discharge from a hospital or midwife-assisted birth. | John Moyer (R-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 107, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5205 1993–94 |
Infant/child mortality ratesLocal health departments are authorized to conduct child mortality reviews for all deaths of children under age 18. The records and reports used for the reviews remain confidential and may not be discovered in any legal proceedings. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 41, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5255 1993–94 |
Escheat lands/parks & recreaThe Department of Natural Resources is to notify the state Parks and Recreation Commission when land is acquired by escheat and may be suitable for park purposes. The department and commission shall jointly evaluate the land's... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 49, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5444 1993–94 |
Hospice careThe sunset provision terminating hospice benefits provided through the medical assistance program is eliminated. Hospice benefits are extended to those categorized as medically needy as well. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5401 1993–94 |
Political telemarketingPersons who engage in political telemarketing are required to disclose the sponsor's name and a statement indicating the candidate on whose behalf the advertising is being done. Telemarketing means a non-random, organized... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 1993 |
| SB 5000 1993–94 |
Basic health plan sunsetThe statutes terminating the BHP are repealed. The effect is to continue the BHP indefinitely. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1993 |
Jan 27, 1993 |
| SB 5092 1991–92 |
Employe benefits/active dutyIn Plan II of the state's retirement systems, a member who leaves covered employment to enter the U.S. armed forces is entitled to retirement service credit for up to four years of military service. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 5121 1991–92 |
Whistleblower protection"Whistleblower" is defined as a state employee who in good faith reports an alleged improper governmental action to the State Auditor. The term includes an employee who provides information to the State Auditor and one who is... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6069 1991–92 |
Bone marrow donor programThe intent of the Legislature is to establish a statewide bone marrow donor education and recruitment program in order to increase the number of Washington residents who become bone marrow donors, and to increase the chance... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 109, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 5116 1991–92 |
Student transportation saftyIf school bus drivers decide to report a school bus stop law violation, they must make a report to a law enforcement agency within 72 hours after the violation occurred and the report must include the time and location at... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 39, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 5031 1991–92 |
Crime stoppers asstnce offceThe Attorney General is required to establish a Crime Stoppers Assistance Office. This office must work in conjunction with local Crime Stoppers' organizations, sheriffs, and police chiefs to design local Crime Stoppers... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5067 1991–92 |
Chnging intoxication standrdThe illegal per se level of breath and blood alcohol concentration is lowered from 0.10 to 0.08 for DWI offenses. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5069 1991–92 |
Underage intoxication stndrdThe per se standard for DWI is lowered for drivers under the age of 21. The new standard is: (1) any amount more than 0.04 grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath; or (2) any amount more than 0.04 percent or more by weight... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |