Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Phil Talmadge
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5380 1991–92 |
Retirement allownce adjstmntThe age at which the measurement of loss of purchasing power begins is called the benefit age. The amount of purchasing power that a retiree must lose before receiving a COLA is called the applicable percentage. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5438 1991–92 |
Stolen prop value/theft degrThe dollar limitations are raised for second and third degree theft, and possession of stolen property in the second, and third degree. Property or services with a value that is difficult to ascertain shall be deemed to be... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5702 1991–92 |
Caseload forecastingThe redesignated Economic, Revenue and Caseload Forecast Council employs the caseload forecast supervisor. The caseload forecast supervisor prepares an official, an optimistic and a pessimistic caseload forecast four times each year. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6051 1991–92 |
Infants exposed to drugsThe legislative intent finds that early identification and medical treatment for infants affected by probable drug exposure can reduce long-term medical and developmental disabilities. The University of Washington shall... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6089 1991–92 |
Comp. health care reformThe study responsibilities of the Washington Health Care Commission are expanded to include: (1) proposing alternative uniform benefit packages and estimate costs of each; (2) analyzing effects of the federal ERISA act on... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6181 1991–92 |
Senior volunteer programsLegislative findings indicate that retired seniors have dedicated themselves to programs for education, at-risk youth, adult literacy, and combating drug abuse, and many others. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5181 1991–92 |
Tech and vocational eductionVoc Ed Works 2000 : The Voc Ed Works 2000 Program is created to allow selected schools and school districts, educational service districts, interdistrict cooperatives, public vocational-technical institutes, skills centers,... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5464 1991–92 |
Legislative session commenceRegular annual sessions of the Legislature shall commence on the second Monday of February. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5731 1991–92 |
Public facilities districtsA public facilities district may impose a sales and use tax at the rate of one-tenth of one percent when approved by the voters of the district. Moneys received from the tax shall be used for the financing, design,... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5984 1991–92 |
Additional teaching materialMakes an appropriation of twenty-five million dollars to replace out-of-date teaching materials. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6092 1991–92 |
HIV testing of juvenilesLocal health departments are to conduct HIV tests and counseling of all persons convicted, adjudicated in juvenile court, or referred by prosecutions prior to diversion for sexual offenses, prostitution related offenses, or... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6100 1991–92 |
Prejudice of judgesIn judicial districts where cases are assigned from a master calendar on the date of trial, a motion for prejudice must be filed with the assigned trial judge immediately upon the judge's arrival in his courtroom. EFFECT OF... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6156 1991–92 |
Warrant serversWarrant servers may be employees of either the municipal courts or the city police departments. The title of the position is changed from warrant "server" to warrant "officer." Warrant officers are expressly authorized to make... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6182 1991–92 |
School activity interferenceThe misdemeanor of interfering with school activities is created. A person commits the misdemeanor if the prohibited conduct is committed while school is in session and the person is on public premises next to any public or... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6334 1991–92 |
Child resident/treatmnt servThe Department of Social and Health Services is required to develop a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary diagnostic/assessment tool, to be utilized in conducting assessments of children for determining appropriate levels of... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6391 1991–92 |
Reclaimed water usageThe original bill was not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: The Department of Health and the Department of Ecology will coordinate their efforts to develop a streamlined process for adopting standards and establishing... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6456 1991–92 |
State information resourcesMembership of the Information Services Board is increased to ten members, adding the Director of Information Services. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6041 1991–92 |
Juvenile justice actThe original bill was not considered. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 16, 1992 |
| SB 6397 1991–92 |
Work opportunities programThe Washington Work Opportunities Program is created. The program is administered by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) through a contract for services with private sector vendors. | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| SB 6434 1991–92 |
Foster parent health coveragLicensed foster parents are eligible to enroll in the Washington "basic health plan" on a wholly subsidized basis. The plan administrator gives priority to making the plan available to foster parents, whose enrollment does not... | Lois J. Stratton (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| SB 6433 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) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1992 |
| SB 6486 1991–92 |
Munic court judges' salariesEstablishes the salaries at a level equal to that paid to a full-time district court judge. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1992 |
| SB 6467 1991–92 |
Children/youth/families counIn serving children and families the state shall seek to maintain their dignity and respect while building upon their inherent strengths. The state shall focus public policy towards involving communities in all levels of... | Lois J. Stratton (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 1992 |
| SB 6320 1991–92 |
Natural death actMakes revisions to chapter 70.122 RCW, Natural death act. Declares that the chapter shall not be construed as requiring medical personnel to provide futile treatment, or as providing the exclusive means persons may make... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1992 |
| SB 6280 1991–92 |
Long-term care insuranceProhibits long-term care insurance policies from excluding coverage for home care and from denying a claim for reasons of material misrepresentation for an ailment which took place more than ten years prior to the effective... | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1992 |