Hal Palmer
Senator
· Republican
· District 18
· most recent term 1995–96
1995–96 · Senate · R · LD 18
9
Bills as prime sponsor
1
of those became law
105
Bills co-sponsored
982
Recorded votes
0.6%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5956 1995–96 |
Unpaid court-ordered obligtnThe statute authorizing counties to collect unpaid court obligations is clarified. A superior court judge is authorized, at the time of sentencing or within ten years, to assess as court costs monies paid to collect unpaid... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 262, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5998 1995–96 |
On-site sewage system waiverLocal health officers are authorized to grant waivers from specific requirements of the State Board of Health on-site septic systems rules. On-site systems with flows under 3500 gallons per day are eligible for such waivers. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 263, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5182 1995–96 |
County fiscal biennium budgtAll counties are authorized to establish by ordinance a two-year fiscal biennium budget. The ordinance must be enacted at least six months prior to the beginning of the fiscal biennium. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 193, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| SB 5403 1995–96 |
State horse parkFindings are made regarding the economic and recreational benefits of equestrian activities to the state. The Washington State Horse Park is established and is located at a site approved by the State Parks and Recreation Commission. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| SB 5235 1995–96 |
Clark co. superior crt judgeAn additional superior court judge is authorized for Clark County, increasing the number of superior court judges in Clark County from six to seven. Clark County is responsible for the costs associated with the additional... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 117, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 20, 1995 |
| SB 5440 1995–96 |
Firearms on school propertyStudents carrying firearms on school grounds must be expelled for a period of one year. The federal definition of firearm is incorporated. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 87, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 18, 1995 |
| SB 5857 1995–96 |
Public works subcontractingSubcontractors whose subcontracts are 10 percent of the bid price must be listed. The format used for listing is more easily understood by the general public. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 18, 1995 |
| SB 5294 1995–96 |
Fire fighters' retirementThe municipality is given the authority to pay voluntarily the fire fighter's share of the $60 per year fee. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 45, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5583 1995–96 |
Unemployment insurn contrbtnA successor employer that prior to the acquisition of a firm did not have employees of its own is assigned the lower of two unemployment insurance tax rates: (1) the old firm's (predecessor's) rate class, or (2) the average... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5584 1995–96 |
Unemplymnt insur exprnc rateBenefits paid to employees of businesses under the following circumstances are now directly charged to the employer's account and may no longer be considered as nonchargeable costs: (1) UI beneficiaries participating in... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5997 1995–96 |
Fireworks regulationThe bill contains changes and new language to various sections of the code pertaining to fireworks. Definitions . The definitions of "fireworks," "special fireworks," and "common fireworks" are amended to be consistent with... | Hal Palmer (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 61, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5274 1995–96 |
Muni research council fundngThe enactment of a double amendment in 1990 is corrected by reenactment. The funding of the Municipal Research Council comes from the motor vehicle excise tax allocation for cities (65 percent) and from the city sales tax... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 13, 1995 |
| SB 5668 1995–96 |
Worker's comp self-insurersIt is clarified that in the event of default, the self-insurer loses all right and title to, any interest in, and any right to control the surety. The Department of Labor and Industries retains the surety of a defaulting self-insurer. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 13, 1995 |
| SB 5735 1995–96 |
County fees/credit card paymCounties are given the authority to choose to accept the payment by credit card or debit card of state or county fees under certain conditions. Payment by credit card or debit card may be accepted if the bank or financial... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 10, 1995 |
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