Phil Talmadge
Senator
· Democrat
· District 34
· most recent term 1993–94
1993–94 · Senate · D · LD 341991–92 · Senate · D · LD 34
100
Bills as prime sponsor
11
of those became law
219
Bills co-sponsored
3,332
Recorded votes
10.6%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6307 1993–94 |
Health care authority dutiesThe date upon which the HCA must begin managed competition with state purchased health care is moved from January 1, 1995 as in current law, to July 1, 1995. The HCA administrator may delegate any power or duty vested in him... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 309, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 2, 1994 |
| SB 6255 1993–94 |
Children removd from parentsThe new definitions for "current placement episode," "dependency guardian," "guardian," and "out-of-home care" are provided for the dependency statute. The permanency plan shall be developed no later than 60 days after the... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 288, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6089 1993–94 |
Collegiate license platesRCW 46.16.323, the vehicle license plate emblem program for institutions of higher education, is repealed. Beginning January 1, 1995, a state university, regional university, or state college may apply to the Department of... | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6158 1993–94 |
Tuberculosis controlThe state Board of Health must adopt rules establishing requirements for: (a) reporting confirmed or suspected cases of TB by health care providers and for reporting laboratory test results, (b) due process standards for... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| SB 6532 1993–94 |
Criminally insane releaseA court may not release a "criminally insane" person from an institution, for either a conditional release or furlough, without a hearing, unless the Secretary of DSHS agrees to the release. If the Secretary of DSHS does not... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 150, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| SB 6000 1993–94 |
Abandoned vesselsThe Parks and Recreation Commission is authorized to "secure" vessels located on park property that are on the property without authorization; present a nuisance or threat to the environment, public health or park property; or... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 51, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| SB 6135 1993–94 |
Psychologists licensureThe definition of the "practice of psychology" is updated to reflect current practice. Reference to the disciplinary committee is removed because it is no longer used. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| SB 6141 1993–94 |
Publ employees' benefits brdEffective immediately, the Public Employee Benefits Board is expanded from seven to nine members by removing one state employee representative, adding two school district employee representatives, one of who must be retired,... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 36, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| SB 6426 1993–94 |
Electronic access/govrn infoThe Public Disclosure Commission shall design a program for public electronic access to public legislative documents by January 1, 1995. The public information access policy task force is created. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 40, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| SB 6516 1993–94 |
Excellence in health care awThe Warren Featherstone Reid Award for Excellence in Health Care is created to recognize cost-effective and quality health care services. | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 17, 1994 |
| SB 5080 1993–94 |
Admission tickets saleSpecifies circumstances which are unlawful in the resale of admission tickets. Makes a violation of the restrictions a misdemeanor and an unfair act in trade or commerce under chapter 19.86 RCW. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5127 1993–94 |
Retirement system leavesPublic employees who take leave to engage in labor relations activities are explicitly authorized to receive service credit for purposes of the public employee retirement system. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5130 1993–94 |
Attorneys' feesThe offer of settlement statute is amended to clarify that an offer of settlement of $10,000 or less by either the plaintiff or the defendant applies to the statute. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5131 1993–94 |
Confiscated firearmsNew procedures are adopted with regard to the disposition of firearms that are judicially forfeited or forfeited due to a failure to make a claim. Firearms Currently in the Law Enforcement Agency's Possession : By midnight,... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5132 1993–94 |
Parents' liabilityParents of a child who willfully or maliciously destroys property or willfully and maliciously inflicts personal injury on another are liable for damages up to $10,000 to the owner of the property or to the person injured. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5133 1993–94 |
Youth recreation opportunityAn assessment in the amount of 25 cents is imposed on every admission to a professional or public or independent collegiate sporting event held within this state. The assessment shall be ten cents per ticket if the total... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5135 1993–94 |
Referenda ballot titlesThe ballot title for referendum measures shall consist of three parts: an identification of the enacting legislative body; a concise statement summarizing the enactment being referred; and a question asking whether the... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5156 1993–94 |
AFDC/student eligibilityFull-time students under 20 years of age, and reasonably expected to complete high school or vocational/technical training are eligible for assistance. Earnings of the full-time student shall be disregarded for purposes of... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5158 1993–94 |
Reporter of decisions dutiesThe reporter of decisions shall include in its reports of Supreme Court and Court of Appeals decisions the dates on which each case is argued and decided. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5160 1993–94 |
Firearms provisionsA number of substantive revisions is made to the state Firearms Act. Definitions . "Semiautomatic firearm" means a firearm having an automatic chambering mechanism but requiring the manual operation of the trigger for each... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5162 1993–94 |
Health care facility accessCriminal and civil sanctions are imposed for certain activities that interfere with access at a health care facility or that disrupt the normal functioning of the facility. Prohibited activities include willful or reckless... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5164 1993–94 |
Nprft crdt srvs/B&O tax exptExempted from B&O tax is income received by nonprofit organizations from: (1) Presenting individual and community credit education programs, including credit and debt counseling; (2) Obtaining creditor cooperation in allowing... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5215 1993–94 |
Puget Sound water qualityThe Puget Sound Water Quality Authority . The chair of the Authority is chosen by Authority members and rotated annually among the members. Votes are cast by Authority members rather than alternates or designees. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5226 1993–94 |
State program evaluationIn developing budget proposals to the Legislature, state agencies are required to establish result-oriented goals, objectives, and success measures. The Office of Financial Management (OFM) shall develop a system of internal... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5254 1993–94 |
Marine safety office fundingThe Office of Marine Safety is directed to implement a field operations program. The program is responsible for coordinating marine safety regulations with the maritime community, federal and state agencies and the public. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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