Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by R Wesley Pruitt
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1150 1993–94 |
Counselor registrationThe termination provisions of the counselor registration and certification statute are repealed. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 165, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1317 1993–94 |
Parks' volunteer organizatnsThe State Parks and Recreation Commission may enter into cooperative agreements with private nonprofit groups as well as allow for the use of state park property and facilities for the purpose of raising money for state parks.... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 156, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1518 1993–94 |
Water trail recreation progrA state water trail recreation program is created in statute to be administered by the State Parks and Recreation Commission. The commission is authorized to plan, construct and maintain facilities for water trail activities. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 182, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1532 1993–94 |
Physical therapist licensesThe Department of Health, with the approval of the Physical Therapy Board, may issue interim practice permits. Candidates for licensure as physical therapists, who have taken the licensure examination, may practice under... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1587 1993–94 |
Single parent/higher educatnWhen determining financial aid awards from the 2.5 percent long-term loan fund, institutions of higher education will give second priority to needy single parents. The awards are intended to assist single parents with their... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1618 1993–94 |
Defunct boards & commissionsThe following defunct boards, commissions, and committees are repealed: The Advisory Committee on Agricultural Labor; the Business License Center Board of Review; the Columbia Interstate Compact Commission; the Economic... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 142, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1678 1993–94 |
Operation new marketThe Department of Trade and Economic Development is directed to work with the World Trade Center Tacoma to assist small and medium-sized businesses enhance export opportunities within current resources. Revenue: none | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 134, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1338 1993–94 |
Health care facility accessCriminal and civil sanctions are imposed for certain activities that interfere with access to a health care facility, or that disrupt the normal functioning of the facility. Two crimes are created. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 26, 1993 |
| HB 1064 1993–94 |
Corporal punishment/schoolsCorporal punishment in the common schools is prohibited. The State Board of Education, in consultation with office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, must adopt a policy by February 1, 1994, prohibiting the use of... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 68, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1174 1993–94 |
American Indian lang/cultureAny course in Washington state or Pacific Northwest history and government taught to fulfill statutory requirements for future teachers will include information on the culture, history, and government of the American Indians... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 77, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1651 1993–94 |
Naturopathy sunsetThe termination provisions of the Naturopathic Advisory Committee and the Naturopathic Licensing Act are repealed. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 90, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1787 1993–94 |
Water resource areasProvisions restricting the trust water rights program to the Methow and Dungeness-Quilcene basins and to designated water resource inventory areas are removed from statute. The trust water rights program would thus apply statewide. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 98, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1978 1993–94 |
Libraries on park/rec landsA county may permit a public library to be located on land owned by the county that is used for park and recreation purposes, unless a covenant or other binding restriction precludes such uses. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 84, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1650 1993–94 |
Public records accessThe Attorney General must examine the implementation of current law which allows members of the public to request the review by the Attorney General of a decision by a state agency to deny access to a record. The Attorney... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| HB 1812 1993–94 |
Teacher evaluationWhen evaluating a certificated employee employed for more than four years, districts are required to use an evaluation program adopted by rule by the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The full evaluation with 60 minutes of... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| HB 1320 1993–94 |
Forest fire protectionThe exemption from the fire protection assessment is removed for forest landowners with parcels of two acres or less. Forest landowners with parcels of 50 acres or less will pay the minimum, flat fee assessment of $14.50 per... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 36, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 15, 1993 |
| HB 1238 1993–94 |
Juvenile release noticeThe crime of stalking is added to the list of crimes requiring notice by the Secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services when an offender departs from a juvenile facility for certain reasons. Notification of... | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 14, 1993 |
| HB 1790 1993–94 |
Public works appropriationsLoans recommended by the Public Works Board are authorized for 61 public works projects totaling $51,059,758, a $1,000,000 loan pool for emergency public works projects, and $300,000 for capital facilities plan loans. The... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 9, 1993 |
| HB 2466 1991–92 |
Juvenile issues task forceJuvenile Offenders The intent and purpose of the state's Juvenile Justice Act is restated to emphasize the equally important policies of rehabilitation, accountability, and flexibility in service delivery, sanctions, and... | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 205, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2498 1991–92 |
Regulatory fairnessWhen any proposed rule requires a small business economic impact statement, the agency must provide small businesses with notice of the proposed rule. Notice can be given by: (1) direct notification of known interested small... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 197, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2514 1991–92 |
Sen citizen/prop tax reliefThe calculation of retirement income is changed for persons whose retirement income is reduced when their spouse dies. If the income is reduced for at least two months, then an annual disposable income is calculated only from... | John Wynne (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2639 1991–92 |
Nonprofit homes for agingThe income threshold used in determining the nonprofit homes for the aging property tax exemption is increased to $22,000. For-profit homes for the aging that convert to nonprofit status must wait five years before receiving... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2702 1991–92 |
Harrassment offensesA new crime of "stalking" is created. | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 186, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2319 1991–92 |
Election administrationElection Board . An Election Administration and Certification Board is created. It is composed of: the Secretary of State; the state's director of elections; four county auditors appointed by the state's Association of... | Alexander McLean (R-12) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 163, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2373 1991–92 |
Concealed weapon permitsAdditional felony crimes are added to the category of offenses that disqualify a person from obtaining a concealed pistol license. Those crimes are: assault in the third degree, indecent liberties, malicious mischief in the... | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 168, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |