Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dwight Pelz
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6235 1993–94 |
Artificial turf injury liablIt is unlawful to play a sanctioned sport that is traditionally played on grass at the high school, college, university, amateur or professional level on a surface other than grass. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6241 1993–94 |
Health benef/seasonal workrsThe current statutory definition of seasonal employee and the exclusion of seasonal employees and their employers from mandatory participation in health care reform are all repealed. The Washington Health Services Commission... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6242 1993–94 |
Regulatory reformGrants of Authority by the Legislature. (Section 1) (a) Legislative standing committees are directed to selectively review legislative intent clauses and grants of rulemaking authority to agencies and clarify such provisions. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6247 1993–94 |
School fire protectionSchool buildings built after July 28, 1991, that are smaller than 20,000 square feet are not required to install sprinklers. For this exemption to apply, the following conditions must be met: The building must be on one floor;... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6265 1993–94 |
911 system fundingCounties are authorized to impose a 911 excise tax of up to $.25 per month per cellular telephone subscriber line. Counties implementing this tax must provide 60 days notice, and include in their ordinances a refund mechanism... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6272 1993–94 |
Reinsurance/surplus line insRevises RCW 48.12.160 and 48.15.090 to apply to incorporated entities which shall be subject to the same level of solvency regulation and control by the group's domiciliary regulator as are the unincorporated members. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6274 1993–94 |
Educat employees' salariesThe limitation on certificated employee's salaries is removed. If the average salary paid to a school district's certificated employees exceeds the amount provided for in the salary allocation schedule, the state shall not... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6280 1993–94 |
Electricians' certificatesRevises RCW 19.28.550 to delete the requirement for renewal of the certificates on or before the holder's birthdate. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6281 1993–94 |
Prevailing wage paymentA contractor or subcontractor found to have failed to pay the prevailing wage as required for a second time within a five-year period shall not be allowed to bid on a public works project for a period of two years. EFFECT OF... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6301 1993–94 |
Public lands commissionerThe act takes effect if SJR 8225 is approved at the next general election. The Governor must prepare a reorganization plan to assimilate the functions of the Office of Commissioner of Public Lands. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6303 1993–94 |
State boards and commissionsThe Governor is required to conduct a review of all state boards and commissions which are required to be included in the biannual report of the Office of Financial Management. Prior to January 10, 1995, the Governor shall... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6311 1993–94 |
Perm partial disability paymMonthly payments of compensation for a permanent partial disability are changed to equal the state average monthly wage as calculated most recently prior to the date the award is made. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6334 1993–94 |
Contributns to leg caucusesLimits contributions to a political party to two thousand five hundred dollars a year. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6335 1993–94 |
Salmon hatchery operationThe Governor may approve contracts for operation of state-owned salmon hatcheries by regional fisheries enhancement groups, cooperative groups, municipal corporations, and treaty Indian tribes. Contracts have a maximum length... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6344 1993–94 |
Distressed areas investmentThe existing sales and use tax deferral program for distressed areas is modified. A new project in a distressed area qualifies for deferral even if there is no new construction. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6349 1993–94 |
State treasurer's officeThe act takes effect if SJR 8224 is approved at the next general election. The Governor must prepare a reorganization plan to assimilate the functions of the Office of the State Treasurer. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6353 1993–94 |
Personal finance informationThe original bill was not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: Modifications are made to the public records exemption provisions of the Public Disclosure Act. | Al Williams (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6401 1993–94 |
Environmental equityBy June 30, 1995, the Department of Ecology and the Department of Health are to jointly prepare a report to the Legislature providing information on the distribution of environmental risks in relation to minority and... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6402 1993–94 |
Retired senior volunteer proMakes an appropriation of one hundred fifty thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6407 1993–94 |
Smoking & tobacco productsTobacco products may not be sold or distributed in those portions of buildings or vessels that are publicly owned or leased. An exception is allowed for correctional institutions. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6416 1993–94 |
Legislator-teachersLegislative intent is declared to encourage legislators to spend time in schools teaching to help them understand the challenges of teaching today. Legislators may teach up to two days a year and claim per diem for such teaching. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6421 1993–94 |
Long-term care insuranceThe Insurance Commissioner reviews, with public input, the minimum standards in rule for long-term care insurance. The Governor seeks federal enactment of favorable tax treatment for long-term care insurance premiums. | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6422 1993–94 |
Developmental disablty/definThe definition of "developmental disability" is altered to expand eligibility for state developmental disability programs to any person with a severe, chronic disability which is manifest before a person's twenty-second... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6423 1993–94 |
Continued health plan covrgeWith some exceptions and under certain conditions, retired or disabled local government employees not covered by the state Health Care Authority Act must be allowed to continue participation in their employer's health... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6433 1993–94 |
Ballot proposition definitnA proposed measure becomes a "ballot measure" after it has received sufficient signatures and been certified by the appropriate election officer. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |