Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by R Wesley Pruitt
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2690 1991–92 |
Radon testing in residencesBeginning July 1, 1992, at the time of final inspection of all new single family and ground floor units in multifamily residential buildings, the local government building inspector shall provide a radon measurement device for... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2695 1991–92 |
Fair start programFrom funds appropriated by the Legislature, the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) shall establish the Fair Start Program to assist school districts in providing prevention and intervention programs for elementary... | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2703 1991–92 |
Battered women/murder convctConvicted murderers may apply for retroactive application of the mitigating factor to have their sentences reduced. The petitioner must allege that the murder was committed in response to the victim's continuing pattern of... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2729 1991–92 |
Tuition and financial aidTUITION: Building fees will be a percentage of total tuition instead of a fixed dollar amount in statute. The percentage varies between 4 and 6 percent of total tuition at the four-year institutions, and 11 and 15 percent at... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2734 1991–92 |
Crime victims' advocacy offcThe Office of Crime Victims' Advocacy is established within the Department of Community Development to provide a focus within state government on the rights of and services for victims of crime. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2791 1991–92 |
Earthquake readinessThe Director of the Department of Community Development is directed to promote improvement of the state's earthquake readiness. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2823 1991–92 |
Haz substances incinerationThere is a fee on hazardous waste received at a hazardous waste incinerator. If a hazardous waste incinerator is located in a county that is also the site of a low-level radioactive waste facility, a fee of $35 per ton of... | Lane Bray (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2846 1991–92 |
At-risk children & familiesA Family Policy Council composed of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, Secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services, Secretary of the Department of Health, Commissioner of the Employment Security... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2986 1991–92 |
Campaign financingLimits are established on the aggregate of contributions which may be made to or accepted by a candidate for public office. These limits apply to candidates for any state office. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2340 1991–92 |
Discrim golf/country clubsGolf and country clubs that offer memberships to men and women are not entitled to a class H liquor license if they discriminate on the basis of gender in granting access to facilities and services that are available to all members. | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1992 |
| HB 2217 1991–92 |
Educator accountabilityThe University of Washington is required to develop a plan for an educator academy. In devising the plan, the university is required to seek advice from representatives of a variety of interests, including education, students,... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2605 1991–92 |
Chiropractic services availbThe department is required to offer chiropractic services under the state Medical Assistance program. The department may adopt by rule such measures as peer review, utilization review, care plans, or limitation of treatment to... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2611 1991–92 |
High school volunteer servicHigh schools are encouraged to annually offer an opportunity to students to volunteer their services to community social and educational organizations. | Randy Tate (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2840 1991–92 |
Plastic beverage ringsAfter December 31, 1993, a person may not sell any product in containers that is connected by plastic rings or another plastic device unless the device is designed to degrade within a reasonable period of time and is designed... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2877 1991–92 |
Geologists regulationThe Board of Registration for Geologists is created within the Department of Licensing (DOL). There are seven members on the board: three registered geologists, three registered engineering geologists, and one public member. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2984 1991–92 |
Electrician continuing educRequires completion of at least sixteen hours per year of approved continuing education coursework. | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2943 1991–92 |
Polit convention nominationsRevises procedures for nominations by convention for political candidates. | Alexander McLean (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 1992 |
| HB 1708 1991–92 |
Employee cooperative assnsThe directors of an employee cooperative corporation can change the corporation's by-laws if specifically authorized to do so by a vote of the members or by the articles of incorporation. | Maria Cantwell (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| HB 2562 1991–92 |
Crime victims benefitsRevises the provisions of RCW 7.68.060 relating to time limitations for benefits for victims of childhood crimes. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| HB 2851 1991–92 |
Volunteer service creditEstablishes the program in at least three sites, through which individuals may volunteer services and in return earn service credits that may be subsequently exchanged for services for themselves if they become disabled and... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| HB 2854 1991–92 |
Naturopathy sunset lawsRepeals RCW 18.36A.910 and 18.36A.911. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| HB 2864 1991–92 |
Investment tax exemptionEstablishes a tax exemption program for distressed areas and for circumstances where the exempted tax payments are for investments that result in the creation of a specified number of jobs. Repeals provisions of chapter 82.60 RCW. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| HB 2787 1991–92 |
Employment terminationProvides that an employer may not terminate an employee within one year of an employee vesting for a pension or benefits, or terminate an employee within sixty days before the employee qualifies for health benefits, without... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1992 |
| HB 2794 1991–92 |
Excellence in education awrdIncludes classified employees in the award provisions, in addition to teachers, principals, or administrators. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1992 |
| HB 2808 1991–92 |
Domestic violenceRevises provisions regarding domestic violence incidents. Requires state agencies to conduct a review and issue a report on the current level of domestic violence education. Makes an appropriation to carry out the purposes of the act. | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1992 |