Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dwight Pelz
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6290 1995–96 |
Health insurance net worthLimited health care service contractors must maintain a minimum net worth of $500,000. Currently, registered limited health care service contractors are allowed to continue operating and meet this requirement incrementally by... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6414 1995–96 |
Unemployment comp tax withhlThe Employment Security Department is required to provide unemployment insurance claimants with the following information: (a) unemployment insurance is subject to federal income tax; (b) claimants may choose to have their... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6443 1995–96 |
Oil or gas explorationThe provision extending the moratorium is repealed thereby making permanent the moratorium on oil or gas exploration, development or production. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6479 1995–96 |
Priv business/public assistnState agencies providing financial assistance to a private business must set wage, benefit, and job creation or retention goals for the business and the business must create a net increase in jobs within two years of receipt... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6535 1995–96 |
International exchangesThe Legislature recognizes the importance of international exchange programs and sister relationships in promoting international trade and encouraging cultural awareness. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6594 1995–96 |
Prop assessment change notifCounty assessors are required to issue notices of property tax assessment that refer the property owner to sources of further information regarding zoning and other land use restrictions. The effective date is delayed two... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6595 1995–96 |
Property/erroneous assessmntA taxpayer who has proof that the land use designation of his or her property is changed may bring this to the attention of the assessor. If the taxpayer and the assessor reach an agreement on the value of the property then... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6596 1995–96 |
Property tax valuationTrue and fair value of real property for taxation purposes is defined as the most probable and most reasonable use of the real property. | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6597 1995–96 |
Developmnt/preapplctn meetngJurisdictions planning under general planning statutes and the Growth Management Act are required to adopt regulations that facilitate preapplication meetings that are optional on the part of the permitting authority, and that... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6598 1995–96 |
Local permit assistanceJurisdictions of populations of 10,000 or more that plan under the general planning statutes and under the Growth Management Act (GMA) must designate permit assistance staff. This staff compiles and maintains handouts... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6599 1995–96 |
Interjurisd land use plansBy January 1, 1998, counties must adopt additions to their countywide plans that address interjurisdictional development and implementation within the county of land use planning tools such as transfer of development rights,... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6600 1995–96 |
Residentl property disclosurQuestions about the zoning and permit history of the property are added to the real property transfer disclosure statement. The notice to the buyer required by the disclosure statement also states that more information about... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6614 1995–96 |
Construction tradesConstruction Liens . The lien liability cap currently available for remodels is extended to cover the new construction of single-family residences if the owner is not the prime contractor and if the owner resides in the... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6653 1995–96 |
Real estate brokerage relatnThe agency relationship between principals and licensees in real estate transactions is established in statute. A licensee owes certain non-waivable duties regardless of who the licensee represents. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6669 1995–96 |
Gender tax repeal actThe Senate Labor, Commerce & Trade Committee must conduct an interim study to identify any services for which consumers in Washington are charged different prices based solely on their gender. Price differences based... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6720 1995–96 |
Indian gaming locationThe Gambling Commission is authorized to negotiate tribal/state compacts that allow the establishment of class III gaming facilities on Indian reservation lands only. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6735 1995–96 |
Gambling campaign contribtnsGambling interests are required to specifically disclose their contributions of $100 or more to political candidates. The Public Disclosure Commission is directed to establish the disclosure form. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6736 1995–96 |
School employee arbitrationThe section is repealed in the Educational Employment Relations Act that provides for mediation and fact-finding in the case of a bargaining impasse. It is replaced with provisions establishing a system of mediation and... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5047 1995–96 |
State procurement practicesThe dollar amount of purchases for which the formal, sealed bidding procedure is not required is raised to $100,000. Quotations from $35,000 to $100,000 must be secured from at least five vendors. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6124 1995–96 |
Optionl basic health pln srvEffective January 1998, the list of health services enumerated in statute as discretionary are made mandatory, and medical rehabilitation, chiropractic and midwifery are added to the list. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6191 1995–96 |
Credit card in liquor storesThe Liquor Control Board is authorized to establish a pilot project that allows individuals to use credit cards to purchase beer, wine or spirituous (hard) liquor from state liquor stores. The project is implemented in no more... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6363 1995–96 |
Injured workers/job modifictThe Department of Labor and Industries may pay up to $5,000 in vocational rehabilitation expenditures for accommodations needed to (1) allow an injured worker to participate in an approved training plan, and (2) perform the... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6415 1995–96 |
Voluntary work force reductnLaid-off workers are eligible to receive unemployment benefits if they left work under the following conditions: (a) their employer initiated a voluntary work force reduction program, which may include a special benefit... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6457 1995–96 |
Tobacco productsTobacco products regulated under state law are expanded to include chewing tobacco. Mail order sales of cigarettes and chewing tobacco are prohibited. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6458 1995–96 |
Minimum hourly wageEffective January 1, 1997, the state minimum wage for those 18 and older is $5.30 per hour. The minimum wage for those under 18 continues to be established by the Department of Labor and Industries. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |