Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dwight Pelz
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6369 1995–96 |
Dentist prescriptions/taxRevises RCW 82.12.0277 and 82.08.0283 to exclude from sales and use tax certain items prescribed by a dentist. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| SB 6329 1995–96 |
Lien noticesIn cases involving new construction of owner-occupied residences of three or fewer units, a perfected contractor's lien has priority over a mortgage or a deed of trust if the lien claimant served the lender with a copy of the... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6269 1995–96 |
School dist technology grntsThree technology grants programs are established. The first program provides grants to school districts to develop and implement collaborative programs with public institutions of higher education to enhance student learning... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| SB 6291 1995–96 |
Insurnc commssnr/confid infoA new exemption is added to the public disclosure law that prevents release of information which identifies any person who makes a complaint or inquiry to the office of the Insurance Commissioner. This exemption includes... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| SB 5023 1995–96 |
Pistol safety trainingIn addition to the other requirements pertaining to purchase of a pistol, a firearms dealer may not deliver a pistol to a purchaser until the purchaser satisfactorily completes a training course, approved by the Department of... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5048 1995–96 |
Local gov chief admin offcrsAll local governments (cities, towns, counties, special purpose districts, school districts, or other municipal corporations or quasi-municipal corporations) must disclose annually, on a separate page in the budget, the total... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5085 1995–96 |
Agency bidding proceduresThe authority of the Office of State Procurement to utilize a Request for Proposal (RFP) process for complex technical procurements as an optional sealed bid process is clarified. The dollar limit under which small purchases... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5091 1995–96 |
PUD alternative bid procedurThe limit for a public utility district's alternative bid procedure for purchase of materials, equipment, or supplies is raised from $15,000 to $35,000. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5094 1995–96 |
Emergency managementThe Military Department, instead of the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (DCTED), administers the state's comprehensive emergency management program. The term "director" is defined to mean "adjutant... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5111 1995–96 |
SPI office reorganizationProvides that the plan shall emphasize consolidation, streamlining, and cost-efficiency. Requires approval by the people at the next general election. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5115 1995–96 |
Political telemarketingTelemarketing is added to the list of activities that are political advertising. Telemarketing is defined as an organized program of contacting individuals by telephone. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5168 1995–96 |
Student records/private schlPrivate schools must send a student's permanent records, including records of disciplinary action, to the public school where the student has transferred within two days of receiving a request for the student's records. When... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5170 1995–96 |
Juvenile records/school distThe appropriate school district is to be notified when a state juvenile detention center releases a juvenile who has committed a violent crime, sex crime, or stalking crime, except in certain circumstances. The circumstances... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5173 1995–96 |
Liquor licensingThe Liquor Control Board is authorized to designate a staff member to approve uncontested or unopposed liquor licenses. The procedure for transferring a liquor license to a new owner of an establishment is modified to resemble... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5176 1995–96 |
Liquor act enforcementOnce a month, an individual of lawful drinking age may bring up to two liters of spirits or wine or a case of beer into this state from another state without paying the liquor tax and markup. The liquor must be for personal or... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5210 1995–96 |
Unfair labor practicesIt is an unfair labor practice for a public employer or a bargaining representative to discipline a public employee because of activities related to a labor dispute, other than criminal activities, which were authorized by the... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5249 1995–96 |
Comm health & safety netwrksAn additional member is added to the composition of the community network. The new member represents the public schools within the network boundary. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5265 1995–96 |
Debt adjustersProvisions requiring that debt adjusters be licensed, obtain a bond, and be regulated by the Department of Licensing are repealed. The Attorney General's Office may investigate debt adjusters. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5277 1995–96 |
Indian gaming/compactsThe approval process for tribal state compacts is modified. When the Gambling Commission reaches a tentative agreement with a tribe on a proposed compact or amendments to an existing compact, the Director of the Gambling... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5281 1995–96 |
Horse racingThe termination date of June 1, 1995, for the provisions that earmark 1.25 percent of daily gross receipts for purse enhancement and 1.25 percent to an escrow or trust account is eliminated. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5300 1995–96 |
Cigarette advertising & saleIt is unlawful for cigarettes to be advertised on billboards, store fronts, or in state originated newspapers, magazines television or radio. Substitute Bill Compared to Original Bill: The requirement that all cigarettes sold... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5301 1995–96 |
Tribal gaming activitiesThe Gambling Commission is authorized to negotiate tribal compacts that include, but do not exceed, the following specific limitations: Wager limits of $100 per wager; operating hours for the gaming facility of not more than... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5324 1995–96 |
School bus driver definedProvides a definition for a "school bus driver." | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5339 1995–96 |
Concealed pistol licensesDesignates the types of training courses and test scores which would demonstrate satisfactory competence. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5343 1995–96 |
Recycled contentThe Department of General Administration is required to adopt recycled content standards for panelboard and compost. The compliance date for adoption of standards for other products listed in existing law is delayed from 1992 to 1996. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |