Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by R Wesley Pruitt
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1989 1993–94 |
Economic development grantsAn economic development grant program is created in the Office of Financial Management. The program provides technical assistance to communities for economic development efforts, such as economic diversification, by helping... | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1990 1993–94 |
Higher ed/military personnelProvides that active duty military personnel and the spouses and dependents shall be entitled to classification as resident students. | Susan Karahalios (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1994 1993–94 |
School/parent involvementAuthorizes grants of up to one thousand dollars per classroom for the purchase of books or educational materials to be used directly by students. Makes an appropriation of forty thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2062 1993–94 |
School nurse/student ratioRequires a ratio of not less than one school nurse for every two thousand five hundred full-time equivalent students for the 1993-94 school. Revises the ratio each school year until the 1998-99 school year, when the ratio... | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2106 1993–94 |
Medical wasteDirects the department of health, after consultation with other agencies, to adopt a uniform state standard for the storage, labeling, collection, handling, transfer, transportation, recycling, and disposal of medical waste. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2125 1993–94 |
School administrator compensPlaces limitations on salary and compensation increases for certificated or noncertificated administrative employees. Takes effect September 1, 1994. | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2158 1993–94 |
Abandoned vesselsThe Parks and Recreation Commission is authorized to "secure" vessels located on park property that are: on the property without authorization; present a nuisance or threat to the environment, public health or park property;... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2183 1993–94 |
Student conduct task forceA Task Force on Student Conduct is created. The task force is to identify laws, rules and practices that make it difficult for educators to manage their classrooms and schools effectively. | Susan Karahalios (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2236 1993–94 |
Stalking or harassingThe elements of the crime of stalking are changed and clarified. First, a person is guilty of stalking if the person harasses or repeatedly follows another person in violation of the statute. | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2265 1993–94 |
Firearms possession/under 18Prohibits delivery to or possession of firearms by persons under eighteen. Enhances penalty provisions for violations. | Tom Campbell (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2284 1993–94 |
State forest land managementDeclares a policy to maintain and promote reforestation and development of forest resources and to encourage multiple uses of state forest lands under limited circumstances where growth management planning by a county... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2286 1993–94 |
Rewards for informationThe amount of the reward that the Department of Natural Resources may offer is increased from $1,000 to $10,000. The reward program does not apply to violations of the forest practices laws or rules. | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2289 1993–94 |
Explosives at school activitRestricts possession of any explosives, small arms ammunition, primer, black powder, pyrotechnics, or incendiary devices. | Randolph Dorn (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2291 1993–94 |
Mental health counselor certThe qualifications for certification of mental health counselors may include an equivalent behavioral science master's or doctoral degree in a related field as determined by the Secretary of Health, as well as two years of... | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2316 1993–94 |
Ethics in public serviceThis measure is designed to implement the recommendations for ethics law reform of the Commission of Ethics in Government and Campaign Practices. The measure would establish new or revised ethics rules; consolidate the rules... | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2317 1993–94 |
Fair campaign practicesThe limits set by Initiative 134 on contributions by political parties and caucuses of the state Legislature are revised. The limits for contributions by state political parties and by county and legislative committees of... | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2328 1993–94 |
Juv offenders/vocatnl prgrmsRecognizes that prevocational and vocational education programs offered in juvenile institutions can provide juvenile offenders with marketable work ethics and job skills and facilitate their successful reintegration into the... | Linda Johnson (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2342 1993–94 |
Annual revaluation/real propDirects the county assessors to develop an implementation plan for revaluing all taxable real property in the county annually. Requires identification of the costs of implementing the plan. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2344 1993–94 |
Agency incentives to saveSupports efforts to establish a better balance between accountability for spending public money and flexibility in achieving outcomes that result in greater confidence in government. Creates the innovation and efficiency fund... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2349 1993–94 |
Publ investmnt/tobacco prdctProhibits the state investment board from making public investments in firms manufacturing tobacco products after January 1, 1995. | Stanley Flemming (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2353 1993–94 |
Educational equity informatnRequires educational institutions to distribute to all employees and students a copy of its policies and procedures to prevent unlawful discrimination. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2361 1993–94 |
Residntl appliances disposalThe Department of Ecology is required to develop uniform standards for the removal of problem wastes in major appliances by September 1, 1994. Businesses that remove problem waste from major appliances for recycling must... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2385 1993–94 |
Water right permitsWater Right Applications The priority date of a water right is based on the date that a completed water right application is filed with the Department of Ecology. The department is directed to adopt rules by January 1, 1995,... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2386 1993–94 |
Agr/forest lands prop damageProvides that a person who wrongfully causes damage to the lands is liable to the injured party for treble the amount of the damages. | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2418 1993–94 |
Nonproft youth org servicesThe bill expands the existing sales tax exemption for amusement and recreational services sold by nonprofit youth organizations. The expanded exemption includes physical fitness and other personal services. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |