Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dwight Pelz
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5021 1997–98 |
Elections for Olympic gamesProvides that a county that is the primary venue of the international Olympic games may not expend funds in direct or indirect support of the hosting of the games unless the hosting of the games has been approved by the voters... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5129 1997–98 |
Firearms access by minorsDeclares that it is a misdemeanor if a person violates this act and, as a result thereof, a minor gains access to a firearm and possesses or exhibits it, without the supervision required by law: (1) In a public place; or (2)... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6243 1995–96 |
Organ transplnts for offndrsNo public funds may be expended for, nor may the Department of Corrections' health service delivery plan include, organ transplant services for offenders sentenced to death. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6339 1995–96 |
Alcohol server permitsThe implementation date of the alcohol server permit program is changed from July 1, 1996 to January 1, 1997. Until January 1, 1997, individuals who complete the Liquor Control Board's alcohol server training program may be... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 311, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6120 1995–96 |
Maternity services/insuranceAll state purchased health care and all health benefit plans issued or renewed by health care service contractors, health maintenance organizations and commercial insurers which include coverage for maternity services may not... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 281, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| SB 6684 1995–96 |
Student transportatn serviceThe allocation formula for student transportation is changed. Instead of funding based on the existence of a hazardous walking condition existing for students living within one radius mile of school, funding is based on the... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 279, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| SB 5175 1995–96 |
Liquor licensee/manufactursA retail liquor licensee, such as a beer and wine restaurant, a Class H restaurant, or a tavern, who sells liquor for on-premise consumption may obtain a public house license. This license permits an operator to manufacture... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 224, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| SB 6286 1995–96 |
Dies, molds, forms, patternsMold makers and fabricators are allowed recourse if a customer abandons a mold or fails to pay. If a customer leaves a mold with a mold maker and fails to claim it within three years after the mold was last used, the mold... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 235, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| SB 6289 1995–96 |
Fraternal benefit societiesA minimum amount of unimpaired surplus which a fraternal benefit society must maintain is established. The Insurance Commissioner may require that a fraternal benefit society maintain a larger amount of unimpaired surplus over... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 236, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| SB 6413 1995–96 |
Unemployment comp contrbutnsThe existing statutory provision requiring the Employment Security Department to transfer the "experience rating" of a purchased company to its successor is clarified. The effective date of this requirement is moved to January 1, 1996. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 238, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| SB 6229 1995–96 |
Infant crib safetyThe Legislature finds that the deaths and injuries that result from crib accidents are a public health threat. Any crib that is sold, leased, manufactured or otherwise placed into the stream of commerce must comply with... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 158, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| SB 6222 1995–96 |
Self-insuranceHearings on decertification of self-insured employers are discretionary. The 30 day allowance for self-correcting is eliminated for those self-insured employers that the department determines should be decertified. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 58, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |
| SB 6224 1995–96 |
Long-term disabilty pilot prFor injured workers in long-term disability pilot projects, the director may authorize up to $6,000 for vocational rehabilitation expenditures, not including child care and travel. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |
| SB 6225 1995–96 |
L & I employer assessmentsThe director may compromise the amount of premiums estimated by the department if collection of the full amount would be against equity and good conscience. The statute imposing penalties against an employer or a worker for... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 60, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |
| SB 5140 1995–96 |
Drug-free zonesPublicly-owned and publicly-operated civic centers designated by a local governing authority as drug-free zones are added as a new category to the current list of places where the penalties for drug-related crimes are doubled.... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5476 1995–96 |
Shared leaveThe provision of the state leave sharing program that allows only certain employees to transfer sick leave is removed. As a result, all state employees are allowed to request the transfer of sick leave, in addition to annual... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5614 1995–96 |
Indust insur appeals/compensIf an employer appeals a Department of Labor and Industries' industrial insurance order that grants the injured worker temporary total disability benefits or medical aid benefits, the worker is entitled to provisional benefits... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5615 1995–96 |
Indust insur orders/compenstA worker's temporary total disability compensation or medical aid benefits must continue while the order granting such benefits is being reconsidered, subject to repayment or recoupment of the benefits. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5687 1995–96 |
Instruction in BrailleIt is a stated goal that students who are legally blind or visually impaired be given the opportunity to learn Braille to communicate effectively and efficiently. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5841 1995–96 |
Personnel system reformCIVIL SERVICE Contracting for Services . Beginning January 1, 1999, state agencies and institutions of higher education may contract for services provided by employees in classified service. The decision to contract out is not... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6121 1995–96 |
Medicare supplement insurancSubsidies are provided to offset premiums for Medicare supplemental insurance policies for individuals with incomes below 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Additionally, the Health Care Authority is required to design... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6122 1995–96 |
Patient choice/health careThe original bill is stricken and replaced by three requirements of every health carriers, with respect to every health plan delivered, issued for delivery or renewed after January 1, 1997. The first requirement is that a... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6137 1995–96 |
Child care/emplyer tax credtEmployers who provide or assist in the provision of child care for their employees are granted a credit against the amount of tax the employer owes. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6206 1995–96 |
Cosmetology programThe Department of Licensing is required to inspect schools of cosmetology, barbering, esthetics and manicuring at least once a year. In addition, the department is required to inspect cosmetology, barbering, esthetics and... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6223 1995–96 |
Construction trade admin proThe department may deny renewal or suspend a plumbing certificate under certain circumstances. The department must notify applicants of denial by certified mail, and applicants have the right to appeal. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |