Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dwight Pelz
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5548 1993–94 |
Jumbo ferriesEstablishes the notice and bidding requirements for the purchase of jumbo ferries. Requires bidding documents to outline the criteria for the ferries and to be sent to all requesting firms. Designates evaluation and selection... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5561 1993–94 |
Insurance contractsAn insurer may not take adverse action with regard to an insured (e.g., cancel, increase premiums, or reduce coverage) solely because the insured filed a claim, provided two criteria are met. First, there can be no more than... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5562 1993–94 |
Literature diversityWhen the State Board of Education adopts rules regarding the subject area requirements for an endorsement to provide instruction in English, the rules shall recognize all literature as literature provided that it is written or... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5568 1993–94 |
Agency rules durationNo existing rule, the violation of which subjects a person to a penalty or administrative sanction, may be effective for more than three years unless readopted pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act if it was adopted by... | Jim Jesernig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5579 1993–94 |
State technology strategyThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is directed to develop a statewide technology strategy. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5582 1993–94 |
Weapons in court facilitiesProvides that it is a misdemeanor offense to enter or attempt to enter a judge's chamber or courtroom with a firearm. Authorizes confiscation and forfeiture of the firearm. Authorizes local governments to issue regulations... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5586 1993–94 |
Workers' comp/medical examRequires the payment of compensation for wages lost while worker is attending a medical examination. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5593 1993–94 |
Nursing home eligibleProvides that a person who is eligible for nursing home assistance, but who resides with a relative, is eligible to receive reimbursement for equivalent care provided in the home pursuant to rules established by the secretary. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5616 1993–94 |
Regional committee membersThe election of regional committee members shall occur every even-numbered year. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5617 1993–94 |
Skill centersHigh school students who have completed a high school program during the normal school day and adults will be allowed to enroll in skill centers in the late afternoon and early evening. Enrollment priority shall be given to... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5630 1993–94 |
Collective bargaining/stateA joint labor-management board is established with an equal number of labor representatives appointed by state employee organizations of various sizes, and management representatives appointed by the Governor as specified in... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5636 1993–94 |
Lifelong learning councilThe Superintendent of Public Instruction coordinates with state agencies providing lifelong learning and community involvement activities. The Superintendent of Public Instruction provides assistance to local communities,... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5640 1993–94 |
Education reform committeeA joint select committee on education reform is created. The committee is composed of 12 legislators, with six appointed by the President of the Senate from the Senate and six appointed by the Speaker of the House from the... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5654 1993–94 |
Electricians/continuing educRequires satisfactory completion of an annual eight-hour continuing education course. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5656 1993–94 |
Electrical inspectionsThe Department of Labor and Industries and all incorporated cities and towns have the joint power and duty to enforce the provisions of the electrical inspection law. It is made clear that this power and duty includes proof of... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5657 1993–94 |
Prompt pay/improvementsOwners must promptly pay their prime contractor, who must promptly pay its subcontractors and suppliers who then have the same obligation, within ten days of receiving loan disbursements, draws, progress payments, final... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5683 1993–94 |
Auto insurance eligibilityAuthorizes civil penalties to be assessed and collected in an action brought by an individual, by the attorney general, or by the prosecuting attorney. Authorizes injunction proceedings. | Al Williams (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5684 1993–94 |
Property insur eligibilityAuthorizes civil penalties to be assessed and collected in an action brought by an individual, by the attorney general, or by the prosecuting attorney. Authorizes injunction proceedings. | Al Williams (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5685 1993–94 |
Renter's insur eligibilityAuthorizes civil penalties to be assessed and collected in an action brought by an individual, by the attorney general, or by the prosecuting attorney. Authorizes injunction proceedings. | Al Williams (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5687 1993–94 |
Trust management accountsFunds deposited into the Resource Management Cost Account may be pooled for the purpose of trust land management. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5707 1993–94 |
Operating agency exec boardThe compensation of the Executive Board is limited to $50 a day. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5752 1993–94 |
Citizen councilor programThe office of citizen councilor is created within the Department of Community Development (DCD). The DCD shall direct appropriate issues for consideration by citizens to a steering committee composed of four members: one... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5764 1993–94 |
Insurnc agent contract termiInsurance companies are prohibited from terminating independent agents' written contracts to sell private passenger car or homeowner policies solely on the basis of the agent's loss ratio experience in those two types of... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5767 1993–94 |
Emergency shelters/youthThe Department of Social and Health Services shall award matching grants to local governments to help support short-term runaway shelters. The shelters must be drug free, be for short-term stays, provide reconciliation... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5782 1993–94 |
School construction plansContracts by school districts for constructing or remodeling schools are required to contain a clause that the design plans are public property and that they may be used by the state or any school district in the state. Design... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |