Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by R Wesley Pruitt
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2220 1991–92 |
Employment leave provisionsCoverage The threshold for determining the employers covered by the family leave provisions is changed from those employers who employ a daily average of 100 or more to those who employ a daily average of 50 or more. The... | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2322 1991–92 |
Vet affairs advisory cmmtteeThe Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee is expanded from 15 to 17 members. There continues to be representation from the Soldiers' Home at Orting and the Veterans' Home at Retsil. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2329 1991–92 |
Chiropractic practiceThe practice of chiropractic deals with the diagnosis or analysis, and care and treatment of the vertebral subluxation complex, articular dysfunction and musculoskeletal disorders. Definitions of vertebral subluxation complex,... | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2363 1991–92 |
Shellfish protectionExisting laws authorizing creation of shellfish protection districts are amended so that counties with saltwater tidelands are authorized to create watershed protection districts. The county legislative authority is the... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2376 1991–92 |
Political advertisingWritten political advertising must include the following statement, signed by the responsible party: "I fully accept responsibility for the accuracy of this message." A similar statement must also be filed with a broadcasting... | Lorraine Hine (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2390 1991–92 |
Recycling vend machine prdtsVending machine owners or operators shall provide receptacles for recycling cans and bottles dispensed by their vending machines located on passenger ferries or at state-owned highway rest areas. The machine owner or operator... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2397 1991–92 |
Waste material containmentLocal governments with a transfer station or landfill shall adopt an ordinance to reduce litter from vehicles. Persons arriving at a disposal facility without a cover over the waste in a vehicle shall be assessed a fee ranging... | Lane Bray (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2402 1991–92 |
Special election datesIf a presidential primary is conducted in this state at any time during February through May, a local special election may also be conducted on the date of that primary in lieu of any other date specified by law for conducting... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2403 1991–92 |
Ongoing absentee votr statusAny registered voter may choose to vote by absentee ballot on an "ongoing" basis. A person's status as an "ongoing" absentee ballot voter no longer automatically terminates on January 1st of each odd-numbered year. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2418 1991–92 |
Unpaid leave of absence credCredit for Previous Service Members of both plan I and II of the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) are granted service credit for periods of time spent prior to the 1992-93 school year on authorized, unpaid leaves of absence,... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2443 1991–92 |
Domestic insurers' investmntDomestic insurer investment in medium and lower grade obligations as rated by the NAIC'S Securities Valuation office may not exceed 20 percent of the insurer's assets. Of this 20 percent limit, no more than 10 percent may be... | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2462 1991–92 |
Government accountabilityGreater Accountability . The Legislature finds that demand is growing for a new level of accountability in government and that state government needs an integrated, comprehensive accountability system. Definitions . The terms... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2471 1991–92 |
Children's investment trustA children's investment trust fund is established in the state treasury, to be supported by general appropriations, gifts, grants, and unspecified "earmarked" revenue. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2477 1991–92 |
Chemical dependency servicesThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is required to develop a curriculum for chemical dependency counselors, staff and volunteer workers of domestic violence programs, childhood sexual abuse programs, and sexual... | Lane Bray (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2493 1991–92 |
Board of education membershpThe number of members on the state Board of Education is reduced. The number of representatives from each congressional district shall be reduced from two to one. | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2527 1991–92 |
Public assistance earningsThe secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is directed to seek a waiver from federal AFDC earned income disregard requirements. Under the terms of the waiver, one half of the parents earned income... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2528 1991–92 |
Child care programsThe promotion of before-and-after-school child care programs located in or near public school buildings is established as state policy. Mini-centers are deleted from current policy. | Holly Myers (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2532 1991–92 |
Assault against a childNew crimes of assault of a child in the first, second, or third degree are created. The crimes apply to adults age 18 and over who assault children under age 13. | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2537 1991–92 |
Weapons on school premisesThe prohibition against carrying firearms or other dangerous weapons onto school premises is extended to all persons. The current exemptions granted to students are broadened to all persons as well, except for the exemption... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2546 1991–92 |
Performance-based schoolsPART I: DEFINITIONS Definitions are provided for "academic assessment system" and "essential academic learning requirements." PART II: COMMISSION ON STUDENT LEARNING A 10-member Commission on Student Learning is established.... | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2547 1991–92 |
School health servicesThe category of school services eligible to receive Title XIX funding is expanded from services provided to handicapped children to include services provided to eligible non-handicapped school children. | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2590 1991–92 |
Health care reformWashington Health Services Commission . Authority to administer the act is given to the Washington Health Services Commission (HSC), consisting of seven members appointed by the Governor with the consent of the Senate. One... | Dennis Braddock (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2599 1991–92 |
Violence-prevention programsThe Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) is required to develop violence-prevention materials for use in local school districts. OSPI may use materials developed by local school districts or they may... | Judith Roland (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2626 1991–92 |
Salmonid stockThe Departments of Fisheries and Wildlife are directed to establish a wild salmonid review and inventory team consisting of fisheries biologists and geneticists. The team is to review and inventory the status of wild salmonid... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2631 1991–92 |
School construction financngThe State Board of Education shall allocate funds for the modernization and construction of school facilities based on a priority system. | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |