Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dwight Pelz
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6269 1991–92 |
Educational services demonstThe intent of the legislation authorizing special services demonstration projects is expanded to include discouraging unnecessary labeling of students when providing state funding for needed services. The mechanism for funding... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1992 |
| SB 6275 1991–92 |
Credit information useThe Federal Consumer Credit Reporting Agency standards are expanded and modified to limit the use of information, define standards for correction, provide penalties, and incorporate into Washington's Consumer Protection Act.... | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1992 |
| SB 6281 1991–92 |
Bank concentration levelsA presumption under the Consumer Protection Act is created that the acquisition of a financial institution will substantially lessen the competition in certain specified situations. | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1992 |
| SB 6252 1991–92 |
Civil service personnl filesProvides that individual personnel files of civil service state employees covered under chapters 41.06 and 28B.16 RCW are exempt form public inspection and copying. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1992 |
| SB 5174 1991–92 |
Enrollment increase/highr edThe Higher Education Opportunity Act of 1991 is created. New state funded enrollments are authorized at the state institutions of higher education, above the levels established for those institutions during the 1989-91 biennium. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5522 1991–92 |
Life insurance policy limitsInsurers may rely on clauses to limit liability in the event of war, suicide or aviation under life insurance, annuity or pure endowment contracts only if the policyholder has been told at the time the contract was sold that... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 6164 1991–92 |
Youth recreation opportntiesAn assessment in the amount of 25 cents is imposed on every admission to a professional sporting event held within this state. The proceeds shall be deposited in a youth recreation account created by the State Treasurer. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1992 |
| SB 6165 1991–92 |
Baseball in SeattleDirects the governor to form a public nonprofit corporation to enter into a limited partnership for the acquisition of a professional sports franchise in King county. Authorizes the state finance committee to issue general... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1992 |
| SB 6167 1991–92 |
Civil actions against emplyrThe section of Washington's law against discrimination which establishes the right to be free from discrimination is amended. Employment includes any person acting in the interest of an employer who employs one or more persons. | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1992 |
| SB 6117 1991–92 |
FranchisesAuthorizes the director to make revisions as deemed necessary for the protection of franchisees who lack the customary education, business experience, or English language skills. Authorizes the courts to grant rescission of... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1992 |
| SB 5653 1991–92 |
Homeless parents/child careThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is directed to contract with eligible providers for specialized child care and respite care for children of homeless parents. A minimum of $25,000 per fiscal year is... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 6110 1991–92 |
Health services commissionThe principles of health care reform are set forth in legislative intent. They include recognition that the fundamental purpose of the health care system is to improve the health of Washington residents, balance extending the... | Mike Kreidler (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 6071 1991–92 |
Insurance agent-brokerAgents shall be allowed to act as brokers when an insurance transaction is one wherein the insurance product is offered only to brokers. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: The operative language is limited and clarified to allow... | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1992 |
| SB 5002 1991–92 |
Persnl info/credit card userThis measure prohibits a person who accepts a credit card as payment from requiring the consumer to write or provide personal identification information on the charge slip as a condition of accepting the credit card for... | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5085 1991–92 |
Property tx deferrls/exmptnsModifies combined disposable income amounts to qualify for exemptions. Modifies provisions for deferral of payments of special assessments and/or real property taxes. Requires all county assessors to compile data in 1992 on... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5146 1991–92 |
Physical therapistsDeletes the expiration date of June 30, 1991. Repeals sections 17 and 18, chapter 297, Laws of 1990 . | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5154 1991–92 |
Employment of minorsThe director of the Department of Labor and Industries is to issue written citations for violations of the child labor standards of the state's industrial welfare law. For first-time, nonserious violations, an abatement period... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5162 1991–92 |
Senior citizen/tax exemptnsApplication for exemption is required every two years. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5177 1991–92 |
Voter registrationVoter registration files for all precincts are closed against original registration or transfers from other precincts for 15 days immediately preceding every election and primary to be held in such precincts. Reference to... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5183 1991–92 |
Hazardous substance spillsSpill Prevention and Response Office . An Office of Spill Prevention and Response is established within the Department of Ecology. The administrator of the division will have overall authority for state programs relating to... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5208 1991–92 |
Unemployed forest prod wrkrsSpecifies the required elements of the program. Authorizes unemployed forest workers to attend institutions of higher learning without paying tuition and fees. Makes an appropriation of an unspecified amount to carry out the... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5210 1991–92 |
Insurance agent measur of txThe measure of tax is the gross commission retained by the insurance agent, broker, or solicitor after payment of any commission to another agent, broker, or solicitor pursuant to a contract or agreement in existence before... | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5234 1991–92 |
Educational excellence progPART I - REACH FOR EXCELLENCE GRANT PROGRAM The State Board of Education (SBE) establishes the REACH FOR EXCELLENCE grant program to assist schools and school districts in local efforts to improve student learning and skills... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5235 1991–92 |
Fair start programThe Superintendent of Public Instruction establishes a voluntary grant program to assist school districts in providing prevention and intervention programs and services for children in preschool through grade six. The name of... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5240 1991–92 |
Corporal punishment/schoolsBy December 1, 1991, the State Board of Education is required to adopt a policy prohibiting the use of corporal punishment in the schools. The policy shall be implemented by school districts by September 1, 1992. | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |