Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by R Wesley Pruitt
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2372 1991–92 |
Out-of-state contractorsRequires the contractors to open an account with the department or qualify as a self-insurer in order to provide coverage for all employees. | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| HB 1009 1991–92 |
Community councilsCommunity councils are authorized to be formed in the unincorporated areas of a county and authorized to adopt comprehensive plans and zoning ordinances. They must be consistent with those portions of the county's... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1016 1991–92 |
Concealed weapons permitsA license to carry a concealed pistol will not be issued to an individual ineligible to possess a weapon under federal law. Technical clarifications are made regarding the role of the Department of Licensing in license revocations. | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1022 1991–92 |
State energy policy devlpmntOverall Summary The State Energy Office, under the guidance of an advisory committee, shall prepare a state energy strategy by December 1, 1992. State agencies and school districts shall pursue and maintain energy-efficient... | David Cooper (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1026 1991–92 |
Valuation/proprty tax reliefThe income and assessed valuation thresholds for the senior citizen property tax exemption are increased for taxes due in 1992. The $18,000 exemption is increased to $22,000. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1029 1991–92 |
Property tax relief.Proposes an amendment to Article VII of the state Constitution to add a new section which would establish a maximum increase on assessed valuation of owner-occupied residential real property. Authorizes the legislature to... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1038 1991–92 |
Efficiency/accountblty comsnThe statutory expiration date for the commission is extended to December 31, 1995. | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1039 1991–92 |
Work force training/educatnWORKFORCE TRAINING AND EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD The Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board is created as the successor agency to the State Board for Vocational Education. The new board will have ten voting members. | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1044 1991–92 |
Shared leave programState employees may donate sick leave to the shared leave program. Employees may not donate more than six days of sick leave in a 12 month period and must maintain a minimum sick leave balance of 60 days. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1069 1991–92 |
Prescription medicin insurncThere is a legislative finding that many health insurance policies severely restrict the citizens' choice of available pharmacies, and that such restrictions infringe upon the citizens' rights to have their prescriptions... | Dennis Braddock (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1074 1991–92 |
Election procdurs/nonpartisnDesignates exceptions to the requirement to conduct a primary election for judicial offices. Repeals provisions of chapters 29.18, 29.21, 29.27, 29.30, 29.33, 29.34, 29.51, and 29.54 RCW. Takes effect July 1, 1992. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1099 1991–92 |
Voter registration deadlineCloses registration files fifteen days preceding an election instead of existing period of thirty days. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1100 1991–92 |
Education 2000 task forceDirects the task force to identify the knowledge, understanding, and skills necessary to equip children of this state for their roles as citizens and provide a recommendation on these essential learnings to the legislature.... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1101 1991–92 |
Residences near jails exmptnExempts the residences from the county levy authorized by RCW 84.52.043(1)(b) only. | Nancy Rust (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1107 1991–92 |
Veteran's assistance fundIncreases the levy from one and one-eighth cents to two cents per thousand dollars of assessed value. | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1109 1991–92 |
Substance abusers' childrenAn interagency task force on the children of substance abusers is created. | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1114 1991–92 |
District judges/Pierce cntyIncreases the number of judges from eight to ten. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1132 1991–92 |
Archtecturl/enginrng cntrctsRequires the state efficiency and accountability commission to conduct a review of the state's procurement and use of contracted architectural and engineering services. Requires a report by December 1, 1991. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1138 1991–92 |
Nurse practitners/prescrptnsAuthorizes, on a trial basis, registered nurse practitioners to prescribe legend drugs and controlled substances as defined in schedules II through V of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. Limits authority to a maximum of a... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1144 1991–92 |
State building codeThe Legislature finds that many places of public assembly are not equipped with adequate toilet facilities for women. The portion of Appendix C in the Uniform Plumbing Code relating specifically to assembly places for public... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1147 1991–92 |
Citizen serviceThe intent section of the Center for Voluntary Action Act is expanded to emphasize the value of citizen service in shaping consciously responsible citizens, particularly youth, and to assign to the State a leadership role in... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1148 1991–92 |
"Serve Washington" programThe Serve Washington pilot program is created. The purpose of the program is to provide funds for K-12 and higher education youth citizen service projects and to full-time service projects for youth who are out of school. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1149 1991–92 |
Academic contests accountDirects the state board of education to award money to school districts for the purpose of sending their pupils who are state-level winners of academic contests to the national levels of these contests. Makes an appropriation... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1162 1991–92 |
Inverse condemnation suitA new chapter is added to provide a statutory basis for inverse condemnation suits. A regulatory program, that does not prevent a noxious use or demonstrable harm to the public health and safety, requires compensation if it... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1165 1991–92 |
Four-quarter educ programsProvides that a school district shall be eligible to receive a basic education allocation for each student attending a fourth quarter in excess of the one hundred eighty days requirement. Makes an appropriation of an... | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |