Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dwight Pelz
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5252 1991–92 |
School security monitorsFunds are appropriated from the general fund for matching grants to enhance security in secondary schools. School districts may apply for grants of up to 75 percent of the district's total yearly expenditure for school security. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5253 1991–92 |
Pesticide notification reqmtWhen pesticides are applied by a certified applicator to public and private school yards, day care centers, public recreation areas, or residential property, the applicator is required to post warning signs. Signs must be... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5254 1991–92 |
Teachers for 21st centuryThe Teachers for the Twenty-First Century pilot program is created to foster change in the state educator preparation system. The State Board of Education awards grants to public higher education institutions in the state for... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5255 1991–92 |
Unemployment compensationProvides that an individual shall not be considered to have left work voluntarily without good cause if the individual leaves work voluntarily to relocate with his or her spouse. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5265 1991–92 |
Insurance commissioner feesThe Insurance Commissioner shall be authorized to collect examination fees sufficient to cover all examination development and administration costs. | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5270 1991–92 |
Senior citizen income limitsIncreases the maximum income limits for senior citizens and retired persons' tax exemptions. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5271 1991–92 |
Low-income property tx exmptProvides the required conditions for the exemption from any legal obligation to pay all or a portion of the amount of excess and regular real property taxes. Provides that the act shall take effect if the proposed amendment to... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5272 1991–92 |
Low-income temp prop tx relfAuthorizes a person to receive assistance for all or a portion of the amount of excess and regular real property taxes in accordance with a specified formula. Provides that a person signing a false claim with the intent to... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5274 1991–92 |
Property valuation averagingRevises provisions for property assessments. Provides a mechanism for averaging of large property tax valuation increases. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5291 1991–92 |
Low-income student assistancSchool districts that charge tuition or fees for their summer school programs must adopt policies for waiving or reducing the tuition or fees for low-income students. The policies shall at least provide tuition and fee waivers... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5296 1991–92 |
Auto liability/state emplyesCertain state employees that are required to use their personal vehicles as a condition of employment shall have a proportion, based on miles driven, of their automobile liability insurance paid. The state shall also pay... | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5312 1991–92 |
Misleading campaign practcsIt is a gross misdemeanor for any person to attempt to persuade or dissuade voters through menace, intimidation, or threats, or to use false or misleading assertions, altered photographs, or out-of-context recordings which... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5333 1991–92 |
Insurance fraud investigatnPermits the organization of fraud bureaus for the investigation of fraudulent insurance practices and claims committed by policyholders. Requires the bureaus to be licensed. Directs the bureaus to report criminal violations to... | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5360 1991–92 |
Bigotry/bias crimes monitrngRequires the state association of sheriffs and police chiefs to establish and maintain a central repository for the collection and classification of information regarding crimes of malicious harassment. Requires annual reports... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5366 1991–92 |
Certificated instrctnl staffThe masters degree requirement for continuing teacher certification is repealed. Credits earned in excess of ninety credits beyond the bachelors degree by teachers who do not have masters degrees may be counted on the state... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5369 1991–92 |
Growth management strategiesDeclares a need for a new system of land use planning and governance to provide for the growth and continued vitality of the state's diverse communities and regions. Designates the desirable elements of the new system. Defines terms. | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5370 1991–92 |
Student responsible expressnStudents in public schools are given the right to exercise freedom of speech and of the press. Certain types of expressions are prohibited. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5382 1991–92 |
Early childhood educationThe Legislature emphasizes its intent to provide the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) to all eligible children not served by a comparable federal program. The limit on serving 5,000 children is removed. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5402 1991–92 |
School class size ratioFor the purposes of state funding allocation, for grades K-3, the ratio of certificated instructional staff to students shall be 53.3:1000 for the 1993-94 through 2000-01 school years. For grades 4-6, the current ratio of... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5403 1991–92 |
School staffing ratiosFor the purposes of state funding allocation, for grades K-3, the ratio of certificated instructional staff to students shall be 51:1000 for the 1991-92 through 2000-01 school years. For grades 4-6, the ratio shall be... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5404 1991–92 |
Foundation for families actRevises provisions governing leave from employment for care of family members. Provides that an employer may not discharge or discriminate against an employee who files a complaint or assists in a proceeding under RCW... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5405 1991–92 |
Employment of minorsProvides for citations to employers for violations of RCW 49.12.121 or 49.12.123 and allows an abatement period. Requires a civil penalty for a failure to correct a violation, provides for a restraining order for dangerous... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5406 1991–92 |
Minimum wage adjustmentEstablishes periodic adjustments to the state minimum wage. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5407 1991–92 |
Family care employmnt leaveExpands provisions for leave from employment for family care. Prohibits the discharge or discrimination against an employee for filing a complaint or assisting in a proceeding under RCW 49.12.270 through 49.12.295. Repeals RCW... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5408 1991–92 |
Child and family care partnrDeclares an intent to have new growth and development pay a fair share of the cost of additional child care facilities and services. Revises provisions for the child and family care partnership. Establishes the need to... | Lela Kreidler (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |