Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dwight Pelz
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5409 1991–92 |
Overtime wagesRevises provisions for overtime pay requirements. Revises provisions for duty hours for fire protection and law enforcement personnel. Authorizes employees to voluntarily agree to work more than eight hours in a work day or... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5446 1991–92 |
Oil/gas lease moratoriumThe 1995 moratorium established in 1989 is extended to the year 2000. The term exploration is defined to mean reconnaissance, seismic or survey work related to gathering information about geologic features and formations... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5463 1991–92 |
School site-based councilsSchool district boards of directors may adopt policies establishing school site-based councils. The school district board of directors has the final authority to determine the powers and duties of the site-based council. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5482 1991–92 |
Semiautomatic firearms purchRevises provisions regulating firearms to include semiautomatic firearms. | Al Williams (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5499 1991–92 |
Student learning alternativeLegislative findings are set forth, including education as the most important function of society, and the commitment of resources for the education and welfare of children as the primary investment in the quality of the... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5505 1991–92 |
Pacific Rim educationPacific Rim Language Scholarship Program The Pacific Rim Language Scholarship Program is expanded to include four additional scholarships per year in each congressional district: one in Korean, one in Thai, one in Vietnamese,... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5516 1991–92 |
Consumer credit informationThe use of positive identification by consumer credit reporting agencies and business reporting agencies is encouraged to improve identification of information. Credit reporting agencies and report users shall use social... | Al Williams (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5521 1991–92 |
Military leave/state emplysProvides that such leave is granted in addition to any vacation or sick leave to which the employee might otherwise be entitled. Continues the employee's regular compensation, less the amount of the employee's base pay for... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5545 1991–92 |
Collective bargaining/st empDefines terms. Establishes a state employees' relations commission and specifies the duties and powers. Declares the rights of employees. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5546 1991–92 |
Mass rail transit fundingState motor fuel tax is increased by 1 cent per gallon with those additional revenues dedicated to the intrastate rapid rail account which is created in the motor vehicle fund. Moneys in this account are to be used exclusively... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5565 1991–92 |
Students/learning problemsThe pilot program is extended through the 1994-95 school year and can include up to ten school districts. School districts will be reimbursed upon the number or the percentage, whichever is greater, of specific learning... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5573 1991–92 |
Satsop nuclear facilityRequires the suspension to be permanent. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5594 1991–92 |
Arbitration/public transportProvides that, if an agreement has not been negotiated within sixty days, either party may demand that the issues be submitted to a mediator, and if an agreement is not reached in thirty days, the issues may be submitted to an... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5625 1991–92 |
Public works appropriationsMakes appropriations for public works projects. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5642 1991–92 |
HIV insurance programDeletes the expiration date of June 30, 1991, for the health insurance coverage. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5654 1991–92 |
Commun mental health workersBeginning July 1, 1991, the Secretary of Social and Health Services must include funds in the regional support networks' (RSNs) allocation to ensure that community mental health practitioners in positions comparable to state... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5687 1991–92 |
Disposable diapers ban"Disposable diapers" are defined as those designed, marketed or intended for one-time use. No person may sell, or offer to sell, or dispose, or offer to dispose, disposable diapers as of July 1, 1992. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5692 1991–92 |
Tobacco/alcohol outdoor adsProvides civil and criminal penalties for violations of the act. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5729 1991–92 |
State printing/union labelDesignates exceptions to the requirement. Directs the department of labor and industries to enforce the requirement. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5740 1991–92 |
African-American affairs comCreates a state commission on African-American affairs to examine and define issues pertaining to the rights and needs of African-Americans and make recommendations with respect to desirable changes in program and law.... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5799 1991–92 |
Private passenger insuranceAutomobile insurers may not refuse to issue private passenger liability insurance or charge a higher rate to a person based solely on the fact that a person has never had auto insurance or has not purchased or been covered by... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5817 1991–92 |
Flood control optionsIncreases funding for the flood control assistance revolving funds account from four to ten million dollars. | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5855 1991–92 |
Polystyrene products/ferriesLegislative intent to safeguard the health, safety and natural environment of Washington by restricting the use of polystyrene products is declared. | Paul H. Conner (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5857 1991–92 |
Minority crim just professlsProvides loan assistance to minority individuals to ensure that they have access to the educational prerequisites of criminal justice professions. Appoints an advisory committee. Creates a minority criminal justice education... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5867 1991–92 |
Agricultural labor relationsPrescribes the collective bargaining rights of employees and employers in the agricultural industry and protects the rights of the public in connection with labor disputes. Creates the state agricultural labor relations board.... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |