Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by R Wesley Pruitt
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1588 1991–92 |
Accountancy board regulationTwo members are added to the Board of Accountancy, bringing the number of members to seven. The two new members must have held valid Washington CPA certificates for at least 10 years but do not have to meet the public practice... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1590 1991–92 |
Energy self-sufficiency commA temporary commission is created until March 1, 1993, to study the goals of energy independence, a cleaner environment through cleaner fuels, and expanding agricultural markets to include raw farm products for ethanol and... | Darwin Nealey (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1593 1991–92 |
Candidates' pamphlet paymentAuthorizes the secretary of state to bill each candidate nominated for the prorated space in the pamphlet. Requires payment upon receipt of the billing. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1594 1991–92 |
Local voters' pamphletsRequires the county auditor to appoint the committees in lieu of the county legislative authority. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1595 1991–92 |
Confidentiality/signaturesProvides that, initiative, referendum, and recall petitions are not available for inspection or copying except on order of a superior court. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1596 1991–92 |
Candidates filing feesDirects the secretary of state to prescribe the information to be submitted on a petition of a candidate that he or she lacks sufficient assets or income to pay the filing fee. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1597 1991–92 |
Tobacco sales restrictionsIt is unlawful to possess or operate a tobacco vending machine. "Tobacco vending machine" does not include a machine that requires a sale to be conducted in person by the seller. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1601 1991–92 |
Accumulated service creditEstablishes a schedule for notification to state employees of their accumulated service credit. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1603 1991–92 |
Adjusted retirement allownceProvides an adjusted retirement allowance for certain retirees. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1605 1991–92 |
Private enterprise econ opprProhibits government agency competition with private enterprise. Creates the private enterprise review commission. Provides for civil rights of action. | Rose Bowman (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1609 1991–92 |
Children's mental health serLegislative intent encouraging the development of community-based interagency collaborative efforts to plan for and provide mental health services to children is expressed. The Office of Financial Management (OFM) must perform... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1614 1991–92 |
Home families child servicesThe Department of Social and Health Services is required to contract for specialized child care and respite care for children from homeless families. Organizations providing specialized child care and respite care, must... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1615 1991–92 |
Vehicle forfeiture/drug saleRevises provisions authorizing the forfeiture of vehicles used in the sale and purchase of drugs. | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1622 1991–92 |
Housing trust fund fundingProvides funding for the housing trust fund. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1632 1991–92 |
Teacher transcript studyThe Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) shall conduct a random sample survey of school districts in order to estimate the number of credits earned by certificated instructional staff prior to obtaining their first... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1653 1991–92 |
Partners in educationEmployers employing a daily average of 100 or more during the previous calendar quarter must provide each employee with 60 hours of school service leave per year. An employee is entitled to take no more than eight hours school... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1657 1991–92 |
Weighted student funding forK-12 Finance Study A study of the merits of use of a weighted student formula or other approaches to budget allocation methods in the K-12 system is to be conducted by December 15, 1991. Two members of each legislative body,... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1667 1991–92 |
Washington college promiseEstablishes the college promise program to be administered by the higher education coordinating board with the purpose of ensuring that no resident will be denied a college or university education due to his or her financial... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1673 1991–92 |
Growth strategies provisionsNatural Resource Lands and Critical Areas All counties and cities not required to protect designated natural resource lands and critical areas by September 1, 1991, must do so by September 1, 1992. Planning Goals Urban growth... | Nancy Rust (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1674 1991–92 |
Tuition/fees/Persian Glf vetCertain eligible veterans of the Persian Gulf combat zone are exempt from the payment of tuition and fee increases that occur after the 1990-91 academic year. On August 1, 1990, eligible veterans must have been Washington... | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1680 1991–92 |
Video display terminalsRequires the director of labor and industries to promulgate health and safety standards to protect employees using video display terminals. | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1697 1991–92 |
Absentee voting satellite ofAuthorizes the use of satellite offices for absentee voting. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1699 1991–92 |
Campaign finance reportingRevises provisions governing campaign finance reporting. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1701 1991–92 |
Basic health plan/small busAuthorizes small-business employees to enroll in the Washington basic health plan. | Rose Bowman (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1711 1991–92 |
Election administrationCreates a division of elections in the office of the secretary of state and specifies the duties of the division. Establishes a state election administration training advisory committee. Requires any person having... | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |