Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Grant Pelesky
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2865 1995–96 |
Optometrists/drugs & prescriAuthorizes optometrists to use and prescribe approved drugs for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes without limitation upon the methods of delivery in the practice of optometry. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| HB 1418 1995–96 |
On-site sewage disposal systLocal boards of health are to adopt regulations concerning on-site systems. State Board of Health standards for on-site sewage systems are advisory only. | Todd Mielke (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| HB 2759 1995–96 |
Abortions/public fundingDeclares that public funds shall not be used by the state or local governments, or any political subdivision or agency thereof, to pay or otherwise reimburse, either directly or indirectly, any person, agency, organization, or... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| HB 1170 1995–96 |
School levy and bond electnsRequires school district levy and bond elections to be conducted at either primary or general elections. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2450 1995–96 |
Public facilities districtsLimits financial assistance provided to public facilities districts. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2666 1995–96 |
Abortion/health benefitsAuthorizes employers who provide employment benefits to decline to provide benefits that cover abortions. | Steven Hargrove (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2738 1995–96 |
Eluding a police vehicleRequires that the driver's license shall be revoked for two years for attempting to elude a police vehicle. | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 1021 1995–96 |
Juvenile offenses when armedJuveniles who are 16 or 17 years old are automatically prosecuted as adults when the prosecutor alleges the juvenile committed a violent offense while armed with a firearm and the juvenile's possession of the firearm was illegal. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1292 1995–96 |
Disruptive students/expulsnA student who engages in consistent disruptive behavior may be permanently expelled by: - a teacher from his or her classroom, - a school principal from the school, and - a superintendent from the district. | Grant Pelesky (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1522 1995–96 |
AdoptionAn adoption must not be delayed or denied because of the adoptive parent's or child's race, color, or national origin. However, when considering various placement options, the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) or... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1738 1995–96 |
Union security agreementsThe collective bargaining law applying to teachers is amended to include a provision requiring notice to employees regarding union security provisions. | Grant Pelesky (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1878 1995–96 |
Public real property salesExcept where deed restrictions or other restrictions preclude the sale of publicly owned real property, including trust lands, state agencies must inventory publicly owned property that is not in active or planned use and... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2072 1995–96 |
B & O tax ratesBusiness and occupation taxes are returned to pre-1993 levels as follows: Effective July 1, 1995: 1. The permanent rate for selected business services is reduced from 2.5 percent to 2.0 percent. | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2572 1995–96 |
Sexually oriented businessesRequires the owners, operators, performers, and managers of a sexually oriented business to obtain a business license. Establishes criminal penalties for violations of the act. Establishes procedures and requirements to obtain... | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2536 1995–96 |
Sexually transmitted diseaseMakes it unlawful to have sexual intercourse when a person knows or should know he or she is infected with a sexually transmitted disease, unless the other person has been informed of the presence of the disease. | Grant Pelesky (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2562 1995–96 |
Interagency disputesRequires the governor to assist in resolving disputes that state agencies are unable to resolve among themselves. | Cheryl Hymes (R-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2453 1995–96 |
Hazardous waste cleanupPertains to situations where bodily injury or property damage is caused by a release of hazardous substances. | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| HB 2454 1995–96 |
Unauthorized insurersEstablishes procedures for determining that unauthorized insurers have adequate surety before filing pleadings in certain legal proceedings. | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| HB 2455 1995–96 |
Insurance coverage claimsAuthorizes the recovery of consequential damages in insurance claims cases. | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| HB 2456 1995–96 |
Hazardous waste cleanupRequires an insurer to provide an insured independent counsel when the insurer reserves the right to refuse to indemnify the policy holder for injury caused by the release of a hazardous substance. | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| HB 2354 1995–96 |
Loc govrnmnt lobbying/ethicsDeclares that the purposes of this act are to: (1) Apply the same restrictions on giving gifts to elected officials, officers, and employees of local governments that apply to the giving of gifts to state officials and... | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2355 1995–96 |
Plea agreementsRequires a prosecutor to prepare a written agreement stating with specificity what promises the prosecutor made when a plea agreement is reached. Requires the agreement to be retained as a public record. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2381 1995–96 |
Fluoridation of waterRequires notice to each household when the level of fluoride naturally occurring in water is at an average concentration of .1 parts per million or more. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2382 1995–96 |
Suspected abuse reportsDeletes the requirement for reporting suspected abuse to DSHS. Requires a law enforcement agency that receives a report of suspected abuse to notify the suspect of the report. Requires records of the allegation to be destroyed... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2413 1995–96 |
Environ sensitive areasRevises RCW 82.46.010 and 82.46.035 to authorize local government real estate excise tax revenues for acquisition of environmentally sensitive areas. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |