Dwight Pelz
Senator
· Democrat
· District 37
· most recent term 1997–98
1997–98 · Senate · D · LD 371995–96 · Senate · D · LD 371993–94 · Senate · D · LD 371991–92 · Senate · D · LD 37
116
Bills as prime sponsor
28
of those became law
385
Bills co-sponsored
5,134
Recorded votes
7.7%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5323 1993–94 |
School activity interferenceThe misdemeanor of interfering with school activities is created. A person commits the misdemeanor if the prohibited conduct is committed while school is in session and the person is on or adjacent to the grounds of any public... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5325 1993–94 |
Gambling/liquor licensesDirects the liquor control board and the gambling commission to jointly adopt one set of application forms for persons seeking licenses from the two agencies. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5326 1993–94 |
Food product delivery guaranA civil cause of action is created for injuries and damages proximately caused by a food product delivery guarantee. Damages include nominal, compensatory, and punitive. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5347 1993–94 |
Agricultural labor relationsCollective bargaining rights and procedures for agricultural employment are established in the Washington Agricultural Labor Relations Act. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5366 1993–94 |
Tobacco education fundingThe Legislature finds that the health impact of the use of tobacco products continues to be a major problem in Washington state. The Legislature intends to aggressively address this problem through an education program... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5399 1993–94 |
Campaign spending limitsThe original bill was not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: Voluntary campaign expenditure limits are established for candidates seeking state office, and candidates must indicate whether they accept or reject such... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5400 1993–94 |
Campaign contribtns/spendingThe original bill was not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SECOND SUBSTITUTE: Voluntary campaign expenditure limits are established for candidates seeking state office, and candidates must indicate whether they accept or reject... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5405 1993–94 |
School district compet bidsSchool districts' bid limits are raised. When purchasing furniture, equipment and supplies, (other than the purchase of books), school districts must request quotations or telephone bids for purchases between $15,000 and $35,000. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5413 1993–94 |
Discrimination in employmentThe legislative intent to provide a discrimination-free employment environment is expanded and the Legislature declares that employers and employees shall be trained and educated to reduce the economic and social costs of... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5415 1993–94 |
Death penalty/lethal injectnLethal injection is made the exclusive method of execution for defendants who commit capital offenses. If lethal injection is invalidated by the courts, then hanging will become the primary method of execution unless an inmate... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5430 1993–94 |
Hyogo prefecture/sister-statAn appropriation is made for the current biennium to plan for events to commemorate the anniversary of this relationship and to solicit additional funds from the private sector. Any remaining funds are reappropriated. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5433 1993–94 |
Health care excellence awardCreates an award to honor and recognize cost-effective and quality health care services. Establishes application procedures. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5434 1993–94 |
School security monitorsMakes an appropriation of three million five hundred thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5438 1993–94 |
Child careThe promotion of before-and-after-school child care programs located in or near public school buildings is established as state policy. Mini-centers are deleted from current policy. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5445 1993–94 |
Nuclear constructionA joint select committee is created on nuclear project termination review consisting of two members from each of the four major political caucuses in the Legislature. The joint select committee is directed to review the policy... | Al Williams (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5454 1993–94 |
Estuaries/watersheds enhancmThe environmental and forest restoration account is created in the State Treasury. Money in the account is available for forest and stream restoration, for improving water quality in the Puget Sound basin, and for projects... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5457 1993–94 |
Credit union examinationsThe Supervisor of Savings and Loan may furnish a credit union examination report to an agent designated by the credit union. In addition, a report may be furnished to the Washington credit union league when the examined credit... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5463 1993–94 |
Unemploy comp maximum beneftThe maximum weekly unemployment insurance benefit amount is increased to 100 percent of the state average weekly wage. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5464 1993–94 |
Unemploy insur disqualifictn"Misconduct" is defined as an employee's act or omission in willful disregard of his employer's interest which results in harm to the employer's business. Having been disqualified for benefits because of misconduct leading to... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5467 1993–94 |
Minimum wageThe state minimum wage for employees 18 years or older is increased to $5.00 per hour on July 1, 1993, to $5.75 per hour on July 1, 1994, and, on July 1, 1995 and automatically adjusted on each July 1 thereafter to 50 percent... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5470 1993–94 |
School salary allocationThe limit prohibiting the recognition of more than 90 college quarter credit hours earned after the baccalaureate degree if those credits were earned after January 1, 1992 is removed. The number of college credits recognized... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5522 1993–94 |
Pregnancy/alcohol & drug useFour pilot projects are created to provide pretreatment drug and alcohol services for high risk women of child bearing age. Two of the programs are located at public health clinics, and one each at a correctional facility and... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5530 1993–94 |
Unemployment insuranceThe definition of "reasonable assurance" for employees of educational institutions is modified. An offer of employment that is contingent on funding, enrollment, or program changes is not considered "reasonable assurance" of... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5531 1993–94 |
Local effort assistance distThe state payment schedule for levy equalization amounts is modified shifting 17 percent of the October payment to August. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: An emergency clause is added and provides for the act to take effect... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5538 1993–94 |
Housing equivalencyProhibits discrimination against families with children and against persons with disabilities. Grants jurisdiction to the superior courts to enjoin unfair practices in violation of RCW 49.60.222 through 49.60.225. Makes it an... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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