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 5796 1993–94 |
Securities sellersA securities broker-dealer, salespersons, investment advisor, or investment advisor salesperson may not charge a customer a fee based on the lack of or low number of transactions in the customer's account. In addition, a fee... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5805 1993–94 |
Presidential electorsAllocates presidential electors proportionately to the state's popular vote. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5811 1993–94 |
Employment relations/stateCollective bargaining for classified state employees is expanded to include bargaining over wages, hours, insurance, and terms and conditions of employment. Bargaining is authorized for all employees classified under a... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5816 1993–94 |
Auto insurnc territory ratngAutomobile insurers may include a territorial rating factor in determining automobile insurance rates in Washington. However, insurers may not impose a territorial rating factor that establishes separate territorial rates... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5842 1993–94 |
Long-term care insuranceThe Insurance Commissioner must develop a core long-term care insurance policy with a maximum of nine optional supplemental benefit plans. The package must be modeled after the ten standard Medicare supplemental benefit plans... | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5843 1993–94 |
Affordable housing/low-incomVoters of a county, city, or town may approve a ballot proposition authorizing the county, city, or town to impose additional regular property tax levies of up to 50 cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation for each of up to 10... | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5845 1993–94 |
Recrea vehicles/emissin testVehicles primarily designed and used for recreational camping, travel or seasonal use are excluded from the emissions testing program. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5846 1993–94 |
Reemployment support centersThe Department of Community Development is to select reemployment support centers for a minimum of five areas. The selected agencies must offer services in impact areas which include distressed areas as defined in statute,... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5871 1993–94 |
Aggrav first degree murderCommitting a murder to obtain membership in an organization or association is an aggravating circumstance for the imposition of aggravated first degree murder. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5897 1993–94 |
Income taxProvides for modifications of taxable income. Specifies division of income, modifications, and credits. Specifies income tax rates and credits. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5899 1993–94 |
School employees compensatnThe Legislative Evaluation and Accountability Program Committee is responsible for developing a model for calculating and updating a compensation system for educational employees based upon regional differences in the cost of... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5985 1993–94 |
Childhood vaccinationsProvides for the immunization of children who are not covered by private health care insurance. Makes an appropriation of three million dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5987 1993–94 |
Motor vehicle fuel use taxIntroduced by title and introductory section only. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5990 1993–94 |
School-based budgetingDuring the 1994-95 school year, any school district with 40,000 or more students must develop and implement a budget system that allocates resources to each school based on the characteristics and educational needs of the... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6002 1993–94 |
Labor disputes/public emplysProhibits public employers and bargaining representatives from disciplining a public employee because of a labor dispute. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6046 1993–94 |
Third DUI offense a felonyDriving or being in physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs is a class C felony if the defendant has two or more prior convictions for DWI or physical control, or any... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6056 1993–94 |
Firearms possession limitsThe provisions of the Uniform Firearms Act concerning unlawful possession of a pistol are revised to include all firearms. A person is guilty of unlawful possession of a firearm if the person possesses or controls a firearm... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6077 1993–94 |
Hysterectomies/infrmd consntRequires verbal and written informed consent from the patient, but not the spouse. Specifies the information to be furnished to the patient prior to obtaining a consent. Requires the patient to be informed that the... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6087 1993–94 |
Farmworkers' housingSeveral terms are defined for the purposes of the Department of Health's farmworker housing regulatory program. "Agricultural employee" is defined as under RCW 19.30.010(5). | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6097 1993–94 |
Special services demonstratnDistricts that have projects designed to reduce unnecessary labeling of students as handicapped can use the prior handicapped enrollment as the basis for funding. The restriction on using this only during the duration of the... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6150 1993–94 |
Classified school empl reimbThe Superintendent of Public Instruction may pay for substitutes for classified employees when a classified employee is requested by the SPI or the State Board of Education to serve on a committee formed for the purpose of... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6153 1993–94 |
School bus driver/definitionA school bus driver is defined as a person who operates a vehicle with a seating capacity of more than ten persons and used to regularly transport children to and from school or in connection with school activities. It also... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6170 1993–94 |
Early childhood educ & asstnA number of changes are made to the statutes governing ECEAP to reflect changes in and the growth of the program since 1985. The term "preschool" is changed to "early childhood." The terms "comprehensive services" and "family... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6174 1993–94 |
Violence reduction programsThe original bill included comprehensive provisions relating to family services, alternatives to violence, youth violence prevention and intervention, and public safety. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: Many of the provisions of... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6213 1993–94 |
Housing trust fundThe housing trust fund and Affordable Housing Program chapters are amended to allow loan repayment funds to be used for all activities necessary for the proper functioning of the housing trust fund and the Affordable Housing... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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