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 5881 1991–92 |
Criminal property forfeitureSpecifies conditions and procedures for the forfeiture of assets obtained by criminal profiteering activities. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5883 1991–92 |
Campaign financing limitatnEstablishes criteria for eligibility to receive payments under the provisions of the chapter. Provides expenditure limits for candidates under agreement, including limitations on expenditures from personal or family funds.... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5900 1991–92 |
Surplus property/sheltersEstablishes conditions to be met prior to donations of surplus property. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5901 1991–92 |
Transportation growthRevises the transportation elements of the comprehensive plans. Authorizes grants to local jurisdictions to conduct a community assessment process. Creates the community assessment fund. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5915 1991–92 |
Child care business tax crdtDesignates a formula for computing the tax credit for employers assisting in the provision of child care. Limits the amount of tax credits annually. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5926 1991–92 |
Basic health plan continuedRepeals RCW 43.131.355 and 43.131.356. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5951 1991–92 |
School staffing ratiosRevises school staffing ratios. Creates the block grant program for local education enhancement. Revises business and occupation tax exemption provisions. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5952 1991–92 |
Bond debt service accountCreates the bond debt service retirement account. Requires revenues generated upon the interest received on investments or loans to be placed in the account. Reserves one billion dollars from the account to be used for... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5954 1991–92 |
State funds investment retrnThe Legislature recognizes that administrative flexibility and increased public accountability of the State Investment Board will reduce the need for | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5956 1991–92 |
K-12 support/operating budgtBeginning in fiscal year 1992-93, and each fiscal year thereafter, the percentage of the general fund-state operating budget for K-12 education is increased by a minimum of 1 percent until the percentage of the budget for K-12... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5981 1991–92 |
Education improvementAuthorizes school districts to impose a supplemental levy for maintenance and operation, if approved by the voters. Provides for an increase of certificated instructional staff for kindergarten through third grade classes.... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5990 1991–92 |
Employment leave provisionsRevises employment leave provisions. Prohibits employers from discharging or discriminating against any employee because he or she has filed a complaint or assisted in a proceeding under RCW 49.12.270 through 49.12.295.... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 6009 1991–92 |
Funding drivers' educationRevises funding for driver's education. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5790 1991–92 |
Auto liability insuranceA motorist must provide written proof of financial responsibility for motor vehicle operation when asked to present it by a law enforcement officer. This applies to operators of vehicles registered in other states as well. | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 2, 1991 |
| SB 5555 1991–92 |
Timber areas assistanceAssistance is provided to timber impacted communities in the following areas: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The department shall designate a project manager for activities related to timber-impacted regions. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 315, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5568 1991–92 |
Hunger/nutritional problemsThe number of eligible women and children served by the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children is increased. The Emergency Food Assistance Program is expanded to provide additional support for the... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 366, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5766 1991–92 |
At-risk youth academic excelThe Superintendent of Public Instruction is the lead agency, working with the Employment Security Department, and the Department of Social and Health Services, the State Board for Vocational Education, in developing and... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 346, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5882 1991–92 |
Criminal property forfeitureThe Attorney General is directed to assist local governments and state agencies with investigation and prosecution of criminal profiteering cases, with a special emphasis on narcotics cases. The bill is contingent on funding... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 345, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5830 1991–92 |
Gang risk intervention prgmsA youth gang violence reduction program is established to develop a positive prevention and intervention pilot program for elementary and secondary school youth. The program utilizes multi-agency cooperation, along with... | Lois J. Stratton (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 296, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| SB 5504 1991–92 |
Student teaching centersThe State Board of Education, from appropriated funds, establishes a network of student teaching centers. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| SB 5108 1991–92 |
Prizes/promotional advertsngVarious provisions governing the content of written notices and procedures associated with the use of prizes in promotional advertising are set forth. Any written notice offering goods or services to an individual based upon a... | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 227, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| SB 5110 1991–92 |
Senior citizen/tax exemptnsApplication for exemption is required every two years. | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 203, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| SB 5494 1991–92 |
Collection of debtsFinancial institutions must provide bank account information to holders of dishonored checks when presented with a request pursuant to a letter of agency issued to the holder of the check by the local prosecutor's office.... | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 168, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5322 1991–92 |
Building codes emerg exmptnsLocal government legislative authorities are allowed to exempt certain buildings from State Building Code requirements whose use or occupancy has been changed in order to provide shelter and housing for homeless people. The... | Paul H. Conner (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 139, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| SB 5767 1991–92 |
PUD borrowing and creditPublic utility districts may establish lines of credit or other prearranged agreements with any financial institution. | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 74, Laws of 1991 |
May 3, 1991 |
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