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 5669 1995–96 |
Acting in course of emplymntThe definition of "acting in the course of employment" is modified to exclude social, recreational, or athletic activities unless the participation is during working hours, the employee is compensated for participation, or the... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5679 1995–96 |
Tobacco products/investmentsOn and after January 1, 1996, the State Investment Board is prohibited from making additional or new investments of public pension funds in business firms that manufacture tobacco products. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5681 1995–96 |
Tobacco/illegal activitiesPenalties which the Liquor Control Board may impose upon retail establishments for selling tobacco products to those under age 18 or for failing to properly display notice regarding the illegality of sale of tobacco to minors... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5689 1995–96 |
Cigarette/tobacco giveawaysGiving away cigarettes or tobacco products to any person in person or through the mail is not considered advertising and is prohibited, as is providing coupons which may be exchanged for free cigarettes or tobacco products. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5705 1995–96 |
Work force development progmThe Employment Security Department is directed to submit operating plans for workforce training and development programs to the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Council that are consistent with the council's... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5706 1995–96 |
State trade representativeThe Office of the Washington State Trade Representative is created. The director of the office is the Governor's Special Trade Representative. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5717 1995–96 |
Sellers of travel registratnSeveral modifications are made to the sellers of travel act. A sellers of travel recovery account is established. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5731 1995–96 |
Mobile home/factry built houLocal governments are authorized to approve any alteration or modification made to an existing mobile home, commercial coach or recreational vehicle. No factory built housing or commercial structure may be modified prior to or... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5741 1995–96 |
Tattoo artists/color techncnDeclares an intent that only individuals who meet and maintain minimum standards of competence and conduct may provide these services to the public. Creates the permanent color technician and tatoo artist advisory committee.... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5745 1995–96 |
Burn-accelerant cigarettesCigarettes or other tobacco products that are treated with a substance that makes them burn faster or in a nonself-extinguishing fashion may not be sold. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5752 1995–96 |
Armed crimes penaltiesIncreases the penalties for crimes committed by persons armed with a deadly weapon. Provides for notification to offenders of the enhanced penalties. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5758 1995–96 |
Inmate work programsThe current statutory provision prohibiting the contracting out of work performed by classified employees is inapplicable to contracts with Washington State businesses entered into by the Department of Corrections through... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5759 1995–96 |
Legal abortion obstructionAn aggravating circumstance that the court may consider upon sentencing an offender for a violent offense is whether the offense was committed to obstruct or hinder legal abortions and the victim was an employee, volunteer, or... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5768 1995–96 |
Unemployment comp deductionsThe requirement that reduces an individual's unemployment insurance benefits by 1/7th or 2/7ths when they are unavailable for work on one or two days during the week is removed. The act applies to weeks of unemployment ending... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5772 1995–96 |
Unemplymnt comp disqualifctnUnemployment insurance claimants that are discharged for a felony or gross misdemeanor connected with their work are denied UI benefits. In addition, all hourly wage credits based on that employer is cancelled. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5773 1995–96 |
Workers' comp awards chargesThe Department of Labor and Industries is authorized to deduct from an individual's worker compensation benefits any overpayments he or she received from the unemployment insurance program. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5774 1995–96 |
Employmnt secur data sharingThe department may share confidential information when it contracts with public entities to carry out department operations. Public contractees are subject to confidentiality requirements. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5861 1995–96 |
Credit union share guarantyBy July 1, 1997, all state chartered credit unions are required to join the federal share insurance program or a similar deposit insurance program approved by the director. The Washington Credit Union Share Guaranty... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5866 1995–96 |
K-12 learning technolgy progCreates the K-12 learning technologies grant program. Makes an appropriation of twenty-six million three hundred thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. Repeals section 3, chapter 245, Laws of 1994, and section... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5912 1995–96 |
Public official compensationAn officer, official, or employee of any political subdivision, municipal or quasi-municipal corporation, school district or special purpose district formed for any purpose that receives real or personal property taxes is... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5916 1995–96 |
Racial equality in schoolsSchool districts may adopt and implement racial harassment policies. The Superintendent of Public Instruction must develop criteria to be used by districts that develop racial harassment policies. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5920 1995–96 |
Nursing care in schoolsSchool nurses may train school personnel to do specific nursing care tasks. These include topical medications and ointments, nose, ear and eye drops and ointments, suppositories, and gastrotomy feedings in established,... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5921 1995–96 |
Penetration bulletsIt is a class C felony to possess a bullet that is designed or manufactured to penetrate a life-saving device. This prohibition does not apply to law enforcement or the military. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5932 1995–96 |
Alliance for manufacturingThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development serves as an extension system partner with the Washington Alliance for Manufacturing, assists in planning and grant seeking, and contracts for the delivery... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5935 1995–96 |
Health care consumer protctnThe Legislature intends to protect quality in health care and protect an individual's right to health care choices; eliminate pre-existing condition exclusions in health insurance, prevent cancellation because of sickness, and... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
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