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 5944 1995–96 |
Firearms/municipal officesRevises RCW 9.41.300 to provide for regulation of firearms in municipal offices and meeting areas. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5970 1995–96 |
Transfer into LEOFFTransfers law enforcement officers employed by the state liquor control board or the state parks and recreation commission into LEOFF. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5974 1995–96 |
Crane operatorsEstablishes a licensing procedure for all crane and hoist operators engaged in the construction industry. Designates the requirements for a class I, II, and III license. Creates a crane operators administration account. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5982 1995–96 |
Youth job training & employmThe comprehensive plans of community public health and safety networks must include increasing the job readiness and employment opportunities for at-risk youth. Networks must distribute 25 percent of available funds for job... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5983 1995–96 |
Literature courses in schoolWhen the State Board of Education adopts rules establishing the criteria for a person to teach English, the rules must require coursework in American literature but cannot require coursework in the literature of any other... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6021 1995–96 |
Drugs/health care authorityRequires health care entities to keep readily available a suitable record of drugs, which shall preserve for a period of not less than two years the record of every drug used at such health care entity. Requires health care... | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6047 1995–96 |
Medical care products/tax exA sales and use tax exemption is provided for over-the-counter drugs, including vitamins, naturopathic medicines, eyeglasses, prescribed durable medical equipment, adult incontinent pads and pants, and the following medical... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6056 1995–96 |
International trade educatnCreates the international trade education consortium to be comprised of those community colleges that choose to be involved. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6084 1995–96 |
Luring penalties increasedRevises RCW 9.94A.310 to require an additional six months to be added to the presumptive sentence for luring if the offender uses any matter that is harmful to minors in the commission of the offense. Revises RCW 9.94A.320 to... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6125 1995–96 |
Vocationl skill centers fndsIncreases the appropriation to the superintendent of public instruction by one million nine hundred thirty-eight thousand dollars to continue the 1996 summer program. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5269 1995–96 |
Raffle ticketsThe limit on individual raffle ticket prices is increased from $5 to $25. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| SB 5325 1995–96 |
Higher educatn fiscal mattrsTuition rate increases are linked to the growth in statewide per capita income and state policy commits the state to fund the core instructional costs of higher education in proportion to tuition. State policy commitment to... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| SB 6049 1995–96 |
Public sports stadiumsIn a charter county where the largest city has less than 40 percent of the county population, appointments to the board of directors of a public facilities district are made by the county executive, with confirmation by the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| SB 5190 1995–96 |
Tattooing of minorsIt is a misdemeanor for a person to tattoo a minor under the age of 16. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 373, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5770 1995–96 |
Unemplymnt insur claimmantsIf an unemployed worker fits the profile of workers likely to exhaust regular benefits, the individual must participate in reemployment services in order to receive benefits. This requirement does not apply if the individual... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 381, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5800 1995–96 |
Developmntl disablties serviIt is the intent of the Legislature that any financial savings from reductions and efficiencies in the DDD budget be redirected to provide public or private community services for persons who otherwise do not receive them. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 383, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5169 1995–96 |
Education restructuringThe laws governing K-12 education are revised as follows: Obsolete references and obsolete sections . Obsolete references to repealed statutes are deleted. Programs that expire or are replaced by other programs are deleted. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 335, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| SB 5597 1995–96 |
Public records copyingUnless it creates an undue burden, state and local agencies are required to produce and make available a statement of the actual per page costs and other costs that it charges for providing photocopies of public records. This... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 341, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| SB 5613 1995–96 |
Indust insur orders/abeyanceThe Department of Labor and Industries' authority to reconsider an industrial insurance order for up to 180 days after the order is placed in abeyance is modified. If the order concerns an application to reopen a claim, the... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 253, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5629 1995–96 |
New vehicle warrantiesA number of refinements are added to the Motor Vehicle Warranty Act. The definition of "fleet vehicles," which are not covered by the act, is clarified. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 254, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5748 1995–96 |
Discrimination law expandedThe inadvertent omission of the phrase "families with children" from the intent section of the law is corrected. Changes are made in the definitions section to make terms apply to the entire chapter and not just the portion... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 259, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5956 1995–96 |
Unpaid court-ordered obligtnThe statute authorizing counties to collect unpaid court obligations is clarified. A superior court judge is authorized, at the time of sentencing or within ten years, to assess as court costs monies paid to collect unpaid... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 262, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5397 1995–96 |
Asbestos certificationIn accordance with federal mandate, inspectors conducting "Good Faith Survey" inspections of construction projects, are required to have federally-recognized accreditation. Certified contractors and supervisors are required... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 218, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| SB 5503 1995–96 |
Temporary worker housingThe Department of Health is designated as the single state agency responsible for encouraging the development of temporary worker housing. Temporary worker housing on rural worksites is declared a permitted use for zoning... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 220, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| SB 5537 1995–96 |
Teacher preparation programsBasic Skills Test : The requirements for admission to teacher preparation programs are changed. Applicants are no longer required to have at least the statewide median score on a general achievement test. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 222, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
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