R Wesley Pruitt
Representative
· Democrat
· District 26
· most recent term 1993–94
1993–94 · House · D · LD 261991–92 · House · D · LD 26
47
Bills as prime sponsor
9
of those became law
525
Bills co-sponsored
3,307
Recorded votes
0.6%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2826 1993–94 |
Community empowerment fundLevies a tax of five percent of the purchase price of ammunition for deposit in the community empowerment trust fund. Provides for an additional lottery to be established and directs the proceeds to be deposited in the trust fund. | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2856 1993–94 |
Water rights authorityEstablishes the department of ecology's water rights authority to regulate the withdrawal or diversion of public waters. Does not authorize the department to accomplish a general adjudication of water rights. | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2873 1993–94 |
Naturopaths' authorityAuthorizes a registered nurse to administer medications, treatments, tests, and inoculations under the general direction of a naturopath. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2914 1993–94 |
Governmnt performnce/accntblDeclares a commitment to identify and eliminate barriers to innovation and improvement, and to create incentives for performance in state government. | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2724 1993–94 |
Legislative sessions/odd-yrRegular sessions of the Legislature held in odd-numbered years commence on the second Monday of February. On the second Monday of January of each odd-numbered year, the Legislature is required to meet to: canvass the votes for... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 11, 1994 |
| HB 1761 1993–94 |
Growth management act datesThe dates by which some of the actions under the Growth Management Act are required to have been taken for the initial group of counties, cities, and towns that plan under all the requirements of the Growth Management Act are... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| HB 1236 1993–94 |
Water rights feesThe Legislature finds that a water right confers significant economic benefits to the water right holder, and that water rights applicants should contribute more to the cost of administration of the Water Rights Program. | Nancy Rust (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 495, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1333 1993–94 |
Youth gang violence reductnA youth gang violence program is established to develop a positive prevention and intervention pilot program for elementary and secondary school youth. The program utilizes multiagency cooperation, along with efforts of... | Stanley Flemming (D-28) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 497, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1635 1993–94 |
Jumbo ferriesUpon legislative authorization to purchase one or more jumbo ferry vessels, the Department of Transportation (DOT) is required to publish notice of its intent in at least one state trade paper and one other paper of general... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 493, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1785 1993–94 |
Waterway/watershed restoratnAn Interagency Council on Environmental and Forest Restoration is created within the Office of the Governor. The 15 member council consists of the Governor, who serves as chair, representatives of nine state agencies and... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 516, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1085 1993–94 |
Transportation demand mangmtThe governing boards of institutions of higher learning may impose either a voluntary or mandatory transportation fee on their employees and students to fund transportation demand management programs that reduce the need for... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 447, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1733 1993–94 |
Productivity awards programsThe Governor is added as co-chair of the Productivity Board, along with the Secretary of State. The terminology for the teamwork incentive program is clarified. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 467, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1824 1993–94 |
Affordable housingThe Department of Community Development's central register of publicly-owned property that is available for sale, lease, or exchange is expanded to include surplus and under-utilized land and buildings under the control of the... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 461, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 2066 1993–94 |
School leviesThe levy lid is modified for the 1994 calendar year to allow collection of levy revenues approved by voters which exceed the district's levy authority under the current levy lid by up to 15 percent. Fifty-eight districts would... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 465, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1006 1993–94 |
Public-private initiativesIt is the intent of the Legislature to enhance the ability of the state to provide an efficient transportation system through the use of public-private initiatives which allow private entities to plan, design, develop,... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 370, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1059 1993–94 |
Weapons in court facilitiesWeapons are prohibited in restricted areas of court facilities, jails, public mental health facilities, and in places classified as off-limits to persons under 21 years of age by the state Liquor Control Board. A weapon is... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 396, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1067 1993–94 |
Collective bargainingThe binding interest arbitration provisions of the Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act for uniformed personnel are extended to correctional employees of counties with a population of 70,000 or more, who are trained for... | George Orr (D-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 397, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1084 1993–94 |
Jury source listsThe recommendations of the 1992 task force on jury source list expansion are adopted. The State Supreme Court is requested to adopt rules by September 1, 1994, establishing the methodology and standards for merging the lists... | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 408, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1175 1993–94 |
American Indian lang/cultureReferences to "foreign" languages in the education code are changed to "languages other than English." When references to "languages other than English" are made relative to course offerings and high school graduation... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 371, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1198 1993–94 |
Juvenile issues task forceDefinitions of community service, community supervision, community-based rehabilitation, monitoring and reporting requirements, and detention facilities are modified to clarify the sentencing options available to judges in... | June Leonard (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 373, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1372 1993–94 |
Accountability task forceEach state agency is required to define its mission and adopt measurable goals by July 1, 1994, and submit them to the Legislature for approval by January 1, 1995. In developing budget requests, each agency must establish... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 406, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1408 1993–94 |
Teen pregnancy preventionTeen Pregnancy Prevention Projects are established. A high level of community involvement and a wide range of types of programs are encouraged. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 407, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1520 1993–94 |
Skill centersTwo pilot programs designed to increase skill center course offerings in the late afternoon and evening, subject to funding, shall be administered by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The Workforce... | Barbara Holm (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 380, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1617 1993–94 |
High-speed ground transportnA program to begin implementation of a high speed ground transportation system in Washington is established. The program is to be implemented by the Department of Transportation in cooperation with the Utilities and... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 381, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1619 1993–94 |
Internat education & cultureThe Washington Task Force on International Education and Cultural Exchanges is established. The members may include persons from a broad array of government, education, cultural, and business interests. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 382, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
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