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 1749 1991–92 |
Parent as first teacher progThe Department of Community Development will award funds to agencies or organizations to provide parents with a first teacher pilot program. The agencies or organizations providing this service will provide parent education... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1764 1991–92 |
Academic/vocational integratEstablishes an academic and vocational integration development program to fund and coordinate three pilot projects to develop model secondary school projects. Requires the projects to combine academic and vocational education... | Randolph Dorn (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1765 1991–92 |
Pesticide availability/useRequires the department to monitor pesticide use for the purpose of identifying uses that repeatedly pose a health hazard to workers and establish procedures for the prevention of injury. Establishes a schedule to phase out... | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1774 1991–92 |
Privacy/information technlgyA legislative committee is created to review procedures for protecting citizens from invasions of their privacy that may result from collection, processing, use, or sharing of information by government or private entities. The... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1775 1991–92 |
Peremptory challenges/jurorsRevises provisions relating to peremptory challenges of jurors. | Jay Inslee (D-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1793 1991–92 |
Hearing-impaired studyDirects the secretary of the department of social and health services to create a research team to conduct a state-wide hearing-impaired demographical study. Requires a report by January 1, 1992. Makes an appropriation of... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1826 1991–92 |
Packaging materials reductnProvides for the creation of an environmental registry identifying the manufacturers of packaging that is disposed of by means of landfill or incineration. Directs the department to develop and send to each manufacturer on the... | Arthur Sprenkle (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1843 1991–92 |
Early intervention programhe Legislature finds that the local agencies currently providing services to those in poverty are best situated to reach children in poverty. Any agency designated as a Local Community Action Agency or Local Community Service... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1868 1991–92 |
Transportation dept restructThe Governor appoints the Secretary of Transportation with the consent of the Senate. The Secretary answers directly to and holds office at the pleasure of the Governor. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1873 1991–92 |
Govt accountablty consortiumDesignates the membership of the consortium and its responsibilities. Requires development of a strategic plan for the design and implementation of a state-wide program evaluation system. Establishes a joint... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1879 1991–92 |
Schools and family programProvides resources to school districts that will be used to provide family resource management services to children and their families. Provides for phasing in the services over four school years beginning in 1991. Creates a... | Lawrence Phillips (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1882 1991–92 |
Family violence pilot progmsFamily violence is broadly defined to include abusive behavior against spouses, partners, children, siblings, the elderly and can be identified in the form of violence, sexual violence, emotional or psychological violence, and... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1887 1991–92 |
Open space land redefinedThe definition of open space is expanded to include any land area for which preservation will preserve visual quality along highways, roads, and street corridors or scenic vistas. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1902 1991–92 |
Clean-fuel vehicle standardsProvides that the annual excise tax specified in RCW 82.44.020 shall be waived for clean-fuel vehicles until June 30, 2000. Requires the department to develop clean-fuel performance and emissions standards. Requires thirty... | Lawrence Phillips (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1914 1991–92 |
Community mental health wkrsProvides that salary parity may be phased-in, but shall be achieved by July 1, 1995, and maintained thereafter. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1937 1991–92 |
Vocational education progrmsDirects the superintendent of public instruction to appoint a vocational education task force and establish a vocational education center to provide teacher preparation. Establishes a grant award program for demonstration... | Randolph Dorn (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1948 1991–92 |
Dental hygiene servicesSpecifies the types of services which a licensed dental hygienist may perform without the supervision of a dentist. | Dennis Braddock (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1951 1991–92 |
School district boundariesProvides that, if a regional committee rejects a petition to adjust school district boundaries, the petitioners may appeal to the state board of education. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1961 1991–92 |
Agricultural labor relationsCollective bargaining procedures for agricultural employment are established in the Washington Agricultural Labor Relations Act. Covered employment . The act covers all employers of 25 or more employees in farming, including... | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2011 1991–92 |
Tobacco/alcohol outdoor adsIt is deemed a gross misdemeanor for any person to: (1) display on any stationary or vehicular billboard any advertisement of cigarettes, cigarette papers, cigars, chewing tobacco, other smoking tobacco, or alcohol within a... | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2039 1991–92 |
Building code space allocatnThe state building code council is directed to adopt space allocation standards for all new multi-family and residential construction by July 1, 1992. Within multi-family residences, the standards are to provide a minimum of... | Arthur Sprenkle (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2046 1991–92 |
Chiropractic assistantsRequires the technicians to successfully complete the designated course of instruction and receive a passing grade on a proficiency test. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2064 1991–92 |
Responsible student exprssnDeclares that students in public schools shall have the right to exercise freedom of speech and of the press. Lists the types of expressions which are not permitted. Directs each school district to adopt policies providing for... | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2068 1991–92 |
Whistleblower protectionDefines "retaliation" for purposes of the act. Provides that a person who suffers retaliation may report the conduct of the employer to the state human rights commission. Provides for injunctions and other civil remedies. | Lawrence Phillips (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2074 1991–92 |
Sewage disposal systemsDirects the state board of health to adopt rules governing the certification and licensing of persons other than engineers authorized to design or install on-site sewage disposal systems. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
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