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 2089 1991–92 |
Presidential primary dateThe date of the state's presidential primary is changed to the fourth Tuesday in March. The authority of the Secretary of State to change the date on which this primary may be conducted to advance the concept of a regional... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2092 1991–92 |
Veterans' education benefitsExtends expiration date to June 30, 2000. | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2099 1991–92 |
Solid waste/county regulatnDeclares that counties shall have the option to collect solid waste and may require citizens to use the waste handling system. Repeals RCW 36.58A.010, 36.58A.020, 36.58A.030, and 36.58A.040. | Arthur Sprenkle (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2145 1991–92 |
Chiropractic peer reviewProvides for a peer review upon submission by a patient of an inquiry regarding a bill for services rendered by a chiropractor. Requires a report of the findings and recommendations of the committee and provides for a review... | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2156 1991–92 |
Domestic violence victimsPersons who move and establish new addresses in order to prevent their assaultive, former household members from finding them are permitted to participate in a state program under which they may use the office address of the... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2190 1991–92 |
Masters' degrees/time extendThe effective date of the requirement that teachers obtain a master's degree to be eligible for a continuing teaching certificate is postponed from August 31, 1992, until August 31, 1995. | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2199 1991–92 |
Shared leave limitationsDeletes the restriction on transfers from employees who do not accrue annual leave. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2218 1991–92 |
State lottery account useRequires designated lottery funds to be used for funding the common schools. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2221 1991–92 |
Purple heart recipient day(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 6/19/91) Establishes purple heart recipient recognition day. | Rose Bowman (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2222 1991–92 |
Publicly held corporationsRequires publicly held corporations to file annual information returns if the amount due is one million eight hundred thousand dollars or more. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2223 1991–92 |
Tax fairness actIncludes property for use in connection with the business of operating as a private or common carrier by air, rail, or water in the definition of "retail sale" for tax purposes. Provides that chapter 82.04 RCW shall not apply... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2224 1991–92 |
Lottery moneys/common schoolLottery revenues, net of prizes, compensation for retailers, and lottery commission costs are deposited in the general fund for the support of the common schools. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2228 1991–92 |
Pesticide records/postingRevises recordkeeping and posting requirements for pesticide use. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2238 1991–92 |
Property tax equityDirects the department of revenue to develop statistics on the relative share of residential property tax valuation and nonresidential valuation by county for the years, 1988, 1989, and 1990. Requires a report by December 31, 1991. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2239 1991–92 |
Primary residence assessmentProvides a mechanism to reduce the assessed valuation of the principal residence of a property owner. Declares that the act shall take effect if the proposed amendment to Article VII of the state Constitution is approved by... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2240 1991–92 |
Student performance enhanced(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 6/28/91) Revises early childhood education provisions. Establishes a fair start program to provide prevention and intervention services at the elementary school level. Establishes the commission on... | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2244 1991–92 |
Pesticide application noticeRequires a pesticide-treated area to be posted with warning signs visible from all usual points of entry. Requires written notice to the owner prior to application of the pesticide. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1025 1991–92 |
Growth management strategiesThe 1990 Growth Management Act (GMA) is modified and expanded. Who Must Plan: The classes of counties that are required to plan under the GMA are expanded to include any county with a population of 100,000 or more. | Maria Cantwell (D-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 32, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 16, 1991 |
| HB 1376 1991–92 |
Computer software taxationCustom software is exempt from property tax. Master or golden copies of software are exempt from property tax. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 11, 1991 |
| HB 2242 1991–92 |
Property tax/homes for agingThe phase-in of taxation of homes for the aging is delayed by one year. For taxes collected in 1992, two-thirds of the assessed value of the home that would otherwise be taxable is exempt rather than one-third of the assessed value. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 2, 1991 |
| HB 1268 1991–92 |
Retirement service creditThe provisions for earning service credit in PERS I and II, LEOFF II and TRS II are changed. The provisions defining "eligible position" in PERS I and II, LEOFF II and TRS II are changed. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 343, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1608 1991–92 |
Children's servicesThe Department of Social and Health Services is authorized to assess a representative sample of children in its care to determine the appropriate level of residential and treatment services needed. The department will submit... | June Leonard (D-11) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 326, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1629 1991–92 |
Chiropractic practiceChiropractic is defined as an alternative health care practice. The chiropractic scope of practice is expanded to include nonspinal procedures, including manipulation of extremities complementary to or preparatory to a... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 320, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1938 1991–92 |
State-wide 911 networkThe Director of the Department of Community Development, through a State Enhanced 911 Coordinator, shall coordinate and facilitate implementation and operation of E911 statewide. E911 shall be implemented statewide by 1998. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 329, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1960 1991–92 |
Health professions practiceThe licensing authorities for the health professions are directed to issue temporary practice permits. This allows licensed individuals from other states to practice in Washington while their applications are being completed. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 332, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
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