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 1024 1991–92 |
LEOFF/drivng record abstractAll information pertaining to law enforcement officers or fire fighters or State Patrol officers while driving official vehicles in the performance of occupational duty shall be excluded from abstracts provided to insurance companies. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 243, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| HB 1243 1991–92 |
Teacher preparation programsEducator preparation programs at colleges and universities in the state, annually, shall develop and implement a plan to increase the level of collaboration and interaction between the program's faculty and K-12 schools in the... | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 259, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| HB 1686 1991–92 |
Inmate incentive programThe Department of Corrections is required to develop an implementation plan for prison industry space at Clallam Bay Corrections Center, McNeil Island Corrections Center, and the proposed 1024-bed medium security prison. The... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 256, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| HB 1885 1991–92 |
Teachers recruiting teachersThe Teachers Recruiting Future Teachers Program is created in statute to enlarge the pool of qualified high school students who are motivated to become teachers. Participating teachers will make presentations to high school... | Judith Roland (D-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| HB 1081 1991–92 |
Bicycle safety programA bicycle awareness program is created within the Washington State Patrol (WSP). Bicycles are defined as vehicles, except for the provisions that relate to titling, registration and the selling of vehicles. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 1172 1991–92 |
Student pedestrian safetyA school pathway and bus stop improvement program and council are established. | Jeffrey Holland (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 230, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 1299 1991–92 |
Senior citizens tax exemptnsThe income and assessed valuation thresholds for the senior citizen property tax exemption are increased. The $18,000 income threshold is increased to $22,000. | Lawrence Phillips (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 1301 1991–92 |
Prop tax administ practicesAll counties are required to establish an annual valuation adjustment schedule with physical inspections of property at least once every six years. Counties are given until the assessment year for 1996 taxes to comply with the... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 218, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 1452 1991–92 |
High-speed ground trans cmteThe Governor, the chair of the Legislative Transportation Committee, and the chair of the Transportation Commission are directed to jointly appoint a 15-member High-Speed Ground Transportation Steering Committee. Membership... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 231, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 2106 1991–92 |
Shelters/state surplus proprThe Department of General Administration is authorized to donate state-owned surplus, tangible personal property to shelters providing assistance to the homeless. The shelters must be participants in the Department of... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 216, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 2198 1991–92 |
Joint center/higher educatnThe statutes related to the Joint Center for Higher Education in Spokane and the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute are amended as follows. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 1027 1991–92 |
Hazardous substance spillsOffice of Marine Safety An Office of Marine Safety is created as a state agency, with a focus in marine transportation. The administrator of the office is appointed by the Governor. | Nancy Rust (D-1) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 200, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1028 1991–92 |
Changes in air quality lawsGOALS AND PUBLIC POLICY: A number of legislative findings and goals are established. These sections generally reflect three principles: 1) all air polluters should pay for the costs of air pollution; 2) state laws should... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 199, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1139 1991–92 |
Continuing education creditThe State Board of Education rules for continuing education shall provide that educational staff associates may use credits or clock hours that satisfy the continuing education requirements for their state professional... | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 155, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1401 1991–92 |
Taxpayers' rights/responsbltTaxpayers have a right to be treated fairly and equitably, including: 1) The right to a written statement explaining the basis for tax deficiencies, interest, and penalties; 2) The right to rely on written advice from the... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 142, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1072 1991–92 |
Election provisions changesCriminal penalties in the election code are tied directly to the definitions and penalty ranges provided for misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors and felonies provided in the criminal code. Terminology is changed to be consistent... | Alexander McLean (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 81, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 1358 1991–92 |
Unused sick leave/ed emplyesSchool district and Educational Service District employees who are eligible under existing law to receive annual payment for unused sick leave may choose to have the funds used for a medical benefit plan that provides... | Randolph Dorn (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 92, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 2095 1991–92 |
Veteran and family counselngThe Department of Veterans Affairs will contract with professional counselors to provide an option of direct mental health treatment for war-affected veterans, for soldiers returning from the Persian Gulf, and for their... | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 55, Laws of 1991 |
May 3, 1991 |
| HB 1151 1991–92 |
Intoxication standardsThe alcohol concentration standard for DWI is lowered for drivers under the age of 21. That is, a person under the age of 21 commits the crime of DWI if he or she drives with 0.04 grams or more of alcohol per 210 liters of... | Roy Ferguson (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 28, 1991 |
| HB 2187 1991–92 |
Nonprofit orgs tax exemptnsAny public benefit nonprofit organization is exempt from paying B&O tax and from collecting sales taxes on amounts received from fundraising auctions if the organization does not conduct more than one auction per year and the... | John O'Brien (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 51, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 26, 1991 |
| HB 1200 1991–92 |
Physical therapistsThe authority for physical therapists to treat patients directly and without the necessity of a prior consultation or periodic review is continued indefinitely. The board is directed to determine the standards of appropriate care. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 15, 1991 |
| HB 1511 1991–92 |
Domestic violence victimsThe effective date of the 1990 law is again postponed. The law will become effective on April 19, 1991. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 1991 |
Mar 1, 1991 |
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