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 1581 1993–94 |
Publ assistance/chiropracticAuthorizes the department to adopt by rule measures to assure that needs are met at the least cost. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1584 1993–94 |
Part-time faculty salariesMakes an appropriation of ten million nine thousand three hundred ninety-seven dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1585 1993–94 |
Housing policy actThe Washington Housing Policy act (act) provides a statement of public policy on state financial and technical assistance, and encourages partnerships between the public and private sectors to meet the housing needs of... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1593 1993–94 |
Local government representnAuthorizes local governments to use a proportional representation electoral system. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1594 1993–94 |
Presidential electorsAllocates presidential electors in proportion to the popular vote. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1600 1993–94 |
Educator academyCreates the educator academy to provide school districts with expertise, advice, and instruction to improve the performance of individual educators. Grants the University of Washington broad discretion in developing the plan. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1603 1993–94 |
Higher ed tuition/finan aidTuition: Tuition statutes are revised. Building fees will be a percentage of total tuition fees instead of a fixed dollar amount in statute. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1607 1993–94 |
Early retirementProvides for the reduction of retirement allowance by one percent per year between the age at retirement and the normal age of retirement. | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1613 1993–94 |
Agency rules review appealsDirects the joint administrative rules review committee to serve as an ombudsman for the people of the state in connection with the state's administrative agencies. Authorizes residents to appeal to the committee for review of... | Todd Mielke (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1614 1993–94 |
Capital budget contentsRequires a statement of the operating costs for maintenance and stewardship for each proposed acquisition of wildlife habitat or recreational lands. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1628 1993–94 |
Childhood immunizationThere is a legislative finding that there has been an increase in the number of children contracting vaccine-preventable infectious diseases despite the availability of preventative immunizations. Parents are often unaware of... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1647 1993–94 |
Absentee votingRequires the county auditor to designate an election board to issue the absentee ballots and supervise the voting at each satellite office. Provides that absentee ballot voting by personal appearance may be conducted at the... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1649 1993–94 |
Voter registration periodAuthorizes an unregistered qualified elector to register to vote on the day of the general election for the selection of a president and vice-president of the United States. Requires registration in person in the office of the... | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1659 1993–94 |
Death penalty/mentally retrdThe death penalty may not be imposed upon a mentally retarded person convicted of aggravated first-degree murder if the person was mentally retarded when he or she committed the murder. A licensed psychiatrist or psychologist... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1661 1993–94 |
Cigarette taxesImposes taxes on cigarettes to fund health care programs. Creates the Washington health protection fund. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1675 1993–94 |
Discrim against health provdDirects the commissioner to conduct investigations, hold hearings, and issue orders to ensure that all licensed health care providers are treated without discrimination in access, coverage, and payments by insurers. Provides... | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1679 1993–94 |
Project export buildThe Department of Trade and Economic Development must contract with the Tacoma World Trade Center to establish a three step program to provide support for small and medium-sized businesses in Washington that are interested in... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1680 1993–94 |
Russian import-export technoAn appropriation of $50,000 is made to the Department of Trade and Economic Development to contract with the Tacoma World Trade Center to establish a pilot program that utilizes newly available electronic communication... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1681 1993–94 |
Political advertisingWritten political advertising must include the following statement, signed by the responsible party: "I fully accept responsibility for the accuracy of this message." Such a signed statement must also be filed with a... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1682 1993–94 |
Aerospace workers assistanceProvides help to families and workers in aerospace impact areas to make the transition through economic difficulties and provide services to assist workers to gain marketable skills. Makes an appropriation of one million... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1684 1993–94 |
State printing/prevailg wageContracts or orders done by any private printing company for the state printer, higher education institutions, state agencies not in Olympia, or the courts will only be awarded to firms that pay the prevailing wage rate... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1687 1993–94 |
Haz waste/pollution dischargProhibits a state or local government agency from issuing a permit for the discharge of hazardous waste onto property not owned by the permittee. | James Johanson (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1706 1993–94 |
Metals miningA task force on chemical leach mining is established to develop legislation to better regulate the development, operation, and reclamation of open-pit chemical leach mines in Washington. A list of seven tasks are identified... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1719 1993–94 |
Officials salary commissionThe membership of the Washington Citizens' Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials is expanded to 17 members effective February 15, 1995. One member is added to reflect the addition of one congressional district to the state. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1726 1993–94 |
Collective bargaining/stateGrants state employees the right to organize for the purpose of negotiating wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. Establishes a joint labor management board. Requires the publication of salary schedules... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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