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 1739 1993–94 |
Citizen suggestion programBeginning January 1, 1994, the Productivity Board must administer a citizen suggestion program. Cash awards for these suggestions must be based on using the same criteria which apply for state employee suggestions. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1745 1993–94 |
Employment relations/stateRecognizes the principles of collective bargaining by granting state employees the right to organize for the purpose of negotiating wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. Creates the state employees'... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1746 1993–94 |
Teacher salary allocationDesignates the procedure for the calculation for determining credits for the purpose of the state-wide salary allocation schedule for teachers. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1762 1993–94 |
River recreational accessThe State Parks and Recreation Commission is directed to examine the current use of the state's rivers for recreational purposes, the existing amount of river access, and the need for additional or improved public river access. | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1763 1993–94 |
Self-esteem curriculumRequires the inclusion in curricula for future teachers of ways to enhance the self-esteem of common school students. | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1764 1993–94 |
Student voluntr commun servcCommon schools serving students in grades seven through twelve are encouraged to offer opportunities for students to do volunteer community service. The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the State Board of... | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1770 1993–94 |
Forest land uses/taxesImposes tax consequences if a fee or charge is imposed for persons to engage in recreational activities on the forest land. | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1772 1993–94 |
Parents as first teachers prEstablishes the program to provide support to children and their families during the child's first four years of life. Establishes rules for the award of grant moneys for three pilot programs. Makes an appropriation of two... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1796 1993–94 |
Collect bargaining/agric empCreates the state agricultural labor relations board. Declares that employees have the right to self-organization and collective bargaining. Designates unfair labor practices by an employer and by an employee organization. | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1803 1993–94 |
Election day holidayA new state legal holiday and school holiday are established. These holidays are on the date of the statewide general election held in a presidential election year. | Tom Campbell (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1810 1993–94 |
Forest practices violationsThe department's authority to enjoin forest practices for one year is eliminated and new authority is provided enabling the department to disapprove for "up to one year" any application or notification submitted by a person... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1828 1993–94 |
Crime victims' advocacyThe Office of Crime Victims' Advocacy is established in statute as an office within DCD. The broad purpose assigned to the office is to provide a focus within state government on the rights of, and services for, victims of... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1880 1993–94 |
GreenwaysRequires proposals for greenway designation to be submitted to the governor, who may designate greenways of state significance. Develops a long-range plan for development and protection of the proposed designated greenways.... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1889 1993–94 |
Water rights powers & dutiesTransfers all powers, duties, and functions of the department of ecology pertaining to water rights to the department of natural resources. | Mick Hansen (D-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1891 1993–94 |
Insurance agent/claim reportRequires agents and brokers to annually file a report of any error or omission claim and the disposition of such claim. | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1916 1993–94 |
Competitve strategies tsk frEstablishes the competitive strategies task force to reduce the costs of government services, improve the quality of services, and minimize the role of government. | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1920 1993–94 |
Telecommuting task forceCreates a telecommuting task force to examine transportation congestion in King county and potential ways telecommunications technology could be used to mitigate the problem by allowing people to work in their homes. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1925 1993–94 |
Whitewater river raftingPersons carrying passengers for hire on whitewater river sections must register with the Department of Licensing. The registration requires evidence of $300,000 per person liability insurance coverage, and a certification that... | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1941 1993–94 |
Weapons at school/notificatnEach school district must adopt and implement a policy for notifying the parents or guardians of any student violating the law prohibiting dangerous weapons on school premises. The policy must require prompt notification of... | Barbara Cothern (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1949 1993–94 |
Nonprofit org/political actvNonprofit organizations, except schools and colleges, that directly engage in certain prohibited political activities are not eligible for a property tax exemption. The nonprofit organization's tax exemption is not jeopardized... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1957 1993–94 |
Medical health coverage commThe Medical Health Coverage Benefit Determination Committee is created in the office of the Insurance Commissioner. The board shall be comprised of seven members appointed by the Insurance Commissioner. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1971 1993–94 |
Long-term care insuranceThe Department of Social and Health Services is given the authority to establish and coordinate a pilot long-term care insurance program referred to as the Washington Long-term Care Partnership. The Department of Social and... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1972 1993–94 |
Ride sharing and vanpoolsReduces the passenger capacity requirement for ride-sharing vehicles to be exempt from retail sales and excise taxes. Makes an appropriation of thirty million eight hundred one thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1980 1993–94 |
Public water suppliesExemption for Withdrawals of Ground Water The exemption remains for ground water withdrawals of 5,000 gallons per day for specific uses. However, the Department of Ecology is directed to determine by rule areas within urban... | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1986 1993–94 |
Neighborhood reinvestmentThe Neighborhood Reinvestment Act (NRA) is an effort to coordinate the efforts and resources of government, business, and the community to create an environment in which reinvestment in the neighborhood can occur. | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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