Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Arthur Sprenkle
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2471 1991–92 |
Children's investment trustA children's investment trust fund is established in the state treasury, to be supported by general appropriations, gifts, grants, and unspecified "earmarked" revenue. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2477 1991–92 |
Chemical dependency servicesThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is required to develop a curriculum for chemical dependency counselors, staff and volunteer workers of domestic violence programs, childhood sexual abuse programs, and sexual... | Lane Bray (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2526 1991–92 |
Rural development councilThe Legislature recognizes the efforts of the Washington State Rural Development Council and encourages state entities to participate in the council's activities. The council must be located in a branch or agency of the... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2546 1991–92 |
Performance-based schoolsPART I: DEFINITIONS Definitions are provided for "academic assessment system" and "essential academic learning requirements." PART II: COMMISSION ON STUDENT LEARNING A 10-member Commission on Student Learning is established.... | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2571 1991–92 |
Infant mortality reviews"Infant mortality review" is defined. All information and records obtained for an infant mortality review is deemed confidential and is protected from discovery and subpoena. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2587 1991–92 |
Pharmacy board drug scheduleAnabolic steroids are included in Schedule III as a class of controlled substances. Other drugs are included in Schedules I, II, III, IV and V. In addition, the board is authorized to classify controlled substance analogs as... | Dennis Braddock (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2588 1991–92 |
Drug regulationsThe language of the definitions contained in the chapters relating to the practice of pharmacy, the regulation of legend drugs, and the regulation of controlled substances is made uniform and alphabetized. The definition of... | Dennis Braddock (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2810 1991–92 |
Nursing home advisory counclThe sunset dates of the Nursing Home Advisory Council are repealed and the council is continued. | Maria Cantwell (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2830 1991–92 |
Metro municipal corporationsAn alternative procedure is provided for a county with a population of 1 million or more to assume the rights, powers, functions, and obligations of a metro within its boundaries. Under this alternative procedure, the county... | Richard Nelson (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2914 1991–92 |
Unemploy comp administrationEmployment Security Department compliance and audit resolution Money from the administrative contingency fund may be expended for resolving federal claims arising from compliance and audit issues requiring payment from... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 1992 |
| HB 2340 1991–92 |
Discrim golf/country clubsGolf and country clubs that offer memberships to men and women are not entitled to a class H liquor license if they discriminate on the basis of gender in granting access to facilities and services that are available to all members. | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1992 |
| HB 2960 1991–92 |
Solid waste disposal feesGrants the legislative authority of a county the ability to impose a fee on solid waste imported into the county. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1992 |
| HB 2903 1991–92 |
Reinsurance regulationsCreates a nonprofit entity to be known as the Washington residents health care reinsurance pool to serve as a stop loss for claims that exceed twenty-five thousand dollars in any one year. Requires issuers of small business... | George Paris (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| HB 2912 1991–92 |
Tanning salonsRequires owners and operators to file an application to register each tanning device. Establishes minimum standards for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the tanning facilities. Requires customers to read and... | Arthur Sprenkle (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| HB 2331 1991–92 |
Littering as civil infractnThe penalty for littering is reduced from a misdemeanor to a civil infraction. Littering in amounts of one cubic foot or less is subject to a fine of $25. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| HB 2649 1991–92 |
Publ transport benefit areasAmends RCW 36.57A.040 relating to addition of territory to public transportation benefit areas. | George Paris (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1992 |
| HB 2570 1991–92 |
Automotive antifreezeDirects the secretary of health to adopt rules establishing standards for the sale of antifreeze. Provides that a violation of the restrictions is a misdemeanor offense. | George Paris (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1992 |
| HB 2578 1991–92 |
Neurodevelopmental therapyAuthorizes the coverage until the seventh birthday of the individual. Establishes annual benefit limits of not less than fifteen thousand dollars and a lifetime benefit of not less than fifty thousand dollars. | Roy Ferguson (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1992 |
| HB 2632 1991–92 |
Prescription drug taxRevises RCW 82.08.0281 to include prescriptions for family planning purposes in the tax exemption. | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1992 |
| HB 2641 1991–92 |
Health care reformDirects the state employees' benefits board to develop a comprehensive state-purchased uniform benefit package and uniform administrative procedures that will be utilized for all state-purchased health care services. Modifies... | Arthur Sprenkle (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1992 |
| HB 2515 1991–92 |
Work opportunities programEstablishes the work opportunities program to foster job training, provide a productive work force for the state, and encourage financial independence from public assistance. Requires the program to be administered through... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1992 |
| HB 2521 1991–92 |
Hospital dist commissionersProhibits a majority of the commissioners of a public hospital district from holding hospital privileges or being employed by the public hospital district. Subjects a violator to the penalties provided in RCW 42.23.050. | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1992 |
| HB 2458 1991–92 |
Malicious harassmentRevises the malicious harassment provisions of RCW 9A.36.080. Directs the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs to establish and maintain a central repository for the collection and classification of information... | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1992 |
| HB 2484 1991–92 |
HousingDeclares a goal of providing a decent home in a suitable environment for every resident of the state. Revises tax provisions relating to affordable housing developments. Provides that certain property conveyances are exempt... | Richard Nelson (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1992 |
| HB 2332 1991–92 |
Background checks/schoolsRequires school districts, educational service districts, and their contractors to require a background check, including a fingerprint check, before hiring an employee who will have unsupervised access to children under the... | Christopher Vance (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |