Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Arthur Sprenkle
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2351 1991–92 |
School bus driver backgroundRequires the background check to be based on the applicant's fingerprints, and at the applicant's expense. | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| HB 2355 1991–92 |
DWI conviction imprisonmentRequires at least seventy-two hours of imprisonment for persons convicted of driving while intoxicated. | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| HB 2378 1991–92 |
Liquor advertising taxLevies a tax on each sale of advertising time or space promoting the sale of liquor equal to ten percent of the selling price of the advertising time or space. Creates the alcohol counteradvertising account for deposit of the... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| HB 2379 1991–92 |
TV liquor advertisingMakes it a gross misdemeanor to knowingly advertise the sale of liquor on any television broadcast originating inside the state between the hours of six a.m. and eight p.m. Authorizes injunction actions and civil penalties of... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| HB 2380 1991–92 |
Health warnings in liquor adRequires liquor advertisements within the state to include one of five specific warnings. Requires roughly equal distribution of the health warnings. Authorizes the board to suspend a manufacturer's or importer's right to sell... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| HB 2383 1991–92 |
Liquor ad restrictionsRestricts the information which may be provided by liquor advertising. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| HB 1022 1991–92 |
State energy policy devlpmntOverall Summary The State Energy Office, under the guidance of an advisory committee, shall prepare a state energy strategy by December 1, 1992. State agencies and school districts shall pursue and maintain energy-efficient... | David Cooper (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1023 1991–92 |
Student performance enhncmntLEGISLATIVE INTENT A vision for education in Washington is included in the intent section of the bill. The vision reflects elements of the VISION: EDUCATION 2001 statement developed by the Education Vision Team. | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1026 1991–92 |
Valuation/proprty tax reliefThe income and assessed valuation thresholds for the senior citizen property tax exemption are increased for taxes due in 1992. The $18,000 exemption is increased to $22,000. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1038 1991–92 |
Efficiency/accountblty comsnThe statutory expiration date for the commission is extended to December 31, 1995. | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1039 1991–92 |
Work force training/educatnWORKFORCE TRAINING AND EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD The Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board is created as the successor agency to the State Board for Vocational Education. The new board will have ten voting members. | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1079 1991–92 |
Community corrections offcrsDesignates parole officers as community corrections officers. | William Day (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1080 1991–92 |
Corrections officer retirmntProvides optional procedures for retirement of community corrections officers. | William Day (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1100 1991–92 |
Education 2000 task forceDirects the task force to identify the knowledge, understanding, and skills necessary to equip children of this state for their roles as citizens and provide a recommendation on these essential learnings to the legislature.... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1108 1991–92 |
Tuition/fees exemptionInstitutions of higher education are permitted to waive tuition and fees for a student who meets the following conditions: (1) the student is 25 years of age or under; and (2) a parent of the student was domiciled in the state... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1109 1991–92 |
Substance abusers' childrenAn interagency task force on the children of substance abusers is created. | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1129 1991–92 |
State patrol retirement systAuthorizes patrol members to establish up to a maximum of ten years retirement service credit after meeting established criteria. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1131 1991–92 |
Conflicts of interestNo former municipal employee may at any time after his or her public employment assist another person, whether or not for compensation, in any transaction with the municipality in which the former employee participated during... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1132 1991–92 |
Archtecturl/enginrng cntrctsRequires the state efficiency and accountability commission to conduct a review of the state's procurement and use of contracted architectural and engineering services. Requires a report by December 1, 1991. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1134 1991–92 |
Vehicular assault/homicideProvides that, in a prosecution for vehicular homicide or vehicular assault, it is a defense that no negligent act of the defendant was a proximate cause of the death or injury. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1147 1991–92 |
Citizen serviceThe intent section of the Center for Voluntary Action Act is expanded to emphasize the value of citizen service in shaping consciously responsible citizens, particularly youth, and to assign to the State a leadership role in... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1148 1991–92 |
"Serve Washington" programThe Serve Washington pilot program is created. The purpose of the program is to provide funds for K-12 and higher education youth citizen service projects and to full-time service projects for youth who are out of school. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1155 1991–92 |
Truck lane travelProhibits trucks with a licensed gross weight of twenty-six thousand pounds or more from driving in the left lane. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1158 1991–92 |
Minors/alcohol/drugsMinors incapacitated by alcoholism and/or other drug addiction, may be involuntarily committed for treatment under the processes provided by law. Parental consent for involuntary alcohol and drug treatment is not required. | Joanne Brekke (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1161 1991–92 |
Basic health planIncreases eligibility for subsidies from thirty to sixty thousand health care systems. Requires an interim report on the basic health plan by December 1, 1991. Extends the termination date to June 30, 1995. | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |