Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Arthur Wang
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1567 1991–92 |
Agricul workers protectionsSeveral provisions related to safety requirements for agricultural employees are added to the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act. Protective clothing Employers are required to provide to agricultural employees, at no... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1589 1991–92 |
School construction fundsProvides that, after July 1, 1995, the additional taxes on alcohol products shall be deposited in the common school building account instead of the drug enforcement and education account. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1602 1991–92 |
Glucose monitoring equipmentExempts glucose monitoring equipment from sales and use tax. | John Moyer (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1609 1991–92 |
Children's mental health serLegislative intent encouraging the development of community-based interagency collaborative efforts to plan for and provide mental health services to children is expressed. The Office of Financial Management (OFM) must perform... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1637 1991–92 |
Child care facilities tax crA business and occupation tax credit is provided to a taxpayer for construction of a child care facility. The amount of the tax credit is 30 percent of the construction cost. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1657 1991–92 |
Weighted student funding forK-12 Finance Study A study of the merits of use of a weighted student formula or other approaches to budget allocation methods in the K-12 system is to be conducted by December 15, 1991. Two members of each legislative body,... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1678 1991–92 |
Med assist/psychologist servThe Medicaid program, through the Department of Social and Health Services, will reimburse psychologists for evaluations and psychotherapy from July 1, 1991 to June 30, 1993. The department will assess any cost savings... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1691 1991–92 |
Animal trapping provisionsProhibits the use of leghold traps. Requires written permission of a landowner to place traps on private property. | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1717 1991–92 |
Mortgage insurance cancelltnWhen mortgage insurance is required for a residential mortgage loan, the lender must notify the borrower in writing: that the borrower should contact the loan servicing agent for the conditions and procedures for cancellation... | Todd Mielke (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1722 1991–92 |
Conditional teachng fellwshpThe legislation establishes a graduate fellowship program to facilitate expanding the presence of underrepresented groups among both students and faculty in Washington's higher education institutes. The program shall be... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1738 1991–92 |
Women/minority bus utilitiesRequires electric, gas, and telephone corporations with gross annual revenues exceeding twenty-five million dollars to submit annually a plan for increasing women and minority business enterprise procurement. Requires annual... | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1741 1991–92 |
Domestic violence programsProvides that victims of domestic violence are entitled to receive appropriate counseling and a one-time assistance award to aid in emergency relocation. Revises assault and reckless endangerment penalties. Requires domestic... | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1772 1991–92 |
Flood control optionsEnhances the flood control options for the state and local governments. | John Wynne (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1775 1991–92 |
Peremptory challenges/jurorsRevises provisions relating to peremptory challenges of jurors. | Jay Inslee (D-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1817 1991–92 |
Wetland lands classificationDefines "wetland land." Includes wetland land in current use assessment provisions. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1829 1991–92 |
Juror list expansionRequires preparation of a plan to implement an expanded list of potential jurors. Requires implementation of the plan by July 1, 1992. Makes an appropriation of thirty-five thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1832 1991–92 |
Insurance retaliatory provnsCompanies from states or countries that have adopted reciprocal non-retaliation laws are exempt from Washington's retaliatory tax provisions. Currently, only companies from Minnesota, New York, and Massachusetts would be exempt. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1833 1991–92 |
Insurance premium tax credtsThe insurance premiums tax credit for required contributions to the insurance guaranty fund is repealed for companies contributing to the fund after the effective date of the bill. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1836 1991–92 |
Model rivers actThe state scenic river system statutes are repealed and a more far reaching program for river protection is created. The State Parks and Recreation Commission shall prepare a list of rivers for protected river designation, and... | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1840 1991–92 |
Property tax exmptn/retiredDesignates a formula for computing the exemption. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1850 1991–92 |
Hunting and fishing feesHunting and fishing license fees are increased by approximately 25 percent. The most popular resident hunting and fishing licenses are increased as follows: combined hunting and fishing from $24.00 to $30.00; hunting from... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1851 1991–92 |
Water resources program feesFees for performing the various functions of the water rights program are increased and are determined by Department of Ecology rule instead of by statute. The new fee schedule does not apply to application fees for currently... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1854 1991–92 |
Forest lands regulationFees are established for Class II, III and IV forest practice permits. Class II, III and IV forest practices may not begin until the appropriate fee is paid. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1855 1991–92 |
Hydraulic project permit feeA $20 fee is established for the review and evaluation of hydraulic permit applications. The fee is not refundable if the permit is denied. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1900 1991–92 |
Firearm protection/childrenIt is a gross misdemeanor for an owner of a firearm to leave a loaded firearm, or an unloaded firearm that is accompanied by ammunition, where a child is likely to gain access to it. To be liable, the owner must have known, or... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |