Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Arthur Wang
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1961 1993–94 |
Hyogo prefecture sister statThe sum of $45,000 is appropriated from the general fund to the Office of International Relations and Protocol for the biennium ending June 30, 1993, and any amounts remaining on June 30 are reappropriated. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1982 1993–94 |
Housing authorities/financngAuthorizes a state public body to lend or donate money to a housing authority or provide financial guarantees to enhance projects for affordable housing. Limits the amount of the guarantees. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1996 1993–94 |
Court forms/translationsRequires translation of the forms into Spanish, Vietnamese, Laotian, Cambodian, and Chinese, and distribution of a master form by January 1, 1995. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2016 1993–94 |
Housing trust fundRequires that all revenue generated from interest on security deposits in pooled interest-bearing trust accounts be used solely for the costs of projects in privately owned housing under RCW 43.185.050. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2034 1993–94 |
Property tax exemptionsProvides property tax exemptions for low-income homeowners if a proposed constitutional amendment is approved at the next general election. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2046 1993–94 |
Revenue bond issuing authrtyEstablishes the community investment finance authority. Abolishes the higher education facilities authority, the economic development finance authority, the housing finance commission, and the health care facilities authority... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2047 1993–94 |
State agency mail serviceThe Consolidated Mail Service is established in statute. The director of the Department of General Administration is directed to establish a consolidated mail service to handle all incoming, outgoing, and internal mail in the... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2080 1993–94 |
Juvenile newspaper carriersJuvenile newspaper carriers are exempt from state, city and town business and occupation taxes. Newspapers are required to inform carriers they are liable for tax when they turn 18. | Clyde Ballard (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2087 1993–94 |
Tax system revisionDirects the department of revenue to conduct an analysis of the state tax system to develop recommendations for comprehensive tax system reform. Requires an initial report by September 1, 1994. | Barbara Cothern (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2109 1993–94 |
Nursing facilities taxationCreates a fund to be divided among facilities with a disproportionate share of medicaid residents which will allow such facilities to fund needed improvements. Establishes a formula to determine the amount of the fund. Creates... | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2221 1993–94 |
Firearms possession/deliveryProvides that no person under the age of eighteen may have in his or her possession a pistol, except while accompanied by a parent or guardian or under the supervision of a certified safety instructor at a range. Provides that... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2222 1993–94 |
Violent criminals/firearmsProvides that a person convicted of a crime of violence as defined in RCW 9.41.010(2) may not have the right to own a firearm restored, unless the person has been granted relief from disabilities by the secretary of the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2229 1993–94 |
Dngrs weapons/schl faciltiesProhibits the possession of dangerous weapons on school facilities. | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2346 1993–94 |
Capital budgetRevises the capital budget. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2350 1993–94 |
Minor's access to firearmsMakes it a misdemeanor offense if a child gains access to a firearm and a class C felony offense if the child inflicts injury or death on himself or herself or others. Requires warning notices of the punishment for failure to... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2433 1993–94 |
TV coverage/state governmentA B&O tax credit is allowed equal to the amount of monetary contributions made to a public news organization. A credit must be taken in the same year as a contribution. | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2464 1993–94 |
Family day-care zoningCities, towns, and counties are prohibited from enacting or enforcing a zoning ordinance, development regulation, official control, policy, or administrative practice that prohibits the use of a residential dwelling located in... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2502 1993–94 |
Bicycle safetyEffective January 1, 1995, it will be unlawful for any person, regardless of age, to ride a bicycle without an approved bicycle helmet. It will also be unlawful for any person to transport another person on a bicycle, or in a... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2506 1993–94 |
Safety belt laws enforcementDeletes the provision that the enforcement of the requirement may be accomplished only as a secondary action when a driver has been detained for some other violation. | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2535 1993–94 |
Transitional bilingual edctnDeclares an intent to provide bilingual children with full access to the curriculum offered in public schools by teaching both English and academic content using language and methods that are comprehensible to the students. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2543 1993–94 |
Self defense/not guilty awrdNo award of expenses may be made if the defendant was engaged in criminal conduct substantially related to the events giving rise to the charges filed, even if the defendant was found to have acted in self-defense. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2544 1993–94 |
Semiautomatic assault weapnsProvides a listing of weapons deemed to be semiautomatic assault weapons which are prohibited from manufacture, selling, buying, or possessing. Declares a violation to be a class C felony. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2559 1993–94 |
Fossil collection regulationMakes it unlawful to collect fossils in designated lands managed by the department without a valid permit. Directs the board of natural resources to set fees for the permits. Gives similar regulatory authority for lands... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2602 1993–94 |
Ornithological research planAn advisory committee is created to develop an ornithological research plan. The director of the Department of Fish and Wildlife is directed to appoint nine members to this committee, including but not limited to... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2654 1993–94 |
State historical societyAuthorizes moneys from the department of general administration facilities and services revolving fund to be used for the purposes of the act. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |