Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Arthur Wang
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1259 1993–94 |
Forfeited firearms destructnNew procedures are adopted with regard to the disposition of firearms that are judicially forfeited or forfeited due to a failure to make a claim. Firearms Currently in the Law Enforcement Agency's Possession : By midnight,... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 243, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1559 1993–94 |
Child care programsThe Child Care Coordinating Committee develops a plan for a statewide system of school-aged child care programs. The plan includes a statement of needs; identification of target children and ideas for local community... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1645 1993–94 |
Initiatives and referendaNew requirements regarding initiative and referendum petitions and the collection of signatures on such petitions are established. Certain Forms of Compensation Prohibited. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 256, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1988 1993–94 |
Employment and training servContributions by businesses currently paid to the federal unemployment insurance trust fund (UITF) for unemployment insurance benefits are changed. Employer contributions are reduced by 0.12 percent; this reduction is offset... | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1778 1993–94 |
State employee child careThe state employee child care project is clarified as statewide, rather than limited to Olympia. Partnerships between agencies, employees, labor organizations and private employers are encouraged, in order to expand... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| HB 1800 1993–94 |
Minority/women's businessThe Washington State Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprise (OMWBE) is authorized to charge a reasonable fee for using the services of the OMWBE. The fees may be charged: (1) to a business for using the OMWBE... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 195, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| HB 1343 1993–94 |
Battered women/murder sentncConvicted murderers may apply for retroactive application of the mitigating factor to have their sentences reduced. Petitioners must allege that the murder was committed in response to the victim's continuing pattern of... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 144, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1435 1993–94 |
Supplemental capital budgetThe 1992 capital budget is amended to authorize the Department of General Administration to enter into a financial contract for acquisition of land and buildings in Yakima and to reduce the Department of Ecology's... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 136, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1991 1993–94 |
Child abuse and neglectThe five agencies named above are required to work together to develop a program plan for the Home Health Visitor Program. The primary purpose of this program is to prevent child abuse and neglect through the provision of... | Stanley Flemming (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 179, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 2073 1993–94 |
Nonprofit homes for aging/txThe study committee recommendations are implemented. Nonprofit homes for the aging financed with tax-exempt bonds requiring low income set asides are exempt from property tax. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 151, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1338 1993–94 |
Health care facility accessCriminal and civil sanctions are imposed for certain activities that interfere with access to a health care facility, or that disrupt the normal functioning of the facility. Two crimes are created. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 26, 1993 |
| HB 1569 1993–94 |
Malicious harassmentChanges are made to the malicious harassment statute to address constitutional concerns and new policy considerations. The Legislature makes findings concerning the seriousness of hate crimes. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 127, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 25, 1993 |
| HB 1064 1993–94 |
Corporal punishment/schoolsCorporal punishment in the common schools is prohibited. The State Board of Education, in consultation with office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, must adopt a policy by February 1, 1994, prohibiting the use of... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 68, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1119 1993–94 |
State publication advertisngState agencies are prohibited from accepting advertisements for placement in state publications unless the advertiser: (1) has obtained a certificate of registration from the Department of Revenue; and (2) agrees to either... | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 74, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1324 1993–94 |
Charitable org tax exemptionThe property owned by nonprofit organizations which is used to solicit gifts, donations, or grants is exempt from property tax. | Barbara Cothern (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 79, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1839 1993–94 |
Domestic insurers' investmntDomestic insurer investment in medium and lower grade obligations (e.g., bonds), as rated by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' securities valuation office, may not exceed 20 percent of the insurer's assets.... | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 92, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1480 1993–94 |
Trailers and campers/taxPark model trailers which are not licensed and are permanently attached to a site are subject to property tax. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 14, 1993 |
| HB 1481 1993–94 |
Ships and vessels taxationThe responsibility for collecting the state property tax levy on vessels is transferred to the Department of Revenue. Vessels listed for property taxes will be assigned a tax registration number. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 33, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 14, 1993 |
| HB 1790 1993–94 |
Public works appropriationsLoans recommended by the Public Works Board are authorized for 61 public works projects totaling $51,059,758, a $1,000,000 loan pool for emergency public works projects, and $300,000 for capital facilities plan loans. The... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 9, 1993 |
| HB 2466 1991–92 |
Juvenile issues task forceJuvenile Offenders The intent and purpose of the state's Juvenile Justice Act is restated to emphasize the equally important policies of rehabilitation, accountability, and flexibility in service delivery, sanctions, and... | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 205, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2514 1991–92 |
Sen citizen/prop tax reliefThe calculation of retirement income is changed for persons whose retirement income is reduced when their spouse dies. If the income is reduced for at least two months, then an annual disposable income is calculated only from... | John Wynne (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2609 1991–92 |
Airport expansionsPublic entities that intend to extend or construct new runways may proceed with the planning process as required by the Growth Management Act, the State Environmental Policy Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. | Lorraine Hine (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 190, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2639 1991–92 |
Nonprofit homes for agingThe income threshold used in determining the nonprofit homes for the aging property tax exemption is increased to $22,000. For-profit homes for the aging that convert to nonprofit status must wait five years before receiving... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2672 1991–92 |
Cellular communicationsThe Department of Revenue is directed to study and define cellular communications, and recommend to the Legislature how cellular communications should be taxed. The department is to form an advisory committee to assist in the study. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 218, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2964 1991–92 |
Traffic safety educationRental cars are exempt from the MVET and a new 5.9 percent sales tax is imposed on each rental car contract. Proceeds from the new tax are deposited and distributed in the same manner as revenues collected under the existing... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |