Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Arthur Wang
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2272 1991–92 |
Commuter lane violationsA rebuttable presumption is made that the registered owner of the vehicle described in the complaint is the person who was driving the vehicle at the time of the HOV violation. The law enforcement officer issuing the citation... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2308 1991–92 |
State employee child careA state employee child care program is established in the Department of Personnel. The program will establish a flexible set of child care services and policies designed to meet the child care needs of state employees. | Holly Myers (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2310 1991–92 |
Weapons possession in courtIt is a misdemeanor to enter or attempt to enter a judge's chamber or courtroom while in possession of a firearm or other dangerous weapon. Exceptions are made for persons engaged in official military duties, and law... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2326 1991–92 |
Delinquent prop tax paymentInterest and penalties for delinquent property taxes will not be charged a property owner who has removed a mortgage lien by filing a record of satisfaction or release of the mortgage with the county auditor and has not... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2341 1991–92 |
Hospital charges disclosureThere is a legislative finding that the disclosure of charges for hospital services ordered by physicians and other health providers for in-patients may make providers more aware of the cost consequences. This may result in a... | John Moyer (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2346 1991–92 |
Nonprofit org property useThe prohibition against using nonprofit public assembly halls and meeting places and property of veterans organizations for pecuniary gain or to promote business activities is relaxed. Using the property for casual and... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2443 1991–92 |
Domestic insurers' investmntDomestic insurer investment in medium and lower grade obligations as rated by the NAIC'S Securities Valuation office may not exceed 20 percent of the insurer's assets. Of this 20 percent limit, no more than 10 percent may be... | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| 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 2481 1991–92 |
Contracts/first class citiesA clause requiring the solicitation of minority group participation must be contained in every contract exceeding $25,000 for public works or improvements, and in every contract exceeding $30,000 for the construction of water... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2528 1991–92 |
Child care programsThe promotion of before-and-after-school child care programs located in or near public school buildings is established as state policy. Mini-centers are deleted from current policy. | Holly Myers (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2532 1991–92 |
Assault against a childNew crimes of assault of a child in the first, second, or third degree are created. The crimes apply to adults age 18 and over who assault children under age 13. | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | 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 2590 1991–92 |
Health care reformWashington Health Services Commission . Authority to administer the act is given to the Washington Health Services Commission (HSC), consisting of seven members appointed by the Governor with the consent of the Senate. One... | Dennis Braddock (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2603 1991–92 |
State job training trust fndThe employment security reserve fund is created under the state treasurer. A reserve tax on employers is created and unemployment insurance tax rates are reduced by the same amount. | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2703 1991–92 |
Battered women/murder convctConvicted murderers may apply for retroactive application of the mitigating factor to have their sentences reduced. The petitioner must allege that the murder was committed in response to the victim's continuing pattern of... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2734 1991–92 |
Crime victims' advocacy offcThe Office of Crime Victims' Advocacy is established within the Department of Community Development to provide a focus within state government on the rights of and services for victims of crime. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2892 1991–92 |
Charitable org tax exemptionThe property of certain volunteer nonprofit charitable fund-raising organizations is exempt from property tax. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2924 1991–92 |
Property annual revaluationAll counties are required to annually revalue real property by January 1, 1999. Physical inspections of real property must occur at least once every six years. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2925 1991–92 |
County board of equalizationProperty owners are allowed to appeal their valuation directly to the state Board of Tax Appeals when the assessor, owner, and a majority of the county board of equalization agree. The state Board of Tax Appeals may return... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2926 1991–92 |
Sen citizen property tax exmAll applicants for property tax exemption under the senior citizen and disabled persons property tax relief program are required to provide documents that verify income. An application must be renewed at least once every four years. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2945 1991–92 |
Jury source listsA task force is created to develop and recommend methodology and standards for merging lists of registered voters, licensed drivers, and identicard holders into a single expanded jury source list. The task force consists of... | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2977 1991–92 |
Sports franchise removalA cause of action is created for the wrongful removal of a professional sports franchise. The state and its political subdivisions may recover damages against any person, corporation, state, or other entity for a decision,... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2965 1991–92 |
Contractor registrationEach building contractor registering with the Department of Labor and Industries for the first time will receive a package of information from the Department of Revenue concerning state tax laws and reporting requirements. The... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 8, 1992 |
| HB 2995 1991–92 |
Fiscal matters t.o.Introduced by title and introductory section only. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 2, 1992 |
| HB 2998 1991–92 |
Weights and measuresRevises provisions regulating weights and measures. Provides for biennial inspections and tests of weights and measures standards. Establishes hearing procedures for persons aggrieved by action of the department or a city sealer. | John Wynne (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 2, 1992 |