Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Arthur Wang
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2540 1991–92 |
NW Indian curriculum develpmThe Higher Education Coordinating Board will design a plan for the creation of a center for the development of curriculum on American Indians of the Northwest. The plan shall include a process for selecting an institution to... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 1992 |
| HB 2340 1991–92 |
Discrim golf/country clubsGolf and country clubs that offer memberships to men and women are not entitled to a class H liquor license if they discriminate on the basis of gender in granting access to facilities and services that are available to all members. | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1992 |
| HB 2647 1991–92 |
State hospital staff assaultThe Department of Labor and Industries will study the causes and issues related to assaults of state employees at Eastern and Western State Hospitals. The department will report its findings and recommendations to the... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2966 1991–92 |
Contractor retail sales taxProvides for actual collection of retail sales tax by requiring registered or licensed contractors to pay sales tax on all materials at the time of purchase. Revises deduction procedures in respect to tangible personal... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1992 |
| HB 2968 1991–92 |
Nursing home fundsImposes a tax equal to three dollars per patient day on every nursing home for the privilege of engaging in business in the state. Revises provisions regarding the sale of nursing facilities. Directs the legislative budget... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1992 |
| HB 2267 1991–92 |
Cmmnty plcmnt/inmate contrlsThe statutory definition of escape while in community custody is clarified by requiring that offenders report their specific whereabouts and be available for supervision by the Department of Corrections. | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| HB 2447 1991–92 |
Real estate conveyance taxThe real estate excise tax is restructured as a conveyance tax. The tax is imposed on the conveyance of real property rather than the sale of real property. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| HB 2517 1991–92 |
Student diversity trainingBy October 1993, teacher, administrator, educational staff associate, and educational paraprofessional preparation programs shall submit to the state Board of Education a summary of the actions the program has taken to ensure... | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| HB 2898 1991–92 |
Franchise relations discrimAuthorizes a civil action to seek specific performance of the franchise agreement and to recover monetary damages and costs. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| HB 2829 1991–92 |
M. L. King, Jr. memorl parkMakes an appropriation of three hundred forty thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1992 |
| HB 1103 1991–92 |
State maritime bicentennialThe Legislature finds that the two hundredth anniversary of the exploration of the Northeast Pacific by Hispanic, American, and British voyagers is a suitable occasion to bring to attention a number of principles and issues... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1992 |
| HB 2688 1991–92 |
Korean War memorialMakes an appropriation of fifty thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1992 |
| HB 2689 1991–92 |
Treasury account earningsRevises distribution formulas for the earnings on the balances of certain treasury accounts. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1992 |
| HB 2710 1991–92 |
Bone marrow donor programRequires the department of health to establish a bone marrow donor recruitment and education program and to make special efforts to recruit ethnic minority individuals and state workers to volunteer as potential donors. | Dennis Braddock (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1992 |
| HB 2725 1991–92 |
Pacific Science Center fundsMakes an appropriation of one million sixty-one thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1992 |
| HB 2664 1991–92 |
Adult family home licenseRequires an applicant to pay fees as established by the department by rule. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1992 |
| HB 2665 1991–92 |
Haz waste incineration facilImposes a fee of one-half of one percent of the total estimated cost of the proposed project. Requires the deposit of the fees in the toxics control reserve account. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1992 |
| HB 2667 1991–92 |
Property sale capital gainsExempts owner-occupied residential real estate with a selling price of one million dollars or less. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1992 |
| HB 2668 1991–92 |
B & O tax/investment incomeExtends the business and occupation tax to investment income. Revises exemption levels. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1992 |
| HB 2579 1991–92 |
Burke Museum fundingMakes an appropriation of two million two hundred thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. Requires a match from other sources of seven hundred thirty-three thousand dollars. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1992 |
| HB 2582 1991–92 |
Combined disposable incomeProvides for the deduction of costs of medical prescriptions. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1992 |
| HB 2614 1991–92 |
Municipally owned utilitiesRevises RCW 35.21.870 to remove a limitation on taxes levied by a city on its municipally owned utilities. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1992 |
| HB 2615 1991–92 |
Higher ed collective bargainAuthorizes the boards of regents and boards of trustees of the state institutions of higher education to engage in collective bargaining with the exclusive bargaining representatives of their employees. Declares that employees... | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1992 |
| HB 2623 1991–92 |
Child care program grantsMakes an appropriation of three hundred seventy-five thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Holly Myers (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1992 |
| HB 2530 1991–92 |
Sexual abuse criminal chrgesRevises RCW 9A.04.080 to extend the statute of limitations for bringing criminal charges of sexual abuse. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1992 |