Arthur Sprenkle
Representative
· Democrat
· District 39
· most recent term 1991–92
1991–92 · House · D · LD 39
14
Bills as prime sponsor
0
of those became law
162
Bills co-sponsored
1,646
Recorded votes
9.9%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2348 1991–92 |
Child sex abuse victimsLegislative Findings. The Legislature finds that cooperation of child victims and their families is integral to the successful prosecution of sex offenses against children. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 188, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2459 1991–92 |
Superior court judgesSeventeen Judicial positions are reauthorized in the five counties in which they were authorized but not funded in 1991. The numbers of superior court judges in the five counties are increased as follows: King County - from 46... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 189, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| 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 2344 1991–92 |
Street gang activity penaltsCommitting any felony in association with, or at the direction of, or for the benefit of a criminal street gang is an aggravating circumstance under the Sentencing Reform Act. That aggravating circumstance may be used to... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 1481 1991–92 |
Natural death act amendmentThere are legislative declarations that pain medication to increase comfort for terminal patients should not be withheld; that the right to control health care decisions may also be exercised through a durable power of... | Fred May (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 98, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 2337 1991–92 |
Malpractice insurnce/retiredThe Department of Health (DOH) is directed to purchase and maintain liability insurance for retired physicians who provide primary care without compensation to low income persons at community clinics. The department is... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 113, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 1631 1991–92 |
African-American affairs comThe Washington State Commission on African-American Affairs is established, by statute, under Chapter 43 RCW. | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 96, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 27, 1992 |
| HB 2330 1991–92 |
Forest land base maintenanceSpecial Benefits Assessments . Lands classified as timberland under the Open Space Act (RCW 84.34) and forest lands classified or designated under RCW 84.33 are exempt from special benefits assessments for local improvement... | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 1083 1991–92 |
Voluntary payroll deductionsThe Health Care Authority (HCA) is given authority to address this concern. Employees of state agencies may authorize payroll deduction only for insurance plans provided by or contracted for by the Health Care Authority (HCA). | Dennis Braddock (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1090 1991–92 |
Early intervention servicesThe Birth-to-Six Interagency Coordinating Council is created to ensure the coordination and collaboration of state agencies providing early intervention services to infants and toddlers with disabilities. The Governor will... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1133 1991–92 |
Personal service contractsAn agency may procure personal services only if it documents that (1) the service is critical to agency responsibilities, or is mandated or authorized by the Legislature; (2) insufficient staffing or expertise is available in... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1153 1991–92 |
Littering penaltiesPenalties for littering are changed. Littering is decriminalized and made a civil infraction. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1159 1991–92 |
Corporal punishment/schoolsBy December 1, 1991, the State Board of Education is required to adopt a policy prohibiting the use of corporal punishment in the schools. The policy shall be implemented by school districts by September 1, 1992. | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1395 1991–92 |
State patrol crime labThe State Patrol is required to maintain the crime laboratory system in at least the same locations as it did on December 31, 1990. The Patrol must provide services at those locations through June 30, 1993. | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2016 1991–92 |
Poison information centersBy June 30, 1993, the four poison information programs are to be centralized and coordinated by a single nonprofit center at a place to be determined by the Secretary of the Department of Health (DOH). The single center is... | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2318 1991–92 |
Fire retardant requirementsFire retardant requirements are established for mattresses sold or manufactured for sale for use in Washington and for upholstered furniture sold or offered for sale by manufactures or wholesalers intended for use in habitable... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2322 1991–92 |
Vet affairs advisory cmmtteeThe Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee is expanded from 15 to 17 members. There continues to be representation from the Soldiers' Home at Orting and the Veterans' Home at Retsil. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2334 1991–92 |
Jail industries boardA Jail Industries Board is created. Membership shall include county and city officials, jail administrators, and the Governor's appointees from the Department of Corrections Correctional Industries Division, Employment... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2335 1991–92 |
Mobile home park polit forumMobile home park landlords may not prohibit forums for, or speeches by, public officials or candidates for public office that are held in any of the park community or recreation halls that are open for the use of the tenants.... | Jean Marie Brough (R-30) | 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 2354 1991–92 |
Violent offenders placementOne year of community placement may be imposed on any offender not already subject to mandatory community placement, if the offender has a prior conviction for a violent offense. | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2356 1991–92 |
Alcohol awareness programsThe Liquor Control Board is required to conduct an aggressive public awareness campaign directed toward youth under 21 to discourage consumption of alcoholic beverages. The board is required to appoint an advisory committee to... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2376 1991–92 |
Political advertisingWritten political advertising must include the following statement, signed by the responsible party: "I fully accept responsibility for the accuracy of this message." A similar statement must also be filed with a broadcasting... | Lorraine Hine (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2420 1991–92 |
Rural health facilitiesUnder certain conditions, a rural hospital is exempt from review under the certificate of need law if, within three years of obtaining a license as a rural health facility, it reverts to its former status as a licensed hospital. | John Moyer (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2462 1991–92 |
Government accountabilityGreater Accountability . The Legislature finds that demand is growing for a new level of accountability in government and that state government needs an integrated, comprehensive accountability system. Definitions . The terms... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
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