Arthur Wang
Representative
· Democrat
· District 27
· most recent term 1993–94
1993–94 · House · D · LD 271991–92 · House · D · LD 27
68
Bills as prime sponsor
24
of those became law
261
Bills co-sponsored
3,307
Recorded votes
2.3%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1319 1991–92 |
Enrollment increase/highr edEstablishes increased enrollment levels at each of the state institutions of higher learning for each of the next two fiscal years. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1365 1991–92 |
Teacher cert/ethnic diverstyEffective September 1, 1992, the State Board of Education shall require that the general knowledge to be learned by all students in teacher education programs include the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively teach and... | Lawrence Phillips (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1366 1991–92 |
Terrorism/insurance liabiltyLife insurance policies, pure endowment contracts, group life insurance contracts and accidental death and dismemberment travel policies may not include acts of terrorism in the definition of war or any act of war as a basis... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1386 1991–92 |
Comm coll student scholrshpsEncourages outstanding students to continue their higher education by creating the community college conditional scholarship program. Directs the higher education-coordinating board to establish a planning committee to develop... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1390 1991–92 |
Teen community mobilizationA grant program is established in the Department of Social and Health Services to fund up to six community-based projects for teenagers. The programs, if funded, will offer health screening and referrals; employment search and... | Lorraine Hine (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1402 1991–92 |
Excise tax penaltiesFor taxes due January 1, 1992, and thereafter, the interest rate on underpaid and late taxes is changed from 9 percent to a rate that is 2 percentage points above an average of the federal short-term rate. For refunds on taxes... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1436 1991–92 |
Income assistance programsGrant payment will be set as a percentage of the standard of need. The grant payment will be not less than 60 percent of the standard of need by June 30, 1993. | John Moyer (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1461 1991–92 |
Magnet school programEstablishes a grant program to operate magnet schools offering programs capable of attracting students of varied racial or ethnic backgrounds. Designates the requirements for the approval of grant applications. Designates the... | Lawrence Phillips (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1471 1991–92 |
Foundation for families actFamily Leave and Family Care Size of a Covered Employer - The employers covered by family leave provisions are expanded from those employing a daily average of 100 or more to those employing a daily average of 50 or more.... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1472 1991–92 |
Minors/employment regulatnsChild labor - hours of work Permissible hours of work for minors are established. General requirements are: ! Minors required to attend school may not work during school hours, except with permission of school officials. ! No... | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1473 1991–92 |
Minimum wage adjustmentsThe state minimum wage is changed from $4.25 an hour to $4.75 on July 1, 1991, and to $5.25 on January 1, 1992. Beginning on April 1, 1993, the rate will be adjusted based on the consumer price index and readjusted each April... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1474 1991–92 |
Family care leaveBroadened coverage The employers covered by the family leave provisions are expanded from those employing a daily average of 100 or more to those employing a daily average of 50 or more. The definition of "child" is broadened... | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1475 1991–92 |
Overtime employment(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Revises provisions for overtime pay requirements. Revises provisions for duty hours for fire protection and law enforcement personnel. Authorizes employees to voluntarily agree to work more... | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1476 1991–92 |
Child/family care partnershpAn employer requesting a loan, loan guarantee, or grant from the Child Care Facility Fund must complete an assessment of their employees' child care needs. The fund must consider this assessment in evaluating the employer's... | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1497 1991–92 |
Public safety workers healthProvides that the presumption is rebuttable and evidence of smoking tobacco products shall be given special consideration in favor of rebutting the presumption. | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1507 1991–92 |
Specialized transport servcsEstablishes the specialized transportation services fund for distribution to the counties according to the designated formula. Makes an appropriation of ten million dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1516 1991–92 |
Candidacy residence reqrmntsRequires a person filing a declaration of candidacy for an office to have a residence in the district or other jurisdiction from which a candidate for the office is elected. | Nancy Rust (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1517 1991–92 |
Pac Ocean Resources CompactThe Pacific Ocean Resources Compact is adopted. The compact may be joined by the states of Oregon, Alaska, California, and Washington and the Province of British Columbia. | Lawrence Phillips (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1523 1991–92 |
Deaf regional service centrsThe Legislature intends, within available resources, to provide quality human services to deaf and hard-of-hearing citizens by training service providers, ensuring communication accessibility via interpreters and other... | William Day (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1528 1991–92 |
Corporal punishment/schoolsDeclares that the provision does not prohibit the use of physical restraint when necessary to protect a person from injury or to prevent the commission of a crime. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1531 1991–92 |
Low-income students feesAuthorizes waiving or reducing the tuition or fees for low-income students wishing to attend summer schools. Provides school supplies free of charge to the students. Makes an appropriation of four hundred thousand dollars to... | Randolph Dorn (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1533 1991–92 |
Birth control prescrptn drgsExtends the sales and use tax exemption for prescription drugs to medicines or substances used to prevent conception. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1544 1991–92 |
Third party administratorsThe insurance commissioner is directed to study regulation of third party administrators, develop legislation, and report to the Legislature no later than December 1, 1991. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1559 1991–92 |
Higher ed faculty salariesThe Legislature intends to ensure that higher education faculty are paid at least as much as K-12 teachers with equivalent education and experience. | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1566 1991–92 |
Child care wage enhancementEstablishes the child care wage enhancement grant program to improve the quality and increase the supply of child care services. Makes an appropriation of two million one hundred twenty thousand dollars to carry out the... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
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