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 1901 1991–92 |
Juvenile justice actA Juvenile Issues Task Force is created to review past legislation and study issues pertinent to juveniles. The task force has 32 members; ten members are legislators, two of which serve as co-chairs with a third co-chair... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1916 1991–92 |
State lands stewardship actThe State Lands Stewardship Account is created. Moneys in the account must be used exclusively to support operations and maintenance costs associated with owning and managing resources. | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1945 1991–92 |
Braille instruction opportunEach school district and the Washington State School for the Blind shall provide blind students with the opportunity to receive instruction in Braille. A blind student is defined as a student that has certain specified vision... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1961 1991–92 |
Agricultural labor relationsCollective bargaining procedures for agricultural employment are established in the Washington Agricultural Labor Relations Act. Covered employment . The act covers all employers of 25 or more employees in farming, including... | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1976 1991–92 |
Minority crim just loan prgmA Minority Criminal Justice Education Loan Program is created. The program will be administered by the Higher Education Coordinating Board. | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2006 1991–92 |
Work force training/educatn(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Authorizes the employment security department to allocate funds among the service delivery areas on the basis of the number of economically disadvantaged population under Title II-A of the... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2020 1991–92 |
Asian American scholarshipEstablishes the Asian American endowed scholarship program. Provides that the Asian American endowed scholarship shall be administered by the higher education coordinating board. Directs the board to establish an advisory... | Richard Nelson (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2034 1991–92 |
Homicide victims familiesRequires the fees for the counseling to be established by the department. Limits the number of counseling sessions, but provides for exceptions. | John Wynne (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2085 1991–92 |
Minority human service prvdrEnsures access of racial and ethic minorities to the benefits of the educational and human services community, both as providers and consumers of these services. Directs the secretary to purchase services from and contract... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2103 1991–92 |
Green river/scenic river sysAdds the Green river to the scenic rivers system. Makes an appropriation of forty-five thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Judith Roland (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2121 1991–92 |
Gambling/lottery activitiesRevises provisions designating permitted fundraising events involving games of chance. Prohibits the use of electronic or mechanical devices or video terminals which allow for individual play against such devices or terminals.... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2208 1991–92 |
Taxing incomeImposes a tax at the rate of one percent on all taxable income received by individuals, estates, trusts and corporations. Directs moneys collected to be placed in the basic education account. Provides a formula for taxable... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2218 1991–92 |
State lottery account useRequires designated lottery funds to be used for funding the common schools. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2219 1991–92 |
Tax preferences reviewDirects the legislative budget committee to review each tax preference for possible termination. Requires a report by December 30, 1991. Directs the ways and means committee of the senate and the revenue committee of the house... | Richard Nelson (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2221 1991–92 |
Purple heart recipient day(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 6/19/91) Establishes purple heart recipient recognition day. | Rose Bowman (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2222 1991–92 |
Publicly held corporationsRequires publicly held corporations to file annual information returns if the amount due is one million eight hundred thousand dollars or more. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2223 1991–92 |
Tax fairness actIncludes property for use in connection with the business of operating as a private or common carrier by air, rail, or water in the definition of "retail sale" for tax purposes. Provides that chapter 82.04 RCW shall not apply... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2224 1991–92 |
Lottery moneys/common schoolLottery revenues, net of prizes, compensation for retailers, and lottery commission costs are deposited in the general fund for the support of the common schools. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2228 1991–92 |
Pesticide records/postingRevises recordkeeping and posting requirements for pesticide use. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2229 1991–92 |
Common school fundingRequires general fund lottery moneys to be used for the support of the common schools. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1025 1991–92 |
Growth management strategiesThe 1990 Growth Management Act (GMA) is modified and expanded. Who Must Plan: The classes of counties that are required to plan under the GMA are expanded to include any county with a population of 100,000 or more. | Maria Cantwell (D-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 32, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 16, 1991 |
| HB 1376 1991–92 |
Computer software taxationCustom software is exempt from property tax. Master or golden copies of software are exempt from property tax. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 11, 1991 |
| HB 1831 1991–92 |
Ownership interest transferAn excise tax is applied to transfers of corporate ownership that are comparable to a sale of real property. The rate of tax is equal to the state real estate excise tax. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 2, 1991 |
| HB 1856 1991–92 |
Weights & measures statutesThe Department of Agriculture is directed to study the weights and measures program. The study shall include a determination of the appropriate level and form for the program and recommendations for an appropriate funding mechanism. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 2, 1991 |
| HB 2214 1991–92 |
Muni criminal justice accntCriminal justice purposes are activities that substantially assist the criminal justice system or provide ancillary benefit to the civil justice system. Existing funding means actual operating expenditures for criminal justice... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 26, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 2, 1991 |
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