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 2672 1993–94 |
Property tax reliefA homestead exemption from the state property tax levy is provided for each owner-occupied single family residence. The exemption will operate by reducing the assessed value of each home by an amount equal to 35 percent of the... | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2742 1993–94 |
Municipal bond dealersProhibits municipal bond dealers from contributing to the candidacy of a member of the state finance committee, the governor, the lieutenant governor, and the state treasurer. Makes a violation a gross misdemeanor offense. | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1969 1993–94 |
Washington serves programThe Washington Serves Program is created in ESD. The program provides fulltime community service opportunities to people over the age of 21. The program is coordinated with all other federal or state funded volunteer service... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| HB 1183 1993–94 |
Minors under the influenceIt is unlawful for a person under the age of 21 to be in a public place while under the influence of or affected by intoxicating liquor or any drug. Exceptions to this prohibition are provided for: oLiquor or drugs given under... | David Chappell (D-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 513, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1294 1993–94 |
LEOFF plan II early retirmntThe purpose of the act is to: (1) provide full retirement benefits to law enforcement officers and fire fighters at an appropriate age that recognizes the unique nature and physical demands of their work; (2) provide a... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 517, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1479 1993–94 |
Unclaimed property actThe four report and remit dates for unclaimed property are replaced by one date of November 1 of each year. The time period for advertising unclaimed property by the department is increased from four to 10 months, which will... | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 498, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1635 1993–94 |
Jumbo ferriesUpon legislative authorization to purchase one or more jumbo ferry vessels, the Department of Transportation (DOT) is required to publish notice of its intent in at least one state trade paper and one other paper of general... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 493, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1673 1993–94 |
Aerospace industry task frceThe Aerospace Industry Legislative Task Force is established, composed of representatives of the Legislature, the Governor's office, the aerospace industry, chambers of commerce, aerospace unions, the county councils of King,... | Judith Roland (D-31) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1808 1993–94 |
International trade councilThe Governor's Council on International Trade is established in the Governor's Office. The council will consist of 20 members with representatives of the public and private sector institutions with an interest or engaged in... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 503, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1346 1993–94 |
Family leaveThe provisions of the Washington family leave law are repealed that: (1)direct the Department of Labor and Industries to cease enforcement of the state law on the | Grace Cole (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 450, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1721 1993–94 |
Health/welfare benefit trustLocal government self-insurance programs established as trusts for employee health and welfare benefits may share controlling authority with employees if the local government maintains at least half the voting interests, if no... | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 458, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1809 1993–94 |
Trust management accountsThe department is given additional flexibility for managing and expending trust management revenues. Revenues deposited into the account are pooled, and lose their separate trust identity. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 460, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 2066 1993–94 |
School leviesThe levy lid is modified for the 1994 calendar year to allow collection of levy revenues approved by voters which exceed the district's levy authority under the current levy lid by up to 15 percent. Fifty-eight districts would... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 465, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1059 1993–94 |
Weapons in court facilitiesWeapons are prohibited in restricted areas of court facilities, jails, public mental health facilities, and in places classified as off-limits to persons under 21 years of age by the state Liquor Control Board. A weapon is... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 396, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1084 1993–94 |
Jury source listsThe recommendations of the 1992 task force on jury source list expansion are adopted. The State Supreme Court is requested to adopt rules by September 1, 1994, establishing the methodology and standards for merging the lists... | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 408, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1219 1993–94 |
Public works adminis accountThe public works administration account is created. All fees collected under the prevailing wage law are to be deposited into this account. | George Orr (D-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 404, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1408 1993–94 |
Teen pregnancy preventionTeen Pregnancy Prevention Projects are established. A high level of community involvement and a wide range of types of programs are encouraged. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 407, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1504 1993–94 |
Normal school fund revenuesThe Evergreen State College's one-fourth share of the normal school fund is phased in over five biennia. Beginning in the 1995-97 biennium, Evergreen receives 5 percent of the revenues not obligated to repay bonds and the... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 411, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1766 1993–94 |
Automotive repairThe presumption regarding written estimates is reversed. If repairs are estimated to exceed $100, a customer will receive a written estimate unless this right is waived. | Grace Cole (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 424, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1784 1993–94 |
Retir/disabled school emplyeState COBRA Extension . Extended insurance coverage under the terms of the federal Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act that is provided under state law to certain school district retirees is terminated on September... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 386, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1209 1993–94 |
Education reformSTUDENT LEARNING GOALS The goals of the Basic Education Act are modified. | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 336, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1307 1993–94 |
Washington service corpsThe six-month service period for the Washington Service Corps (WSC), and possible six month extension, is replaced with an 11-month service period. The post service scholarship is changed from one year to two years, after... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 302, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1393 1993–94 |
Minimum wageThe state minimum wage is changed from $4.25 per hour to $4.90 per hour on July 1, 1993. Beginning on July 1, 1994, the Department of Labor and Industries will calculate an adjusted rate by each July 1 to take effect the... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 309, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1662 1993–94 |
Community econ revitaliz brdThe expiration date of the statue authorizing CERB is extended indefinitely. The board must report to the Legislature by June 30, 1999, on the effectiveness of the CERB program. | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 320, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1910 1993–94 |
State facilities inventoryThe Office of Financial Management (OFM) must develop and maintain an inventory system to account for all owned or leased facilities utilized by the state. "Facilities" is defined as buildings with walls and a roof. Roads,... | Jean Silver (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 325, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
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