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 2458 1991–92 |
Malicious harassmentRevises the malicious harassment provisions of RCW 9A.36.080. Directs the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs to establish and maintain a central repository for the collection and classification of information... | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1992 |
| HB 2445 1991–92 |
Cable television service taxIncludes the cable television services in the term "sale at retail" or "retail sale" for the purposes of RCW 82.04.050. Requires an amount equal to eighty-three percent of the proceeds of the tax to be deposited into the... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1992 |
| HB 2446 1991–92 |
Gambling activity excise taxImposes a tax equal to the gross proceeds multiplied by the rate of three percent. Takes effect June 1, 1992. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1992 |
| HB 2449 1991–92 |
Traffic safety educationImposes a tax of two dollars per day on each retail sale which is a lease or rental of a motor vehicle licensed for hire. Makes an appropriation of eight million dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1992 |
| HB 1022 1991–92 |
State energy policy devlpmntOverall Summary The State Energy Office, under the guidance of an advisory committee, shall prepare a state energy strategy by December 1, 1992. State agencies and school districts shall pursue and maintain energy-efficient... | David Cooper (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1026 1991–92 |
Valuation/proprty tax reliefThe income and assessed valuation thresholds for the senior citizen property tax exemption are increased for taxes due in 1992. The $18,000 exemption is increased to $22,000. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1029 1991–92 |
Property tax relief.Proposes an amendment to Article VII of the state Constitution to add a new section which would establish a maximum increase on assessed valuation of owner-occupied residential real property. Authorizes the legislature to... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1039 1991–92 |
Work force training/educatnWORKFORCE TRAINING AND EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD The Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board is created as the successor agency to the State Board for Vocational Education. The new board will have ten voting members. | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1099 1991–92 |
Voter registration deadlineCloses registration files fifteen days preceding an election instead of existing period of thirty days. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1113 1991–92 |
Child dependency/legal repnThe administrator of the courts will develop and present a proposal to address indigent defense costs in dependency and termination of parental rights cases to the Legislature by December 6, 1991. By July 1, 1992, the state... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1114 1991–92 |
District judges/Pierce cntyIncreases the number of judges from eight to ten. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1138 1991–92 |
Nurse practitners/prescrptnsAuthorizes, on a trial basis, registered nurse practitioners to prescribe legend drugs and controlled substances as defined in schedules II through V of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. Limits authority to a maximum of a... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1166 1991–92 |
Child care programsOne million six hundred thousand dollars from the general fund-state is appropriated to increase the support of existing child care resource and referral programs and develop new programs. The limitation of $25,000.00 per... | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1167 1991–92 |
Hunger and malnutrition(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Makes an appropriation of twelve million four hundred thousand dollars to increase the number of eligible women, infants, and children served by the special supplemental food program. | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1192 1991–92 |
Single parents/higher eductnThe Higher Education Coordinating Board will administer a pilot program designed to help single parents obtain a higher education. The board will appoint an advisory committee to help design the program and select projects to... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1197 1991–92 |
Secondary school securityMakes an appropriation of three million three hundred thousand dollars to the superintendent of public instruction to provide matching grants to enhance security in secondary schools. | Lawrence Phillips (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1199 1991–92 |
Local law/justice councilsCommunity corrections boards are renamed local law and justice councils. The councils are to include the Secretary of Corrections and a number of county and city officials involved in law enforcement and corrections. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1227 1991–92 |
Prizes/promotional advertsngProhibits deceptive promotional advertising of prizes. Authorizes the award of damages for violation of the act. Provides that a violation of the act shall constitute a gross misdemeanor offense. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1241 1991–92 |
Construction liensMaterialmen's liens for furnishing materials, supplies or equipment for the alteration or repair of a single family residence may not exceed the amount of the construction contract. Liens may be enforced against the property... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1288 1991–92 |
Employment of minorsNew procedures and penalties for enforcing the standards for the employment of minors under the industrial welfare laws are established. These penalties are exclusive remedies for child labor law violations. | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1289 1991–92 |
Wage payment laws violationsRevises penalties for violations of wage payment laws. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1290 1991–92 |
Industrial welfare violatnsRequires a written citation to be furnished an employer who violates the industrial welfare statutes. Provides for civil penalties and provides an appeal process. Repeals RCW 49.12.161 and 49.12.170. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1294 1991–92 |
Personal injury insuranceMotor vehicle liability insurance policies shall provide personal injury protection (PIP) benefits for reasonable and necessary medical, hospital, funeral, income loss and household services payment expenses. Minimum benefit... | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1297 1991–92 |
Low-income hmeownrs tx relieAssistance is provided for homeowners with incomes below $30,000. To receive assistance the homeowner's 1991 property tax bill must exceed the 1990 tax bill by 20 percent or $200. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1300 1991–92 |
Property tax valuation avrgeAn assessed value growth limit is established: Each year, the current appraised value is compared to the assessed value for the previous year. The new assessed value is the lesser of (1) the current appraised value, and (2)... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
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