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 2319 1993–94 |
Violence reduction programsPART I HUMAN SERVICES: PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect . The Department of Health will coordinate and fund, with funds provided for this purpose, voluntary programs to help parents of... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 7, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 6, 1994 |
| HB 2210 1993–94 |
Comm/tech college distrct 30A new district, District 30, is added to Washington's community and technical college system. The new district will include the land encompassed by the Lake Washington and Riverview School Districts in King County and the... | Barbara Cothern (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 217, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2237 1993–94 |
State facilties/capital bdgtSeveral changes are made to the procedures used in developing the capital budget, acquiring state-owned and leased facilities, and accounting for the cost of those facilities. The Governor and the Office of Financial... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 219, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 1466 1993–94 |
Motorized wheelchairsMotorized wheelchair manufacturers must give at least a one-year express warranty to motorized wheelchair consumers. If a manufacturer fails to provide a one year warranty, the motorized wheelchair is covered by an implied warranty. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 104, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2607 1993–94 |
Public works procurementAlternative public works contracting procedures are authorized for use on a limited basis by specified state and local agencies. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 132, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 1182 1993–94 |
Retired teachersThe current TRS I limitation of 75 days per year of substitute teaching without reduction of retirement benefits may be extended 15 days for retired substitutes working in school districts or in multi-district substitute... | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2239 1993–94 |
Prison constructionThe authority for the GA and DOC to use the GC/CM process for prison construction projects is extended to July 1, 1997. In addition to the current authority to use GC/CM for projects valued over $10 million, DOC and GA are... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2601 1993–94 |
911 system fundingCounties are authorized to impose a 911 excise tax of up to $.25 per month per cellular telephone subscriber line. Counties implementing this tax must provide 60 days notice, and include in their ordinances a refund mechanism... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 96, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 1052 1993–94 |
Handgun trigger-lock devicesRequires dealers to offer to sell a trigger-locking device to the purchaser of a handgun. Makes a violation a misdemeanor offense. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1060 1993–94 |
Forfeited firearms destructnAuthorizes the destruction of a firearm if it is not an antique as defined by RCW 9.41.150. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1092 1993–94 |
Family planning drugs taxatnRemoves the taxes from prescriptions issued for family planning purposes. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1097 1993–94 |
Historical societiesLegislative findings include that: there is a strong community of interest between the State Historical Society and the State Capital Historical Society; the capacity to preserve our state's heritage and the unique history of... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1105 1993–94 |
School security monitorsMakes an appropriation of three million five hundred thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1190 1993–94 |
Voter registrationRegistration by Affidavit - Forms; Oath . A procedure for registering to vote by affidavit is established. The form to be used is to be prescribed by the Secretary of State by rule. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1192 1993–94 |
Weapons on school groundsProhibits firearms in a state, county, or city government building or any other building in use as a courthouse. Makes a violation a misdemeanor offense. Repeals RCW 9.41.300. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1193 1993–94 |
Forfeited firearms destructnRequires destruction of the firearm unless the local government has provided for an auction by enactment of an ordinance. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1261 1993–94 |
Retirement benefits portbltyThe cities of Seattle, Spokane, and Tacoma have a renewed option to make their city retirement systems portable with the state's retirement systems if they adopt a resolution to do so by December 31, 1993. If a city adopts a... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1295 1993–94 |
RCW 41.26.281 recodificationThe section of the pension law which gives law enforcement officers and fire fighters the right to sue their employers for negligence or for intentionally caused harm on the job, as well as benefits due under the pension act,... | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1298 1993–94 |
School dist levies and bondsSHJR 4214, a proposed constitutional amendment, is implemented if the amendment is approved by the voters at the next general election. SHJR 4214 allows a school district to increase its debt limit, approve excess levies, and... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1299 1993–94 |
Firearms on school premisesThe prohibition against any student carrying a firearm or other dangerous weapons on public or private school premises is expanded to apply to any person. A school district is not required to admit a student from another... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1327 1993–94 |
Telephone solicitationsA telephone company shall identify in its directories customers who do not wish to receive telephone solicitations. A telephone solicitor who solicits a person who has been so identified is subject to the civil penalties and... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1332 1993–94 |
Acupuncture licensingThe regulatory terminology of the practice of acupuncture is changed from certification to licensure, and only persons qualifying for licensure may practice acupuncture, unless otherwise authorized by law in other practice... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1349 1993–94 |
Property tax valuationProperty appraisals for property tax purposes are required to be consistent with the local comprehensive land use plan, development regulations under growth management planning, zoning, and other government policies or... | Nancy Rust (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1365 1993–94 |
Employee privacy/nonwork hrsDoes not prohibit an employer to have in effect insurance policies which make distinctions for the type of coverage based upon the employees' consumption of lawful products. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1414 1993–94 |
Criminal justice purposesThe temporary 0.1 percent sales and use tax for criminal justice purposes becomes permanent by deleting the date after which counties lose the authority to impose this tax. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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