Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Gary Nelson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6398 1991–92 |
Medical malpractice atty feeLimits attorneys' contingent fees in medical malpractice suits. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1992 |
| SB 6344 1991–92 |
Marine engine emissionsA variance from air quality standards is not required for emissions resulting from the testing of repaired marine vessel engines. The state Clean Air Act is modified to exempt these emissions. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1992 |
| SB 6367 1991–92 |
Public assistance limitationPublic assistance is limited, for those residing in Washington for less than one year, to the amount of assistance that would have been received from a similar program in the state of most recent residence, if less than the... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1992 |
| SB 6374 1991–92 |
RCW obsolete sectionsRepeals RCW 37.16.020 and 37.16.130. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1992 |
| SB 6320 1991–92 |
Natural death actMakes revisions to chapter 70.122 RCW, Natural death act. Declares that the chapter shall not be construed as requiring medical personnel to provide futile treatment, or as providing the exclusive means persons may make... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1992 |
| SB 6271 1991–92 |
Prescription medicine insurEach disability insurance policy, group disability insurance policy, health care service contract, health maintenance agreement, and public employees health plan that provides for payment of all or a part of prescription costs... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1992 |
| SB 6294 1991–92 |
Parent liability/child's actIncreases the liability in a civil action for damages from a maximum of three thousand dollars to five thousand dollars. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1992 |
| SB 6242 1991–92 |
Pension overpayment recoveryDRS is directed not to recover any overpayments of retirement benefits made between July 1, 1990, and February 1, 1992. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1992 |
| SB 6245 1991–92 |
Victim impact statementsRevises RCW 7.69.030 to extend the right. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1992 |
| SB 5068 1991–92 |
Chng provisns/vehicle offensThe burden of proof on the issue of causation is shifted to the defendant for the offenses of vehicular homicide and vehicular assault. The defendant may raise the defense that no negligent act on his or her part was a... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5072 1991–92 |
Indigent defense task forceThe Indigent Defense Task Force is reinstituted through June 1994. The eleven members of the task force are appointed by the Governor, the Chief Justice, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House, the Washington... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5126 1991–92 |
Pen register use authorizedA law enforcement officer may apply to superior court for an order authorizing the installation and use of a pen register or trap and trace device. The court must issue an authorizing order if the law enforcement officer has... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5174 1991–92 |
Enrollment increase/highr edThe Higher Education Opportunity Act of 1991 is created. New state funded enrollments are authorized at the state institutions of higher education, above the levels established for those institutions during the 1989-91 biennium. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5275 1991–92 |
Child molestationChild molestation in the first degree is committed if a person has sexual contact with a child less than 12 years old and the perpetrator is at least 24 months older than the victim. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5424 1991–92 |
Campaign contributionsStatewide officials, state legislators, and their employees may not solicit or accept campaign contributions during the period beginning 30 days prior to and ending 30 days past the close of a regular legislative session. The... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5522 1991–92 |
Life insurance policy limitsInsurers may rely on clauses to limit liability in the event of war, suicide or aviation under life insurance, annuity or pure endowment contracts only if the policyholder has been told at the time the contract was sold that... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5584 1991–92 |
Share of damages determinatnThe liability of a defendant is modified when the trier-of-fact determines that the claimant was not responsible for causing his or her injuries. If a claimant is without fault, defendants are only jointly liable for economic damages. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5852 1991–92 |
Criminal offender work crewsThe definition of partial confinement is modified to include "work crew" as an intermediate sentencing option. Courts can impose an obligation on selected felony offenders to participate in supervised work crews. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5864 1991–92 |
Political contributions/adsLegislative intent is specific to ensure that individuals and interest groups have fair opportunity to participate in the elective process and to reduce the influence of large organizational contributors. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5875 1991–92 |
Controlled substance saleThe crime of selling for profit a schedule I controlled substance is given the same seriousness level ranking under the Sentencing Reform Act as the crime of manufacturing or delivering controlled substances. Conviction for... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 6185 1991–92 |
Vol fire fighters pensionsRevises provisions for the volunteer fire fighters' relief and pension fund. | Stanley Johnson (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 6190 1991–92 |
Traffic infraction deferralRestricts the deferral to once in a three year period. Declares that a deferral does not affect imposition of monetary penalties. | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 6166 1991–92 |
Small businesses impactRequires agencies to prepare a list of rules that have an economic impact on small businesses. Requires agencies to prepare a detailed report demonstrating how it intends to reduce the economic impact on small businesses. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1992 |
| SB 6167 1991–92 |
Civil actions against emplyrThe section of Washington's law against discrimination which establishes the right to be free from discrimination is amended. Employment includes any person acting in the interest of an employer who employs one or more persons. | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1992 |
| SB 6136 1991–92 |
District court caseloadThe weighted caseload system is the method by which the number of district court judges is determined for each county. The Revised Code of Washington 3.34.030 is repealed. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1992 |