Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Gary Nelson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5365 1991–92 |
Juvenile disposition stndrdsNew schedule of categorizing offenses . The number of offense seriousness levels is increased from 10 to 13 to allows for more sentencing options. The categories now range from the lowest "M1" offenses that are equivalent to... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5397 1991–92 |
Privacy of common carrierThe Privacy Act does not apply to caller ID services, including enhanced 911 emergency service, operated by a common carrier and approved by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5422 1991–92 |
Foster parent rightsAfter a child has been living in a foster family home for a period of six months, the foster parents acquire the right to be a party to the dependency action pertaining to the child. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5433 1991–92 |
Voter regist address verificThe county auditor may contract with the U.S. Postal Service for use of change-of-address information. A change of address notice is a basis for instituting the voter registration validation procedure. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5437 1991–92 |
Domestic rel restrain orderThe hearing on a petition for a domestic violence protective order must be held within 21 days, instead of within 14 days, after the filing of the petition. Ex parte temporary orders are valid for 21 days. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5439 1991–92 |
Nigligent/inattentive drivngThe negligent driving statute is amended to include the operation of a vehicle anywhere in the state, excepting permissive use on private property. The penalty remains a misdemeanor; however, the maximum penalty is increased... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5491 1991–92 |
Prof servc corp/psychol/physLicensed psychologists and licensed physicians are authorized to own stock in and render their individual professional services through one professional service corporation. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5521 1991–92 |
Military leave/state emplysProvides that such leave is granted in addition to any vacation or sick leave to which the employee might otherwise be entitled. Continues the employee's regular compensation, less the amount of the employee's base pay for... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5529 1991–92 |
New prison constructionThe Department of General Administration (GA) is authorized to select, through a competitive process, a general contractor/construction manager (GC/CM) firm to construct correctional facilities at a specified maximum cost. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5531 1991–92 |
Mental illness/agency liabilDecisions relating to the civil commitment process qualify for immunity from civil or criminal actions if they are performed in good faith. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5532 1991–92 |
Acting in course of employmtThe term "acting in the course of employment" is redefined to exclude travel to the job site prior to a work shift, travel from the job site after a work shift and provision of a vehicle, parking place or other assistance in... | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5561 1991–92 |
Keep right signs requiredIn order to improve traffic conditions on the state's roads, the Department of Transportation must place more signs on multilane state and interstate highways that remind motorists to keep right except when passing. | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5570 1991–92 |
Invalidated local lawsRequires the legislative authority to pass a substantial revision to a law which has been rejected by a court. Declares the revised law shall not be presumed valid. Establishes personal liability damage awards for the... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5571 1991–92 |
Property/damage collectionA governmental agency can no longer defend against a damage suit regarding the issuance of a permit based on a statute or agency regulation adopted after the filing of an application for a permit. The requirement that an... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5647 1991–92 |
Steamboat operators regulatnThe Transportation Commission is authorized to declare its intention to operate a ferry crossing by adopting a written resolution declaring such intention to operate within two years, thereby precluding the Washington... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5738 1991–92 |
Certif employees/arbitrationTeachers and school districts are required to enter into mandatory arbitration if a contract has not been agreed upon by July 15 of any year in which the contract is scheduled to expire. If the parties refuse to submit to... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5742 1991–92 |
Permanent parenting plansDirects the courts to give priority to the parenting plan that provides for the most contact with both parents. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5786 1991–92 |
Gov regulation efficiencyAn office of citizens' regulatory ombudsman is created to be appointed by the Governor with the consent of the Senate. The ombudsman shall consider if abstract standards have been fairly translated into realistic regulations... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5811 1991–92 |
Statute of limitns/sex abuseThe Legislature finds that childhood sexual abuse is pervasive, traumatic to the victim, and victims may repress memories of the incident or be unable to connect it to any injury until after the statute of limitations has run.... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5828 1991–92 |
Accumulated service creditEstablishes a schedule for notification to public employees of accumulated service credit. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5905 1991–92 |
Sexual abuse of childrenSpecifies the circumstances when a conversation may be recorded and requires a written report at the time of authorization. Requires an ex parte review of the authorization by a court. Specifies conditions for admissibility of... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5918 1991–92 |
High capacity transportationRequires consideration of the capital cost per mile of high capacity transportation before deciding on a plan. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5922 1991–92 |
District court jurisdictionRevises the jurisdiction of district courts. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5956 1991–92 |
K-12 support/operating budgtBeginning in fiscal year 1992-93, and each fiscal year thereafter, the percentage of the general fund-state operating budget for K-12 education is increased by a minimum of 1 percent until the percentage of the budget for K-12... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 6020 1991–92 |
Pension fund designationProvides for the simplification of the designation of funds established for use by the teachers' retirement system and the public employees' retirement system. Repeals RCW 41.50.225. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |