Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Richard Nelson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1816 1991–92 |
Long-term transport planningA new chapter is created in Title 47 defining state transportation planning requirements for the Department of Transportation. These plans must reflect the policies in the state Transportation Policy Plan and federal planning... | Richard Nelson (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2152 1991–92 |
Direct landlord pay tsk forcAn 11-member Direct Landlord Pay Task Force is appointed by DSHS to conduct a study to determine if the supply of housing for persons on public assistance would increase if rental payments were made directly to the landlord. | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2220 1991–92 |
Employment leave provisionsCoverage The threshold for determining the employers covered by the family leave provisions is changed from those employers who employ a daily average of 100 or more to those who employ a daily average of 50 or more. The... | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2296 1991–92 |
Under-age persons/alcoholIt is a misdemeanor for a person under the age of 21 to be in public, or in a car that is in a public place, while exhibiting the effects of having consumed alcohol. The effects of consuming alcohol are demonstrated by the... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2297 1991–92 |
Rental agreement terminationA tenant can terminate a rental agreement and leave the premises and remain eligible for recovering his or her damage deposit and last month's rent if: (1) A tenant has a valid protective order which has been violated by the... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2327 1991–92 |
Mobile home park maintenanceA mobile home park owner is prohibited from transferring the responsibility for the maintenance or care of permanent structures in the park to the park tenants. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2329 1991–92 |
Chiropractic practiceThe practice of chiropractic deals with the diagnosis or analysis, and care and treatment of the vertebral subluxation complex, articular dysfunction and musculoskeletal disorders. Definitions of vertebral subluxation complex,... | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2335 1991–92 |
Mobile home park polit forumMobile home park landlords may not prohibit forums for, or speeches by, public officials or candidates for public office that are held in any of the park community or recreation halls that are open for the use of the tenants.... | Jean Marie Brough (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2486 1991–92 |
Nonprofit housing financingThe definition of "nonprofit facilities" in the Washington State Housing Finance Commission's (WSHFC) enabling statute is clarified to allow the financing of facilities: (a) for persons with mental illness and/or developmental... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2487 1991–92 |
Manufact. housing task forceThe Manufactured Housing Task Force is extended for one year. The Manufactured Housing Task Force is required to submit its final report by December 1, 1993, instead of December 1, 1992. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2492 1991–92 |
Mobile/manufactured homesThe definition of mobile home is amended to specifically state that modular homes are not included within the definition. Both spouses must sign the title certificate to transfer ownership in a community mobile home. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2532 1991–92 |
Assault against a childNew crimes of assault of a child in the first, second, or third degree are created. The crimes apply to adults age 18 and over who assault children under age 13. | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2590 1991–92 |
Health care reformWashington Health Services Commission . Authority to administer the act is given to the Washington Health Services Commission (HSC), consisting of seven members appointed by the Governor with the consent of the Senate. One... | Dennis Braddock (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2598 1991–92 |
Housing discriminationThe state's human rights laws are amended to make them substantially equivalent to federal law with regard to housing discrimination by (1) adding families with children as a protected class in real estate transactions, but... | Richard Nelson (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2626 1991–92 |
Salmonid stockThe Departments of Fisheries and Wildlife are directed to establish a wild salmonid review and inventory team consisting of fisheries biologists and geneticists. The team is to review and inventory the status of wild salmonid... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2629 1991–92 |
Salmonid stock conservationThe exemption in current law for water diversions in existence prior to 1947 from the fish screening requirement of the Department of Wildlife in RCW 77.16.220 is removed. Previously exempt diverters must provide adequate... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2630 1991–92 |
Fish and wildlife educationThe Governor is given the option of adding to existing duties of the Governor's Council on Environmental Education or appointing a new Fish and Wildlife Education Council to accomplish the following goals: (1) Raise and... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2675 1991–92 |
Driving under influenceA person convicted of DWI or granted a deferred prosecution on a DWI charge may be ordered to attend a DWI victims' panel. Entities may enter into contracts with a court to provide victims' panels. | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2695 1991–92 |
Fair start programFrom funds appropriated by the Legislature, the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) shall establish the Fair Start Program to assist school districts in providing prevention and intervention programs for elementary... | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2722 1991–92 |
Professional sports franchisIn addition to owning an existing professional sports franchise, counties or cities can own an interest in the franchise when the owner of the franchise decides to sell or move the franchise. The purchase must be approved by... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2734 1991–92 |
Crime victims' advocacy offcThe Office of Crime Victims' Advocacy is established within the Department of Community Development to provide a focus within state government on the rights of and services for victims of crime. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2763 1991–92 |
Commuter ride sharingThe Department of Transportation (DOT) may subsidize its employees' use of state-owned vehicles for commuter ride sharing as long as this use is economical and advantageous to the state. The department must conduct this... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2764 1991–92 |
Manufactured housingA certification program for manufactured home installers is established in the Department of Community Development. After July 1, 1993, no manufactured home may be installed without a certified manufactured home installer... | David Cooper (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2772 1991–92 |
Health insurance exclusionsGroup disability insurers, health care service contractors, and health maintenance organizations (HMO) may not exclude individuals from coverage under an employer sponsored group plan because of the medical condition or health... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2791 1991–92 |
Earthquake readinessThe Director of the Department of Community Development is directed to promote improvement of the state's earthquake readiness. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |