Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Gary Nelson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6518 1993–94 |
Criminal records checksRequires the department of licensing to conduct a criminal records check of an applicant for a driver's license to determine if there is a felony conviction or mental incompetency finding in the records. Requires the license... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6519 1993–94 |
School employee salary incre$72.3 million is appropriated from the general fund to provide a 3 percent salary increase for K-12 employees effective September 1, 1994. $3.7 million is appropriated to fund increments for community college faculty and classified | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6543 1993–94 |
Ballot propositns/publ fundsProvides that an agency may not disburse funds in the form of dues or membership fees to an entity that uses any portion of the funds for the support of or opposition to a ballot proposition. Does not apply to funds forwarded... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6544 1993–94 |
Juv parolees learning centrsFunding is restored for learning centers. The programs are funded at the same level as they were in the 1991-93 biennium. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6545 1993–94 |
Unpaid rent recoveryProvides that a landlord may recover unpaid rent from a tenant who is on public assistance if the debt is reduced to judgment by a court and proper notice is given. Authorizes the development of rules for the disclosure of the... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6546 1993–94 |
Highway construction fundingMakes an appropriation of fifty million dollars for major noninterstate highway construction projects identified as category "C" projects. Requires across-the-board reductions in state general fund allotments to all state... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6549 1993–94 |
Liquor/false identificationImposes a minimum fine of two hundred fifty dollars on any person who is convicted of a violation of this section. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6555 1993–94 |
Transportn projcts/local govEach county planning under the Growth Management Act must establish an early review process of major transportation projects. This review must include procedures to designate a single coordinator for all local permits and... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6567 1993–94 |
Nonprofit youth org sales txExempts personal services as specified in RCW 82.04.050(3) by a nonprofit youth organization or by a government agency. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6575 1993–94 |
Essential health servicesIncludes physical therapy, rehabilitative, and physical medicine as an essential health service of the uniform benefits package. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6589 1993–94 |
Adoption placementsRequires all adoptive placements to be made based on the best interest of the child. Specifies criteria to be considered. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6592 1993–94 |
Early release time prohibtnProhibits earned early release time for persons convicted of a most serious offense. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6598 1993–94 |
Medical care savings accntsProvides that employers may offer a medical care savings account to the employees. Authorizes residents to establish their own medical care savings accounts. Provides for an account administrator. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5370 1993–94 |
Highway bondsThe purposes for which bond proceeds may be used under 47.10.761 RCW is expanded to include projects that have been selected for funding by entities other than the WSDOT and require a funding contribution by the WSDOT. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5237 1993–94 |
Charitable solicitationsThe Charitable Solicitations Act is redefined, strengthened and new regulatory powers are granted to the Attorney General. A fund raiser is prohibited from falsely representing him/herself as a police officer, fire fighter or... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 471, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| SB 5799 1993–94 |
Subdivisions/address designtCities, towns, and counties are directed to include requirements for a lot numbering system and a house address system in their regulations and procedures for approving short plats. A lot numbering system and a house address... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 486, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| SB 5963 1993–94 |
State highway deficienciesThe intent section of RCW 47.05 is revised to promote solutions to deficiencies both on and off the state highway system, including non-traditional, multimodal solutions. The objectives of the priority programming system are:... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 490, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| SB 5066 1993–94 |
Limiting powers of trusteesHolders of powers of appointment are prohibited from making discretionary distributions of property for their own benefit, except to provide for their health, education, maintenance or support. An exception is provided when... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 339, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5157 1993–94 |
Attorneys' feesStatutory attorney's fees in cases involving less than $10,000 are $100 or the amount of the judgment obtained, whichever is less. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 341, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5343 1993–94 |
Highway bondsThe issue and sale of $240 million in general obligation bonds is authorized for the location, design, right of way, and construction of Special Category C highway improvements. The 3/4 cent gas tax will pay the debt service... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 431, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5471 1993–94 |
Nonprofit corporationsNonprofit corporation registration is brought into conformity with the existing for-profit corporation registration statutes. Revenue clearance requirements, UBI registration, and various administrative provisions are modified... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 356, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5508 1993–94 |
Child dependency/supportIn placing a child in foster care, a determination of the parent(s) child support obligation(s) is required in such a manner so as not to interfere with reunification efforts. The standard child support schedule does not apply... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 358, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5856 1993–94 |
State real property disposalThe Washington State Patrol is authorized, for the purpose of locating State Patrol facilities, to acquire real property on behalf of the state. Revenues generated from the sale of real property under the jurisdiction of the... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 438, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5969 1993–94 |
Transp improvement brd bondsThe issue and sale of $50 million in general obligation bonds is authorized to meet urgent construction needs of state, county, and city transportation projects within urban areas. The Transportation Commission, on behalf of... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 440, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5332 1993–94 |
Underwater parks systemThe State Parks and Recreation Commission may establish a system of underwater parks. | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |