Richard Nelson
Representative
· Democrat
· District 32
· most recent term 1991–92
1991–92 · House · D · LD 32
24
Bills as prime sponsor
1
of those became law
198
Bills co-sponsored
1,646
Recorded votes
1.4%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2498 1991–92 |
Regulatory fairnessWhen any proposed rule requires a small business economic impact statement, the agency must provide small businesses with notice of the proposed rule. Notice can be given by: (1) direct notification of known interested small... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 197, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2609 1991–92 |
Airport expansionsPublic entities that intend to extend or construct new runways may proceed with the planning process as required by the Growth Management Act, the State Environmental Policy Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. | Lorraine Hine (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 190, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2639 1991–92 |
Nonprofit homes for agingThe income threshold used in determining the nonprofit homes for the aging property tax exemption is increased to $22,000. For-profit homes for the aging that convert to nonprofit status must wait five years before receiving... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 1150 1991–92 |
Port commissioner electionsA port district which is not a countywide district in a county with a population of 500,000 shall be divided into three commissioner districts of nearly equal population. If such a port district is countywide and the county... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 146, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2857 1991–92 |
Ret school employ health insInsurance policies created to provide benefits to school district employees and their dependents must allow retired or disabled employees to continue medical, dental, or vision coverage under the group policy until June 30,... | Lorraine Hine (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 152, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2865 1991–92 |
Wild mushrooms harvestWild edible mushrooms are included under the definition of specialized forest products. A specialized forest products permit is required for harvest of more than three U.S. gallons of a single species of wild edible mushroom... | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 184, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2610 1991–92 |
Regional transportation cnclPART I : Contiguous counties having populations of 400,000 or more (King, Pierce and Snohomish) are authorized to create a Regional Transit Authority (RTA) which would have responsibility to plan, construct and operate a high... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 101, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 1631 1991–92 |
African-American affairs comThe Washington State Commission on African-American Affairs is established, by statute, under Chapter 43 RCW. | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 96, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 27, 1992 |
| HB 1932 1991–92 |
School excess levy limitsThe calculation of the levy base is changed for levies collected in calendar year 1993 and thereafter. The effect of the change is to provide an inflation adjustment covering both school years supported by a calendar year levy. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 49, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2673 1991–92 |
Moved buildingsResidential buildings or structures that are moved into or within a county, city or town are not required to meet all of the requirements of the latest edition of the State Electrical Code. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 79, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2212 1991–92 |
Holocaust study requirementEvery public high school is encouraged to include a unit of instruction on the Holocaust. The instruction may also include other examples of genocide from ancient and modern history. | John O'Brien (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 1015 1991–92 |
Local govt service agreemntsThis legislation implements a portion of the constitutional amendment recommended by the Local Governance Study Commission by establishing a process for local governments to enter into binding local government service... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1037 1991–92 |
Bigotry/bias crimes monitrngThe malicious harassment statute is amended. Sexual orientation is added to the list of attributes which designate a protected class. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1090 1991–92 |
Early intervention servicesThe Birth-to-Six Interagency Coordinating Council is created to ensure the coordination and collaboration of state agencies providing early intervention services to infants and toddlers with disabilities. The Governor will... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1159 1991–92 |
Corporal punishment/schoolsBy December 1, 1991, the State Board of Education is required to adopt a policy prohibiting the use of corporal punishment in the schools. The policy shall be implemented by school districts by September 1, 1992. | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1218 1991–92 |
College/univ governing brdsOne undergraduate student and one graduate student will be appointed to the board of trustees of the University of Washington. One undergraduate student and one graduate student will be appointed to the board of trustees of... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1225 1991–92 |
Low-income housing valuationCounties are authorized to base valuation of property with buildings that are devoted primarily to low-income housing and contain at least three low-income dwelling units, or mobile home parks that contain at least three... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1281 1991–92 |
Workers' comp benefitsThe maximum monthly disability or death benefit payable to an injured worker or beneficiary is increased from 100 percent to the following percentage of the state average monthly wage: PercentEffective date 133 1/3July 1, 1991... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1298 1991–92 |
Low-income prop tx exemptionA property tax exemption similar to the senior citizen property tax exemption is created for homeowners with incomes below $18,000. Qualified homeowners are exempt from regular and excess property tax levies on a portion of... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1362 1991–92 |
Pub employees/coll bargainngThe binding interest arbitration provisions of the Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act are extended to the law enforcement officers of all cities, towns, and counties. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1409 1991–92 |
Higher ed mandatory retirmntThe mandatory retirement age for faculty members and designated employees at state universities, regional universities, The Evergreen State College and the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges is eliminated... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1448 1991–92 |
Union Bay wildlife habitatThe Union Bay cooperative wildlife habitat management area is established at the Union Bay wetland area east of the Lake Washington ship canal. The Department of Wildlife is directed to coordinate a cooperative planning effort... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1610 1991–92 |
Landlord-tenant actA park owner may no longer evict a tenant without cause. Reasons for eviction include all the current reasons, plus making a material false statement when applying for tenancy, and drug-related activity, as defined, which need... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1655 1991–92 |
Collective bargaining/stateCollective bargaining for classified state employees is expanded to include bargaining over wages, hours, insurances, and terms and conditions of employment. Bargaining is authorized for all employees classified under a... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1760 1991–92 |
City/town consolidationIt is clarified that community municipal corporations may be formed whenever two or more code cities consolidate or whenever unincorporated territory is annexed to a city or town if the service area meets the statutory size... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
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