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 1215 1991–92 |
Excess school levies continuProvides that the act shall take effect if the proposed amendment to Article VII, section 2 of the state Constitution allowing school districts to continue existing excess levies is approved by the voters at the November 1991... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1232 1991–92 |
Beer alcohol content labelngThe Liquor Control Board's authority to impose liquor labeling requirements does not include the authority to adopt rules that impede interstate commerce or require state specific labeling. | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1239 1991–92 |
Liquor ads on television banDeclares it is a gross misdemeanor to knowingly advertise liquor on any television broadcast originating inside the state. Provides that the retransmission by an in-state broadcast station of an out-of-state signal is deemed... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1259 1991–92 |
Housing assistance programHouse Bill 1259 makes two primary changes: (1) The Housing Assistance Program is established, distinct from the Housing Trust Fund (Section 1). The Housing Assistance Program is identical in purpose to the activities... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1297 1991–92 |
Low-income hmeownrs tx relieAssistance is provided for homeowners with incomes below $30,000. To receive assistance the homeowner's 1991 property tax bill must exceed the 1990 tax bill by 20 percent or $200. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1300 1991–92 |
Property tax valuation avrgeAn assessed value growth limit is established: Each year, the current appraised value is compared to the assessed value for the previous year. The new assessed value is the lesser of (1) the current appraised value, and (2)... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1305 1991–92 |
Costigan teaching chairThe Giovanni Costigan Endowed Teaching Chair is established at the University of Washington. The chair will be in the Department of History. | Richard Nelson (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1306 1991–92 |
Transportation sectry evaltnDirects the transportation commission to establish criteria for evaluation of the secretary and to evaluate the secretary annually. | Richard Nelson (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1308 1991–92 |
Engineer/land surveyor regisThe State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors consists of nine members. Five of the members must be registered professional engineers, two must be registered land surveyors, and two must be... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1319 1991–92 |
Enrollment increase/highr edEstablishes increased enrollment levels at each of the state institutions of higher learning for each of the next two fiscal years. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1335 1991–92 |
Low-income energy assistanceAll energy suppliers, within the state of Washington, are required to submit plans to complete weatherization of one-half of the residences of their low-income customers by the year 2001. An energy supplier is defined as an... | Richard Nelson (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1337 1991–92 |
Mobile home landlord-tenantDeclares that a violation of provisions in chapter 59.20 RCW is an unfair or deceptive practice in violation of the consumer protection act. | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1359 1991–92 |
Employe benefits/active dutyRequires continued benefits to be accorded to public employees while on active duty in operation Desert Shield. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1365 1991–92 |
Teacher cert/ethnic diverstyEffective September 1, 1992, the State Board of Education shall require that the general knowledge to be learned by all students in teacher education programs include the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively teach and... | Lawrence Phillips (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1419 1991–92 |
Community college facultyThe Legislature places the highest priority on improving instructional quality in the community colleges. The Legislature recognizes that increasing the number of full-time faculty in the system will help to improve... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1421 1991–92 |
Affordable housing projectsSales of real estate by or to a nonprofit organization that is eligible to receive assistance through the Washington housing trust fund and used for affordable housing is exempt from the state's portion of the real estate... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1424 1991–92 |
African Amer scholarship prgThis bill establishes the African American Endowed Scholarship program. The Higher Education Coordinating Board is responsible for administering the program. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1434 1991–92 |
Campaign contributionsA system is established for limiting campaign expenditures and for providing matching funds for the election campaigns of candidates for state executive and legislative offices. The matching monies are available to candidates... | Lorraine Hine (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1436 1991–92 |
Income assistance programsGrant payment will be set as a percentage of the standard of need. The grant payment will be not less than 60 percent of the standard of need by June 30, 1993. | John Moyer (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1439 1991–92 |
Travel charter/tour operatrsRequires travel promoters to be registered to conduct business in the state. Authorizes the attorney general to bring an action to restrain and prevent the doing of any act or practice prohibited by the act. | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1459 1991–92 |
Recyclable material marketsPackaging : Plastic bottles must have a label depicting the type of plastic resin used in its manufacture. The amount of certain toxic metals in packaging is reduced over a six-year period. | Arthur Sprenkle (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1461 1991–92 |
Magnet school programEstablishes a grant program to operate magnet schools offering programs capable of attracting students of varied racial or ethnic backgrounds. Designates the requirements for the approval of grant applications. Designates the... | Lawrence Phillips (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1471 1991–92 |
Foundation for families actFamily Leave and Family Care Size of a Covered Employer - The employers covered by family leave provisions are expanded from those employing a daily average of 100 or more to those employing a daily average of 50 or more.... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1472 1991–92 |
Minors/employment regulatnsChild labor - hours of work Permissible hours of work for minors are established. General requirements are: ! Minors required to attend school may not work during school hours, except with permission of school officials. ! No... | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1473 1991–92 |
Minimum wage adjustmentsThe state minimum wage is changed from $4.25 an hour to $4.75 on July 1, 1991, and to $5.25 on January 1, 1992. Beginning on April 1, 1993, the rate will be adjusted based on the consumer price index and readjusted each April... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
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