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 2242 1991–92 |
Property tax/homes for agingThe phase-in of taxation of homes for the aging is delayed by one year. For taxes collected in 1992, two-thirds of the assessed value of the home that would otherwise be taxable is exempt rather than one-third of the assessed value. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 2, 1991 |
| HB 1268 1991–92 |
Retirement service creditThe provisions for earning service credit in PERS I and II, LEOFF II and TRS II are changed. The provisions defining "eligible position" in PERS I and II, LEOFF II and TRS II are changed. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 343, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1440 1991–92 |
Mobile home regulationsA fee of $15 is imposed on every transfer of title of new or used mobile homes. The fee does not apply to transfers that are a part of a property settlement in a divorce. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 327, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1624 1991–92 |
Housing trust fund provisnsThe Housing Trust Fund Program is renamed the Housing Assistance Program. The activities that are eligible for assistance under the Housing Assistance Program are expanded to include: (a) temporary rental and mortgage payment... | Richard Nelson (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 356, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1884 1991–92 |
Domestic violence programsLegislative Findings: The Legislature makes a number of findings about the severity of the problem of domestic violence, and the need to assure a wide range of services, establish standards for treatment programs, and conduct... | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 301, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 1885 1991–92 |
Teachers recruiting teachersThe Teachers Recruiting Future Teachers Program is created in statute to enlarge the pool of qualified high school students who are motivated to become teachers. Participating teachers will make presentations to high school... | Judith Roland (D-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| HB 1299 1991–92 |
Senior citizens tax exemptnsThe income and assessed valuation thresholds for the senior citizen property tax exemption are increased. The $18,000 income threshold is increased to $22,000. | Lawrence Phillips (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 1301 1991–92 |
Prop tax administ practicesAll counties are required to establish an annual valuation adjustment schedule with physical inspections of property at least once every six years. Counties are given until the assessment year for 1996 taxes to comply with the... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 218, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 1326 1991–92 |
Landlord drayage/storage feeA landlord may recover the costs of drayage (transporting) and storage of property left by a tenant after a tenant has abandoned the tenancy, if the tenant requests the return of the property before it is sold or disposed. The... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 220, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 1452 1991–92 |
High-speed ground trans cmteThe Governor, the chair of the Legislative Transportation Committee, and the chair of the Transportation Commission are directed to jointly appoint a 15-member High-Speed Ground Transportation Steering Committee. Membership... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 231, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 2106 1991–92 |
Shelters/state surplus proprThe Department of General Administration is authorized to donate state-owned surplus, tangible personal property to shelters providing assistance to the homeless. The shelters must be participants in the Department of... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 216, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 2198 1991–92 |
Joint center/higher educatnThe statutes related to the Joint Center for Higher Education in Spokane and the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute are amended as follows. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 1027 1991–92 |
Hazardous substance spillsOffice of Marine Safety An Office of Marine Safety is created as a state agency, with a focus in marine transportation. The administrator of the office is appointed by the Governor. | Nancy Rust (D-1) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 200, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1028 1991–92 |
Changes in air quality lawsGOALS AND PUBLIC POLICY: A number of legislative findings and goals are established. These sections generally reflect three principles: 1) all air polluters should pay for the costs of air pollution; 2) state laws should... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 199, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1336 1991–92 |
Prospective residntl tenantsA landlord is prohibited from requiring a fee from a prospective tenant for the privilege of being placed on a list to be considered as a tenant for a dwelling unit. A landlord may charge a prospective tenant a fee for... | June Leonard (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1342 1991–92 |
Motor vehicle fuel/local tax"Border area cities" are authorized to enact, with voter approval, a tax of up to one cent per gallon on motor vehicle fuel and special fuel. "Border area cities" are cities whose close proximity to an international crossing... | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1739 1991–92 |
Prop tax exemp/homeless housThe nonprofit organization property tax exemption is changed from an exemption for nonpermanent shelter to an exemption for emergency or transitional housing. "Homeless" is defined as persons who do not have decent and safe... | June Leonard (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 198, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1740 1991–92 |
Public housing authoritiesRevisions are made to the state's housing authority and housing cooperation laws in the following areas: 1) general powers of the public housing authority; 2) the issuance of bonds; 3) establishment and operation of group... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 167, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1911 1991–92 |
Massage practitioners licensA person seeking a license from a city or county to operate a massage business must verify that he or she is validly licensed as a massage practitioner by the state. A city or county may not subject a state licensed massage... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 182, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1096 1991–92 |
Smoke detection devicesThe state fire protection law is amended so the replacement of batteries for smoke detection devices are the responsibility of the tenant. The fine for failing to install or maintain a smoke detection device is increased from... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 154, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1031 1991–92 |
Water/sewer districtsA sewer district, or water district, with 5,000 or more customers providing health, group, or life insurance benefits to its employees may provide its commissioners with the same coverage. The board of commissioners of a sewer... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 82, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 1200 1991–92 |
Physical therapistsThe authority for physical therapists to treat patients directly and without the necessity of a prior consultation or periodic review is continued indefinitely. The board is directed to determine the standards of appropriate care. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 15, 1991 |
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