Gary Nelson
Senator
· Republican
· District 21
· most recent term 1993–94
1993–94 · Senate · R · LD 211991–92 · Senate · R · LD 21
155
Bills as prime sponsor
34
of those became law
235
Bills co-sponsored
3,332
Recorded votes
2.3%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5202 1991–92 |
Civil judgmentsNotice of assignment of a judgment occurs upon recording a certified copy of the assignment with the county recording officer. Assignments made to the Office of Support Enforcement are not required to be recorded. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5564 1991–92 |
Van pool studyThe Department of Transportation (DOT), through a contract with the University of Washington, shall conduct a van pool study. This study shall examine incentives to operate and participate in van pools, alternatives to the... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5753 1991–92 |
Upland game bird enhancementThe Legislature finds that the state's upland wildlife habitats are in transition and that the state's population increases preservation of upland wildlife habitat will require greater protection and maintenance. The... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5876 1991–92 |
Oil spill response liabilityPersons responding to remove oil from the state's waters are not liable for oil removal costs or damages resulting from their response actions, as long as their actions are consistent with the National Contingency Plan, a... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 6079 1991–92 |
Property owner tax noticeIn circumstances where the original real estate tax statement is being sent by the county treasurer to a lienholder rather than the vested owner of property in the county, when requested in writing by a vested owner, the... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 6101 1991–92 |
Actions against loc govrnmntProhibits actions for damages to be commenced until sixty days after the claim has been filed with the local government governing body. Provides that the period of limitations is tolled during the sixty-day period. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 6102 1991–92 |
Double amendments mergeReenacts and amends RCW 43.43.830 to merge double amendments. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 6105 1991–92 |
Discovery materials accessUpon filing of a criminal complaint, the defendant is entitled to a copy of any discovery materials that the court rules require to be disclosed to defendants. The court's authority to issue protective orders to restrict or... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 6107 1991–92 |
Child's hearsay statementCorroborative evidence is defined as evidence that supports to a substantial degree a logical and reasonable inference that the act described in the hearsay statement occurred. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 6108 1991–92 |
Victim request/crime invstgnA victim may request the Attorney General to investigate and prosecute his or her case if the prosecuting attorney of the county in which the offense occurred has declined prosecution. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5000 1991–92 |
Prop exmpt from executionWhen another state attempts to collect an income tax on state pension or retirement benefits paid to a former employee of that state who is now a Washington resident, the property of the Washington resident is exempt from... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5001 1991–92 |
In-state prop executionWhere another state attempts to collect an income tax on state pension or retirement benefits paid to a former employee of that state who is now a Washington resident, the property in this state owned by the taxpayer is exempt... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5024 1991–92 |
Pensions/out-of-state jdgmntWhen another state attempts to collect an income tax on state pension or retirement benefits paid to a former employee of that state who is now a Washington resident, the retirement income and other property in this state... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5026 1991–92 |
Voter/Driver's license listsA number of state agencies and associations are required to prepare an implementation plan for merging the list of licensed drivers, identicard holders, and registered voters in order to form an expanded jury source list. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5028 1991–92 |
Domstc rels/summ proceedingsState or local court rules may provide summary trial procedures for cases involving dissolution of marriage or legal separation. The summary procedures allow the court to conduct trials with evidence consisting of written... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5029 1991–92 |
Judicial elections procedureThe election laws for candidates for justice of the Supreme Court, judge of the Court of Appeals, judge of the superior court, and Superintendent of Public Instruction are revised to provide that candidates for these... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5035 1991–92 |
E Wash vets nursing centerThe Department of Veterans Affairs must complete planning and design work for a skilled nursing care center for veterans in time for the project to be submitted for federal veterans affairs matching funds. The matching funds... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5038 1991–92 |
Dangerous dogsA hearing process is established to determine whether or not a dog is potentially dangerous or dangerous. The animal control authority must petition municipal or district court whenever there is probable cause to believe that... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5051 1991–92 |
No firearms in capitol bldgsA person may not possess, carry, transport, or convey any firearm while in certain government buildings located on the west state capitol campus grounds. A violation of this provision is a misdemeanor. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5054 1991–92 |
Penalties for armed crimesAn additional 60 months is added to the presumptive sentence of an offender or accomplice who uses a firearm in the commission of any felony ranked on the sentencing grid. The recommended prosecuting standards are amended to... | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5065 1991–92 |
Child's statements in courtThe child hearsay exception is expanded to include application to statements made by a child under the age of ten describing any attempted act of sexual contact with or on the child by another. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE:... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5066 1991–92 |
Subdivision alterationsA local legislative authority may not authorize the modification or alteration of an existing plat which changes the size or use of a dedication without the written consent of 75 percent of the owners of parcels benefitted by... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5071 1991–92 |
Sobriety checkpoint programsThe Washington State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies are authorized to establish sobriety checkpoint programs. The programs must meet statutory minimum standards and guidelines. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5073 1991–92 |
Restricting fabric burningNatural or synthetic fabrics, including any flag made of these fabrics, may not be burned in any residential solid fuel burning device or in an outdoor fire. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5117 1991–92 |
Signatur requirmnts/init/refObtaining a pro rata share of the necessary minimum number of signatures in each congressional district shall be required if the proposed amendment to Article II, Section 1 of the State Constitution is approved and ratified at... | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
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