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 6026 1991–92 |
Inmate work programsDirects the correctional industries board to review proposed industries to determine the impact on the state business community. Revises inmate wages to a level comparable to the wage paid for work of a similar nature in the... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 6056 1991–92 |
Fingerprinting of personsRequires fingerprinting of all persons convicted under Title 26 RCW, Domestic Relations. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5996 1991–92 |
Child support guidelinesPeriodic modifications of child support must use the current child support laws as the basis for modification. Upon motion of a party, the court must modify that portion of a decree that fails to comply with child support laws... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 11, 1991 |
| SB 5718 1991–92 |
Purple heart recipient dayAugust 7 is recognized as Purple Heart Recipient Recognition Day. It is not considered a legal holiday for any purpose. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 2, 1991 |
| SB 5052 1991–92 |
Collection of public debtsAny person who acts as a collection agency to collect restitution and other legal financial obligations, such as court fines and assessments, must comply with the requirements of the collection agency statute. Agencies may... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| SB 5075 1991–92 |
Washington condominium actA statutory committee is created to review the Washington Condominium Act, draft recommended revisions to the act, and prepare appropriate revisions to the Official Comments to the act. The committee is required to report to... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| SB 5997 1991–92 |
Double amendments correctedTwenty-four sections of 1991 C 3 (HB 1115 from the 1991 regular session) are repealed. Section 47 of 1991 C 72 (SB 5107 from the 1991 Regular Session) is repealed. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| SB 5998 1991–92 |
LEOFF/surviving spouseThe surviving spouse of a member of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System means the surviving widow or widower, or the ex spouse of a deceased member if the ex spouse (1) has been provided benefits... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| SB 5120 1991–92 |
Child support guidelinesA revised economic table from Clark County is adopted and the ability of local jurisdictions to vary the table is eliminated. The table incorporates reductions from the Child Support Commission table of up to 25 percent for... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 367, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5124 1991–92 |
Private security guardsAn applicant for a private security guard license must meet the following minimum requirements: 1) be at least 18 years old; 2) be a U.S. citizen or resident alien; 3) have not had a felony conviction within the past ten... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 334, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5147 1991–92 |
Dispute resolution protctionWhen parties to a dispute have a written agreement to mediate, or a court has ordered mediation, any materials submitted or communications made in connection with the mediation are privileged and not subject to disclosure in... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 321, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5170 1991–92 |
District judge numbersThe number of authorized district court judicial positions in Pacific County is decreased from three to two. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 338, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5418 1991–92 |
Criminal justice work groupThe interagency criminal justice work group is created. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 351, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5008 1991–92 |
Pac NW economic regionThe Pacific Northwest Economic Region is established. The state of Washington agrees to participate in the new regional organization. | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 251, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| SB 5053 1991–92 |
Juvenile driving privilegesThe Department of Licensing shall revoke the driving privileges of juveniles who are convicted of violating local drug and alcohol ordinances. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 260, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| SB 5148 1991–92 |
Limited partnershipsA limited partnership is expressly authorized to merge with another limited partnership or with a corporation. The rights of dissenting partners and the procedures through which such rights may be exercised are provided. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 269, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| SB 5295 1991–92 |
Truck identificationCommon, contract and private carriers, other than UTC exempt carriers and private carriers with a licensed gross weight of less than 36,000 pounds, must display an identifying name and/or number on both doors of the power... | Paul H. Conner (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 241, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| SB 5441 1991–92 |
BookmakingProfessional gambling is prohibited. Professional gambling in the first degree is a class B felony. | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 261, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| SB 5477 1991–92 |
Women's Air Forc/merch marinAn individual who had active service as a member of the Women's Air Forces Service Pilots or on a merchant vessel and who has received a certificate of release or discharge from active duty is included in the general... | Paul H. Conner (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 240, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| SB 5167 1991–92 |
Juvenile justice actA Juvenile Issues Task Force is created to review past legislation and study issues pertinent to juveniles. The task force has 29 members; ten members are legislators, two of which serve as co-chairs with a third co-chair... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| SB 5256 1991–92 |
Franchise investment protectThe Franchise Investment Protection Act is amended. The definition of "franchise" is narrowed. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 226, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| SB 5825 1991–92 |
Offender firearm possessionAs a sentence condition and requirement, offenders sentenced to terms involving community supervision, community service, or community placement under the Department of Corrections may not own, use, or possess firearms or... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 221, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| SB 5043 1991–92 |
Fax filing of election docsCertain election documents may be transmitted by electronic facsimile and shall be accepted and filed by the Secretary of State or a county auditor when the documents are legible, filed on time and satisfy state requirements... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 186, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5077 1991–92 |
Security interests recordingAssignment of rents and loans for security are perfected as of the time of recording and no further action is required by the holder to perfect the security interest even if recorded before July 23, 1989, the effective date of... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 188, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5466 1991–92 |
Pharmacists liability limitA pharmacist dispensing a prescription product, manufactured by a commercial manufacturer, pursuant to a prescription issued by a licensed prescribing practitioner is not a "product seller" under the law of product liability.... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 189, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
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