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 6008 1993–94 |
Sexually violent predatorsWhen the county prosecuting attorney or the Attorney General files a petition alleging that a non-incarcerated person is a sexually violent predator, the petition must include an allegation of a recent overt act sufficient to... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6041 1993–94 |
Criminal street gang activtyA court may impose an exceptional sentence on a criminal offender if the court finds the criminal offense was committed for the benefit of, or at the direction of, a criminal street gang and the crime was committed with the... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6043 1993–94 |
Youth violenceA number of revisions are made to the Uniform Firearms Act and the Juvenile Justice Act with respect to firearms and minors, and juvenile dispositions. Firearms and Minors . A "short firearm" or "pistol" is any firearm with a... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6046 1993–94 |
Third DUI offense a felonyDriving or being in physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs is a class C felony if the defendant has two or more prior convictions for DWI or physical control, or any... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6064 1993–94 |
Vehicle emission inspectionsThe requirement that motor vehicles must be inspected when registered ownership changes is removed from statute. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: The amendment makes the same change to Title 46, a change necessary for the... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6066 1993–94 |
District court judgesThe correct number of district court judges that have been authorized for each county is listed. | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6092 1993–94 |
Negot instrumnts/stat limitnThe statute of limitations for enforcing the obligation of a party to pay an unaccepted draft is extended to six years after the dishonor of the draft or ten years after the date of the draft, whichever period expires first. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6113 1993–94 |
Restitution payment/juv offnJuvenile offenders remain under the court's jurisdiction for payment of restitution for up to ten years after their eighteenth birthday. The court may establish a restitution payment plan that extends up to ten years if the... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6114 1993–94 |
Weapons availability/minorsDelivery of a pistol, short-barreled rifle, or short-barreled shotgun to a person under the age of 21 is a class C felony. A short-barreled rifle is defined as a rifle less than 16 inches in length or a weapon made from... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6115 1993–94 |
Offenses with deadly weaponsReckless endangerment in the first degree and residential burglary are added to the list of crimes of violence for purpose of the firearms statutes. A sentence enhancement of 36 months is added to an adult conviction for any... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6116 1993–94 |
Parents' liability for childParents of a child who willfully or maliciously injures another person or destroys property shall be liable to the injured person or the property owner for damages in an amount not to exceed $10,000. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6117 1993–94 |
Prior juvenile convictionsFor the purpose of calculating an adult defendant's offender score, prior juvenile felony convictions no longer automatically "wash out" at the age of 23 and are subject to the same "wash out" provisions as prior adult felony... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6118 1993–94 |
Youthful offender systemThe Department of Corrections (DOC) is directed to develop and implement a youthful offender system as a sentencing option for offenders under the age of 18 who are no longer under juvenile jurisdiction but have not had a... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6119 1993–94 |
Juvenile crimes/adult courtA juvenile who is 16 or 17 years of age, and is alleged to have committed a class A felony or an attempt, solicitation, or conspiracy to commit a class A felony, shall automatically fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6128 1993–94 |
Administrative rules reviewAuthorizes the rules review committee to determine whether a rule exceeds federal law without specific state legislative authority to do so. Requires agencies to consider a denial by the governor of a recommendation to suspend... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6129 1993–94 |
Adminis rule making criteriaDeclares that the purpose of the act is to: (1) Strengthen the current rule-making process by addressing and articulating a response to public input; (2) Establish a reasoned set of criteria for adopting rules so that agencies... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6130 1993–94 |
Judicial review/agency actnsA court is to award any eligible party that prevails in a judicial review of an agency action their fees and other expenses not exceeding $10,000. Eligible parties include: (1) an individual whose net worth does not exceed $1... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6132 1993–94 |
Business regulationsThe Departments of Revenue, Ecology, Labor and Industries, Health, Licensing, and Fish and Wildlife are each to implement a cooperative compliance partnership program by January 1, 1995. For each program the agency shall... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6144 1993–94 |
Drug/alcohol driving offnsesRequires the records to be maintained for ten years in order to facilitate state and local criminal justice organizations. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6145 1993–94 |
Inmates who take hostagesProvides that an inmate who holds an officer or employee of the correctional facility by force is guilty of a class A felony. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6167 1993–94 |
Private property regulationRegulations of private property are prohibited unless the properties are identified, the owners are notified of proposed legislation and an economic impact is done. Regulations that relate to private property must be the least... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6176 1993–94 |
Debt collection assignmentProvides that a creditor has a duty to inform the debtor that the debt has been assigned and give the name of the agency. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6177 1993–94 |
Unlawful sexual contactProhibits sexual acts when the victim is an inmate in a state or local correctional facility and the perpetrator is an employee of the facility. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6183 1993–94 |
Job placement/publ assistancEstablishes a three year pilot program to be known as the Washington full employment act. Requires all recipients of aid to families with dependent children and of food stamps to participate in the program. Encourages... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6185 1993–94 |
Driver's license revocationA person under the age of 21 who drives a motor vehicle is deemed to have given consent to having his or her alcohol concentration determined through tests administered at the direction of a law enforcement officer. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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