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 5492 1993–94 |
Secretary of state/feesThe Secretary of State is required to establish by rule a variety of fees with regard to for-profit and nonprofit corporations. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 269, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| SB 5068 1993–94 |
Homestead exemptionThe definition of "homestead" is expanded to include any real or personal property that the owner uses as a residence. The homestead exemption may not be asserted against certain liens arising in connection with the property... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| SB 5768 1993–94 |
Emergency scene inspectionsWashington's emergency management laws are amended to clarify that (a) registered architects and professional engineers can serve as "emergency workers" and therefore are shielded from certain civil liabilities arising in... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| SB 5060 1993–94 |
Indeterminate sentencingThe statutory provision requiring the board to retain jurisdiction over habitual criminals throughout the person's natural life is stricken. Parole violations that do not result in convictions for new crimes may be the subject... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 140, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| SB 5612 1993–94 |
Transportatn improvement brdThe Transportation Improvement Board is increased to 18 members and is modified as follows: --A public member appointed by the Secretary of Transportation is added; --The DOT Assistant Secretary for Highways is removed; --A... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| SB 5368 1993–94 |
Vessels/sales tax exemptionSales of vessels to residents of foreign countries for use outside the state are exempt from sales and use taxes if the vessel is not used in this state for more than 45 days and the nonresident provides an exemption... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5233 1993–94 |
Service of process costsThe court is granted express authority to allow costs of service by a public officer to the amount specified by law, or in the alternative, the reasonable costs of effecting service by a registered process server or other... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 48, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5067 1993–94 |
Joint tenancyAny joint tenancy, including a community property joint tenancy, may be severed at will by any tenant. Property interests resulting from the severance of a joint tenancy held by a husband and wife are presumed to be community... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 14, 1993 |
| SB 5166 1993–94 |
Revenue bond authorizationThe sale of up to $15 million in bonds is authorized for the purpose of retiring the 1963 bond issue. The need for the Department of Transportation to follow restrictive bond covenants is eliminated. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 1993 |
Mar 12, 1993 |
| SB 5510 1991–92 |
Retirement/ withdrawn contriMembers of the public employees' retirement system may restore withdrawn contributions in annual installments. | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 195, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 6042 1991–92 |
Condominium actThe definition of "declarant control" is amended to include the right to veto or approve proposed board action. A procedure for reserving the exclusive right to use a particular condominium name is established. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 220, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 6174 1991–92 |
Homicide victims' familiesIn addition to other benefits provided under the Crime Victims' Compensation Program, immediate family members of a homicide victim may receive counseling to deal with the immediate, near-term consequences of the related... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 203, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 6180 1991–92 |
Education programsThe Fair Start program is established in statute but is not part of the state's basic education obligation. The Superintendent of Public Instruction establishes the program to assist school districts in providing prevention... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 196, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 6104 1991–92 |
Assault against a childA new crime of assault of a child is created. This crime applies to assaults when the victim is under 13 years of age and the perpetrator is 18 years of age or older. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| SB 5121 1991–92 |
Whistleblower protection"Whistleblower" is defined as a state employee who in good faith reports an alleged improper governmental action to the State Auditor. The term includes an employee who provides information to the State Auditor and one who is... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 5557 1991–92 |
Recording of surveysA record of survey is not required when it is a retracement or resurvey of boundaries already depicted on a recorded subdivision plat or short subdivision plat, provided that no discrepancy is found on other public survey records. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 106, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6055 1991–92 |
Crime lab reports as evidnceThe results of a controlled substance analysis performed by the Crime Laboratory system of the State Patrol may be presented as evidence in a prosecution by means of a certified copy of the report signed by the supervisor of... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 129, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6330 1991–92 |
Drivers' license susp/revokThe statute which sets forth the penalties for driving with a suspended or revoked license is clarified for crimes in the third degree. A person who drives while suspended or revoked, but who is eligible for reinstatement, is... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6347 1991–92 |
Domestic violenceThe Legislature finds that domestic violence is a problem of immense proportions, and it is at the core of other major social problems. Domestic violence costs the state millions of dollars annually and the crisis is growing. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 111, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 5465 1991–92 |
Pharmacy assistant ratioPharmacies located in nursing homes or who provide services to patients in nursing homes are permitted to allow three level A pharmacy assistants to be under the supervision of one licensed pharmacist. Pharmacies providing... | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 40, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6103 1991–92 |
Electronic monitoringIn an order granting probation for a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor, after consideration of the defendant's ability to pay, the court may order the defendant to pay for the costs of electronic monitoring imposed as a... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 86, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6276 1991–92 |
District judges compensationWhen vacating office, a district judge may receive remuneration for unused leave at a rate equal to one day's pay for each full day of accrued leave. Unused sick leave is compensated at a rate of one day's pay for each four... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 76, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6295 1991–92 |
Driving under influenceA court may require a person who is convicted of a DWI or who enters a deferred prosecution program to attend a DWI victims impact panel. The victims impact panel is an educational program focusing on the emotional, physical,... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 64, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6329 1991–92 |
RCW obsolete sectionsChapter 19.62 RCW is repealed. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 91, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6351 1991–92 |
RCW obsolete sectionsRCW 37.16.020 and RCW 37.16.130 are repealed. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 90, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
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