Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Leo K. Thorsness
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5494 1991–92 |
Collection of debtsFinancial institutions must provide bank account information to holders of dishonored checks when presented with a request pursuant to a letter of agency issued to the holder of the check by the local prosecutor's office.... | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 168, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5518 1991–92 |
Pay-per-call services regulaProviders of information through pay-per-call services doing business in Washington are required to include a preamble in program messages if an information program costs more than $5 per minute or has a potential cost of over $10. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 191, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5762 1991–92 |
Water company safety imprvmtThe Utilities and Transportation Commission may provide for the funding of a reserve account by a regulated water company to perform construction or maintenance required by the Department of Ecology under the director's... | Jeannette Hayner (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 150, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| SB 5041 1991–92 |
Motorcycle audio headset useMotorcyclists will be permitted to wear a helmet with built-in headsets or earphones as approved by the Washington State Patrol. | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 95, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| SB 5260 1991–92 |
Nonmunicipal water systemsWater companies that are subject to Utilities and Transportation Commission regulation cannot be removed from regulation unless the commission approves. Regulated companies whose customer number falls below 100, or whose... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 100, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| SB 5363 1991–92 |
Legal financial obligationsThe administrative process for collecting legal financial obligations is modified and streamlined. The Department of Corrections is given the authority to establish the offender legal financial obligation payment schedule if... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 93, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| SB 5536 1991–92 |
Hearing impaired telecom serThe Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf Task Force is created. Its members consist of the directors, or designees, of the Departments of Social and Health Services and of Information Services, and the chair or designee... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| SB 5770 1991–92 |
Elec conservation/generationThe Legislature finds that the state is facing an electrical shortage, and that the Northwest Power Planning Council has recommended empowering utility commissions with more flexibility in rate regulation and updating... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 122, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| SB 5015 1991–92 |
Landowner liability/vlnteersA public or private landowner or person in control of the land is not liable for unintentional injuries to any volunteer group that is upon the land for purposes of a fish or wildlife cooperative project or the cleanup of... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 1991 |
May 3, 1991 |
| SB 5027 1991–92 |
Small claims limit raisedThe jurisdiction of small claims courts is increased to $2,500. A corporation plaintiff may not be represented by an attorney or paralegal in small claims court. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 71, Laws of 1991 |
May 3, 1991 |
| SB 5288 1991–92 |
American Vets Memorial HwyState Route 90, beginning at a junction with State Route No. 5, via the west approach to the Lake Washington bridge in Seattle, in an easterly direction by way of Mercer Island, North Bend, Snoqualmie Pass, Ellensburg,... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 1991 |
May 3, 1991 |
| SB 5678 1991–92 |
Wash national guard dayJanuary 26 of each year is designated as Washington Army and Air National Guard Day. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 1991 |
May 3, 1991 |
| SB 5042 1991–92 |
Efficiency/accountablty commThe statutory expiration date for the Commission is extended to December 31, 1995. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 53, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 29, 1991 |
| SB 5919 1991–92 |
Bringing education home actPART I - PARENTS' RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Parents have the right to know what their child is being taught and are encouraged to exercise their responsibility to participate in their child's education. School districts... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 28, 1991 |
| SB 5030 1991–92 |
Unauthrzd reprdctn/recordingCriminal offenses and sanctions are established for certain activities involving the unauthorized reproduction of recordings. A criminal offense is committed if a person knowingly reproduces for sale or transports within this... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 38, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 24, 1991 |
| SB 5391 1991–92 |
Emergency adjudications/UTCThe Utilities and Transportation Commission's authority in RCW 80.01.060 is amended to permit the commission to designate persons by rule to preside and enter final orders in emergency adjudications under the Administrative... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 48, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 24, 1991 |
| SB 5645 1991–92 |
Low-level waste handlersA task force on low-level radioactive materials is created consisting of the Departments of General Administration, Ecology, Health, the UTC, the Office of Financial Management, and the Washington State Patrol. The Department... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 39, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 24, 1991 |
| SB 5276 1991–92 |
Impounded vehicle dispositnThe State Patrol's authority over vehicles in tow truck operator's possession is limited to those that were impounded. Current statutory language relating to law enforcement release of vehicle owner information to a registered... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 17, 1991 |
| SB 5226 1991–92 |
Term limitation/state officsNo person may serve as Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Auditor, Attorney General, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Commissioner of Public Lands, Insurance Commissioner, state senator or state... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 20, 1991 |
| SB 5251 1991–92 |
Vehicle wreckers regulationThe State Patrol is responsible for inspecting all wrecking yards. The chief of the State Patrol has joint rule making authority with the director of the Department of Licensing. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 20, 1991 |
| SB 5849 1991–92 |
Property tax averagingEach year, the current appraised value is compared to the assessed value for the previous year. The new assessed value is the lesser of (1) the current appraised value, and (2) the greater of: o106 percent of the previous... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 20, 1991 |