Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Leo K. Thorsness
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5644 1991–92 |
Adult entertainment regulatnA new chapter is created for the regulation of adult entertainment businesses. Every owner, operator or manager of an adult entertainment business is required to obtain a business license from the Department of Licensing. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5666 1991–92 |
Salmon/steelhead protectionThe Department of Fisheries and the Department of Wildlife shall remove or destroy nonendangered marine mammals which prey upon salmon or steelhead. The departments shall pursue all available options to gain authority to... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5702 1991–92 |
Caseload forecastingThe redesignated Economic, Revenue and Caseload Forecast Council employs the caseload forecast supervisor. The caseload forecast supervisor prepares an official, an optimistic and a pessimistic caseload forecast four times each year. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5746 1991–92 |
Environ protectn requiremntsThe Department of Ecology may designate one or more employees as a technical assistance officer, and organize them into one or more technical assistance units. Their duties are to provide technical assistance for the voluntary... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5780 1991–92 |
Dev disabled/job transitionThe Legislature intends to expand services to developmentally disabled secondary school graduates within available resources. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6022 1991–92 |
Intrntl marketing centerThe IMPACT program is reestablished at Washington State University with a new sunset date of June 30, 1996. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6064 1991–92 |
High voltage trans facltiesCities of the first class operating electric generating facilities and electric distribution systems may use and obtain capacity rights to jointly owned electric generating and transmission facilities. These cities may issue... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6075 1991–92 |
Government employment growthBeginning on July 1, 1992, the annual growth rate of state employees in any fiscal year shall not exceed the state's population growth rate, based on federal census data. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6080 1991–92 |
Voters' pamphlet statementsThe Attorney General's summary of a ballot measure must include a summary of any sections of law to be repealed. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6082 1991–92 |
Criminal impersonationThe crime of criminal impersonation is committed if a person falsely claims to be a law enforcement officer or creates a false impression that he or she is a law enforcement officer, and does an act with intent to convey the... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6144 1991–92 |
Telecommunications chargesFor certain telecommunications services, a utility tariff that temporarily reduces or waives existing charges shall be considered a tariff that decreases a rate, charge, rental, or toll. If the utility files with the Utilities... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6153 1991–92 |
Criminal use of explosivesThe Washington State Explosives Act is revised to create and define new offenses for those who possess or use unauthorized explosives. Unless otherwise allowed under the Explosives Act, a person may not knowingly possess, give... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6172 1991–92 |
Fuel tax exemptionsFor purposes of providing fuel tax refunds, the Department of Licensing is authorized to establish by rule formulas for determining power take-off unit fuel use when direct measurement of the fuel used is not feasible.... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6181 1991–92 |
Senior volunteer programsLegislative findings indicate that retired seniors have dedicated themselves to programs for education, at-risk youth, adult literacy, and combating drug abuse, and many others. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6201 1991–92 |
Taking of private propertyA "taking" of private property for public use occurs whenever the state or a local governmental entity implements a scheme regulating the use of land which causes the assessed value or the fair market value immediately prior... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6203 1991–92 |
NW low-level waste compactNo costs shall be paid for or reimbursed by the state for participation of other member states in the Northwest Interstate Compact on Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management for compact meetings held outside the state of Washington. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6262 1991–92 |
Sexually explicit materialsThe statutory definitions relating to erotic materials, court determination, prosecution and exemptions are repealed and replaced with provisions prohibiting the display, sale, or distribution to minors of materials which are... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6293 1991–92 |
Puget Sound salmon harvestThe director shall increase the opportunity for recreational fishermen to harvest chinook salmon in Puget Sound to make restitution for past errors in catch accounting between treaty Indian fishermen and non-Indian... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6333 1991–92 |
Vehicle license registrationWhen the Director of DOL notifies a person of a cancellation of a vehicle title, the notification shall be sent by regular mail service. An affidavit of mail service shall be attached to a copy of the cancellation notice and... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6364 1991–92 |
Fraudulent document useThe Washington State Patrol organized crime advisory board is directed to report by January 1, 1993 on all aspects of the impact of identification document fraud and the efficacy of a state policy that drivers' licenses and... | Jeannette Hayner (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6373 1991–92 |
Transportation improvemnt bdA public member to be appointed by the Secretary of Transportation is added to the Transportation Improvement Board. Requirements for this position include experience in transportation planning or land use planning, a... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6383 1991–92 |
Radioactive waste disposalThe provisions relating to indemnification for operations and activities of low level radioactive materials licensees are deleted. The agencies are given discretion over when to require financial assurances with regard to... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6448 1991–92 |
Growth management planningCounties with a population of less than 200,000 are authorized to remove themselves from the requirements of the Growth Management Act by adoption of a resolution by June 1, 1993. | George Sellar (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6470 1991–92 |
Emergency reserve fundAn emergency reserve fund is established. Beginning in fiscal year 1994, the State Treasurer is directed to transfer into the fund, without appropriation, a specified percentage of general fund-state revenues. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6475 1991–92 |
Federal hydro projectsThe powers of the Director of the Department of Ecology are modified to exclude the authority to inspect or approve dam construction, modification, or operation if the dam or facility is licensed under the federal power act.... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |