Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Leo K. Thorsness
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5911 1991–92 |
Mobile-manufactured housingEstablishes a uniform system of regulation of mobile-manufactured home sales, and the development of mobile home parks. Creates a mobile-manufactured housing commission. Requires annual inspections of mobile home parks. | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5912 1991–92 |
Educational opportunity prgmEstablishes a schedule for educational opportunity grants through June 30, 1995. Requires reports on the progress of the program. | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5915 1991–92 |
Child care business tax crdtDesignates a formula for computing the tax credit for employers assisting in the provision of child care. Limits the amount of tax credits annually. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5918 1991–92 |
High capacity transportationRequires consideration of the capital cost per mile of high capacity transportation before deciding on a plan. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5921 1991–92 |
Nutritional needsProvides for increased funding to the supplemental food program for women, infants, and children. Provides for expedited issuance of food stamps. Increases the availability of nutritional programs at schools, child, and adult... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5956 1991–92 |
K-12 support/operating budgtBeginning in fiscal year 1992-93, and each fiscal year thereafter, the percentage of the general fund-state operating budget for K-12 education is increased by a minimum of 1 percent until the percentage of the budget for K-12... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5983 1991–92 |
Metro municipal councilsReduces the size of metropolitan councils and restructures the composition of the councils. Retains existing compositions until January 1, 1992. Provides for the compensation of council members. | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 6001 1991–92 |
Comm on salaries abolishedRequires the state committee on salaries to recommend a schedule of salaries sixty days prior to the convening of sessions in odd-numbered years. Directs the governor to include his or her recommendations in the budget... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 6021 1991–92 |
Timber impact area studentsRevises the criteria for students in timber impact areas as specified by RCW 28B.80.575 and 28B.80.580. | George Sellar (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 6024 1991–92 |
Brewer and winery salesRevises RCW 66.28.010 to provide the expanded sales opportunity. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| 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 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 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 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 5613 1991–92 |
Pawnbrokers/second-hand dlrsThe definition of "pawnbroker" is expanded to include a person making loans secured by the purchase of personal property or the sale of personal property. The definition of "second-hand dealer" is expanded to include people... | Jim Matson (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 323, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5266 1991–92 |
Suspended driver penaltiesThe crime of driving with a suspended or revoked license is restructured into three degrees. The first-degree crime is a gross misdemeanor with mandatory minimum penalties that escalate with repeat offenses and that may not be... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| SB 5756 1991–92 |
Low-level waste site ratesIf the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) finds that a monopoly situation exists for disposal of commercial low-level radioactive waste, the WUTC is directed to regulate the disposal rates for low-level... | Jeannette Hayner (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 272, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| SB 5184 1991–92 |
Work force training/eductionThe Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board is created as the successor agency to the State Board for Vocational Education. The new board will have nine voting members. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 238, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 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 5114 1991–92 |
Student transportation saftyAll school buses owned or contracted by school districts in the state must be equipped with a crossing arm by September 1, 1992. The Superintendent of Public Instruction is responsible for purchasing and distributing the... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5245 1991–92 |
State energy policy develpmtThe Washington State Energy Office (WSEO) is directed to develop a state energy strategy. In developing the strategy, the WSEO is to consult with other state agencies, the Northwest Power Planning Council, the Bonneville Power... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 201, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5374 1991–92 |
Labor-managmnt cooperationThe industrial insurance labor-management cooperation program is established in the Department of Labor and Industries. It will promote and assist the establishment of local industrial insurance labor-management committees,... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |