Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Brian Thomas
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1865 1997–98 |
School district contractingAn express provision is added to statutory provisions governing school districts to provide that a board of directors of a school district may contract with other school districts, educational service districts, public or... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| HB 2011 1997–98 |
School leviesState laws that limit the allowable time period for a school operating levy are modified. Propositions to levy additional taxes for school operating purposes may be for a period of up to four years. | Mike Wensman (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 260, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| HB 2069 1997–98 |
School leviesThe levy lid is increased 2 percent for calendar year 1998 and 4 percent for calendar year 1999 and thereafter. Beginning in 1999, levy equalization is increased to 12 percent for districts having a property tax rate for a 10... | Mike Wensman (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 259, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| HB 1277 1997–98 |
Property tax info confidentlInformation about personal property obtained by assessors may be used in administrative proceedings related to personal property, sales, or use taxes. The Department of Revenue is made subject to the same penalty as the... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 239, Laws of 1997 |
May 1, 1997 |
| HB 1327 1997–98 |
Sales tx collectn reimbursmnRetailers may retain a portion of the state sales taxes they collect from consumers to reimburse them for the administrative costs of collecting the taxes. Businesses are allowed to retain 1.0 percent of state retail sales... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 1726 1997–98 |
Outdoor burning/storm debrisOutdoor burning may be allowed by permitting authorities to manage storm or flood-related debris. If allowed in nonattainment, threatened nonattainment, or urban growth areas, a permit is required and a permit fee may be required. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 225, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 1219 1997–98 |
Health care service prepaymnThe HMO and HCSC exemption from the 2 percent premium tax for Medicare payments is continued indefinitely. | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 154, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| HB 1341 1997–98 |
Taxation/technical correctnsThe following technical corrections are made to excise and property tax statutes: C Gender-specific references are replaced with gender-neutral terms; C Outdated provisions are deleted; C Citations to other statutes are... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 156, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| HB 1342 1997–98 |
Revenue dept. interst/penaltInterest Computation - Tax Liabilities - Generally . The date that interest begins to accrue changes. Instead of accruing interest from the last day of the year when a tax liability is incurred, interest starts to accrue from... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 157, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| HB 1942 1997–98 |
Coal mining code repealAll sections of the Washington State Coal Mining Code are repealed. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 64, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| HB 1249 1997–98 |
Business registrtn & licenseThe director of the Department of Licensing is authorized to contract with the federal Internal Revenue Service and other appropriate federal agencies to issue conditional federal employer identification numbers and other... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 51, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 16, 1997 |
| HB 1821 1997–98 |
B & O tax rate categoriesB&O tax rates are reduced to their pre-1993 levels, effective July 1, 1998, as follows: the selected business service rate is reduced from 2.0 percent to 1.5 percent; the financial business service rate is reduced from 1.6... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 14, 1997 |
| HB 1417 1997–98 |
Property tax reductionThe one-time 4.7187 percent reduction of the 1996 state property tax is extended to 1997. In addition, a 4.7187 percent reduction in 1998 and thereafter is referred to the voters. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 1997 |
Jan 30, 1997 |
| HB 1037 1997–98 |
State property tax reductionThe one-time 4.7187 percent reduction of the 1996 state property tax is made permanent. Therefore, it becomes a part of the base for calculation of the 106 percent limit for taxes collected in 1997 and thereafter. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Jan 22, 1997 |
| HB 2222 1995–96 |
Govrnmnt progrms/leg ovrsghtThe Legislative Budget Committee (LBC) is renamed the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee. Amended Bill Compared to Substitute Bill: The original bill, which renamed the LBC, added two citizen members, redefined... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 288, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2420 1995–96 |
Firearms possession qualfctnChanges are made with respect to the crimes that disqualify a person from the right to possess a firearm. All felonies and some gross misdemeanor domestic violence crimes disqualify a person. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 295, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2695 1995–96 |
Student assessment systemReading, writing, communications, and mathematics . The timeline for the voluntary implementation of the assessments being developed by the Commission on Student Learning for reading, writing, communications, and mathematics... | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2708 1995–96 |
Warehouse tax studyThe Department of Revenue is required to study the impact of warehouse and distribution activity on the Washington economy. The department is required to form an advisory study committee that will present a final report to the... | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 299, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2790 1995–96 |
Governmnt lists & info/distrA state agency is authorized to furnish lists of public information to private companies that provide on-line computer data base services with data bases consisting primarily of public records. The state agency can provide... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 1556 1995–96 |
Visitation by relativesA person other than a parent may petition the court for visitation. The petition must be dismissed if the petitioner fails to prove by clear and convincing evidence that the petitioner has a significant relationship with the child. | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 177, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2190 1995–96 |
Railroad association feesRailroad associations that qualify as not-for-profit charitable organizations under the federal Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3) are exempt from the fee. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 196, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2290 1995–96 |
Wind energy/solar power taxMachinery and equipment used directly in generating electricity using wind or sun energy is exempt from sales and use tax. The costs of installing the machinery and equipment are also exempt. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2214 1995–96 |
Sales and use tax exemptionsSales and use tax exemptions are provided for human blood, tissue, organs, bodies, or body parts for medical research and quality control testing purposes. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 141, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| HB 2590 1995–96 |
Travel excise taxGuided tours and guided charters are removed from the definition of retail sale and replaced with day trips for sightseeing purposes. Wholesale sales of day trips and other amusement and recreation services, such as golf,... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 148, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| HB 2592 1995–96 |
Revenue dept penalty/interstIf returns or other information obtained by the Department of Revenue are examined and it appears that a tax or penalty has been paid in an amount less than is properly due, the department assesses the additional amount found... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 149, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |