Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Les Thomas
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1148 1995–96 |
Motorcycle helmet useRevises the motorcycle helmet law to apply only to persons under the age of eighteen. | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1153 1995–96 |
911 compatibilityBy January 1, 1997, or one year after enhanced 911 service becomes available or a private switch automatic location identification service is available from the local exchange company, whichever is later, owners of a private... | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1172 1995–96 |
Parents' rights in educationThe Legislature declares it is the right and responsibility of parents to provide for and ensure the health, education, and general well-being of their children. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1175 1995–96 |
Tort judgments/interestThe judgment interest rate when the state, local governments, or private litigants appeal adverse decisions of courts in tort cases is four percentage points above the 26-week treasury bill average rate as of the first auction... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1207 1995–96 |
B & O tax reliefDeclares that chapter 82.04 RCW shall not apply to the first eighty-three thousand three hundred thirty-three dollars per month of gross income of the business. Repeals RCW 82.04.4451. | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1210 1995–96 |
Puget Sound license platesCreates the program to provide a means for citizens to support efforts to protect Puget Sound. Authorizes a fee for the license plates which shall not exceed thirty-five dollars. | Nancy Rust (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1212 1995–96 |
Collecting money owed stateDirects the state auditor to ensure collection of all moneys owed to the state. Authorizes the use of private collection agencies for the collection of accounts more than six months past due. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1215 1995–96 |
Ecology & agric rules adoptnConditions the delegation of authority to the departments of ecology and agriculture by requiring that the legislature be given an opportunity to review proposed rules before they become effective, and by ensuring that the... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1216 1995–96 |
Long-term care insuranceProhibits the insurance commissioner from establishing maximum levels of increases in the amount of the premium. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1228 1995–96 |
Game fish catch record cardsThe requirement for a steelhead fisher to purchase a catch record card is removed. Instead, catch record cards are issued at no charge and are administered under rules adopted by the director of the Department of Fish and Wildlife. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1234 1995–96 |
Oil spill risk reductionAuthorizes an owner or operator of a covered vessel to petition for a waiver from a specific provision of chapter 88.46 RCW, if the owner or operator has implemented a practice that meets or exceeds the statutory requirements,... | Cheryl Hymes (R-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1251 1995–96 |
SEPA appeal actionsOnly a person who is directly impacted by a specific governmental action taken under SEPA may appeal the environmental decisions under SEPA. A person who is "directly impacted" means a person whose interest is within the zone... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1258 1995–96 |
Investment management compnyRevises RCW 82.04.460 relating to apportionment of taxable income for investment management companies. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1264 1995–96 |
Law enforcement collectv barRemoves the population requirements for collective bargaining provisions in RCW 41.56.030 and 41.56.465. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1283 1995–96 |
Road kill possessionSpecifies that it is not unlawful to take possession of a game animal killed by accident on a public highway, as long as it is not used as food for human beings. | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1288 1995–96 |
Felons in prison/name changePrison inmates are prohibited from changing their names if the department determines that changing their name would interfere with the safe and orderly function of the prison. Inmates are permitted to change their names for... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1300 1995–96 |
Appeals of agency rules/costAllows the court to award attorneys' fees and other court costs to an individual or small business that successfully appeals a state agency directive in court. Directs the office of financial management to report annually to... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1301 1995–96 |
B & O tax ratesRevises the business and occupation taxes prescribed in RCW 82.04.255 and 82.04.290. Repeals RCW 82.04.2201. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1322 1995–96 |
Property tax/retired personsAll changes made to the senior citizen and disabled person property tax exemption program by EHB 2670, other than the valuation limit, are made effective July 1, 1995, for taxes payable in 1996. Payments for prescription drugs... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1327 1995–96 |
Water rights claim filingA new period for filing statements of claim for water rights is established. The period begins on September 1, 1995, and ends at midnight on June 30, 1996. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1347 1995–96 |
Consumer credit interestRepeals RCW 63.14.135 and section 4, chapter 193, Laws of 1992. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1363 1995–96 |
Insurer holding company actDeclares that the provisions of RCW 48.31B.030(1)(b) does not apply to transactions between a domestic health care service contractor, or health maintenance organization and another domestic health care service contractor or... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1364 1995–96 |
Insurance company transactnsMaterial transactions of insurance companies, certified health plans, health care service contractors, and health maintenance organizations must be reported to the Office of the Insurance Commissioner annually if the... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1366 1995–96 |
Property & casualty insurnceEstablishes minimum standards to make property and casualty insurance policies easier to read. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1369 1995–96 |
Totaled vehicle/replacementDirects an insurer to make a good faith effort to provide temporary replacement transportation to a third party claimant whose vehicle is a total loss, where its insured is liable to the third party claimant. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |