Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Brian Thomas
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1440 1995–96 |
Blood bank tax exemptionsThe property tax exemption for nonprofit blood banks is extended to include nonprofit tissue banks. The property tax exemption is also extended from property owned by nonprofit blood banks to property leased by nonprofit blood... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 15, 1995 |
| HB 1010 1995–96 |
Regulatory reformGrants of Rule-making Authority . For certain agencies, for other than interpretive rules, rules adopted after the effective date of the act may not rely solely on a statement of intent or on the agency's enabling provisions... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · veto overridden |
May 18, 1995 |
| HB 1152 1995–96 |
Concealed pistol licensesThe validity of a concealed pistol license is expanded from four years to five years. | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 351, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1248 1995–96 |
Race track tax deferralsA retail sales and use tax deferral is created for "a new thoroughbred race track facility." The tax deferral applies to all materials, equipment, and labor used to construct or equip the facility. The retail sales and use... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 352, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1387 1995–96 |
Massage practitioner licenseThe Secretary of Health must automatically revoke the license of a massage practitioner convicted of violating the state or local offense of prostitution. Revocation is automatic upon receipt of the court documents reflecting... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 353, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1527 1995–96 |
World War II vet monumentThe Department of Veterans Affairs is required to convene an 11-member advisory committee to make recommendations to the department for a memorial on the capitol campus to the men and women of Washington State who served in... | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 348, Laws of 1995 |
May 15, 1995 |
| HB 1497 1995–96 |
Elctrnc access publc recordsThe State Archivist is directed to adopt rules for cataloging, indexing and storing photographic, optical, electronic and other images of public records, and to adopt rules facilitating access to such records. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 326, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1700 1995–96 |
Property tax/current useAssessors are instructed not to remove land from forest land classification or designation if the land is expected to be acquired in a transaction exempt from paying the back taxes. The sale or transfer of fee title to the... | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 330, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1046 1995–96 |
Health care reform amendmentThe Legislature intends to protect quality in health care and protect an individual's right to health care choices; eliminate pre-existing condition exclusions in health insurance, prevent cancellation because of sickness, and... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 1995 |
May 8, 1995 |
| HB 1027 1995–96 |
School administrators/classrAdditional duties are given to the Joint Select Committee on Education Restructuring, and a School District Financial Review Program is established. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 230, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 1080 1995–96 |
Outdoor burning/nonurbn areaThe outdoor burning permit program applies as to residential and land clearing burning within: (1) cities; (2) urban growth areas; and (3) outside urban growth areas in counties with unincorporated populations more than... | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| HB 1247 1995–96 |
Horse racingThe termination date of June 1, 1995, for the provisions that earmark 1.25 percent of daily gross receipts for purse enhancement and 1.25 percent to an escrow or trust account is removed. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1437 1995–96 |
Amateur radio repeater sitesAn amateur radio operator qualifies for a reduced rent of $100 per year per site if the operator does one of two things: (1) Registers and remains in good standing with the Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services and Amateur... | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 105, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 19, 1995 |
| HB 1223 1995–96 |
Education board staffThe State Board of Education is directed to appoint or employ an executive director, who also must serve as the board's secretary. The board is directed to appoint or employ other staff to perform the duties of the board. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 13, 1995 |
| HB 1001 1995–96 |
Higher education expenditursThe requirement that agencies spend appropriated and nonappropriated money in a way that conserves the appropriated money does not apply to state institutions of higher education. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| HB 1039 1995–96 |
Citizn's commisn on salariesThe number of members on the Washington Citizens' Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials is increased from 15 to 16. The additional member is added because there must be a citizen member from each congressional district,... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1995 |
Feb 10, 1995 |
| HB 2798 1993–94 |
Public assistance reformThe Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction administers a program providing grants to schools for media campaigns promoting family planning, including abstinence. The Job Opportunities and Basic Skills (JOBS)... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 299, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 2, 1994 |
| HB 2147 1993–94 |
Higher ed expenditure reqrmtThe requirement that agencies spend appropriated and non-appropriated money in a way that conserves the appropriated money does not apply to state institutions of higher education. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2424 1993–94 |
Massage services taxationThe standard industrial classification code used for licensed massage practitioners is changed from "miscellaneous personal services" to "offices and clinics of health practitioners". The Department of Revenue is directed to... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 228, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2510 1993–94 |
Regulatory reformRULE-MAKING JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES REVIEW COMMITTEE (JARRC) REVIEW : JARRC is authorized to recommend suspension of an existing rule by a majority vote, instead of the current two-thirds requirement. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 249, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2616 1993–94 |
Ground water testingThe Department of Health is directed to develop a voluntary program to test selected local public drinking water systems for pesticides covered by the EPA's drinking water rules. Public water systems identified as having a low... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 1122 1993–94 |
Park/recreation distr leviesStatutes are clarified that a park and recreation district or park and recreation service area may impose more than one excess levy if authorized by voters. Voter approved regular property tax levies of park and recreation... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 156, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2246 1993–94 |
Substitute school employeesThe Superintendent of Public Instruction may pay for substitutes for classified employees when a classified employee is requested by the SPI or the State Board of Education to serve on a committee formed for the purpose of... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 113, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2294 1993–94 |
Student transportatn leviesSchool districts are authorized to raise levies for two years for the purchase or major repairs of school buses. These transportation levies are specifically excluded from the levy lid. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 116, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2482 1993–94 |
Investment projects tax crdtThe project initiation deadline is changed from December 31, 1994, to December 31, 1998. This is consistent with the new application deadline of July 1, 1998. | Barbara Holm (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 125, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |