Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Les Thomas
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1245 1997–98 |
Driver's license use/fraudThe motor vehicle statutes are amended. The use of a false or fictitious name in an application for a driver = s license or identicard, or knowingly making a false statement, concealing a material fact, or otherwise committing... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1421 1997–98 |
Transportation centersThe purposes for which transportation centers may be used, beyond those primarily related to travel services, are expanded to include commercial retail services, offices, professional services, financial institutions, or any... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1490 1997–98 |
Emer vehicle driver liabiltyThe duty of care and liability of a drivers of authorized emergency vehicles are changed. Two statements of limitation on the privileges of emergency vehicle drivers are eliminated. | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1505 1997–98 |
Law enforcmnt prsnnl privacyThe home addresses, phone numbers, social security numbers, and photos of active or former state and local law enforcement personnel, including correctional and correctional probation officers, are exempt from public... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1509 1997–98 |
Paid petition gatheringA variety of requirements are made for state initiative and referendum measures, city initiative and referendum measures, county initiative and referendum measures, and recall measures. 1.Petition requirements. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1751 1997–98 |
State employee communicatnsAny state employee may communicate with a legislator without reporting the communication to a superior, agency head, or otherwise. | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1784 1997–98 |
Public assistance fraudThe Division of Fraud Investigations is established in DSHS, to investigate and refer fraud cases for local prosecution. The director of the division is responsible for providing leadership, recommending policy for fraud... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1805 1997–98 |
Health care savings accountsA four-year health care savings account (HCSA) and catastrophic insurance pilot project is to be administered by the state Health Care Authority (HCA). The pilot project is generally exempt from state laws governing insurance. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2019 1997–98 |
Charter schoolsA new chapter is created in the education code authorizing and establishing a process for creating and implementing charter schools. A charter school : A charter school is a public school of one or more K-12 grades managed by... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2144 1997–98 |
Insur commissnr depositaryFinancial institutions with trust powers located in Washington State may be designated as security depositaries by the Insurance Commissioner. The financial institutions do not have to be domiciled in Washington State, but... | Scott Smith (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2311 1997–98 |
Small claims court jurisdctnThe jurisdictional amount in small claims court is increased from $2,500 to $3,000. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2321 1997–98 |
Consumer loan company feesThe restriction on the types of expenses the consumer loan company may recover is removed. Instead of being limited to fees incurred for title insurance, appraisals, recording, reconveying and releasing, the consumer loan... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2360 1997–98 |
Financing contractsThe authorization allowing the State Treasurer to administer a financing contract program for state agencies is expanded to include local governments. With the approval of the local governing body, the State Treasurer can lend... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2374 1997–98 |
Higher ed board student membFor the University of Washington and for Washington State University, the Governor, with the consent of the Senate, appoints one full-time student in good standing to the board of regents. The student is chosen from a list of... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2434 1997–98 |
Motorcycle handlebar heightThe maximum legal height for motorcycle handlebars or grips is increased from 15 inches to 30 inches, measured from the seat or saddle. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2442 1997–98 |
Disabled parking permitsFour key issue areas are addressed in this bill: 1) Permit Identification : Each permit holder will receive a parking placard and an identification card bearing the picture and name of the permit holder, as well as the... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2549 1997–98 |
Health carrier capital stndrFor the purpose of monitoring health carrier solvency, a method of tracking and reporting of "risk based capital" (RBC) is established. The RBC of all domestic carriers (and foreign or alien carriers under some circumstances)... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2554 1997–98 |
Insurance fraudIt is unlawful for a person who provides services to offer a claimant a monetary, material, or nonmaterial incentive, regardless of actual monetary value. The person providing services need not engage in the regular practice... | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2591 1997–98 |
Agencies/vendor lobbyingAn employee or official of a state executive agency may not use state resources to demand or pressure a vendor or contractor, from whom the agency makes purchases or contracts for services or construction, to lobby or contact... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2848 1997–98 |
Student learning assessmentThe timeline for the availability and mandated use of the middle and high school science assessments are modified. The COM is renamed the Certificate of Academic Proficiency (CAP) and a timeline is provided to implement the... | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2910 1997–98 |
Domestic violence victm insuAn insurance company cannot deny or refuse an application, refuse to issue or renew a policy, charge a higher rate, or cancel a policy on the basis that the person is, was, or may be the victim of domestic abuse. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2914 1997–98 |
Sexually transmitted diseaseThe Governor must appoint a 15-member HIV surveillance implementation task force, with broad representation, to develop a statewide pilot project for HIV infection surveillance and report to the state Board of Health by... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2962 1997–98 |
Criminal mistreatmentCriminal mistreatment in the fourth degree is created. The crime occurs when a person commits an act of domestic violence within sight or sound of the victim = s or offender = s minor children. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2983 1997–98 |
Developmntl disabled residenLegislative intent is declared that the department encourage the development of residential living arrangements through contracts with private nonprofit organizations. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 3008 1997–98 |
Drug-affected childrn/motherA physician who has reasonable cause to believe an infant has been exposed to nonprescription use of controlled substances or alcohol must conduct appropriate tests to determine whether the infant is drug affected; if the test... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |