Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bill Thompson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1177 1995–96 |
Flood damage reductionRequires a county with two or more presidentially declared flood disasters within the most recent ten-year period to complete a comprehensive flood control plan by December 31, 1998. Prohibits the annexation of any territory... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1179 1995–96 |
Employer experience ratingProvides the exemption for individuals terminated within sixty days of the hiring. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1187 1995–96 |
DSHS division into five agncThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is abolished effective September 15, 1996. Four new state agencies are created from the divisions within DSHS: The Department of Income and Medical Assistance; the Department... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1196 1995–96 |
Unemployment insur tax schedRevises the unemployment insurance tax schedules for 1995. Modifies the fund balance ratio intervals used to determine the effective tax schedule. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1201 1995–96 |
Fishing licenses exemptionsExempts residents seventy years of age or older from the requirement for recreational fishing licenses. | Robert Basich (D-19) | 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 1208 1995–96 |
Bursiness tax exemptionsProvides that the tax levied by RCW 82.08.020 shall not apply to sales to businesses of capital assets, or to charges made for labor and services in installing the capital asset. | Scott Smith (R-2) | 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 1214 1995–96 |
Sex offender registrationA person residing in Washington who is convicted of a sex offense in a foreign country or who is under the jurisdiction of the United States probation service on July 23, 1995 is required to register with the county sheriff in... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
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 1222 1995–96 |
Counties/growth managmnt actAuthorizes the county legislative authority of any county to opt out of the growth management act by adoption of a resolution to that effect. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1240 1995–96 |
Property tax valuationLimits property tax valuation increases to ten percent per year until change of ownership. Requires approval by a vote of the people at the next general election. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1244 1995–96 |
Firearms on school premisesStudents carrying firearms on school grounds must be expelled for a period of one year. However, the superintendent of the school district, educational service district, or state schools for the deaf or blind may modify the... | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1252 1995–96 |
Coin-operated laundries/taxThe business and occupation (B&O) tax definition of "retail sale" is changed to exclude income generated from the use of coin-operated laundry facilities that are located in an apartment house, rooming house, or mobile home... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1253 1995–96 |
B&O tax/landscape servicesThe business and occupation (B&O) tax definition of "retail sale" is changed to exclude landscape maintenance and horticultural services. A new B&O tax category is created to keep the businesses' tax liability at the retailing... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1254 1995–96 |
Tenant relocation assistanceDeletes the authority of local governments to require landlords to pay relocation assistance to tenants. | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1255 1995–96 |
Juvenile justice actParental Rights and Obligations: Parents of Juvenile Offenders: Parents, guardians, and custodians of juvenile offenders will be subject to juvenile court jurisdiction. Those responsible adults will be required to appear at... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 1260 1995–96 |
Health care liabilityIn order to make a claim for damages resulting from negligence by a health care provider, the claimant must file a certificate of merit within 90 days of initiating the claim. The certificate of merit must include the opinion... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1284 1995–96 |
Sexually transmttd dis/testProvides that unemancipated minors may not be tested for sexually transmitted diseases or HIV virus without the consent of a parent, guardian, or custodian. Requires test results to be sent to a parent, guardian, or custodian. | 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 1291 1995–96 |
Hi ed excess credits surchrgEstablishes a surcharge for excess credits over the necessary degree requirements at institutions of higher education. | Eugene Goldsmith (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1307 1995–96 |
Art work expendituresDeletes the requirement that a portion of appropriations for capital expenditures be set aside for the acquisitions of works of art. Repeals RCW 28A.335.210, 28B.10.025, 28B.10.027, 43.17.200, 43.17.205, 43.17.210, and 43.19.455. | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1308 1995–96 |
Arts commission abolishedTransfers the assets to the Washington state historical society. | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1312 1995–96 |
Firearm range facilitiesProvides that a local governmental entity may close a firearm training and practice facility only if it is replaced by a facility of at least equal capacity. Requires the facility to be open within thirty days of the closure,... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |