Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bill Thompson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1714 1995–96 |
New/expanded business/tax dfA statewide retail sales and use tax deferral program for a new or expanded manufacturing operation is created. The deferral applies to state and local sales and use tax on materials and labor, including services necessary for... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1715 1995–96 |
Private schooling/educ grantAuthorizes grants for educational services for children in private schools or receiving home-based instruction. | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1716 1995–96 |
Educatn tax credits/reimbursDeclares that a person is entitled to a reimbursement of one-half of the total amount of state property taxes if he or she has provided home schooling to children living in the residence. Authorizes reimbursement of state... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1719 1995–96 |
Office of inspector generalThe Attorney General's Office investigates criminal acts of abuse and fraud in DSHS's programs. DSHS continues the primary responsibility for fraud and abuse detection and refers cases to the Attorney General. | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1720 1995–96 |
Public assistance fraudTransfers public assistance fraud investigations to the office of the attorney general. | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1736 1995–96 |
Commercial driving instructrA person who qualifies under administrative rule to teach the classroom and laboratory phases must pay a $10 exam fee. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1805 1995–96 |
Endangered/threatend speciesAuthorizes the fish and wildlife commission to protect the western gray squirrel and the North American lynx from being hunted. Prohibits the designation of these species as endangered or threatened. | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1806 1995–96 |
Educ advancement grant progrProvides for a pilot program of educational advancement grants to economically disadvantaged families to be used for tuition and other education costs at both public and approved private schools. Provides for twenty grants in... | Ian Elliot (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1812 1995–96 |
Student religious/phil belieProvides that the exercise of these rights shall not be subject to censorship or otherwise impaired by any employee, officer, agent, or contractor of the school district. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1817 1995–96 |
Taxes for health care servicDeletes 1995 tax increases on cigarettes and alcohol allocable to the health services account. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1819 1995–96 |
Youth anti-crime progrm fndsRevises RCW 3.62.090 to impose an additional assessment of fifty dollars against an offender to be used to fund youth anti-crime programs. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1823 1995–96 |
Growth managmnt/init & referStates the intent of the legislature that the powers of initiative and referendum apply to the growth management act. | Eugene Goldsmith (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1824 1995–96 |
County growth planningAuthorizes counties to plan for more growth than the level of growth projected by the office of financial management. | Eugene Goldsmith (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1825 1995–96 |
Disabled spouse care/retirmnAuthorizes a five year plan I member whose spouse becomes permanently incapacitated to be retired in accordance with the conditions specified. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1845 1995–96 |
Higher ed student benefitsAll insurance benefits that require premium payments from a student are optional. Additionally, the student health fee is optional for students who provide proof of health care coverage. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1852 1995–96 |
MidwiferyProhibits midwifes from undertaking the care of any woman who is at high risk for complications during the prenatal, intrapartum, or postpartum period. Directs the medical quality assurance commission with the advice of the... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1869 1995–96 |
Unemp conp/work referralAuthorizes the commissioner to enter into agreements with labor organizations that refer employees for work opportunities pursuant to a collective bargaining contract. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1870 1995–96 |
Electrical inspectionsAuthorizes incorporated cities or towns to assess penalties for a violation of the provisions of RCW 19.28.010 through 19.28.360. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1883 1995–96 |
Child abuse victims/videotapRequires the division of children and family services and law enforcement agencies to videotape interviews with children when such interviews relate to accusations of child abuse or neglect. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1884 1995–96 |
Child abuse victimsRequests the court to review the existing rules dealing with criminal and civil action involving abuse or neglect to ensure that those rules preserve the fundamental rights of families while protecting children. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1887 1995–96 |
Health care plan waiverSpecifies the terms and conditions for an employee to waive coverage by a health care benefit plan. Directs the health care authority to develop rules for medical savings accounts for public employees. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1897 1995–96 |
School construction plansCalls for the development of twelve standard plans, four each for elementary school facilities, middle school facilities, and high school facilities. Creates an advisory committee to help develop the plans. Provides that... | Steven Hargrove (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1898 1995–96 |
Workers' comp/privat carrierEstablishes a task force to develop proposed legislation to implement the act by January 1, 1996. | Steven Hargrove (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1924 1995–96 |
Property tax noticesThe county treasurer, at the cost of the county, must notify the owner or owners of property shown on the assessors roll of the amount of property tax due. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1925 1995–96 |
Growth management actA variety of changes are made to the Growth Management Act. 1. Development regulations. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |