Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Brian Thomas
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2539 1999–00 |
Disruptive studentsIf the teacher who has excluded a student from his or her class requests a conference with the principal and the student = s parent or guardian, the student cannot return to that teacher = s class until after the school has... | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2566 1999–00 |
Delivery of gov servicesDeclares that public agencies that spend taxpayer dollars should provide the people of the state of Washington the highest quality services attainable in the most cost-effective manner, and use the most efficient means... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2573 1999–00 |
Vehicle fuel taxDirects the interagency committee for outdoor recreation and the department of licensing to jointly contract with an independent entity to study the sources and determine the distributions and uses of funds provided to... | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2581 1999–00 |
Education specialist certifiDeclares that the intent of the legislature in establishing the certification of specialists program is to allow eligible persons to enter the classroom under the guidance and supervision of a school district and to qualify... | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2583 1999–00 |
Vehicle license info disclosProvides that the registered owner of a vehicle may forbid the department from disclosing the vehicle licensing record if the registered owner is not a business entity. The vehicle's registered owner must provide the... | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2584 1999–00 |
License plate replacementRepeals RCW 46.16.233. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2480 1999–00 |
Reiter pond hatcheryMakes an appropriation of ninety thousand dollars for the biennium ending June 30, 2001, from the state wildlife account to the department of fish and wildlife solely to operate Reiter pond hatchery. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2489 1999–00 |
Financial privacy lawsDeclares that every financial institution has an affirmative and continuing obligation to respect the privacy of its customers and to protect the security and confidentiality of those customers' personal information,... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2490 1999–00 |
Indian housing authoritiesC Exempts from taxes that property of a tribal housing authority or intertribal housing authority that has been designated for use as housing for persons of low income or senior citizens. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2433 1999–00 |
Taxes & fees/ list publishedRequires governmental entities to publish a list of all taxes and fees currently imposed. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2000 |
| HB 2416 1999–00 |
Unemplyment ins bnfts freezeC Freezes unemployment insurance tax rates and maximum weekly benefits at the 1999 rates until April 1, 2001. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| HB 2347 1999–00 |
Indian hsing authrty tx exmpExtends the housing authority tax exemption to Indian housing authorities. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2000 |
| HB 2371 1999–00 |
Mail theft and destructionA new section is added to the Sentencing Reform Act, creating four new crimes: obstruction of delivery of mail, destruction of letter boxes, destruction of mail, and theft or receipt of stolen mail. Three defenses to... | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2000 |
| HB 1029 1999–00 |
Municipal utility taxationDeclares that a city or town that imposes any tax or payment measured by gross receipts received for electricity or electrical distribution services may not impose such tax or payment in respect to electricity delivered within... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1036 1999–00 |
Disabled vet license platesProvides that any person who has served as a member in the armed forces of the United States who: (1) Received an honorable discharge or received a discharge for physical reasons with an honorable record; (2) submits to the... | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1043 1999–00 |
Warantless arrestsExpands police authority for warrantless arrests. | Mike Wensman (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1063 1999–00 |
Real estate excise tx revenuDesignates procedures for determining the amount of revenue to be transferred. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1064 1999–00 |
Community use of schoolsIn addition to its existing authority to levy taxes to support maintenance and operations, a school district may authorize a supplemental levy for the use of school facilities for community activities and services. The... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1065 1999–00 |
Imposition of taxesDeclares an intent to establish how state and local laws, including statutes, ordinances, regulations, and rules, that impose any tax, including any fee, charge, surcharge, license, permit, or any other cost imposed on any of... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1090 1999–00 |
Fair fund appropriationMakes an appropriation of six million dollars for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1999, from the general fund to the fair fund for the purposes set forth under RCW 15.76.115. Of this amount, up to two million dollars shall be... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1128 1999–00 |
State officials' mailingsDesignates restrictions on mailings and public service broadcasts by state officials. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1155 1999–00 |
Lemon Law coverageCoverage of the Lemon Law is extended to the dwelling space of a motor home and to a non self-propelled travel trailer. RULES AUTHORITY: The bill does not contain provisions addressing the rule making powers of an agency. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1220 1999–00 |
School facilities' funds$ Provides more flexibility to school districts in financing school facilities. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1223 1999–00 |
Motorcycle equipmentRevises motorcycle equipment laws. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1268 1999–00 |
Lodging tx advisry commtteesDesignates membership requirements and procedures for lodging tax advisory committees. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |