Les Thomas
Representative
· Republican
· District 31
· most recent term 1997–98
1997–98 · House · R · LD 311995–96 · House · R · LD 311993–94 · House · R · LD 31
110
Bills as prime sponsor
40
of those became law
486
Bills co-sponsored
4,404
Recorded votes
0.9%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2811 1995–96 |
Communty & tech colleg fundsCommunity and technical college districts and the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges are authorized to participate in the investment pool managed by the State Treasurer for local governments. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 268, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2939 1995–96 |
Credit unions examinationThe Director of the Department of Financial Institutions is authorized to charge fees to credit unions. These fees cover the costs of operating the Division of Credit Unions and establish a reserve for the division. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 274, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 1704 1995–96 |
Travel sellers registrationThe striking amendment makes modifications to the sellers of travel registration act in order to clarify certain provisions of this act. Wholesalers of travel services who do not retail travel services to Washington consumers... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 1860 1995–96 |
Real estate appraisersA person can conduct a real estate appraisal for compensation only if the person is licensed or certified by the state. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 182, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2134 1995–96 |
Dairy license degradeThe requirement that milk produced in facilities that have repeat violations be immediately degraded is deleted. Amended Bill Compared to Original Bill: The bill is to take effect immediately. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 189, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2227 1995–96 |
Felony traffic offensesVehicular homicide is raised to a class A felony. Vehicular assault is raised to a class B felony. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 199, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2339 1995–96 |
Methamphetamine crimesPossession of ephedrine or pseudoephedrine with intent to manufacture methamphetamine is a crime punishable by imprisonment for not more than ten years, a fine of up to $25,000, or both. The crime is ranked at seriousness... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2545 1995–96 |
Sex offender release noticeJail administrators are required to obtain from jail inmates who are subject to sex offender registration requirements, information about the county in which the sex offender intends to reside upon release from jail. If the... | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2186 1995–96 |
Long-term care/publ emplyeesThe Public Employees' Benefits Board is directed to design and offer long-term care insurance plans for all eligible public employees and retired public employees and their families. Participation in these plans is optional. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 140, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| HB 2414 1995–96 |
Recording of documentsBasic county auditor recording charges are stated for instruments which are 8.5 by 14 inches in size. Standards are established for the size, layout and content of the face page of any instrument presented for recording. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 143, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| HB 2119 1995–96 |
Preserved fruits & veg/taxThe B&O tax rate for persons selling at wholesale fresh fruits and vegetables that are canned, preserved, frozen, or dehydrated by the seller and sold to purchasers who transport the products out-of-state in the ordinary... | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 115, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 20, 1996 |
| HB 1302 1995–96 |
Food stamp crimesThe crimes relating to unlawful purchase or redemption of food coupons are amended to provide that it is illegal to purchase food stamps as defined by the federal food stamp act or redeem food stamps as defined by the federal... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 78, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 2746 1995–96 |
Insur policy rate/term changPremium discrepancies between the binder and the actual policy that are less than $10 do not require notice to the policyholder, and the insurer may use the policy amount as the premium. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 95, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 2605 1995–96 |
Macrocystis seaweed importThe generic prohibition against importing Macrocystis for use in the herring spawn on kelp fishery is removed. The Department of Fish and Wildlife is authorized to ban the importation of Macrocystis in specific areas where the... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 46, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |
| HB 1023 1995–96 |
B&O tax rate reductionBusiness and Occupation Tax rates are reduced as follows, effective July 1, 1995. The permanent rate for selected business services is reduced from 2.5 percent to 2.0 percent. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1104 1995–96 |
Carrying a firearmThe general requirement that a firearm be carried unloaded and in an opaque case or secure wrapper is repealed. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1142 1995–96 |
Students' personal beliefsA school district employee or other individual under the auspices of a school district may not require a student to submit to a survey, test, questionnaire, or examination that elicits the personal beliefs or practices of a... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1151 1995–96 |
Ammunition salesThe requirement for a license to sell ammunition is removed. The definition of "dealer" is amended to remove the sale of ammunition as part of the definition. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1155 1995–96 |
Sales tax/sellers compensatnBusinesses are allowed to retain 0.3 percent of the state retail sales tax they collect from consumers as reimbursement for the costs of collecting the tax. Businesses are exempt from business and occupation tax on the... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1481 1995–96 |
AFDC contractsThe importance of work and accountability is emphasized. The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) assesses applicants for and recipients of public assistance to determine their recent work experience and rate of pay. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1491 1995–96 |
Work release eligibilitySex offenders and serious violent offenders in state prisons are not eligible for partial confinement, including work release, unless the secretary grants an individual exception after considering public safety and... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1548 1995–96 |
State investment board auditThe state auditor, in consultation with the Legislative Budget Committee must administer audits of the State Investment Board (SIB). A performance must be done at least every four years, but may not be done any more frequently... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1555 1995–96 |
Water pollutn/agricul activtExcept in the case of an emergency, the Department of Ecology must provide at least seven days' notice to a person alleged to have engaged in polluting activities before entering agricultural property. When the Department of... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1727 1995–96 |
Personal injury protectn insStatutory provisions regarding PIP insurance are repealed. The mandatory offering of PIP coverage, the requirement that PIP coverage be rejected in writing, and the provisions prescribing minimum and maximum benefits that PIP... | Barney Beeksma (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1733 1995–96 |
Camps & conferences/tax exmpThe sales of certain goods and services by nonprofit camps and conference centers are exempt from retail sales tax and business and occupation tax. | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
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