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 2884 1995–96 |
Civil rights act of 1996Provides that, every governmental entity that, under color of a statute, ordinance, or regulation subjects or causes to be subjected, a citizen, inhabitant, or domiciliary of the state of Washington to the deprivation of any... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| HB 2895 1995–96 |
Health insurance tax creditsAuthorizes tax credits for losses incurred by providing individual health care insurance policies, individual health care service contracts, or health maintenance agreements. | Cheryl Hymes (R-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| HB 2899 1995–96 |
Indigent veteran burial costAmends RCW 73.08.070 to increase county burial costs for indigent deceased veterans. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| HB 2855 1995–96 |
Child support enforcementDeclares that this act establishes a program by which certain licenses may be suspended if a person is one hundred eighty days or more in arrears on child support payments. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| HB 2859 1995–96 |
Lottery revenue/schoolsDedicates lottery revenue to support schools. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| HB 2865 1995–96 |
Optometrists/drugs & prescriAuthorizes optometrists to use and prescribe approved drugs for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes without limitation upon the methods of delivery in the practice of optometry. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| HB 2829 1995–96 |
Motor vehicl excise tx distrAmends RCW 82.44.150 and 82.44.110 to revise the distribution of motor vehicle excise tax revenues. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1996 |
| HB 1418 1995–96 |
On-site sewage disposal systLocal boards of health are to adopt regulations concerning on-site systems. State Board of Health standards for on-site sewage systems are advisory only. | Todd Mielke (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| HB 1880 1995–96 |
Public assistance fraudRecipients of public assistance who provide false or misleading information to qualify for or retain eligibility for assistance will be ineligible six months for a first offense, 12 months for a second offense, and permanently... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| HB 2469 1995–96 |
School bus acquisitionsRevises RCW 28A.160.195 relating to school bus acquisition provisions. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| HB 1934 1995–96 |
State patrol retirement systA member of the WSPRS who is on unpaid leave of absence to serve in the Legislature may continue to receive service credit. The Legislature pays employer contributions and the employee pays the employee contributions. | Todd Mielke (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2450 1995–96 |
Public facilities districtsLimits financial assistance provided to public facilities districts. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2714 1995–96 |
Defacing propertyProvides that malicious mischief means the use of paint or other permanent marking medium to deface the property of another with any sign, symbol, slogan, or message promoting an organizational affiliation, any ideology, or... | David Chappell (D-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2722 1995–96 |
Half-time employees/tax crdtAuthorizes a business and occupation tax credit to small business firms that provide health benefits and share in premium costs for employees working half-time or more. | Carl Scheuerman (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2737 1995–96 |
Mandatory school attendanceLowers the age for mandatory school attendance from eight to six. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2696 1995–96 |
Inspector general officeProvides that the inspector general shall investigate allegations of improper actions by the department based on referrals received from employees working within the department, the secretary of the department, the office of... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| HB 1021 1995–96 |
Juvenile offenses when armedJuveniles who are 16 or 17 years old are automatically prosecuted as adults when the prosecutor alleges the juvenile committed a violent offense while armed with a firearm and the juvenile's possession of the firearm was illegal. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1030 1995–96 |
Teenage work hoursAuthority of the Department of Labor and Industries to adopt special rules. Provisions are deleted that give the Department of Labor and Industries authority to adopt special rules for the protection of the safety, health, and... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1292 1995–96 |
Disruptive students/expulsnA student who engages in consistent disruptive behavior may be permanently expelled by: - a teacher from his or her classroom, - a school principal from the school, and - a superintendent from the district. | Grant Pelesky (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1460 1995–96 |
SEPA exemptionsThe Department of Ecology is directed to adopt rules increasing categorical exemptions for minor new construction and minor land use decisions within urban growth areas designated by a county planning under all of the... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1537 1995–96 |
Agricultural funds & accntsThe following are added to funds and accounts within the general fund and the treasurer's trust fund that are to receive the earnings from investments of the funds and accounts, less payments made for purchased banking... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1643 1995–96 |
New counties creationThe process for creating a new county is clarified. Petition requirements . A petition proposing the new county must request the creation of the new county, include a description of the new county, and in addition to the... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1738 1995–96 |
Union security agreementsThe collective bargaining law applying to teachers is amended to include a provision requiring notice to employees regarding union security provisions. | Grant Pelesky (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1739 1995–96 |
Hydraulic project approvalThe Department of Fish and Wildlife must delegate the authority to approve hydraulic projects located within harbor areas to cities, towns, and counties when certain conditions are met. | Cheryl Hymes (R-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1891 1995–96 |
Financial institution parityWhen adopting rules governing the lending limits of state-chartered financial institutions, the Director of the Office of Financial Institutions is guided by rules governing lending limits of federally-chartered financial... | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
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