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 2263 1995–96 |
Concealed pistol licensesProvides that the licenses shall be permanent unless suspended or revoked or the holder becomes otherwise ineligible to possess a firearm. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| HB 2265 1995–96 |
Abortion/parent notificationRequires actual notice forty-eight hours prior to any abortion procedure. Requires the minor to have signed a form which designates the options available to the minor. Requires monthly reports of the number of notifications... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| HB 2269 1995–96 |
School district levies/bondsDeletes the requirement for three-fifths of the voters to approve. Repeals RCW 28A.530.020. Provides that the act shall take effect if a proposed Constitutional amendment is approved by the voters. | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| HB 2282 1995–96 |
Sex offender registrationRequires the chief law enforcement officer to notify the sheriff of the county where a sex offender intends to locate when an offender is to be released from jail. | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| HB 1020 1995–96 |
Armed crimes' penaltiesIncreases the penalties for crimes committed by persons armed with a deadly weapon. Provides for notification to offenders of the enhanced penalties. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1024 1995–96 |
Manufacturing/processing taxA statewide sales and use tax exemption is provided and the state's sales and use tax deferral programs are revised as follows. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1025 1995–96 |
AFDC recipients' responsibltRequires recipients of aid to families with dependent children to enter into a contract with the state specifying the rights and responsibilities of each party. Prohibits an increase in the grant amount for additional children... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1026 1995–96 |
Private prop regulatory fairProhibits the regulation of private property or a restraint of land use by a governmental entity unless an analysis of the total economic impact is prepared and made available to the public at least thirty days prior to... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1036 1995–96 |
SPI office performance auditThe state auditor is directed to conduct a comprehensive performance audit of the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1040 1995–96 |
State facility maintenanceDirects the department of general administration to identify priority major maintenance, improvement, and renovation needs for state facilities and make disbursements from the facility maintenance trust fund. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1084 1995–96 |
LEOFF death benefitsThe death benefits provisions are changed to allow a surviving spouse or eligible children of a LEOFF member who dies with either 10 years of service, or retirement eligibility, to receive a 150 percent refund on accumulated... | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1089 1995–96 |
Late campaign contributionsIt is a violation for a person to make, or for a candidate or political committee to accept from any one person other than a major Washington State political party, contributions which exceed in the aggregate $50,000 for a... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1090 1995–96 |
Miniature boilersA special permit for miniature boilers may be issued without regard to the date of manufacture. Reference to those boilers manufactured before January 1, 1995, is deleted. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1105 1995–96 |
Rule-making processEstablishes requirements to be met prior to the adoption of a new rule by an agency. Provides exemptions to the requirements for certain rules. Establishes procedures for an expedited repeal procedure. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1108 1995–96 |
Puget Sound water qual authrRevises provisions relating to the Puget Sound water control authority. Repeals RCW 90.70.035, 90.70.045, 90.70.902, 43.131.369, and 43.131.370. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1118 1995–96 |
State investment brd membersIncreases the membership from fourteen to fifteen to authorize the inclusion of a retired member of the teachers' retirement system. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1120 1995–96 |
Agency performance auditsDirects the state auditor to undertake a comprehensive, state-wide performance audit of state agencies and programs, services, and activities operated by those agencies. Requires the approval of the people at the next general election. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1121 1995–96 |
Agency performance auditsThe State Auditor is required to undertake a comprehensive performance audit of programs, services, and activities conducted by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation within the Department of Social and Health Services, the... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1126 1995–96 |
Job training prog tax incentDeclares that the goals of the tax incentive program are to give employers incentives to hire and train public assistance recipients and to increase the employability of public assistance recipients. Provides tax incentives in... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1128 1995–96 |
Crim offndr recrds/admissiblDeclares that a copy of a criminal offender record which is certified by the secretary of corrections shall be admissible in the courts. Authorizes the charge of reasonable fees for the reproduction, certification, and... | Jerry Blanton (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1129 1995–96 |
Nonprofit org tax exemptionsThe income limit for the bazaars and rummage sales is increased to $10,000. Amended Bill Compared to Substitute Bill: The substitute bill did the following: The restrictions for B&O and sales tax exemptions for fund-raising... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1132 1995–96 |
Naval equipmnt transfer/taxThe use of military aircraft training equipment transferred to Washington State from a naval installation in another state as a result of the federal base closure act is exempt from use tax. | Barney Beeksma (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1135 1995–96 |
Public art acquisitionState correctional and juvenile rehabilitation facilities and school construction are exempted from the requirement that one half of 1 percent of new construction be set aside for art. Art acquired by the commission must be... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1143 1995–96 |
Crimes with deadly weaponsProvides that no earned early release is allowed for offenders subject to the act. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1146 1995–96 |
Lottery benefits/school consRevises RCW 67.70.040 and 67.70.240 to eliminate the deposit of lottery funds into the general fund and the housing trust fund, and direct the deposit into the common school construction fund. Declares the deposit of proceeds... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
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