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 1570 1995–96 |
Collection of taxes owedThe bill creates a common tax lien and enforcement procedure for these major taxes: sales, use, business and occupation, motor vehicle fuel, worker's compensation, and unemployment compensation. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1573 1995–96 |
Heating oil pollutn liabiltyA program to provide pollution liability insurance for heating oil tanks is created in the Pollution Liability Insurance Agency (PLIA). This program is to be a reinsurance program which makes liability insurance available and... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1575 1995–96 |
Horse racing/B & O taxExempts any activity associated with sales, purses, breeding, or training related to racing thoroughbred horses. | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1579 1995–96 |
Hepatitis A testsRequires applicants for a new permit or renewal to provide proof of a test for hepatitis A within the previous three months. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1608 1995–96 |
Parental disciplineReasonable parental discipline is defined to include spanking in the region of the buttocks which does not cause greater than transient pain, minor temporary marks, or superficial bruising. Reasonable and moderate physical... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1609 1995–96 |
School district leviesRevises RCW 84.52.0531 to extend the maximum levy rate through 1997. | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1615 1995–96 |
Crime victims' compensationThe formula for deducting inmate wages is revised. All inmates are required to have 10 percent deducted from their correctional industries wages for the crime victims compensation fund within the public safety and education account. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1617 1995–96 |
Habitat conservtn/oudoor recThe purpose of the legislation is to establish a moratorium on the acquisition of lands for natural areas and critical habitat by state agencies through the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program. Thirteen percent of the... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1633 1995–96 |
Emplyee testifyng/compensatnLimits state employee compensation for testifying against the state. | Barney Beeksma (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1661 1995–96 |
Metropoltn park dist commissRequires counties with a population of five hundred thousand or more to divide the district into five electoral districts prior to the filing period for the next election. Designates election procedures. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1672 1995–96 |
State gov performance auditProvides for independent, regular performance audits of state government. Creates an audit committee. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1688 1995–96 |
Property tax reformDeclares an intent to: (1) Affirm the concept of valuing and assessing property at one hundred percent of its true and fair value for the purposes of determining property tax liability; (2) strengthen the statutory limitation... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1689 1995–96 |
Distressed taxpayers defrrlsAuthorizes a claimant to defer payment of that amount of real property taxes imposed that exceeds four percent of the claimant's combined disposable income up to a maximum dollar amount as designated. Designates conditions to... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1690 1995–96 |
Mandates on school districts"Basic education" compliance report : Authority of the SBE to ensure compliance with the program requirements of the basic education act is deleted. Instead, responsibility for compliance will rest with school boards. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1697 1995–96 |
Death investigations systemsDesignates funding sources to provide for death investigations systems. Repeals section 44, chapter 275, Laws of 1994. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1701 1995–96 |
Library capital facilty areaAuthorizes creation of the library capital facility areas for the purpose of financing the construction of library facilities. Establishes procedures for the formation of the capital facility areas. Repeals RCW 27.14.010,... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1703 1995–96 |
Credit cards/paymnt to stateThe requirement that liquor purchased from a state liquor store or agency be paid for in cash is repealed. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1705 1995–96 |
Utility line clearing/taxPruning, trimming, repairing, removing, and clearing of trees and brush near electric supply lines and equipment, if performed by or at the direction of an electric utility, is removed from the definition of retail sale. As a... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1721 1995–96 |
Comm rehabil program prodctsThe term "sheltered workshops" is replaced with the term "community rehabilitation programs." The term "handicapped" is replaced with the term "severely disabled." State agencies are required to purchase products and/or... | Cheryl Hymes (R-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1723 1995–96 |
Fair campaign practicesRevises definitions relating to campaign practices. Revises provisions pertaining to use of public resources for local government political campaigns. Revises financial affairs reports for gifts. | Bill Reams (R-48) | 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 1740 1995–96 |
Firearms/state capitol bldgsProhibits firearms in state capitol buildings. Makes a violation a misdemeanor offense. | Dawn Mason (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1753 1995–96 |
City & town annexationsEstablishes criteria and procedures for approval of city and town annexations by the voters of the area proposed to be annexed. Repeals RCW 28A.335.110. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1776 1995–96 |
Payment agreementsThe authority of the state, and cities, counties, port districts and public utility districts with debt or annual revenues in excess of $100 million to enter into interest rate exchange agreements, commonly known as "swap"... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1803 1995–96 |
Public hospital districtsEstablishes procedures for the increase in number of commissioner districts. Designates election procedures for the expanded commissioner districts. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
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