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 2037 1995–96 |
Public disclosureConsolidates and revises public disclosure laws. Repeals RCW 42.17.021 and 42.17.630. | Todd Mielke (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2051 1995–96 |
Civil rights act of 1995Declares that persons who are victimized by a violation of the state Constitution should be eligible for all remedies. Provides broader, and no fewer, remedies than those available under comparable federal civil rights... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2052 1995–96 |
Driver's license renewalAuthorizes the department of licensing to contract with county auditors and subagents for renewal of drivers' licenses. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2055 1995–96 |
Retirement accounts/judgmntsAuthorizes the payment of claims arising out of criminal acts, intentional wrongs, or willful misconduct by a beneficiary of a retirement account. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2092 1995–96 |
Property tax increase limitDeclares an intent to provide property tax relief by freezing property valuations for low-income senior citizens and disabled persons, and limiting valuation increases for other persons to the lesser of inflation or ten... | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2093 1995–96 |
Property tax/water permitsDeclares that land assessed under chapter 84.33 or 84.34 RCW is not eligible for exemption. Declares that land used for commercial purposes is not eligible for exemption. Provides that the land shall lose its exempt status as... | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2094 1995–96 |
Parents' rights in educationDirects the superintendent of public instruction to annually prepare, publish, and distribute the handbook. | David Chappell (D-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2099 1995–96 |
School construction fundingAppropriates two hundred ten million dollars from the general fund to the common school construction fund. | Jean Silver (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2100 1995–96 |
Private property regulationRequires a governmental entity to pay compensation to the owner of a parcel of real property for a restriction on the use of the property that reduces the fair market value of the owner's monetary interest by twenty-five... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2104 1995–96 |
Materials harmful to minorsProhibits the display of any matter or live performance that is harmful to minors for the purpose of sexual contact or gratification of the perpetrator or a third party. Makes a violation a class B felony offense. Repeals... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2113 1995–96 |
Juvenile detention faciltiesRequires a minimum of two public hearings before the establishment or relocation of a juvenile detention or group home facility. | Ian Elliot (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2127 1995–96 |
Credit union guaranty assctnDeclares an intent to improve the liquidity of the guaranty association and its ability to respond to problems rapidly by having the association maintain a reserve, rather than the individual member credit unions. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2128 1995–96 |
Credit union real estat loanPlaces a percentage limitation based on the total assets of the credit union. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2129 1995–96 |
Guaranty associatn assessmntRevises RCW 48.32.145 and 48.32A.090 relating to permissible credits against the premium tax for guaranty association assessments paid by insurers. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2141 1995–96 |
County audit systemsAuthorizes counties to establish an audit committee to develop and maintain an internal and external audit system. Designates the membership of the committee. Authorizes counties to adopt an ordinance or resolution providing... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2147 1995–96 |
B&O tax exemptionsProvides business and occupation tax exemptions for auctions and wholesale transactions involving motor vehicles. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2168 1995–96 |
Fishing licenses/juvenilesAuthorizes fishing licenses at reduced fees for persons fifteen through seventeen years of age. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2183 1995–96 |
Public agency lobbyistsFor the purpose of establishing eligibility for state funded insurance benefits and retirement benefits under TIAA/CREF for part-time academic employees in the community and technical college system, definitions are adopted.... | Eugene Goldsmith (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2184 1995–96 |
Arch & engineering servicesRequires the criteria to include professional competence for the type of services; technical merits of the offered services; financial capability of the applicant to perform the work; and the consideration to be paid by the... | Eugene Goldsmith (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2205 1995–96 |
Search and rescue definedRevises RCW 38.52.010 to define "search" and "rescue" for emergency management purposes. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1022 1995–96 |
Property tax reductionThe state property tax for collection in 1996 is reduced by 5 percent. The reduced 1996 levy is used for future state levy calculations under the 106 percent levy limit. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Jun 16, 1995 |
| HB 1317 1995–96 |
Transprt systems & faciltiesThe legislative intent section of the public-private initiatives law is amended to clarify the terms and parameters of the agreements negotiated under the program. The agreements do not bestow on private entities an immediate... | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 16, 1995 |
| HB 1592 1995–96 |
Insurance premium taxInsurance companies that pay an assessment to the Washington Insurance Guaranty Association or the Washington Life and Disability Insurance Guaranty Association receive a tax credit against premium taxes owed for the amount of... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Jun 16, 1995 |
| HB 1769 1995–96 |
Insurance businesses/B&O taxThe B&O tax rate for insurance agents, brokers, and solicitors is reduced from 1.15 percent to 0.57 percent. This rate is made up of a permanent rate of 0.55 percent plus the 4.5 percent surtax which expires July 1, 1997. | Todd Mielke (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 16, 1995 |
| HB 1057 1995–96 |
Canola tax ratesThe B&O tax rate for wholesale sales of canola is reduced to the same rate that applies to such sales of wheat. The new rate is 0.011 percent with or without the rounded surtax. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 15, 1995 |
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