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 1583 1995–96 |
WhistleblowersIf a local government fails to adopt procedures for reporting improper governmental activity, an employee may report alleged improper governmental action directly to the county prosecuting attorney. If the county prosecuting... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| HB 2036 1995–96 |
Consumr credt unemplymnt insA person may obtain information related to processing a credit casualty insurance request without being a licensed agent or broker. The commissioner may issue a limited license to allow transaction of credit casualty insurance. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| HB 1247 1995–96 |
Horse racingThe termination date of June 1, 1995, for the provisions that earmark 1.25 percent of daily gross receipts for purse enhancement and 1.25 percent to an escrow or trust account is removed. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1362 1995–96 |
Muckleshoot Tribe crim jurisThe state retrocedes criminal jurisdiction to the Muckleshoot Tribe. The retrocession applies only to crimes committed by Indians on tribal lands. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 177, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1553 1995–96 |
Ballot titlesThe number of words allowed in the concise statement for constitutional amendments, initiatives, and referendum bills is increased to 25. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 185, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1603 1995–96 |
Deposit account informationIf a financial institution, in good faith, discloses certain information requested by a law enforcement agency, it is immune from liability for disclosure. A designated law enforcement officer is permitted to request... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 186, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1012 1995–96 |
Pawnbrokers' loansA pawnbroker must make certain disclosures to customers. "Loan period" is defined as the 30-day term of the loan, plus the minimum 60-day grace period. A loan fee may be collected once during a loan period; interest may be... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 27, 1995 |
| HB 1233 1995–96 |
Election canvassing boardsProvisions relating to designations of persons serving on a county canvassing board in lieu of a named county official are altered so that the named county official designates the person to take his or her position. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 139, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 27, 1995 |
| HB 1483 1995–96 |
Forest wild firesA new section restates current law with regard to the respective firefighting missions of the department and of rural fire districts and municipal fire departments. The department's firefighting priorities are changed such... | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 151, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 27, 1995 |
| HB 1501 1995–96 |
Insurance exam expensesThe inconsistent provisions in the statute governing examination expenses incurred by the Office of the Insurance Commissioner, caused by double amendments in 1993, are corrected by recodifying the statute and making technical... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 152, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 27, 1995 |
| HB 1525 1995–96 |
Bank informatn for customersFinancial institutions are required to provide free copies of up to two canceled checks per month. They may still charge a fee for copies of additional canceled checks. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 107, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 19, 1995 |
| HB 1433 1995–96 |
Defacement of state monumntsA person who knowingly defaces a state monument or memorial is guilty of a misdemeanor. A person who causes damage to a state monument or memorial does not need to act maliciously. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 66, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| HB 1001 1995–96 |
Higher education expenditursThe requirement that agencies spend appropriated and nonappropriated money in a way that conserves the appropriated money does not apply to state institutions of higher education. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| HB 1125 1995–96 |
Dam safety inspectionsEcology has no authority to regulate, supervise or assure the safety of any project that requires a license from FERC under the Federal Power Act. Ecology may not require any federal licensee to submit to an inspection, submit... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| HB 1188 1995–96 |
Loan-to-value ratiosThe statutory provision limiting the maximum loan-to-value ratio to 90 percent for real estate loans made by consumer loan companies is removed. The Director of the Department of Financial Institutions must determine, by rule,... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| HB 1285 1995–96 |
Surplus line insuranceAgents, brokers, solicitors, and adjusters and surplus lines trade associations who furnish information to the Office of the Insurance Commissioner regarding unauthorized insurers are immune from civil liability for providing... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| HB 1498 1995–96 |
Plltn lblty ins prgrm extnsnThe Pollution Liability Insurance Agency (PLIA) is extended until June 1, 2001. The director is to publish an annual financial report on the pollution liability trust account. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| HB 2798 1993–94 |
Public assistance reformThe Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction administers a program providing grants to schools for media campaigns promoting family planning, including abstinence. The Job Opportunities and Basic Skills (JOBS)... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 299, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 2, 1994 |
| HB 2754 1993–94 |
Closed circuit TV/court procCourts may use closed circuit television or other electronic equipment to conduct procedural hearings, unless inconsistent with court rule. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 240, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2246 1993–94 |
Substitute school employeesThe Superintendent of Public Instruction may pay for substitutes for classified employees when a classified employee is requested by the SPI or the State Board of Education to serve on a committee formed for the purpose of... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 113, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2570 1993–94 |
Insurance licensingThe license of a fraternal benefit society continues in force until revoked by the Insurance Commissioner. The license fee must be paid annually by July 1. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 131, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2341 1993–94 |
Nonprofit services tax exempThe existing sales tax exemption for amusement and recreational services sold by nonprofit youth organizations is expanded to include physical fitness services. A sales tax exemption is created for physical fitness classes... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 85, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2419 1993–94 |
Law enforcement medal/honorA State Law Enforcement Medal of Honor is established. The bronze medal is to be awarded by the Governor to any law enforcement officer who has been seriously injured or killed in the line of duty or who has been distinguished... | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 89, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2771 1993–94 |
Fire suppression practiceWithout obtaining a permit from the local air pollution control authority or the Department of Ecology, fire protection districts may set fire to structures for training purposes if the structures are located outside of an... | David Chappell (D-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| HB 2344 1993–94 |
Agency incentives to saveSupports efforts to establish a better balance between accountability for spending public money and flexibility in achieving outcomes that result in greater confidence in government. Creates the innovation and efficiency fund... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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