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 2348 1993–94 |
Crimes committed with weaponProvides that no earned early release is allowed for offenders who commit offenses with a deadly weapon. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2356 1993–94 |
Sex offender registrationProvides that a failure to register is a class C felony. | James Johanson (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2359 1993–94 |
Job placement/publ assistancA voluntary wage supplementation program is established in the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to supplement wages paid by private employers to AFDC recipients. Local Employment Partnership Councils pilot this... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2360 1993–94 |
Disruptive students disciplnAuthorizes school districts to require students to conform to dress and grooming codes, requires parents to participate in the student's education, and to require stricter discipline. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2432 1993–94 |
Juvenile offender chargesRevises the definition of a minor or first offender. Defines a middle offender as one who has been adjudicated of an offense or who has had one or more diversions. Provides for a charge of a special allegation that the... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2450 1993–94 |
Juveniles armed/sentencingProvides for additional sentencing time for juvenile offenders armed with deadly weapons. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2460 1993–94 |
Transportation fundingTransfers one hundred million dollars from the general fund to the transportation fund on April 1, 1994. | Barbara Holm (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2465 1993–94 |
Public records copying costsUnless it would be unduly burdensome to do so, state and local agencies are required to produce and make available a statement of the actual per page costs and other costs that it charges for providing photocopies of public... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2470 1993–94 |
Eminent domain noticeRequires public agencies to provide notice, by certified letter to all affected property owners, of any public hearing that will or could include public discussion of the use of eminent domain proceedings. | Judith Roland (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2507 1993–94 |
Health reform systemRepeals RCW 43.72.220 relating to employer mandates. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2519 1993–94 |
Juvenile firearms offensesProvides that a juvenile shall be sentenced to twice the community supervision, community service, or confinement if he or she commits an offense while armed with a firearm in the specified locations. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2546 1993–94 |
Grade withholding/damagesAuthorizes a school district to delay admission of a transfer student until academic, counseling, conduct, or other relevant records are obtained from a previous school district. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2577 1993–94 |
Late campaign contributionsThe provisions of the disclosure law that limit the size of the contributions which may be made within 21 days of a general election now apply to primaries and special elections as well. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2578 1993–94 |
Transportation funds transfrDesignates the accounts and funds which shall receive eighty percent of their proportionate share of earnings based upon each account's or fund's average daily balance for the period. Revises the required deposit schedule for... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2611 1993–94 |
Sex offender registrationThe bill prohibits sex offenders from being registered in more than one county. Sex offenders must register in the county of their primary residence. | James Johanson (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2637 1993–94 |
State-held bad debt collectnThe Office of Financial Management (OFM) is directed to develop a plan, involving the use of contracts with private collection agencies, to increase the collection of state debts where state employees have spent at least nine... | Susan Karahalios (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2648 1993–94 |
Publ emplymnt benefits lossTerminates public employment benefits of public employees or officials who are convicted of a felony offense. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2681 1993–94 |
Vision services health plansRequires the limited plan to comply with all provisions governing certified health plans including, but not limited to, requirements for managed care, community rating, and nondiscrimination. | Stanley Flemming (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2704 1993–94 |
DSHS services/new residentsRequires an applicant for benefits to prove that he or she has been a resident of this state for six months to receive full benefits. Provides a lesser benefit for those who have not resided in the state for six months. | Judith Roland (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2706 1993–94 |
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. Specifies the elements of the audit. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2714 1993–94 |
Speech pathologists/audiologStrengthens existing regulation of persons offering speech-language and hearing service to the public. Creates the state board of speech-language pathology and audiology. Directs the board to adopt rules relating to standards... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2725 1993–94 |
Alternative child placementGives grandparents and extended family members priority in alternative placement situations. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2735 1993–94 |
Business sales/use taxesExempts the sales or use of machinery, equipment, chemicals, materials, and labor used in a manufacturing, assembling, processing, fabricating, research and development, mining, or agricultural operation. Requires a report on... | Jean Silver (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2751 1993–94 |
Personal protection devicesProhibits a town, city, or county from forbidding a person eighteen years or older to purchase or possess a personal protection spray device. | Judith Roland (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2756 1993–94 |
Blueprint for changeA three-year pilot project which waives a variety of current operating constraints is established. The agencies which will participate in the pilot are the Department of Corrections and the Department of Information Services. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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