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 1066 1997–98 |
State facilities maintenanceThe recent reforms to state agency maintenance planning, budgeting, and reporting practices are codified to ensure that they are sustained into the future. Information about the condition of facilities must be included in the... | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 96, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 1271 1997–98 |
Public hospital districtsChanges are made to the election of public hospital district commissioners. A newly created public hospital district may have three, five, or seven commissioners, who are elected using commissioner districts, without the use... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 99, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 1300 1997–98 |
Financial institutns dept.Several technical changes are made relating to the Department of Financial Institutions. The term A rules and regulations @ is changed to A rules. @ Certain sections of the code are renumbered and introductions to definitional... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 101, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 1678 1997–98 |
Mortgage brokersSeveral changes are made to the mortgage broker licensing statute. The requirement that licensed mortgage brokers include the term "licensed mortgage broker" in any advertising directed at the general public is removed. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 106, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 2098 1997–98 |
Longshore/harbor worker compThe expiration of the United States Longshore and Harbor Workers Assigned Risk Plan is repealed. The program is continued indefinitely. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 110, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 1813 1997–98 |
Movie & video production/taxThe sales and use tax exemption on production equipment rented to motion picture or video production businesses is expanded to include other vehicles used solely for production activities. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 61, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 17, 1997 |
| HB 1383 1997–98 |
Rape of a child/restitutionRestitution . If the offender is convicted of any of the degrees of raping a child and the child victim becomes pregnant, the court must include in its restitution order all of the victim = s medical expenses associated with... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 16, 1997 |
| HB 1400 1997–98 |
Bank statement ruleThe expiration date of the definition of A sufficient information @ is removed. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 53, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 16, 1997 |
| HB 1007 1997–98 |
Pollution liability insurancThe Director of the Pollution Liability Insurance Agency is authorized to implement a program that provides advice and technical assistance to owners and operators of active and abandoned heating oil tanks. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 15, 1997 |
| HB 1288 1997–98 |
Noncertificated employeesTerminology used in the education code is changed. For uniformity, the term "noncertificated" is replaced with the term "classified," where such references exist. | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 15, 1997 |
| HB 1452 1997–98 |
Title insurersClarification is made between an abstract of title, a title policy, and a preliminary title report, commitment, or binder. An abstract of title is a written representation listing all recorded conveyances, instruments, or... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 15, 1997 |
| HB 1320 1997–98 |
State insectThe Common Green Darner dragonfly is designated the official state insect of the state of Washington. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 10, 1997 |
| HB 1871 1997–98 |
Underinsured vehicle coveragAn underinsured motorist automobile insurance policy may require that, prior to making a claim, the insured person exhaust the available liability insurance coverage of the person or persons who caused the accident... | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 18, 1997 |
| HB 2447 1995–96 |
B & O tax exemptionsA B&O tax exemption is provided for wholesalers of automobiles on sales of automobiles at auctions to dealers licensed in this or another state. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Feb 3, 1997 |
| HB 1417 1997–98 |
Property tax reductionThe one-time 4.7187 percent reduction of the 1996 state property tax is extended to 1997. In addition, a 4.7187 percent reduction in 1998 and thereafter is referred to the voters. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 1997 |
Jan 30, 1997 |
| HB 2140 1995–96 |
Elections/cities and townsElection laws for cities and towns are modified. The responsibility of the county auditor to transmit the results of a city annexation election to the county legislative authority and to the annexing city or town is clarified. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 286, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2150 1995–96 |
Driver's license/identifictnApplications for driver's licenses and ID cards must contain a statement of implied consent, notifying the applicant that information contained in his or her application (and any supporting documents) can be made available to... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 287, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2341 1995–96 |
Credit cards in liquor storsThe Liquor Control Board is authorized to establish a pilot project that allows individuals to use credit cards to purchase beer, wine or spirituous (hard) liquor from state liquor stores. The project is implemented in no more... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 291, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2420 1995–96 |
Firearms possession qualfctnChanges are made with respect to the crimes that disqualify a person from the right to possess a firearm. All felonies and some gross misdemeanor domestic violence crimes disqualify a person. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 295, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2490 1995–96 |
Reinsurance of credit risksCredit for reinsurance provided by a reinsurer not authorized to do business in Washington also may be taken by an insurance company if the reinsurer maintains a trust fund in the United States to cover liabilities... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 297, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2690 1995–96 |
Consumer loan fees/penaltiesThe loan origination fee limitation is removed for real estate loans made by consumer loan companies. | Grant Pelesky (R-25) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2661 1995–96 |
Public funds regulationWithin the PDPA, several definitions are modified or added. Public corporations are added to the list of entities for whom a treasurer or custodian holds public funds. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 256, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2672 1995–96 |
Greyhound racingGreyhound racing is prohibited in the state of Washington. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2720 1995–96 |
Correctional facility sitingWhen state property is being leased to a consortium of three or more counties organized for purposes of acquiring or constructing adult or juvenile correctional facilities, the property is no longer required to be transferred... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 261, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2793 1995–96 |
Referendum 45 implementationThe Legislature begins to make the statutory changes necessary to fully implement Referendum 45, including implementation of the Fish and Wildlife Commission's expanded | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
Open in the full bill search → (includes bills co-sponsored)