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 1447 1997–98 |
Thoroughbred horses/tax exmpAmounts received for racing, raising, riding, exercising, grooming, breeding, training, or selling thoroughbred race horses, including but not limited to amounts received from purse winnings or awards, are exempt from B&O tax. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2849 1997–98 |
Student achievemnt accntbltyK-4 Reading Accountability System : CSL's recommendations regarding a statewide accountability system for K-4 reading are enacted. Additionally, by December 1, 2000, SPI must report to the Senate and House education committees... | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 319, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2894 1997–98 |
Vehicle excise tax/gen fundA portion equal to 39.5 percent of MVET revenues that previously were deposited into the general fund is deposited into the motor vehicle fund beginning January 1, 1999. The county criminal justice assistance account and the... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 321, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2933 1997–98 |
Pharmaceutical warehouses/txWholesalers of prescription drugs are provided a tax reduction. The tax rate is reduced from 0.484 percent of gross income to 0.138 percent of gross income. | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 343, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 3096 1997–98 |
Health care services/taxBeginning January 1, 2000, local governments are preempted by the state from imposing excise or privilege taxes on premiums or payments for health benefit plans provided by health care service contractors and health... | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 323, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2501 1997–98 |
Wholesale auto auctionsA wholesale motor vehicle auction dealer is defined as any person or firm offering motor vehicles for sale by competitive bidding at a permanent location and at regularly scheduled dates and times. Wholesale motor vehicle... | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 282, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 2, 1998 |
| HB 2550 1997–98 |
Charitable gift annuity bus.Institutions that offer charitable gift annuities must, as a condition of doing business in Washington State, maintain $500,000 in minimum unrestricted net assets. The assets must not be restricted by donor-imposed stipulations. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 284, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 2, 1998 |
| HB 3052 1997–98 |
Insurer self-auditsThe House and Senate financial institutions committees are directed to conduct a study on insurance compliance self-audits, and make recommendations on whether a limited privilege should be enacted to encourage such audits.... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 2, 1998 |
| HB 2371 1997–98 |
Retiree medical expense planRetiring state and higher education employees can receive, in lieu of a cash payment under the attendance incentive program and with equivalent funds, a benefit plan that provides for reimbursement of medical expenses. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 254, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| HB 2357 1997–98 |
Pawnbroker interest and feesThe amount of interest pawnbrokers are allowed by statute to charge is increased by 50 cents for amounts less than $100, and by 2 percent (from 3 percent to 5 percent) for each 30-day period for amounts over $100. The fees... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 31, 1998 |
| HB 1769 1997–98 |
Prescriptions/electronc infoThe electronic communication of prescription information is authorized by law. | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 222, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 2429 1997–98 |
State investment boardThe prudence standard, or the standard of judgment and care, is modified to allow contemplation of the entire portfolio and an integrated investment strategy. In addition, the board is directed to use the care, skill, prudence... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| HB 1746 1997–98 |
Tobacco possession by minorPossession of tobacco by a minor is also a class 3 civil infraction. Four hours of community service is an alternative penalty. | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| HB 2351 1997–98 |
Address confidentiality progThe program of address confidentiality for victims of domestic violence is expanded to include victims of sexual assault. No records in a participant = s file may be made available except for the address designated by the... | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 138, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| HB 1193 1997–98 |
Personal service contractsThe threshold amount for a personal services contract to be subject to competitive solicitation requirements is raised from $10,000 to $20,000. Contracts of $5,000 or greater but less than $20,000 must have documented evidence... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 101, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 23, 1998 |
| HB 2680 1997–98 |
Consumer leasing actSHB 2680 further harmonizes state law with federal law. The term, "capitalized cost" is changed to "gross capitalized cost" which enables the federal definition of gross capitalized cost to supersede the state definition. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 113, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 23, 1998 |
| HB 2465 1997–98 |
Health providr/patient priviThe right of privileged or confidential communication is extended to podiatric physicians or surgeons. They may not be compelled to disclose in a civil action information acquired from a patient which was necessary to treat a patient. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| HB 2732 1997–98 |
Wage assignment ordersAn employer served with a mandatory wage assignment order must deliver withheld earnings to the Washington State Support Registry within five working days of each regular pay interval. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 77, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| HB 2560 1997–98 |
Trust companiesForeign and national trust companies, as well as national banks and federal savings banks with out-of-state main offices, are prohibited from doing trust business in Washington under terms and conditions more favorable than... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 45, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| HB 1012 1997–98 |
Highway bondsThe bond authorization for the Special Category A C @ program is increased by $60 million, from $240 million to $300 million. This additional bond authorization is applied to projects in the Special Category A C @ program. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1046 1997–98 |
Child personl floatatn devicNo person may operate, or permit to be operated, a vessel under 19 feet in length unless each child nine years of age or younger on the vessel wears a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device. Enforcement of this... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1065 1997–98 |
Insurance corp documnt filngThe requirement that corporate documents be filed in both the Office of the Insurance Commissioner and the Office of the Secretary of State by insurance companies is changed to require processing through the Insurance... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1130 1997–98 |
Institution of marriageThe Legislature finds that marriage is a matter reserved for the sovereign states to decide individually and that decisions relating to marriage should not be decided by the people or courts of another state. Washington is... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1150 1997–98 |
Assault of school/sports empAssaulting a sports official is made an aggravating sentencing factor for all degrees of assault. The same provision is made for both felony and nonfelony sentencing. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1205 1997–98 |
Sex offenses against childrnA person commits the crime of rape of a child in the fourth degree if the person has sexual intercourse with another who is 16 or 17 and the person is at least five years older than the child. Rape of a child in the fourth... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
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