Bill Thompson
Representative
· Republican
· District 44
· most recent term 1997–98
1997–98 · House · R · LD 441995–96 · House · R · LD 44
46
Bills as prime sponsor
8
of those became law
785
Bills co-sponsored
3,780
Recorded votes
1.4%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1155 1997–98 |
Small business tax reliefRevises RCW 82.04.4451 to increase the maximum tax credit for small businesses. Creates an alternative tax credit for new businesses. | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1157 1997–98 |
Environmental appealsPollution Control Hearings Board Decisions HB 1157 requires the Department of Ecology (DOE) to do three things at a pollution control board hearing: C Furnish the hearings board and the party appealing the DOE's decision with... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1167 1997–98 |
Health care providr liabiltyDeclares that a health care provider, as defined in RCW 48.43.005, is not liable for the decision of a third-party payer or others not to pay for or provide reimbursement for health care services recommended by the health care... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1183 1997–98 |
Government services/competitRequires a focus upon strategies that foster cost controls and increased quality or service levels through the use of free market enterprise competition. Authorizes an agency to purchase services or the delivery of services... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1204 1997–98 |
Gubernatorial appointeesA gubernatorial appointee who is subject to confirmation by the Senate may continue to serve in office until rejected by the Senate, or until the end of the next regularly scheduled legislative session after his or her... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1209 1997–98 |
Growth management planningTwo methods are established for any county, at any time, to remove the county and the cities within the county from the requirements of adopting comprehensive land use plans and development regulations under the GMA. C The... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1215 1997–98 |
Child victims and witnessesEvery reasonable effort must be made to ensure that child victims and witnesses testifying in court are protected from undue harassment, embarrassment, and the unnecessary repetition of questions. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1222 1997–98 |
Earned early release limitsThe maximum amount that a sentence can be reduced through the earned early release program is changed from 33 percent to 15 percent for the following offenses: first-degree robbery, second-degree robbery, first-degree... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1224 1997–98 |
Criminal acts of public emplIf the criminal act of a public employee, or of a person who has contracted with the government, leads to government liability for damages, the pension of that employee or contractor may be used to reimburse the government.... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1231 1997–98 |
Student educatnl opportntiesA school board may contract with nonsectarian schools and organizations to provide educational services for district students, including, but not limited to, students who have been suspended or expelled, who are academically... | Bob Sump (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1242 1997–98 |
Motorcycle equipmentNo person under the age of 21 may ride a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle or moped without wearing a commercially manufactured motorcycle helmet. The requirement that motorcycle equipment (glasses, goggles, face shields and... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1258 1997–98 |
Workers' comp self-insuranceThe industrial insurance laws are amended to create additional authority for certain groups of employers to self-insure their industrial insurance obligations. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1279 1997–98 |
Magazine/periodical taxationProvides tax exemptions for sales, use, and distribution of magazines and periodicals by subscription. | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1293 1997–98 |
Public assistance limitationRecipients of TANF who have lived in Washington for less than 12 continuous months prior to receiving assistance will receive a monthly grant at the level of the recipients = state of prior residence. | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1294 1997–98 |
Initiative 601 amendmentRequires approval by a two-thirds vote of each house to amend Initiative 601. | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1295 1997–98 |
Criminal case jury verdictsA less than unanimous jury may return a verdict in a criminal trial in a court of record. With two exceptions, 10 or more out of 12 jurors may convict or acquit a defendant. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1296 1997–98 |
Juvenile persistent offendrsProvides that, when the respondent is found to be a persistent offender, the court shall commit the offender to the department for confinement until his or her twenty-first birthday unless the court recommends that the... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1302 1997–98 |
Intangible personal prop/taxAll intangible property is exempt from property tax. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1307 1997–98 |
Concealed weapon permitsAllows out-of-state concealed weapon permits. | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1311 1997–98 |
Studded tiresProvides that, beginning July 1, 1999, a person may not sell a studded tire or sell a stud for installation in a tire unless the stud qualifies as a lightweight stud under this act. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1343 1997–98 |
Government lobbyingThe Legislature affirms that it is given the sole constitutional duty to establish public policy by enacting state laws and that the executive branch of state government is vested with executive authority to see that the laws... | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1345 1997–98 |
Telephone solicitationDeclares that a commercial telephone solicitor is in violation of chapter 19.185 RCW if he or she engages in the telephone solicitation of a person who is identified, in a published telephone directory available for general... | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1350 1997–98 |
Flood damage reductionDeclares that reducing flood damage through the use of structural and nonstructural projects is in the public interest and that it is the duty of the state to assist in funding flood control projects. Declares that structural... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1366 1997–98 |
LEOFF/fish & wildlife offcrsProvides that an employee who was a member of the public employees' retirement system on or before January 1, 1997, and, on the effective date of this act, is employed by the department of fish and wildlife as a fish and... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1369 1997–98 |
Assault on bus driversAn otherwise misdemeanor assault on a transit vehicle or school bus driver becomes a felony if committed while the driver is performing official duties. The requirements that the driver be operating the vehicle or bus and that... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
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