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 2323 1995–96 |
Law enforcement trainingThe Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs is authorized to assemble a study group to evaluate and make recommendations to the Legislature regarding the mission, duties and administration of the Criminal Justice... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 203, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2338 1995–96 |
Anhydrous ammoniaThe Department of Ecology is prohibited from regulating ammonia emissions that result from any nonproduction activity related to making or using ammonia as an agricultural or silvicultural fertilizer. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 204, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2339 1995–96 |
Methamphetamine crimesPossession of ephedrine or pseudoephedrine with intent to manufacture methamphetamine is a crime punishable by imprisonment for not more than ten years, a fine of up to $25,000, or both. The crime is ranked at seriousness... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2343 1995–96 |
Transportation budgetAppropriation authority of the transportation agencies is increased by $176.3 million for the remainder of the 1995-97 biennium. $176.3 million is appropriated to eight state agencies: the Department of Transportation ($88.4... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 165, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2386 1995–96 |
Agency technical assistanceRegulatory agencies are directed, in certain instances, to supply the text of the specific section or subsection of the applicable state or federal law or rule. This also applies to "notices of corrections" issued because of... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2545 1995–96 |
Sex offender release noticeJail administrators are required to obtain from jail inmates who are subject to sex offender registration requirements, information about the county in which the sex offender intends to reside upon release from jail. If the... | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2559 1995–96 |
Child support day care/expenIf an obligor pays day care or special child rearing expenses that are not actually incurred, the obligee must reimburse the obligor for the overpayment, if the overpayment amounts to at least 20 percent of the obligor's... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 216, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2656 1995–96 |
Sports facilities/liquor licA Class R license is created to be issued by the Liquor Control Board to an entity providing food and beverage service in a sports entertainment facility. A sports entertainment facility is a publicly- or privately-owned... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 218, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2785 1995–96 |
County public works biddingCounties with a population of one million or more are specifically authorized to use their own employees to perform public works in a similar manner that first class cities may use their own employees to perform public works. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 219, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2814 1995–96 |
Self-storage property disposA renter does not have the right to repurchase the contents of a self-storage unit once the contents have been sold. If the contents of a self-storage unit are worth less than $300, the contents may be disposed of in a... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 220, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2214 1995–96 |
Sales and use tax exemptionsSales and use tax exemptions are provided for human blood, tissue, organs, bodies, or body parts for medical research and quality control testing purposes. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 141, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| HB 2440 1995–96 |
Low-density light & powr/taxThe portion of wholesale power costs a light and power company may deduct from taxable gross receipts is doubled. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| HB 2444 1995–96 |
Habitat conservations plansA new section is added to the forest practices statutes specifically addressing forest practices that are consistent with an approved habitat conservation plan. Such practices are exempt from state forest practices rules and... | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 136, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| HB 2217 1995–96 |
At-risk youthThe court is authorized to place a child in need of services or an at-risk youth in a staff secure treatment facility, which cannot include a CRC. Whenever a person working for a licensed child serving agency shelters a minor... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 133, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 22, 1996 |
| HB 2119 1995–96 |
Preserved fruits & veg/taxThe B&O tax rate for persons selling at wholesale fresh fruits and vegetables that are canned, preserved, frozen, or dehydrated by the seller and sold to purchasers who transport the products out-of-state in the ordinary... | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 115, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 20, 1996 |
| HB 2778 1995–96 |
Farmworker housing/tax exmptCharges made for labor and material used to construct, repair, decorate, or improve new or existing buildings or other structures used as agricultural employee housing are made exempt from sales and use tax. "Agricultural... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 117, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 20, 1996 |
| HB 2789 1995–96 |
Small business reportingThe tax exemption threshold for the public utility tax is increased from $6,000 to $24,000 per year. The threshold for filing tax returns is increased from $12,000 to $24,000 per year. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 111, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 19, 1996 |
| HB 2152 1995–96 |
Adult family home registratn"Provider" and "resident manager" are used consistently throughout both DOH statutes pertaining to registration and DSHS statutes pertaining to licensing. The Department of Social and Health Services must screen multiple adult... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 81, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 2137 1995–96 |
Ecology dept progress reprtsConsistent timelines are established for the Department of Ecology to submit reports to the Legislature. New reporting timelines are established for the following programs: the centennial clean water fund; the Referendum 39... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |
| HB 2389 1995–96 |
Felony classificationFelonies defined in statutes outside of Title 9A are to be classified as class A, B, or C according to the maximum punishment each statute assigns to the felony: $ Class A if the maximum confinement is at least 20 years for... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 44, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |
| HB 2605 1995–96 |
Macrocystis seaweed importThe generic prohibition against importing Macrocystis for use in the herring spawn on kelp fishery is removed. The Department of Fish and Wildlife is authorized to ban the importation of Macrocystis in specific areas where the... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 46, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |
| HB 1004 1995–96 |
Higher ed services contractsPublic colleges and universities, related boards, and the Joint Center for Higher Education may contract with individuals or businesses for services if the contracts do not result in the termination of state-funded permanent... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1023 1995–96 |
B&O tax rate reductionBusiness and Occupation Tax rates are reduced as follows, effective July 1, 1995. The permanent rate for selected business services is reduced from 2.5 percent to 2.0 percent. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1104 1995–96 |
Carrying a firearmThe general requirement that a firearm be carried unloaded and in an opaque case or secure wrapper is repealed. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1142 1995–96 |
Students' personal beliefsA school district employee or other individual under the auspices of a school district may not require a student to submit to a survey, test, questionnaire, or examination that elicits the personal beliefs or practices of a... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
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