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 2307 1995–96 |
Land boardTransfers the powers, functions, and duties of the commissioner of public lands and the board of natural resources to the land board. Specifies the membership of the board. Repeals RCW 43.12.010, 43.30.050, 43.30.060,... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| HB 2312 1995–96 |
Skill center vocational progIncreases the appropriation to the superintendent of public instruction by one million nine hundred thirty-eight thousand dollars to continue the 1996 summer program. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| HB 2321 1995–96 |
Violent crimesEstablishes the crime of domestic violence homicide by abuse, which shall be a class A felony. Provides that the prevention of, or attempt to prevent, any person from reporting a crime to a law enforcement officer is a gross... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| HB 1000 1995–96 |
Endangered/protected speciesDeclares that an "endangered species" means wildlife designated as endangered under the federal endangered species act. Deletes the authority of the state fish and wildlife commission to designate a species as endangered or protected. | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1020 1995–96 |
Armed crimes' penaltiesIncreases the penalties for crimes committed by persons armed with a deadly weapon. Provides for notification to offenders of the enhanced penalties. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1024 1995–96 |
Manufacturing/processing taxA statewide sales and use tax exemption is provided and the state's sales and use tax deferral programs are revised as follows. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1025 1995–96 |
AFDC recipients' responsibltRequires recipients of aid to families with dependent children to enter into a contract with the state specifying the rights and responsibilities of each party. Prohibits an increase in the grant amount for additional children... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1026 1995–96 |
Private prop regulatory fairProhibits the regulation of private property or a restraint of land use by a governmental entity unless an analysis of the total economic impact is prepared and made available to the public at least thirty days prior to... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1028 1995–96 |
Health services act implemenAll effective dates not presently in effect are delayed one year, except for the school employee benefit merger with the Health Care Authority, which is delayed from October 1, 1996, to January 1, 1997, the workers'... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1029 1995–96 |
Uniform benefits packageCurrent procedures are modified to render the commission's proposed uniform benefits package a recommendation to the Legislature requiring affirmative legislative action to take effect. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1034 1995–96 |
Unemployment insur contrbtnsRevises RCW 50.29.025 pertaining to the determination of unemployment insurance contribution rates. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1036 1995–96 |
SPI office performance auditThe state auditor is directed to conduct a comprehensive performance audit of the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1045 1995–96 |
Appeals of agency actionsIn civil actions, except civil infraction actions, vehicle impoundment hearings, and driver's license actions, the court shall award to a prevailing party other than the State of Washington, fees and other expenses of the litigation. | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1061 1995–96 |
Hunter education instructorsAuthorizes the issuance of free hunting licenses to residents who have been active instructors for at least three years and who remain active instructors under RCW 77.32.155. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1120 1995–96 |
Agency 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. Requires the approval of the people at the next general election. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1121 1995–96 |
Agency performance auditsThe State Auditor is required to undertake a comprehensive performance audit of programs, services, and activities conducted by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation within the Department of Social and Health Services, the... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1135 1995–96 |
Public art acquisitionState correctional and juvenile rehabilitation facilities and school construction are exempted from the requirement that one half of 1 percent of new construction be set aside for art. Art acquired by the commission must be... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1141 1995–96 |
Juvenile crimesDeclares goals of emphasizing juvenile and parental accountability and encouraging early and effective intervention in the lives of juveniles at risk to become runaways, truants, or criminal offenders. Provides for the... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1143 1995–96 |
Crimes with deadly weaponsProvides that no earned early release is allowed for offenders subject to the act. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1149 1995–96 |
Growth management/referendumRequires the counties to conduct a referendum on growth management planning. Provides that the comprehensive plans adopted before the effective date of the act shall remain in effect until altered by the county legislative authority. | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1159 1995–96 |
Juv offndr basic trainingEligibility for the boot camp is expanded by increasing the disposition range to include any offender with a sentence of 78 weeks or less. The requirement that offenders must enter the program in the first 120 days of their... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1168 1995–96 |
Nonprofit organztn B & O taxProvides that the taxes imposed by chapter 82.04 RCW do not apply to organizations described in section 501(c) (3) and (4) of the federal internal revenue code. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1169 1995–96 |
Students leaving schl grndsRestricts a student from leaving the school grounds unless the student has permission from a parent or guardian, has written permission from the principal, or has an emergency requiring the student to leave the grounds. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1171 1995–96 |
Homosexuals/minor childrenProhibits adoption, foster care, and placement care of minor children by homosexuals. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1172 1995–96 |
Parents' rights in educationThe Legislature declares it is the right and responsibility of parents to provide for and ensure the health, education, and general well-being of their children. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
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