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 1948 1997–98 |
City & town annexationsFor a two-year period ending July 1, 1999, a city or town may not annex territory unless the territory is located in the same county as the city or town. A city or town may annex territory for municipal purposes only if the... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1950 1997–98 |
Town incorporationsA city may incorporate outside of an urban growth area, in a county that plans under all of the requirements of the Growth Management Act, if (1) at least 25 percent of the boundaries of the area are coterminous with the... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 2160 1997–98 |
Teacher internship creditsThe evaluation is focused on whether the internships have been applicable to the teachers educational responsibilities and resulted in improved teaching skills. The date for the study has been extended to December 15, 1999,... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 2198 1997–98 |
Shoreline managementProvisions for further integrating the Shoreline Management Act (SMA) with the Growth Management Act (GMA) are adopted. A new chapter for shoreline management is adopted. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 2244 1997–98 |
Land use study cmmssn recommRural Intent The Legislature recognizes the importance of rural lands and rural character but seeks to recognize regional differences in rural-based economies. The legislature also recognizes the importance of agricultural lands. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 2282 1997–98 |
Personal responsibility actDeclares an intent of the legislature to provide a strong incentive for persons owing child support to make timely payments, and to cooperate with the department of social and health services to establish an appropriate... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 2285 1997–98 |
Juvenile justice T.O.Declares an intent to strengthen the juvenile justice system, restore integrity to the process, enhance personal safety, and safeguard society from violent youthful offenders. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 3086 1997–98 |
Institution of marriageFinds that matters pertaining to marriage are matters reserved to the sovereign states and, therefore, such matters should be determined by the people within each individual state and not by the people or courts of a different state. | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1998 |
| HB 2506 1997–98 |
Children & family servcs dptA new Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is created, effective July 1, 1999. Transfers to the new DCFS follow the development of a reorganization plan. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1998 |
| HB 3055 1997–98 |
Agriculture tax reliefProvides that the tax levied by RCW 82.08.020 does not apply to sales of grass straw equipment and facilities, or to sales of labor and services rendered in respect to installing, constructing, repairing, cleaning, altering,... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1998 |
| HB 3005 1997–98 |
Veterans property tax exmptnExpands property tax exemptions for disabled veterans. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| HB 3033 1997–98 |
Academic choice in edc scholDirects the superintendent of public instruction to establish an academic choice in education scholarship program to be initially piloted in the five school districts with the largest student populations in grades kindergarten... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| HB 3036 1997–98 |
Crimes against childrenEnhanced Required Punishment for a Crime against a Child. Requires that a person convicted of a crime against a child (specifically, defined as rape of a child or child molestation in the first degree, or homicide by abuse... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| HB 3040 1997–98 |
School assessment standardsBeginning in the 1999-2000 school year, elementary school students unable to meet the assessment standards will be retained in their current grade until they are able to meet the established standards. Retained students will... | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| HB 2950 1997–98 |
Highway access managment prgProvides for the development of a highway access management program for the benefit of motor vehicles. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1998 |
| HB 2957 1997–98 |
Vehicle registratn violatnsDeclares that the licensing of a vehicle in another state by a resident of this state, as defined in RCW 46.16.028, evading the payment of any tax or license fee imposed in connection with registration, is a class C felony... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1998 |
| HB 2827 1997–98 |
Building codes adoptionAuthorizes adoption of building codes published by any nationally recognized code organization. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2850 1997–98 |
Distressed county hiring/taxA credit is provided against the business and occupation (B&O) tax that is equal to the first year wages paid for each qualified employment position created by a business within a distressed area. The business must request... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2851 1997–98 |
Distressed area job trainingDeclares an intent to provide tax incentives to encourage the hiring of dislocated workers in distressed areas by allowing employers in distressed areas to take business and occupation tax credits for expenses related to... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2868 1997–98 |
Hunting/fishing on own propDeclares that, if the commission closes an area to hunting or fishing within the boundaries of a nontreaty tribe reservation, nontribal members who reside upon their own privately owned land within the reservation may exercise... | Bob Sump (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2873 1997–98 |
Sex offender residenceThe term A schools @ is expanded to include any post-secondary school of education including colleges, universities, and vocational educational schools. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2883 1997–98 |
English as common languageThe Legislature finds that the state is enriched by diversity and the government should always promote the dignity of all heritages. The Legislature further finds that language has the power to unite people and that full... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2792 1997–98 |
Publ works/private financingThe Office of Financial Management (OFM), private financial industry, and the Office of the State Treasurer will study and recommend alternate forms of private financing for public works projects. The study will include, but... | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| HB 2796 1997–98 |
Port district commissionersRevises the use of commissioner districts in the election of port district commissioners. | Jim McCune (R-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| HB 2809 1997–98 |
Printed sales messages/taxSales and use tax exemptions are created for printed sales messages such as catalogs, advertising flyers, letters, and brochures. Printed sales messages do not include items such as political campaign literature, fund-raising... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
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