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 2696 1997–98 |
Timber compensating taxesThe assessor is directed to classify as forest land (current use valuation) land acquired in an exchange with a government entity for other forest land in Washington. The back tax exception for transfers to a governmental... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2699 1997–98 |
School improvement/tax revenAt the request of a school district, the county and cities in which the school is located may impose a real estate excise tax of 0.128 percent. The tax is deducted from the state portion of the real estate excise tax. | Mike Wensman (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2700 1997–98 |
Drug/tobacco paraphernaliaProvides that, every person who sells or gives, or permits to be sold or given to any person under the age of eighteen years any drug or tobacco paraphernalia in any form commits a class I civil infraction under chapter 7.80 RCW. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2714 1997–98 |
Electric gen faclties/tax exExempts electric generating facilities powered by landfill gas from sales and use taxes. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2718 1997–98 |
Books/tax exemptionProvides tax exemptions for books. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2720 1997–98 |
Port district tax leviesThe property taxing authority of port districts with a population of one million or more is restricted. | Jim McCune (R-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2721 1997–98 |
School employee crimesSection 1. Adds new subsection to RCW 9.94A.120 relating to punishments for felonies. | Jim McCune (R-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2722 1997–98 |
Airline employee shift tradeAuthorizes airline employees to trade shifts without overtime pay. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2726 1997–98 |
Child rape seriousnss increaRape of a Child in the First Degree. Changes the seriousness level to the maximum level XV, which is punishable by life in prison without parole or death. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2743 1997–98 |
Street rodsRevises regulations pertaining to street rods. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2744 1997–98 |
Hobby vehicle zoningProvides that a municipality may not adopt or implement an ordinance or land use regulation in a manner that prohibits a person from engaging in the activities of an automotive collector in an area zoned by the municipality,... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2745 1997–98 |
Vehicle emissions/older carsRevises RCW 70.120.010 to pertain to motor vehicles less than thirty years old. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2747 1997–98 |
Growth management implementnDeclares that a county that adopts a resolution removing the county, and the cities located within the county, from the requirement to plan under RCW 36.70A.040 remains subject to the requirements for the designation and... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2757 1997–98 |
Medical research/training/txExempts from taxation property of nonprofit organizations providing medical research or training of medical personnel. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2602 1997–98 |
Running start programThe laws governing the Running Start program do not prohibit participation by home schooled students or students enrolled in approved private schools. These students may apply directly to a college or university that is... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2606 1997–98 |
Foster parent eligibilityA person is ineligible to become a foster parent if they have been convicted of a felony within the past ten years or five or more misdemeanors within the three years prior to applying for a foster care license. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2619 1997–98 |
Jobs in distressed countiesA new distressed areas tax exemption program is created. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2624 1997–98 |
Rent withholding to defraudA new section is added to the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act. Any tenant who has entered into a written rental agreement and who uses, occupies, or exerts control over the premises with intent to defraud the owner of the... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2629 1997–98 |
HOV lane useRevises RCW 46.61.165 relating to high-occupancy vehicle lanes. | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2635 1997–98 |
Viable fetus protectionAbortions resulting in the death or injury of a viable fetus are generally prohibited, and the definition of "viability" is changed. "Viability" is defined as the point in pregnancy when there is a reasonable likelihood of the... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2651 1997–98 |
Higher ed facility constrctnAuthorizes a tax exemption from the state share of labor and services on higher education facility construction. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2652 1997–98 |
Highway construction/tx exmpProvides a tax exemption for the state share of labor and services on state roads and high capacity transportation systems construction. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2653 1997–98 |
Workers' cmp physician choicDirects the department to adopt rules governing the transfer of an injured worker from the care of one attending physician to another. The rules must recognize the injured worker's right to an attending physician of his or her... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2675 1997–98 |
Local capital facilities/txDeclares an intent to provide to local government a partial exemption from the state share of the retail sales tax on construction of infrastructure projects identified under the growth management act as necessary. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2676 1997–98 |
Driver training schoolsRevises RCW 46.82.280 and 46.82.360 to authorize branch classrooms for driver training schools. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
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