Leo K. Thorsness
Senator
· Republican
· District 11
· most recent term 1991–92
1991–92 · Senate · R · LD 11
61
Bills as prime sponsor
13
of those became law
185
Bills co-sponsored
1,488
Recorded votes
4.9%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5181 1991–92 |
Tech and vocational eductionVoc Ed Works 2000 : The Voc Ed Works 2000 Program is created to allow selected schools and school districts, educational service districts, interdistrict cooperatives, public vocational-technical institutes, skills centers,... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5193 1991–92 |
Infants exposed to drugsThe legislative intent finds that early identification and medical treatment for infants affected by probable drug exposure can reduce long-term medical and developmental disabilities. The University of Washington shall... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5195 1991–92 |
1989 valuation/1991 prop taxFor 1991 taxes, the county assessor is required to use the 1989 assessed value of real property instead of the 1990 assessed value if directed by a resolution of the county legislative authority pursuant to a determination by... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5228 1991–92 |
Extraordinary leg sessionsDuring any extraordinary session, the expense and mileage allowance for legislative members is reduced by 10 percent during the first five days, 20 percent the next 10 days, and 25 percent during the remainder of the special... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5278 1991–92 |
Sexually transmitted diseaseA person is guilty of assault in the first degree when he or she knows that they have HIV and the person exposes or transmits HIV to another person with the intent to inflict bodily harm. A person is guilty of assault in the... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5351 1991–92 |
Sick leave/higher ed emplyesThe sick leave regulations established by the boards of regents or trustees of state institutions of higher education regarding the amount of leave that may be allowed or accrued by officers, administrative personnel,... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5562 1991–92 |
Reserved lane travelThe Department of Transportation (DOT) is prohibited from requiring that vehicles have more than two persons in order to use the high occupancy vehicle lanes. | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5572 1991–92 |
Administ search warrantsNoncriminal administrative search warrants are prohibited for private residences. An administrative search may only be conducted with the written consent of the occupant. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5639 1991–92 |
Pacific NW export assistanceThe Pacific Northwest Export Assistance Project is administered by the Small Business Export Finance Assistance Center as a separate branch for accounting and auditing purposes. The project is restricted to assisting small... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5640 1991–92 |
Alternate teacher certifictnThe State Board of Education shall establish an alternate teacher certificate that will allow eligible persons to qualify for initial teacher certification by completing one quarter of teacher education classes and two years... | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5771 1991–92 |
Utility service paymentMunicipal electric or water utility services are required to be charged to the person receiving the service. Liens against the property of a landlord are prohibited for the failure of a tenant to pay for services. | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5845 1991–92 |
Adult entertainment taxationA tax is imposed on the retail sale or use of adult entertainment materials and services at the rate of 18.5 percent. The tax is in addition to the 6.5 percent retail sales tax on adult entertainment materials. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6002 1991–92 |
Volunteer service/immunityVolunteers, including unpaid directors, officers, or trustees, are immune from civil liability for their acts or omissions which result in damage or injury. The volunteer must have been performing services for a nonprofit... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6156 1991–92 |
Warrant serversWarrant servers may be employees of either the municipal courts or the city police departments. The title of the position is changed from warrant "server" to warrant "officer." Warrant officers are expressly authorized to make... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6207 1991–92 |
State employee campaigningOnce an individual has announced as a candidate or filed for election, he or she may not appear in an official capacity in any public broadcast announcement, including a public service announcement. If such an announcement is... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6210 1991–92 |
Sentencing alternativesDrug Offender Treatment Option : Eligibility for this option is limited to those convicted of a drug offense other than offenses involving selling for profit, minors, protected zones, firearms, homicide or the manufacture of... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6350 1991–92 |
Aircraft maintenance trainng(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purposes of the act only after the governor determines that a commercial airline will establish a new facility in this state for the maintenance of... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6369 1991–92 |
Mental illness/firearms possA person may not possess any firearm if he or she has been committed by court order for treatment of mental illness under the state's criminal insanity statute, or at least 90 days confinement under the state's Involuntary... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6422 1991–92 |
Prevailing wage requirementsOnly those employed directly on the site of public works must be paid the prevailing wage. Reference in public works contract specifications to persons other than contractors or subcontractors as those who must pay the... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6464 1991–92 |
Public transit financingThe uses of monies in the public transportation systems account and the central Puget Sound public transportation account are expanded to allow use for planning, development of capital projects, and for local match to federal... | E. G. "Pat" Patterson (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6479 1991–92 |
Hydropower development planThe Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) shall prepare, by December 15, 1992, the state comprehensive hydropower plan. EFSEC may consider any relevant information or data developed or obtained by the State Energy Office. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6481 1991–92 |
School bus strobe lightsSchool buses may be equipped with a single hazard strobe lamp that meets the standards and specifications of the Washington State Patrol. | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5064 1991–92 |
Driver's licensesThe Department of Licensing (DOL) is authorized to administratively suspend or revoke the driving privileges of any person arrested for DWI who has a breath/blood alcohol reading of 0.10 or greater. A law enforcement officer... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 26, 1992 |
| SB 6041 1991–92 |
Juvenile justice actThe original bill was not considered. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 16, 1992 |
| SB 6387 1991–92 |
Crime victims' advocacy offcThe Office of Crime Victims' Advocacy is established within the Department of Community Development to provide a focus within state government on the rights of and services for victims of crime. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
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