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 6501 1991–92 |
Elected officials' salariesProvides that pay raises for state officials shall not take effect unless raises provided for teachers and state employees are implemented. | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| SB 6490 1991–92 |
College mascot license plateCreates the college mascot license plate account and provides that expenditures from the account may be used only for nonathletic scholarships. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1992 |
| SB 6495 1991–92 |
Building code studyRequires the state building code to study and report to the legislature on methods to simplify and clarify state building codes pertaining to residential construction by December 15, 1992. Makes an appropriation of forty... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1992 |
| SB 5957 1991–92 |
Higher ed/operating budgetBeginning with the 1992-93 fiscal year the state operating budget for higher education shall be increased by a minimum of 1 percent until the percentage of the general fund state operating budget for higher education is at or... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1992 |
| SB 6478 1991–92 |
Energy office dutiesThe responsibilities of the State Energy Office are enlarged to include: representing the interests of the state in matters that encourage adequate supplies of energy resources for the citizens of the state; and representing... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 1992 |
| SB 6465 1991–92 |
Transit fare revenuesTransit systems may use revenues derived from system operations for match to qualify for the motor vehicle excise tax. These system operating revenues include such income as farebox and advertising income but may not include... | E. G. "Pat" Patterson (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 1992 |
| SB 6468 1991–92 |
Elected officials term limitLimits the terms of the governor, lieutenant governor, state legislators, and congressional representatives. | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 1992 |
| SB 6473 1991–92 |
Transmission line tree trimBy September 1, 1992, the Utilities and Transportation Commission is directed to adopt rules for investor-owned electric utilities specifying procedures related to removing trees and vegetation that constitute a hazard to... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 1992 |
| SB 6412 1991–92 |
Government accountabilityThe terms "performance audit", "program evaluation", and "success measures" are defined. Each state agency shall develop success measures for each major program in conjunction with budget development. | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| SB 6392 1991–92 |
Wholesale gas pricesDeclares that the federal price discrimination act applies as a matter of state law to the sale of motor fuel in this state. | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1992 |
| SB 6398 1991–92 |
Medical malpractice atty feeLimits attorneys' contingent fees in medical malpractice suits. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1992 |
| SB 6332 1991–92 |
Watercraft registrationRequires vessel dealers to register with the department. Requires the dealers to file a surety bond in the amount of five thousand dollars. Establishes the requirements for an "established place of business." Provides a gross... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1992 |
| SB 6341 1991–92 |
Jail industries boardEstablishes a state-wide jail industries board of directors to develop standards for the consistent, safe, and efficient operation of jail industries. Designates the responsibilities of the cities and counties which implement... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1992 |
| SB 6342 1991–92 |
Commercial bottom trawlingSpecifies an increased area in which it is unlawful to conduct commercial bottom trawling for food fish and shellfish. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1992 |
| SB 6343 1991–92 |
Monetary fines pilot programRequires the management of a pilot monetary fines program in a minimum of two jurisdictions. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1992 |
| SB 6352 1991–92 |
Agr food prod disparagementAny producer of agricultural food products who suffers damage as a result of another person's disparagement of any such agricultural food product may sue for damages. If damages are awarded under this provision, the court... | Jim Jesernig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1992 |
| SB 6360 1991–92 |
State officials pay raiseProvides that pay raises for state officials shall not take effect unless raises provided for teachers and state employees are implemented. | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1992 |
| SB 6365 1991–92 |
County growth management plnAuthorizes the removal from the requirements by adoption of a resolution by June 1, 1993. | George Sellar (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1992 |
| SB 6367 1991–92 |
Public assistance limitationPublic assistance is limited, for those residing in Washington for less than one year, to the amount of assistance that would have been received from a similar program in the state of most recent residence, if less than the... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1992 |
| SB 6370 1991–92 |
Property valuationIn addition to zoning, an appraisal of real property shall also take into consideration the following political considerations: growth management restrictions, and environmental regulations. Any other governmental restrictions... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1992 |
| SB 6375 1991–92 |
Enhanced 911/private branchNo person may install or cause to be installed private branch exchange (PBX) equipment to be connected with the facilities of a telecommunications company unless the equipment is capable of forwarding automatic number and... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1992 |
| SB 6376 1991–92 |
Enhanced 911 fundingThe state enhanced 911 coordinator shall recommend funding projects from the E 911 excise tax in the following order: staffing the state E 911 coordination office; unanticipated projects, after approval by rule; start-up funds... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1992 |
| SB 6294 1991–92 |
Parent liability/child's actIncreases the liability in a civil action for damages from a maximum of three thousand dollars to five thousand dollars. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1992 |
| SB 6245 1991–92 |
Victim impact statementsRevises RCW 7.69.030 to extend the right. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1992 |
| SB 5068 1991–92 |
Chng provisns/vehicle offensThe burden of proof on the issue of causation is shifted to the defendant for the offenses of vehicular homicide and vehicular assault. The defendant may raise the defense that no negligent act on his or her part was a... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
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