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 5126 1991–92 |
Pen register use authorizedA law enforcement officer may apply to superior court for an order authorizing the installation and use of a pen register or trap and trace device. The court must issue an authorizing order if the law enforcement officer has... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5174 1991–92 |
Enrollment increase/highr edThe Higher Education Opportunity Act of 1991 is created. New state funded enrollments are authorized at the state institutions of higher education, above the levels established for those institutions during the 1989-91 biennium. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5185 1991–92 |
Criminal justice purposesCriminal justice purposes are activities that substantially assist the criminal justice system or provide ancillary benefit to the civil justice system. Existing funding means actual operating expenditures for criminal justice... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5243 1991–92 |
Vet affairs advisory committA representative of the Submarine Veterans of World War II is added to the membership of the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee, bringing the total to 16. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5350 1991–92 |
Faculty English proficiencyA person who has received a graduate assistant or faculty appointment to provide classroom instruction or work with students in participatory and activity courses such as clinics, studios, seminars, and laboratories is... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5424 1991–92 |
Campaign contributionsStatewide officials, state legislators, and their employees may not solicit or accept campaign contributions during the period beginning 30 days prior to and ending 30 days past the close of a regular legislative session. The... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5522 1991–92 |
Life insurance policy limitsInsurers may rely on clauses to limit liability in the event of war, suicide or aviation under life insurance, annuity or pure endowment contracts only if the policyholder has been told at the time the contract was sold that... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5584 1991–92 |
Share of damages determinatnThe liability of a defendant is modified when the trier-of-fact determines that the claimant was not responsible for causing his or her injuries. If a claimant is without fault, defendants are only jointly liable for economic damages. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5797 1991–92 |
Diminshed private propertyOwners of real property have a cause of action for all governmental acts that diminish the value of or damage their property. Litigation expenses are recoverable. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5852 1991–92 |
Criminal offender work crewsThe definition of partial confinement is modified to include "work crew" as an intermediate sentencing option. Courts can impose an obligation on selected felony offenders to participate in supervised work crews. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5864 1991–92 |
Political contributions/adsLegislative intent is specific to ensure that individuals and interest groups have fair opportunity to participate in the elective process and to reduce the influence of large organizational contributors. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5875 1991–92 |
Controlled substance saleThe crime of selling for profit a schedule I controlled substance is given the same seriousness level ranking under the Sentencing Reform Act as the crime of manufacturing or delivering controlled substances. Conviction for... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5904 1991–92 |
Home heating assistanceThe program limiting winter heat termination is extended until June 30, 1995. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 6190 1991–92 |
Traffic infraction deferralRestricts the deferral to once in a three year period. Declares that a deferral does not affect imposition of monetary penalties. | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 6204 1991–92 |
Wildlife director appointmntThe Wildlife Commission will select the Director of Wildlife and the director shall serve at the pleasure of the Wildlife Commission. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 6205 1991–92 |
Criminal street gangsPrescribes a gross misdemeanor penalty for active participation in a criminal street gang. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 6209 1991–92 |
Transportation authoritiesPart I : A governance structure for metropolitan municipal corporations authorized to provide public transportation services as of July 1, 1992 (METRO in King County) is established. | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5118 1991–92 |
Fisheries hotlineThe Department of Fisheries is directed to offer a statewide 24-hour toll free hotline for reporting food fish law violations. During normal working hours, the hotline will be answered by Fisheries patrol personnel in the... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5432 1991–92 |
Traffic safety program fundsStarting with the 1993-95 biennium, the revenue currently going to the PSEA shall be divided into two separate accounts. Seventy percent shall go to the current PSEA for crime victims' compensation as well as other currently... | E. G. "Pat" Patterson (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5564 1991–92 |
Van pool studyThe Department of Transportation (DOT), through a contract with the University of Washington, shall conduct a van pool study. This study shall examine incentives to operate and participate in van pools, alternatives to the... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5623 1991–92 |
Offender sentencingAfter the entry of a guilty plea or guilty verdict in a criminal case, or a request for a predisposition study in a juvenile case, the case is to be, except in certain circumstances, referred to a victim-offender mediation... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5653 1991–92 |
Homeless parents/child careThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is directed to contract with eligible providers for specialized child care and respite care for children of homeless parents. A minimum of $25,000 per fiscal year is... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5680 1991–92 |
Electrical transmissn sitingThe Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) is given authority to approve the siting of electrical transmission lines constructed to operate at nominal voltages above 100,000 volts, including transmission lines serving... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5682 1991–92 |
Energy self-sufficiency cmsnAn energy self-sufficiency commission is created within the State Energy Office to study the production and use of ethanol in the state. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5753 1991–92 |
Upland game bird enhancementThe Legislature finds that the state's upland wildlife habitats are in transition and that the state's population increases preservation of upland wildlife habitat will require greater protection and maintenance. The... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 15, 1992 |
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