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 6079 1991–92 |
Property owner tax noticeIn circumstances where the original real estate tax statement is being sent by the county treasurer to a lienholder rather than the vested owner of property in the county, when requested in writing by a vested owner, the... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 6101 1991–92 |
Actions against loc govrnmntProhibits actions for damages to be commenced until sixty days after the claim has been filed with the local government governing body. Provides that the period of limitations is tolled during the sixty-day period. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 6105 1991–92 |
Discovery materials accessUpon filing of a criminal complaint, the defendant is entitled to a copy of any discovery materials that the court rules require to be disclosed to defendants. The court's authority to issue protective orders to restrict or... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 6107 1991–92 |
Child's hearsay statementCorroborative evidence is defined as evidence that supports to a substantial degree a logical and reasonable inference that the act described in the hearsay statement occurred. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 6108 1991–92 |
Victim request/crime invstgnA victim may request the Attorney General to investigate and prosecute his or her case if the prosecuting attorney of the county in which the offense occurred has declined prosecution. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5000 1991–92 |
Prop exmpt from executionWhen another state attempts to collect an income tax on state pension or retirement benefits paid to a former employee of that state who is now a Washington resident, the property of the Washington resident is exempt from... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5002 1991–92 |
Persnl info/credit card userThis measure prohibits a person who accepts a credit card as payment from requiring the consumer to write or provide personal identification information on the charge slip as a condition of accepting the credit card for... | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5014 1991–92 |
Coho floating pen projectRegional fisheries enhancement groups are encouraged to develop floating net pen projects for the culture and delayed release of coho salmon. Net pens are to be located at existing waterfront developments such as: fishing... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5019 1991–92 |
Secretary of transportationThe Governor appoints the Secretary of Transportation with the consent of the Senate. The Secretary answers directly to and holds office at the pleasure of the Governor. | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5024 1991–92 |
Pensions/out-of-state jdgmntWhen another state attempts to collect an income tax on state pension or retirement benefits paid to a former employee of that state who is now a Washington resident, the retirement income and other property in this state... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5026 1991–92 |
Voter/Driver's license listsA number of state agencies and associations are required to prepare an implementation plan for merging the list of licensed drivers, identicard holders, and registered voters in order to form an expanded jury source list. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5029 1991–92 |
Judicial elections procedureThe election laws for candidates for justice of the Supreme Court, judge of the Court of Appeals, judge of the superior court, and Superintendent of Public Instruction are revised to provide that candidates for these... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5054 1991–92 |
Penalties for armed crimesAn additional 60 months is added to the presumptive sentence of an offender or accomplice who uses a firearm in the commission of any felony ranked on the sentencing grid. The recommended prosecuting standards are amended to... | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5065 1991–92 |
Child's statements in courtThe child hearsay exception is expanded to include application to statements made by a child under the age of ten describing any attempted act of sexual contact with or on the child by another. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE:... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5066 1991–92 |
Subdivision alterationsA local legislative authority may not authorize the modification or alteration of an existing plat which changes the size or use of a dedication without the written consent of 75 percent of the owners of parcels benefitted by... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5071 1991–92 |
Sobriety checkpoint programsThe Washington State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies are authorized to establish sobriety checkpoint programs. The programs must meet statutory minimum standards and guidelines. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5073 1991–92 |
Restricting fabric burningNatural or synthetic fabrics, including any flag made of these fabrics, may not be burned in any residential solid fuel burning device or in an outdoor fire. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5115 1991–92 |
Student traffic safety instrSchool districts are required to provide elementary school children eight hours of instruction in pedestrian, bicycle, and school bus safety each year effective September 1, 1993. The Superintendent of Public Instruction is... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5117 1991–92 |
Signatur requirmnts/init/refObtaining a pro rata share of the necessary minimum number of signatures in each congressional district shall be required if the proposed amendment to Article II, Section 1 of the State Constitution is approved and ratified at... | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5119 1991–92 |
Term limitationsNo person can be elected or appointed to any state elective office in which that person has served previously a total of 12 years. No person can be elected to a house of the Legislature in which that person has served... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5122 1991–92 |
Private property interestsThe Attorney General is required to develop a checklist and guidelines by October 1, 1991 to assist state and local government agencies in identifying and evaluating policies that have constitutional implications. The... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5125 1991–92 |
Private detective licensingApplicants for a private detective license must meet the following requirements: 1) be at least 18 years old; 2) be a citizen or resident alien; 3) cannot have had a felony conviction within the last ten years; 4) be employed... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5173 1991–92 |
Death penalty/certain rpistsA person who commits rape in the first degree or rape of a child in the first degree must be sentenced to death if: 1) the person has been previously convicted of either rape in the first degree or rape of a child in the first... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5194 1991–92 |
Treasurer-managed fundsRevises the fee system for treasurer-managed funds and accounts. Revises the disposition of earnings of investments of balances in state accounts. Repeals various provisions. | E. G. "Pat" Patterson (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5210 1991–92 |
Insurance agent measur of txThe measure of tax is the gross commission retained by the insurance agent, broker, or solicitor after payment of any commission to another agent, broker, or solicitor pursuant to a contract or agreement in existence before... | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
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