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 5227 1991–92 |
Drug testing/officials/emplyRequires a person to submit to a drug test within twenty days after filing a candidacy for a state elected office. Provides that rules for the test shall be adopted by the public disclosure commission. Requires elected... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5252 1991–92 |
School security monitorsFunds are appropriated from the general fund for matching grants to enhance security in secondary schools. School districts may apply for grants of up to 75 percent of the district's total yearly expenditure for school security. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5262 1991–92 |
Utilities service chargesCharges for all utility services are made to the customer receiving the service. Utility companies are prohibited from placing liens against the property of a landlord based upon the failure of a tenant to pay for services. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5283 1991–92 |
Blood donor programsAny blood donor program existing within Washington State must establish a program and procedure to honor requests by donors to have the blood donations directed for use to persons they may specify for a period of 14 days after... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5289 1991–92 |
Attorneys' fess and costsIn all civil cases, except tort actions, in which the state of Washington or a political subdivision is a party and does not prevail, the state or subdivision shall be liable for payment of reasonable attorneys' fees, costs... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5294 1991–92 |
Patient right to knowThe act is to be known as the "Patient Right To Know Act" of 1991. The Legislature finds that the right of health care professionals to privacy, although important, is far outweighed by the right of the consumer-patient to... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5333 1991–92 |
Insurance fraud investigatnPermits the organization of fraud bureaus for the investigation of fraudulent insurance practices and claims committed by policyholders. Requires the bureaus to be licensed. Directs the bureaus to report criminal violations to... | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5334 1991–92 |
Prescription medicine purchsProvides that policies issued after January 1, 1992, may not limit purchase of prescription medicines to a designated pharmacy. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5336 1991–92 |
Caller identification servcsLegislative findings are stated that citizens have a constitutional and statutory right to privacy, and that it is desirable to make available to citizens such technological advances as caller identification in a manner that... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5337 1991–92 |
Human resource systemsRevises the department of personnel to be the department of personnel and human resources. Creates the Washington management service to establish a management identity in state government through separate personnel rules that... | Jeannette Hayner (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5344 1991–92 |
Industrial insurance beneftsMakes the limit enforceable even if the employer promoted or sponsored the recreational activity. Provides exceptions to the limitations. | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5348 1991–92 |
Legislative race primariesNo primary is held for the position of state senator or representative if, after the last day when candidates may withdraw, no more than one candidate has filed for the position from each major political party. The county... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5423 1991–92 |
Geothermal accountThe termination date of the geothermal account is extended for ten years, to June 30, 2001, or when thirty megawatts of geothermal power is certified as commercially available by the receiving utilities and the State Energy... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5429 1991–92 |
Vietnam veterans paymentAuthorizes the payment of two hundred fifty dollars for qualifying military service to veterans who were residents of the state prior to active duty. Authorizes the recipients to elect credit for tuition in lieu of cash... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5431 1991–92 |
Highway safety fund/lic feesThe entire driver's license fee shall be dedicated to the highway safety fund. | E. G. "Pat" Patterson (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5439 1991–92 |
Nigligent/inattentive drivngThe negligent driving statute is amended to include the operation of a vehicle anywhere in the state, excepting permissive use on private property. The penalty remains a misdemeanor; however, the maximum penalty is increased... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5448 1991–92 |
PUD election proceduresThe signature petition requirement is limited to candidates for election to the board at the formation election. The nomination of a person for election at the formation election must be by at least 100 registered voters. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5462 1991–92 |
Out-of-region low-level wsteThe Washington representative to the Northwest Compact Committee may not approve waste from outside of the Northwest region unless the compact is modified to include a ban on exporting waste outside of the region. | Al Williams (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5503 1991–92 |
Public utility regulationThe Utilities and Transportation Commission's authority to investigate and determine whether a person or corporation is subject to its jurisdiction is modified to place the burden of proof on the person or corporation to prove... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5507 1991–92 |
Private enterprise econ oppoAmong legislative findings are that government unfairly competes with the private sector when it engages in commercial activities. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5521 1991–92 |
Military leave/state emplysProvides that such leave is granted in addition to any vacation or sick leave to which the employee might otherwise be entitled. Continues the employee's regular compensation, less the amount of the employee's base pay for... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5529 1991–92 |
New prison constructionThe Department of General Administration (GA) is authorized to select, through a competitive process, a general contractor/construction manager (GC/CM) firm to construct correctional facilities at a specified maximum cost. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5539 1991–92 |
Private property rightsRevises notice requirements to landowners by agencies proposing rules which would restrict the property rights of landowners. Provides that private property shall not be taken or damaged for private or public use unless the... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5547 1991–92 |
Petroleum marketing practcesAn unfair margin for the sale of motor fuel or heating oil is prohibited. For a refiner of petroleum, "margin" is defined as the difference between the prior day's high closing price per gallon for Alaska North Slope crude oil... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5561 1991–92 |
Keep right signs requiredIn order to improve traffic conditions on the state's roads, the Department of Transportation must place more signs on multilane state and interstate highways that remind motorists to keep right except when passing. | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
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