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 5570 1991–92 |
Invalidated local lawsRequires the legislative authority to pass a substantial revision to a law which has been rejected by a court. Declares the revised law shall not be presumed valid. Establishes personal liability damage awards for the... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5571 1991–92 |
Property/damage collectionA governmental agency can no longer defend against a damage suit regarding the issuance of a permit based on a statute or agency regulation adopted after the filing of an application for a permit. The requirement that an... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5598 1991–92 |
International relations offcSpecifies the desired activities of the office. Authorizes the creation of temporary advisory committees. Transfers all powers, duties, and functions of the department of trade and economic development pertaining to... | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5657 1991–92 |
Family-school partnershipThe Family-School Partnership Program is created in the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). OSPI shall help schools, parents, and school districts develop family involvement programs by providing grants... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5681 1991–92 |
Geothermal resource leasingThe Legislature finds that there is substantial interest among private utilities, the Bonneville Power Administration, and the Northwest Power Planning Council to investigate the potential for geothermal resources in the... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5696 1991–92 |
Middle East vet affairs offcCreates a Middle East veterans affairs advisory council. Terminates the office and the council on June 30, 1996. | Paul H. Conner (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5700 1991–92 |
Regulating small businessesA cap is placed on the monthly late fees charged by DOE on delinquent wastewater permit fee accounts. DOE may charge a monthly fee of not more than 2 percent of the outstanding balance of the delinquent account, excluding penalty fees. | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5740 1991–92 |
African-American affairs comCreates a state commission on African-American affairs to examine and define issues pertaining to the rights and needs of African-Americans and make recommendations with respect to desirable changes in program and law.... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5772 1991–92 |
Electronic gambling devicesThe Lottery Commission is prohibited from establishing and operating lottery games involving the use of electronic or mechanical devices or video terminals which allow for individual play against such devices or terminals.... | Jeannette Hayner (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5777 1991–92 |
Official ballot countEstablishes procedures for the determination of the official ballot count. | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5781 1991–92 |
Aggravated murderA person is guilty of aggravated first degree murder if he or she commits first degree murder and the victim was 16 years of age or younger. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5786 1991–92 |
Gov regulation efficiencyAn office of citizens' regulatory ombudsman is created to be appointed by the Governor with the consent of the Senate. The ombudsman shall consider if abstract standards have been fairly translated into realistic regulations... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5787 1991–92 |
Small business financingThe Department of Trade and Economic Development may seek to expand small business financing. The department may encourage the development of additional venture capital funds by groups of individual investors and... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5789 1991–92 |
Targeted jobs tax credit prgRequires the development of strategies, by January 1, 1992, to significantly reduce the paperwork associated with the program and to increase by two hundred percent the number of employers participating. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5792 1991–92 |
Chiropractic peer reviewA peer review committee is established composed of one licensed chiropractor from each of the state's congressional districts plus one representative of the health care industry. The committee is to be selected by the... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5815 1991–92 |
Nonpowered vehicle equipmentExempts converter gear and tow dollies from licensing provisions. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5817 1991–92 |
Flood control optionsIncreases funding for the flood control assistance revolving funds account from four to ten million dollars. | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5842 1991–92 |
Information services deptThe ISB is reconstituted with 12 members. Four members are the chief executive officers from four cabinet agencies, appointed by the Governor, including the Director of DIS as a voting member. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5843 1991–92 |
Veterans' award fundThe original bill was not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: A veterans' award fund is created in the State Treasury. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5851 1991–92 |
Quality schools actPART I - PARENTS' BILL OF RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES A Parent's Bill of Rights and Responsibilities is created to define certain rights of parents to be informed of, and participate in, the education of their children. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5856 1991–92 |
Dev disabled/mental illnessDirects the department to develop and implement two four-year pilot projects to integrate the delivery of existing and new services for eligible developmentally disabled citizens. Makes an appropriation of an unspecified... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5862 1991–92 |
School construction plansDirects the state board of education to adopt rules and establish procedures governing the preparation and use of modifiable basic plans for school building construction projects for which state assistance funds are provided. | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5865 1991–92 |
Counseling for veteransAuthorizes a contract with professional counseling specialists to provide a range of direct treatment services to war-affected state veterans and their families. Makes an appropriation of three hundred ninety thousand dollars... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5877 1991–92 |
Electric/magnetic fieldsCities distributing electricity, public utility districts, and investor-owned electric utilities are directed to develop public information programs to inform customers of the nature and presence of electric and magnetic... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5900 1991–92 |
Surplus property/sheltersEstablishes conditions to be met prior to donations of surplus property. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
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