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 6054 1991–92 |
Chiropractic practiceThe act is intended to expand the chiropractic scope of practice only with regard to adjustment of extremities in connection with a spinal adjustment. Chiropractic scope of practice is expanded to include the diagnosis or... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 241, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 3, 1992 |
| SB 6174 1991–92 |
Homicide victims' familiesIn addition to other benefits provided under the Crime Victims' Compensation Program, immediate family members of a homicide victim may receive counseling to deal with the immediate, near-term consequences of the related... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 203, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 6494 1991–92 |
Hanford leaseWhen promoting the 1000 acres at Hanford, the Department of Trade and Economic Development is directed to work in cooperation with any associate development organization located in or near the Tri-Cities area. The Hanford... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 228, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 6104 1991–92 |
Assault against a childA new crime of assault of a child is created. This crime applies to assaults when the victim is under 13 years of age and the perpetrator is 18 years of age or older. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| SB 6261 1991–92 |
Child sexual exploitationDefendants in cases dealing with pictures of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct, bringing such pictures into the state, or possessing such pictures must prove they had no reasonable knowledge that the person was a... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| SB 6377 1991–92 |
TDD state-wide relay systemThe Office of Deaf Services within the Department of Social and Health Services shall seek certification by the Federal Communications Commission of the statewide relay service for the hearing-impaired and speech-impaired. The... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 144, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| SB 5092 1991–92 |
Employe benefits/active dutyIn Plan II of the state's retirement systems, a member who leaves covered employment to enter the U.S. armed forces is entitled to retirement service credit for up to four years of military service. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 5121 1991–92 |
Whistleblower protection"Whistleblower" is defined as a state employee who in good faith reports an alleged improper governmental action to the State Auditor. The term includes an employee who provides information to the State Auditor and one who is... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6023 1991–92 |
Intrntl trde in frst prodctsThe enabling statutes for CINTRAFOR are amended: 1) to place more emphasis on research and analysis for secondary forest products manufacturing; and 2) to coordinate, develop, and disseminate market and technical information... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6347 1991–92 |
Domestic violenceThe Legislature finds that domestic violence is a problem of immense proportions, and it is at the core of other major social problems. Domestic violence costs the state millions of dollars annually and the crisis is growing. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 111, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 5116 1991–92 |
Student transportation saftyIf school bus drivers decide to report a school bus stop law violation, they must make a report to a law enforcement agency within 72 hours after the violation occurred and the report must include the time and location at... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 39, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6103 1991–92 |
Electronic monitoringIn an order granting probation for a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor, after consideration of the defendant's ability to pay, the court may order the defendant to pay for the costs of electronic monitoring imposed as a... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 86, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6270 1991–92 |
Munic criminal justice acctThe legislation makes the current statute consistent with the current distribution methods used by the State Treasurer for high crime cities. Moneys not distributed under the 200 percent category because of the cap are... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6292 1991–92 |
Brewer and winery salesLicensed brewers are authorized to obtain a beer or wine retailers' license for on-premise consumption at the brewery or domestic winery. The alcoholic beverages that are not produced by the brewery are required to be... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 78, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 5031 1991–92 |
Crime stoppers asstnce offceThe Attorney General is required to establish a Crime Stoppers Assistance Office. This office must work in conjunction with local Crime Stoppers' organizations, sheriffs, and police chiefs to design local Crime Stoppers... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5062 1991–92 |
Utility availability/platsEvery plat must be accompanied by a certificate rather than an affidavit, signed by the person filing the plat, identifying in general the type, availability and proximity of the specified utilities, rather than their precise... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5063 1991–92 |
Award cap on mand. arbitratnCases subject to arbitration are all those in which the total value of claims does not exceed $35,000, regardless of the number of claims, plaintiffs, or defendants. Arbitrators who are appointed to conduct mandatory civil... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5067 1991–92 |
Chnging intoxication standrdThe illegal per se level of breath and blood alcohol concentration is lowered from 0.10 to 0.08 for DWI offenses. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5069 1991–92 |
Underage intoxication stndrdThe per se standard for DWI is lowered for drivers under the age of 21. The new standard is: (1) any amount more than 0.04 grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath; or (2) any amount more than 0.04 percent or more by weight... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5086 1991–92 |
HIV testing/criminal offendrThe prosecuting attorney must notify victims of charged criminal offenses where body fluids were exposed of their right to receive HIV counseling and testing and their right to know the HIV status of the alleged offender. If... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5151 1991–92 |
Execution by lethal injectnLethal injection is made the exclusive method of execution for defendants who commit capital offenses after the effective date of this act. If, however, lethal injection is invalidated by the courts, then hanging will become... | Jeannette Hayner (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5371 1991–92 |
Retired physicians/med servcThe Secretary of Health is authorized to issue a limited license to qualified retired physicians that will permit the physician to provide free medical care to low-income citizens at a registered low-income or nonprofit health... | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5375 1991–92 |
Teachers masters degree elimThe masters degree requirement for continuing teacher certification is repealed. The initial certificate is valid for seven years and may be reinstated pursuant to State Board of Education rules. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5457 1991–92 |
HIV/employer notificationIf the absence of HIV infection is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job in question, any person who knows or should have known that they are infected with HIV must notify their employer or the principal... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5559 1991–92 |
Landlord-tenant dutiesLocal landlord-tenant ordinances that are inconsistent with state law are preempted and repealed. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
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