Brian Thomas
Representative
· Republican
· District 5
· most recent term 1999–00
1999–00 · House · R · LD 51997–98 · House · R · LD 51995–96 · House · R · LD 51993–94 · House · R · LD 5
110
Bills as prime sponsor
16
of those became law
518
Bills co-sponsored
6,580
Recorded votes
3.1%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1037 1995–96 |
Schools/community use fundngIn addition to the existing authority of school districts to levy taxes for maintenance and operation support, a supplemental levy for the use of school facilities for community activities and services is authorized. The... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1040 1995–96 |
State facility maintenanceDirects the department of general administration to identify priority major maintenance, improvement, and renovation needs for state facilities and make disbursements from the facility maintenance trust fund. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1042 1995–96 |
Taxable income apportionmentRevises RCW 82.04.460 relating to the apportionment of taxable income for businesses providing services to a collective investment fund. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1091 1995–96 |
Education restructuring commThe laws governing K-12 education are revised as follows: Obsolete references and obsolete sections . Obsolete references to repealed statutes are deleted. Programs that expire or are replaced by other programs are deleted. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1116 1995–96 |
Fiscal notes for initiativesDirects the office of financial management to provide a fiscal note on any initiative which has been verified as having obtained the constitutionally sufficient number of signatures. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1132 1995–96 |
Naval equipmnt transfer/taxThe use of military aircraft training equipment transferred to Washington State from a naval installation in another state as a result of the federal base closure act is exempt from use tax. | Barney Beeksma (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1147 1995–96 |
Charter schoolsThe legislation provides for the creation of charter schools, which operate independently of school districts. These schools may not be affiliated with a sectarian school or a religious institution. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1172 1995–96 |
Parents' rights in educationThe Legislature declares it is the right and responsibility of parents to provide for and ensure the health, education, and general well-being of their children. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1211 1995–96 |
Efficiency reserve fundCreates the efficiency reserve fund. Repeals RCW 43.88.140. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1212 1995–96 |
Collecting money owed stateDirects the state auditor to ensure collection of all moneys owed to the state. Authorizes the use of private collection agencies for the collection of accounts more than six months past due. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1244 1995–96 |
Firearms on school premisesStudents carrying firearms on school grounds must be expelled for a period of one year. However, the superintendent of the school district, educational service district, or state schools for the deaf or blind may modify the... | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1258 1995–96 |
Investment management compnyRevises RCW 82.04.460 relating to apportionment of taxable income for investment management companies. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1286 1995–96 |
Forest practicesA title only bill relating to forest practices is created. Amended Bill Compared to Substitute Bill: The substitute bill re-wrote parts of the forest practices act and limited the authority of the Forest Practices Board. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1301 1995–96 |
B & O tax ratesRevises the business and occupation taxes prescribed in RCW 82.04.255 and 82.04.290. Repeals RCW 82.04.2201. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1334 1995–96 |
Hospital taxationStarting July 1, 1995, the Business and Occupation tax rate applicable to for-profit hospitals is reduced to the 1.5 percent rate for nonprofit and government hospitals. The revenue collected from for-profit hospitals is... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1335 1995–96 |
Firearms dealers licensesRevises provisions relating to firearm dealer licenses. | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1388 1995–96 |
Massage services taxationDeclares an intent that massage services be recognized as health care practitioners for the purposes of business and occupation tax application. Removes massage services from the definition of sale at retail. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1399 1995–96 |
Zero-based budget reviewThe Legislative Budget Committee and the Legislative Evaluation and Accountability Program Committee are consolidated and re-constituted into a new Joint Committee on Performance Audits. The 12-member committee consists of an... | Jean Silver (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1403 1995–96 |
High school assessment systmIncludes assessments for academic, general, and applied certificates of mastery. Specifies elements of the three certificates. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1411 1995–96 |
Supreme court size reducedReduces the number of judges on the supreme court from nine to seven. Provides that, after the reduction, no fewer than two nor more than three judges shall be elected at each biennial general election to serve six-year terms. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1417 1995–96 |
At-risk youthPolice officers are required to take a runaway child back to his or her parent's home or their place of employment as the first alternative. If the parents do not wish the child to remain in the home, they may request the... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1422 1995–96 |
Schls/unfunded state mandateProvides that unfunded state requirements imposed by the state on school districts are not mandatory. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1464 1995–96 |
Home-schooling educatnl grntAuthorizes the payment of an amount equal to twenty percent of the average amount spent by the state toward the education of each child enrolled in state public schools during the same school year. Authorizes an additional... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1474 1995–96 |
Gang risk preventn & intervnRepeals RCW 43.310.005, 43.310.007, 43.310.010, 43.310.020, 43.310.030, and 43.310.040. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1500 1995–96 |
Property tax valuation limitLimits increases in valuation for property tax purposes. | Steven Hargrove (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
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