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 2280 1993–94 |
Property tax reliefThe maximum lot size for property tax relief for senior citizens and persons retired due to disability is increased. The exempt portion of the lot may not exceed the lesser of five acres or the minimum legal lot size according... | Barbara Holm (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2283 1993–94 |
Certificates of learning masProvides for a high school assessment which shall lead to a certificate of mastery that will indicate each student's level of mastery of each of the essential academic learning requirements. Requires the level to be indicated... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2290 1993–94 |
Reckless endangermentIncreases the punishment for the crime of first degree reckless endangerment. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2298 1993–94 |
Property tax deferralsThe bill increases the income eligibility threshold for property tax deferrals from $30,000 to $40,000. | Susan Karahalios (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2303 1993–94 |
City/town annexatn/incorpatnEstablishes procedures for resolving competing proposals for city and town annexations and incorporations. Authorizes the boundary review board to resolve the issues regarding conflicting annexation and incorporation... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2304 1993–94 |
Vehicular homicide under infIncreases the penalties for vehicular homicide while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2330 1993–94 |
English language instructionThe Transitional Bilingual Instruction Act is amended. A legislative intent section is added that encourages the full participation and integration of these children into the public schools as quickly as possible. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2344 1993–94 |
Agency incentives to saveSupports efforts to establish a better balance between accountability for spending public money and flexibility in achieving outcomes that result in greater confidence in government. Creates the innovation and efficiency fund... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2359 1993–94 |
Job placement/publ assistancA voluntary wage supplementation program is established in the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to supplement wages paid by private employers to AFDC recipients. Local Employment Partnership Councils pilot this... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2360 1993–94 |
Disruptive students disciplnAuthorizes school districts to require students to conform to dress and grooming codes, requires parents to participate in the student's education, and to require stricter discipline. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2384 1993–94 |
Juv offender basic trainingThe Department of Social and Health Services is required to establish and operate a juvenile offender basic training camp. Available state, military, or federal facilities or land must be considered when the camp is sited by... | David Lemmon (D-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2418 1993–94 |
Nonproft youth org servicesThe bill expands the existing sales tax exemption for amusement and recreational services sold by nonprofit youth organizations. The expanded exemption includes physical fitness and other personal services. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2470 1993–94 |
Eminent domain noticeRequires public agencies to provide notice, by certified letter to all affected property owners, of any public hearing that will or could include public discussion of the use of eminent domain proceedings. | Judith Roland (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2483 1993–94 |
Meals/prepared food tax exmpDeclares that the term "sale" does not apply to meals furnished by an employer to an employee for services rendered, by a hospital or nursing home to patients, and by a public or private school to staff and students. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2484 1993–94 |
Plat approvalThe time after a preliminary plat is approved, before a final plat must be approved or the proposed subdivision lapses, is extended to five years. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2499 1993–94 |
Vehicle removal by policeProvides that when the driver of a vehicle is arrested for a violation of RCW 46.61.502 or 46.61.504, the arresting officer shall take custody of the vehicle and provide for its prompt removal to a place of safety. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2500 1993–94 |
Private property regulationProvides that a regulation of private property or restraint of land use is prohibited unless specified notice and hearing procedures are followed. Requires a regulation of private property to have the least possible impact... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2507 1993–94 |
Health reform systemRepeals RCW 43.72.220 relating to employer mandates. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2546 1993–94 |
Grade withholding/damagesAuthorizes a school district to delay admission of a transfer student until academic, counseling, conduct, or other relevant records are obtained from a previous school district. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2547 1993–94 |
Vol fire fighters/safty stdsRequires the committees to have a level of diversity in geographical representation necessary to fairly consider regulations specific to rural and outdoor fire protection needs. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2563 1993–94 |
Juvenile jurisdictionProvides local communities with a model curfew ordinance to restrict the hours during which youths may be in public places without adult supervision or authorization. Allows courts of limited jurisdiction to exercise... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2567 1993–94 |
B&O tempry surtax repealRepeals RCW 82.04.2201. | James Springer (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2569 1993–94 |
Title ins info disclosureEvery lender that accepts an application for a loan secured by real property must disclose in writing, in conjunction with other required disclosures, that an owner's title insurance policy is available to protect the owner... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2578 1993–94 |
Transportation funds transfrDesignates the accounts and funds which shall receive eighty percent of their proportionate share of earnings based upon each account's or fund's average daily balance for the period. Revises the required deposit schedule for... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2591 1993–94 |
Chiropractors/primary careDeclares that a chiropractor is a primary care provider. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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