Stephen Platner Tharinger[1] (born 1949)[2] is an American politician of the Democratic Party. He is a member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 24th district.[3]
Steve Tharinger | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 24th district | |
| Assumed office January 10, 2011 Serving with Mike Chapman | |
| Preceded by | Lynn Kessler |
| Clallam County Commissioner | |
| In office January 1, 2000 – January 1, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Martha M. Ireland |
| Succeeded by | Jim McEntire |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Stephen Platner Tharinger 1949 (age 74–75) Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Colorado College (BA) |
Notable legislation
editTharinger voted in favor of HB 1054,[4] which is described as establishing requirements for tactics and equipment used by peace officers by adding restrictions on vehicular pursuits, as well as prohibiting law enforcement from using chokeholds, the deployment of tear gas, or unleashed police dogs in the arrest or apprehension of suspects.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Ninetieth Annual Commencement". Colorado College. 1971-06-02. Retrieved 2021-12-22.
- ^ "Legislative Manual 2021-2022" (PDF). Washington State Legislature.
- ^ "Steve Tharinger". votesmart.org. Retrieved 2012-07-09.
- ^ "HB 1054 - 2021-22 Establishing requirements for tactics and equipment used by peace officers". leg.wa.gov.
- ^ "Public Safety Committee" (PDF). leg.wa.gov.
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