Steve Tharinger

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
Incumbent
Assumed office January 10, 2011 Serving with Adam Bernbaum
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 75–76) Wisconsin, U.S.
Party	Democratic
Alma mater	Colorado College (BA)

Notable legislation

Tharinger 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]