Steve TharingerStephen Platner Tharinger is an American politician of the Democratic [Party |Democratic Party]. He is a member of the Washington [House of Representatives], representing the 24th district.Notable legislationTharinger voted in favor of HB 1054, 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.