Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by James West
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6238 1995–96 |
Teen-age work hoursAuthority of the Department of Labor and Industries to adopt special rules. Provisions are deleted that give the Department of Labor and Industries authority to adopt special rules for the protection of the safety, health, and... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| SB 6258 1995–96 |
Making welfare workDeclares that it is the public policy of the state of Washington, through its aid to families with dependent children program, to require every able-bodied citizen on aid to families with dependent children to engage in paid... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| SB 5102 1995–96 |
Operating budgetMakes appropriations for the 1995-97 biennium. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5105 1995–96 |
General obligation bondsAuthorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds in the sum of eight hundred eighty-one million five hundred thousand dollars to finance the projects contained in the capital and operating appropriations acts for the... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5117 1995–96 |
Minors' working hoursDeclares an intent that restrictions on work hours of minors be established only by the legislature, and no agency may adopt rules further restricting the work hours of minors. Provides that minors may not be employed more... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5132 1995–96 |
Regulatory reformGrants of Rulemaking Authority : The general rulemaking authority of certain agencies is removed. These agencies are authorized to adopt non-emergency rules only as specifically required by federal law or as specifically... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5134 1995–96 |
Firearms possessionRevises provisions prohibiting the possession of a firearm by a person convicted or adjudicated of a felony offense. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5237 1995–96 |
Taxing district levy increasThe 106 percent limit is changed to the lesser of (1) 106 percent or (2) 100 percent plus the percentage change in the implicit price deflator for the United States for the fiscal year. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5265 1995–96 |
Debt adjustersProvisions requiring that debt adjusters be licensed, obtain a bond, and be regulated by the Department of Licensing are repealed. The Attorney General's Office may investigate debt adjusters. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5270 1995–96 |
State rules/federal requirmnNo rule may differ from the requirements of federal law or regulation unless the Legislature specifically authorizes the differing rule. Any rule that currently differs from federal law or regulation expires two years after the | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5280 1995–96 |
Race track facility/tax defrA sales and use tax deferral program for the labor and materials associated with the construction of a new thoroughbred horse racing facility in Western Washington is established. An application for deferral of taxes must be... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5281 1995–96 |
Horse racingThe termination date of June 1, 1995, for the provisions that earmark 1.25 percent of daily gross receipts for purse enhancement and 1.25 percent to an escrow or trust account is eliminated. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5316 1995–96 |
Water resource governanceEstablishes a state water resources board, which consists of members from regional areas of the state. Directs the board to develop policies and implement programs that are balanced with the interests of all sectors of the... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5317 1995–96 |
Water resources dept & boardEstablishes a state water resources board, which consists of members from regional areas of the state. Directs the board to develop policies and implement programs that are balanced with the interests of all sectors of the... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5318 1995–96 |
Water rights adjud & regultnDeclares an intent to establish a comprehensive program for the adjudication of water rights in all basins of the state over the next twenty years, and that this program will be consistent with and further the cooperative... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5319 1995–96 |
Water resource planningProvides that the regional water resource planning process must be initiated by filing a petition with the state water resources board. Specifies the types of signatures required on the petition. Delineates the hearing process... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5324 1995–96 |
School bus driver definedProvides a definition for a "school bus driver." | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5338 1995–96 |
Lottery revenues/school consRevenues from the state lottery previously designated for the state's general fund are to be deposited into the common school construction fund. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5345 1995–96 |
Prevailing wage/public worksRevises RCW 39.12.020 to limit the prevailing wage requirement to those workers employed directly on the site of public works. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5347 1995–96 |
Property tax increase limitThe 106 percent limit is changed to the lesser of (1) 106 percent or (2) 100 percent plus the percentage change in the implicit price deflator for the United States for the fiscal year. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5349 1995–96 |
Agency performance auditsThe State Auditor is required to undertake a comprehensive, statewide performance audit of all agencies, boards, commissions, and institutions within the legislative and executive branches of government. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5371 1995–96 |
Distribution of estatesThe surviving spouse does not receive any of the decedent's share of the net community property or decedent's separate property if either spouse previously petitioned the court for a legal separation, dissolution of marriage,... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5381 1995–96 |
Magazine sales/sales taxThe sale and distribution of magazines by subscription by nonprofit organizations and schools for fund raising is exempt from sales tax. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5478 1995–96 |
Opiate substitutes controlThe state of Washington no longer recognizes the use of methadone or other opiate substitutes in the treatment of persons addicted to heroin or other opioids. Methadone maintenance is no longer considered an intervention... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5493 1995–96 |
On-site sewage disposal systLocal boards of health are to adopt regulations concerning on-site systems. State Board of Health standards for on-site sewage systems are advisory only. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |