Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by James West
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5694 1991–92 |
Dental hygienist licensingThe creation of a two-tiered system of dental hygiene licensure is authorized. Dental hygienists II are authorized to practice the current full scope of practice of dental hygiene. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5710 1991–92 |
Physician asst/podiatrc careThe current prohibition allowing physician assistants to practice podiatry is repealed. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5712 1991–92 |
Stock brokers/ B&O taxationThe amount of B&O tax on stock brokers, broker-dealers or security houses shall be 1 percent. The tax shall be measured on the gross commission retained after any other broker, broker-dealer or house has been paid their... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5730 1991–92 |
State investment boardThe State Investment Board is expanded to consist of 17 members. Members of the board are to include the State Actuary and one member from each of the four caucuses of the Legislature. | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5737 1991–92 |
Financial institutions divsnThe functions and powers of the Division of Banking and the Division of Savings and Loan are consolidated. The resulting entity is the Division of Financial Institutions which is within the Department of General Administration. | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5775 1991–92 |
Radiologic technologistsAn x-ray technician registration program is established. No person may practice radiologic technology or operate equipment utilizing ionizing radiation on human beings without being registered or certified. | Lela Kreidler (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5802 1991–92 |
Preoperative surgical careSurgical, preoperative and postoperative care are defined. Surgical care includes, but is not limited to, the treatment of diseases, injury and deformity by manual operative procedures or localized application of mechanical or... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5823 1991–92 |
Insurance rate regulationThe Insurance Commissioner can only disapprove a rate used in a competitive market if the rate is inadequate. If the rate is filed for use in a noncompetitive market, the commissioner may disapprove the rate if the... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5831 1991–92 |
Employment agency definitionEmployment listing and referral services may sell a list of jobs, or a list of persons accepting applications for specific jobs, in any form, for a fee at the time a person is provided with the list. Employment listing and... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5843 1991–92 |
Veterans' award fundThe original bill was not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: A veterans' award fund is created in the State Treasury. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5856 1991–92 |
Dev disabled/mental illnessDirects the department to develop and implement two four-year pilot projects to integrate the delivery of existing and new services for eligible developmentally disabled citizens. Makes an appropriation of an unspecified... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5865 1991–92 |
Counseling for veteransAuthorizes a contract with professional counseling specialists to provide a range of direct treatment services to war-affected state veterans and their families. Makes an appropriation of three hundred ninety thousand dollars... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5866 1991–92 |
Stepchild/parent obligationCourt review of motions to terminate support of stepchildren in cases of marital dissolution or legal separation is eliminated. Stepchildren are excluded from statutory rights to community property support for their expenses... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5900 1991–92 |
Surplus property/sheltersEstablishes conditions to be met prior to donations of surplus property. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5907 1991–92 |
Clinical lab practitionersRequires a license to practice clinical laboratory science. Exempts certain persons from the license requirement. Creates a clinical laboratory board. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5926 1991–92 |
Basic health plan continuedRepeals RCW 43.131.355 and 43.131.356. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5985 1991–92 |
Higher ed health care traingThe institutional plans required by the statewide health personnel resource plan are to be implemented by each higher education institution contingent with the biennial budget. Whenever possible, each institution must make a... | James West (R-6) | Passed Legislature Passed Legislature · no Governor action recorded |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 6026 1991–92 |
Inmate work programsDirects the correctional industries board to review proposed industries to determine the impact on the state business community. Revises inmate wages to a level comparable to the wage paid for work of a similar nature in the... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 6029 1991–92 |
Health prfsnl qualty assrnceA health care professional quality assurance system is established. System policy goals are specified and include assuring that consumer safety is the primary objective of the system, health professionals are minimally... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 6040 1991–92 |
Assaults on institutnl staffRequires a report within seventy-two hours of the occurrence of the assault. Requires an assessment by a qualified behavioral expert and a report, with recommended actions, to the superintendent of the hospital. Requires the... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5790 1991–92 |
Auto liability insuranceA motorist must provide written proof of financial responsibility for motor vehicle operation when asked to present it by a law enforcement officer. This applies to operators of vehicles registered in other states as well. | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 2, 1991 |
| SB 5585 1991–92 |
Liquor sales in motelsA new class M liquor license is established. The license may be issued to a motel, which is defined as a facility offering three or more self-contained units to travelers and transient guests. | James West (R-6) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| SB 5959 1991–92 |
Public assistance eligibiltyGA-U applicants must demonstrate that their incapacity will last for more than 90 days. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| SB 5120 1991–92 |
Child support guidelinesA revised economic table from Clark County is adopted and the ability of local jurisdictions to vary the table is eliminated. The table incorporates reductions from the Child Support Commission table of up to 25 percent for... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 367, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5555 1991–92 |
Timber areas assistanceAssistance is provided to timber impacted communities in the following areas: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The department shall designate a project manager for activities related to timber-impacted regions. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 315, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |