Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by James West
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5568 1991–92 |
Hunger/nutritional problemsThe number of eligible women and children served by the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children is increased. The Emergency Food Assistance Program is expanded to provide additional support for the... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 366, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5669 1991–92 |
Housing trust fund priortiesThe Legislature finds it is a major duty of regional support networks (RSN) to plan and develop community support systems for mentally ill persons which have housing and housing support at their center. RSNs are added to the... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 295, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| SB 5670 1991–92 |
Children's mental healthLegislative intent regarding the community mental health program is expanded to promote the early identification of mentally ill children and ensure that they receive mental health care and treatment which is appropriate to... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 306, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| SB 5745 1991–92 |
Special amusement games licnThe Gambling Commission's existing regulations regarding the permissible location of amusement games are codified, to include: agricultural fairs; civic centers of a county, city or town; world's fairs; annual civic festivals;... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 287, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| SB 5667 1991–92 |
Evaluation/treatment accessBy November 1, 1991, RSNs must submit procedures and agreements to the state to assure local access to sufficient additional local evaluation and treatment facilities to meet existing legal requirements, while reducing... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 262, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| SB 5010 1991–92 |
Occptl thrpy/lmtd cslty prgmReimbursement for outpatient occupational therapy services to eligible categorically and medically needy adults not currently receiving such services is authorized under the medical assistance program. The act is contingent up... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 233, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| SB 5332 1991–92 |
Residential care/disabledEvery five years DSHS and other state agencies that operate institutions must conduct an inventory of all real property not needed for resident care. The department must report the results of the inventory to the House of... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 204, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| SB 5474 1991–92 |
Children data collection sysAn interagency task force is created to plan a state system for the efficient collection and reporting of data about conditions affecting the education and well-being of children. The task force is coordinated and staffed by... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 235, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| SB 5651 1991–92 |
Little Spokane riverThe Little Spokane River from the upstream boundary of the state park boat put-in site near Rutter parkway and downstream to its confluence with the Spokane River is included within the State Scenic River System. $30,000 is... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| SB 5374 1991–92 |
Labor-managmnt cooperationThe industrial insurance labor-management cooperation program is established in the Department of Labor and Industries. It will promote and assist the establishment of local industrial insurance labor-management committees,... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5466 1991–92 |
Pharmacists liability limitA pharmacist dispensing a prescription product, manufactured by a commercial manufacturer, pursuant to a prescription issued by a licensed prescribing practitioner is not a "product seller" under the law of product liability.... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 189, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5632 1991–92 |
Ocularist apprenticeshipThe state ocularist advisory committee is formed to assist the Secretary of Health in implementation of the chapter. The committee shall be composed of one medical doctor, one licensed ocularist and one employee of the... | James West (R-6) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 180, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5520 1991–92 |
Wine shipment permitsWine manufacturers in states which afford Washington wineries an equal reciprocal shipping privilege may ship, for personal use and not for resale, no more than two cases of wine of its own manufacture per year to any adult... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 149, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| SB 5041 1991–92 |
Motorcycle audio headset useMotorcyclists will be permitted to wear a helmet with built-in headsets or earphones as approved by the Washington State Patrol. | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 95, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| SB 5204 1991–92 |
Practical nurse licensureIndividuals who represent themselves as licensed practical nurses are required to submit evidence of their qualifications to the Board of Practical Nursing. The board is directed to meet at least quarterly to conduct business... | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 84, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| SB 5672 1991–92 |
Antipsychotic medicationsIf a person is found to be gravely disabled or presents a likelihood of serious harm as a result of a mental disorder, he or she has the right to refuse antipsychotic medication unless it is determined that the failure to... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 105, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| SB 5684 1991–92 |
Nonresident pharmacy lcsnsngPharmacies located outside Washington state which ship, mail or deliver, in any manner, controlled substances, legend drugs, or devices into the state are considered "nonresident pharmacies," and are required to be licensed by... | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 87, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| SB 5381 1991–92 |
Veterinarians/legend drugsVeterinarians are permitted to fill prescriptions for legend drugs issued by another veterinarian. The dispensing of such drugs shall be limited to no more than 5 percent of the total proportion of dosage units dispensed... | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 47, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 24, 1991 |
| SB 5577 1991–92 |
Board of medical examinersThe Board of Medical Examiners may appoint panels comprised of board members to conduct business delegated by the board. A majority of the panel members constitutes a quorum. | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 44, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 24, 1991 |