Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by James West
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5034 2003–04 |
Seniors/disabled prprty taxIncreases the three income thresholds in the senior citizens property tax relief and disabled persons property tax relief program from $30,000 to $35,000; $24,000 to $30,000; and $18,000 to $25,000. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 270, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 5536 2003–04 |
CondominiumsAllows arbitration of condo construction disputes by agreement of the parties at the time a dispute arises; | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 201, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| SB 5264 2003–04 |
Lieutenant governorRequires the Washington State Patrol to provide transportation for the Lieutenant Governor's spouse when conducting official state business in conjunction with the Lieutenant Governor. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5360 2003–04 |
Workers' compensationFixes the criminal penalty for a person who falsely claims industrial insurance benefits at a class C felony unless the amount of the wrongfully obtained benefits is $1,000 or more, which is fixed at a class B felony. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5384 2003–04 |
Utilities/mobile home parksProhibits a utility provider from charging a mobile home park a connection charge until the mobile home park connects to the utility or no longer operates as a mobile home park. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5841 2003–04 |
County taxationAuthority is given to counties to impose an excise tax on non-Washington residents who work in the county. The amount of tax is based on the actual benefits that the employee receives from the county, including police... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5909 2003–04 |
Government accountabilityEstablishes the Priorities of Government Oversight Board to prioritize conduct up to two performance audits each year of a high priority government program, and an activity assessment of one or more lower-priority programs. | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5521 2003–04 |
Health insuranceSeveral requirements of current group insurance policies are eliminated or reduced. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 5464 2003–04 |
Intellectual propertyProhibits cities from imposing business and occupation taxes on intellectual property creating activity. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5904 2003–04 |
Prescription drugsThe Health Care Authority will negotiate price discounts with prescription drug manufacturers. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5517 2003–04 |
Business and occupation taxProvides Business and Occupation tax apportionment of gross income for travel agents and tour operators. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5529 2003–04 |
Research & dev tax creditThe B&O tax credit for research and development is extended to January 1, 2015. The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee must provide a report on the program every five years. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5531 2003–04 |
High-tech research & devThe high-technology sales and use tax deferral program is extended to July 1, 2014. The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee must provide a report on the program every five years. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5158 2003–04 |
Higher ed student residencyAny person who has completed a full senior year at a Washington high school and obtained a diploma from that high school, or any person that has received the equivalent of a high school diploma, is permitted to pay resident... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5174 2003–04 |
Economic dev & int tradeRenames the committee on economic development to the committee on economic development and international trade. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5186 2003–04 |
Federal estate taxUpdates state law to conform to changes in the federal estate tax. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5303 2003–04 |
State university researchWording of the statute is corrected. Financial contracts for research facilities or equipment contemplated by either the University of Washington or Washington State University do not require prior approval of the State... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5357 2003–04 |
Higher edu faculty childrenThe governing boards of the state's higher education institutions may waive all or a portion of tuition and services and activities fees for children of tenured-faculty and children of full-time faculty who have been with an... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5359 2003–04 |
Economic development commEstablishes the Washington state economic development commission to replace the governor's small business improvement council. Repeals RCW 43.175.010, 43.175.020, and 43.175.901. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5387 2003–04 |
Reg trans policy boardsProvides that each member of a board must be a resident of this state and be employed by a business within this state. Declares that any members of the house of representatives or the state senate whose districts are within... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5438 2003–04 |
New jobs tax exemptionsSales and use taxes do not apply to the sale and use of goods used in construction of, machinery and equipment that become a part of , or services and labor performed in respect to a qualified building. A qualified building is... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5482 2003–04 |
Economic development commThe Washington State Economic Development Commission is established to oversee and direct the economic development strategies and policies of the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development. The commission... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5511 2003–04 |
Long-term care providersNo rule adopted after January 1, 2003, changing eligibility standards for adult day services may be implemented until the department has conducted a rate review of adult day services. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5514 2003–04 |
Manager definitionThe definition of manager under the civil service law is streamlined and consolidated into two categories. The category on managing an agency's local branch is eliminated. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5525 2003–04 |
Retirement plan 2 membersMembers of PERS, TRS, and SERS, plan 2, may elect continued coverage under the state's employee health benefits when they leave service whether or not they retire and begin to collect their pension benefit at that time. In... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |