Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by James West
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6450 1997–98 |
Supplemental operating budgtProvides supplemental appropriations. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6467 1997–98 |
B & O tax creditThe small business tax credit is increased to $50 per month ($600 per year), effective July 1, 1998. A $600 per year credit increases the manufacturing/wholesaling exemption to $123,967, the retailing exemption to $127,389,... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6347 1997–98 |
Seasonal workers/TANF eligibSeasonal workers who earn income by working in specified industries are subject to income averaging by DSHS in determining eligibility for TANF grant assistance. Their earned income is prorated, and the prorated amount is used... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6364 1997–98 |
Emergency reserve fund deposThe State Treasurer is directed to transfer an unspecified amount of state General Fund revenues to the Emergency Reserve Fund. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6224 1997–98 |
Homestead exemption/seniorsRevises RCW 6.13.030 to increase the homestead exemption for persons over sixty-five years of age to one hundred thousand dollars. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| SB 6197 1997–98 |
Vehicle auctions/B&O tx exmpThe wholesale auction exemption is expanded to include independent motor vehicle leasing companies not otherwise doing business in the state and motor vehicle dealers licensed by and located in another state. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| SB 5000 1997–98 |
B&O tax rates loweredB&O tax rates are reduced to their pre-1993 levels, effective July 1, 1997, as follows: the selected business service rate is reduced from 2.0 percent to 1.5 percent; the financial business service rate is reduced from 1.6... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5013 1997–98 |
Health care insur prepaymntsThe HMO and HCSC exemption from the 2 percent premium tax for Medicare payments is continued indefinitely. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5061 1997–98 |
Regulatory activitiesThe in-depth analytical process called significant legislative rule making applies to rules of the Department of Social and Health Services. The Open Public Meetings Act applies to any agency, whether governed by an individual... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5122 1997–98 |
Timber harvesters/county taxAuthorizes county excise taxation of harvesters of timber on publicly owned land. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5143 1997–98 |
Enhanced 911 excise taxesThe Department of Revenue is given the authority to administer provisions relating to the enforcement of regulations and collection of the state enhanced 911 excise tax. Provisions are added specifying the procedures for... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5165 1997–98 |
911 fundingThe up to 20 cent per-month state Enhanced 911 excise tax is extended to cellular telephone lines. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5234 1997–98 |
Lottery revenues/educationLottery revenues transferred to the state general fund are made available for common school education. One half of unclaimed prizes (up to $1 million each year) is transferred into the newly created education trust account. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5235 1997–98 |
Driver's license renewalIn counties where no Department of Licensing field offices are located, the director may authorize county auditors to renew driver's licenses. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5237 1997–98 |
Blood alcohol level reportngProvides that if a health care provider who is providing medical care in a health care facility immediately after a motor vehicle accident to a person reasonably believed to be the operator of a motor vehicle involved in the... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5239 1997–98 |
Drunk driving/license revocaPunishment for a person convicted of DUI who has not had a prior DUI offense within seven years includes imprisonment for a minimum of two days and a fine of not less than $500. Imprisonment for a minimum of three days and a... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5240 1997–98 |
Rules/governor's approvalFor agencies the heads of which are appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of, the Governor, the Governor = s signature is required on the rule after the proposed nonemergency rule has undergone the public hearing process,... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5241 1997–98 |
County auditors & assessorsIn a county with a population of 250,000 or more that is not a home rule charter county (Spokane and Clark), the county legislative authority may, upon majority vote at an election called by the county legislative authority,... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5259 1997–98 |
Workers' comp self-insuranceSelf-insurance groups formed under the provisions of the bill must have five or more employers, be nonprofit social service agencies, retail, forest product, or fast food companies, or local government entities and be... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5314 1997–98 |
Vehicle excise tax distribtnThe limit on the growth in the municipal criminal justice account and county criminal justice account is removed. Growth in the 5 percent allocation available to the State Patrol for enhancements to the crime laboratory system... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5379 1997–98 |
Sales tax collectn reimbursmAuthorizes each seller to retain, as reimbursement for the costs associated with collection and administration under RCW 82.08.050, the following amounts each reporting period: (1) 1.25 percent of the tax collected on the... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5390 1997–98 |
Operating budget 1997-99Makes appropriations and authorizes expenditures for the operations of state agencies for the 1997-99 biennium. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5391 1997–98 |
Capital budget 1997-99Makes appropriations and authorizes expenditures for capital improvements for the period ending June 30, 1999. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5392 1997–98 |
General obligation bondsDeclares that, for the purpose of providing funds to finance the projects described and authorized by the legislature in the capital and operating appropriations acts for the 1997-99 fiscal biennium, and all costs incidental... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5393 1997–98 |
Forest fire protection costThe forest fire protection assessment is increased from $14.50 to $16.75 for the first 50 acres, and from 22 cents to 25 cents on each acre exceeding 50 acres. A corresponding increase is provided in the amount that may be... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |