Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by James West
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6758 2001–02 |
Expenditure limitRevises provisions relating to the state expenditure limit. Directs the secretary of state to submit this act to the people for their adoption and ratification, or rejection, at the next general election to be held in this... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2002 |
| SB 6761 2001–02 |
Health insuranceEstablishes provisions to offer covered health services to employers with no more than fifty employees. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2002 |
| SB 6762 2001–02 |
Estate taxRevises state law to conform to changes in federal estate tax. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2002 |
| SB 6701 2001–02 |
Ombudsman/effective gvrnmntDeclares that a temporary position of ombudsman for effective government must be established to better serve the citizens of the state and to ensure continued economic stability and vitality of the state. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2002 |
| SB 6696 2001–02 |
Emplyr-sponsored health insrFinds that many low-wage workers and their families are eligible for, or receive health insurance coverage through, the basic health plan and medical assistance programs. Some of these low-wage workers may work for employers... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2002 |
| SB 6655 2001–02 |
Primary elections T.O.Declares that a fair and open primary election process is of paramount importance to the voters of Washington state. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2002 |
| SB 6608 2001–02 |
Condominium purchasesAgreements between a condominium declarant/seller and all original condominium buyers are binding upon the owners' association and subsequent buyers. The parties may resolve a dispute by arbitration through a written agreement... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2002 |
| SB 6296 2001–02 |
Redistricting plans$ Moves the deadline for the redistricting commission to approve a plan from December 15 to January 1. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 2002 |
Jan 22, 2002 |
| SB 6552 2001–02 |
Wish granting org/tax expmtnAuthorizes a sales and use tax exemption for items acquired for donation by a wish granting organization. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2002 |
| SB 5155 2001–02 |
Horse racing compactWashington is authorized to participate in a national racing license program through a live horse racing compact. One representative appointed by the Governor from each compacting state serves on a compact committee which... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5212 2001–02 |
Special county electionsIf a presidential primary is conducted in February, March, April, or May, the date that a county legislature may call for a special county election for that month, or two weeks before or three weeks after the presidential... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5220 2001–02 |
Multiple sclerosis surveyFunds are appropriated to the University of Washington to conduct a survey of eastern Washington State citizens who have MS. The University of Washington's Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, under the direction of Dr.... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5276 2001–02 |
Apprenticeship lawThe Apprenticeship Council must approve apprenticeship programs and establish apprenticeship standards. It must consider recommendations from the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges regarding instruction and adopt... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5318 2001–02 |
CosmetologyStudents in a cosmetology program at a high school or skills center are allowed to begin the program upon completion of ninth grade. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5326 2001–02 |
Supplemental trans budgetThe supplemental appropriation for the 1999-01 biennium provides a net $17.9 million increase to expenditures. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5799 2001–02 |
Digital signaturesThree crimes are created for fraudulently obtaining or using digital signatures or certificates: $ It is unlawful for a person to knowingly apply for a digital signature certificate in someone else = s name. $ It is unlawful... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5820 2001–02 |
Breast/cervical cancer$ Expands the Medicaid program to fund treatment for women who screen positive for breast or cervical cancer through the department of health screening program. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5887 2001–02 |
Ethics in public serviceThe law is clarified that the exemptions granted to certain higher education research projects also apply to sponsored research and technology transfer licensing agreements. The purpose is to ensure that Washington... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5959 2001–02 |
Local motor vehicle taxesRCW 35.58.273 and all other statutes regarding the expenditure of money generated by that statute are repealed. The effect of the bill is specifically made retroactive to January 1, 2000. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6070 2001–02 |
Growth managementThe comprehensive plan includes an additional economic development element and allows for small scale businesses within the rural parts of the county. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5130 2001–02 |
Toll bridgesReferences to toll bridges and toll facilities in the toll bridge authority chapter do not include facilities developed or operated under the PPI Act that have received a legislative appropriation under the PPI Act. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 15, 2002 |
| SB 5004 2001–02 |
Serial murderIncludes serial murder in the list of aggravating circumstances for first degree murder. Provides that a person is a serial killer who murdered two or more victims with a cooling-off period between at least two of the murders. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5005 2001–02 |
First dgr murder/sentencingProvides that all first degree murders are subject to sentences of life without possibility of parole or the death penalty. Repeals RCW 10.95.020 and 10.95.040. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5056 2001–02 |
State employment freezeDeclares that, from the effective date of this act until the conclusion of the fiscal biennium ending June 30, 2003, state agencies of the executive branch shall not establish new staff positions or fill vacant existing staff... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5163 2001–02 |
FerriesAmends RCW 47.60.120 and 81.84.020 to delete the ten-mile restriction on ferry crossings. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |