Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by James West
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5213 2001–02 |
Voter registrationRequires voter registration to be done only in person. Repeals RCW 29.08.010, 29.08.020, 29.08.030, 29.08.040, 29.08.050, 29.08.060, 29.08.070, 29.08.080, 29.08.090, and 29.08.900. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5232 2001–02 |
Domestic partner benefitsFinds that the public employees' benefits board has extended eligibility by authorizing benefits for same sex domestic partners of state employees. In order to limit the escalation of health care costs, and to prevent the... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5233 2001–02 |
Internet safety/librariesFinds that the protection of children and the prevention of sexual exploitation constitutes an important state objective. Declares an intent that libraries prevent the sexual exploitation of any person and protect children... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5242 2001–02 |
Murder of a childIncreases penalties for first degree murder when the victim is a child. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5249 2001–02 |
Land use actionsDeclares that, if any action by a government entity to change the land use or zoning status of real property causes a reduction in the use or exchange value of that property, the property is considered to have been taken for... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5267 2001–02 |
Water rightsApplications for new water rights that have not yet been approved are not entitled to protection from injury by changes and transfers of existing water rights. Applications for new waters rights and those for changes and... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5302 2001–02 |
Caregiver tax exemptionA business and occupation tax exemption is created for the provision of non-facility based residential services to persons with developmental disabilities. All businesses are exempt from paying B&O tax on any amounts received... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5398 2001–02 |
Prprty tx/seniors & disabledDeclares that all taxpayers who qualify for exemption under RCW 84.36.381 shall also be allowed a property tax exemption from the state levy equal to the tax imposed on the assessed value of the owner-occupied residential... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5405 2001–02 |
Precursor drugsRestricts the sale of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine. Provides penalties for violations of the act. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5475 2001–02 |
Motor vehicle sales/b&o txRecognizes that dealers located outside Washington sell motor vehicles to Washington customers and use in-state dealers to facilitate the sales by preparing the vehicles for delivery and delivering them to the buyers in this state. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5563 2001–02 |
Medical equipmentAuthorizes sales and use tax exemptions for medical equipment. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5726 2001–02 |
Statutory leg committeesDeclares that the joint legislative audit and review committee, the joint committee on pension policy, the legislative evaluation and accountability program committee, and the joint legislative systems committee are subject to... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5731 2001–02 |
Elctrc utlty sales & use taxExempts construction by an electric utility from sales and use tax. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5830 2001–02 |
Retirement and pensionsAs of the effective date of the act, the definition of ? separated employees @ for purposes of continuing participation in PEBB health plans is expanded to include school district or educational district employees who separate... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5838 2001–02 |
Student achievementAll of Title 28A is repealed, effective in 2004, except for Chapter 28A.655 RCW, which addresses academic achievement and accountability. Two demonstration programs, the flexibility grant program and the alternative... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5989 2001–02 |
State expenditure limitAmends RCW 43.135.035 relating to calculating the state expenditure limit. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5992 2001–02 |
Public works adm accountThe provision that 30 percent of the revenue in the public works administration account is to be transferred to the general account each quarter is eliminated. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5996 2001–02 |
Leasehold excise tx/baseballExempts all leasehold interests in stadiums used for baseball by a minor league professional franchise. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6002 2001–02 |
Property tax reliefProvides property tax relief by spreading valuation increases over four years. Takes effect for taxes levied in 2001 for collection in 2002 and thereafter if the proposed amendment to Article VII, section 1 of the state... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6067 2001–02 |
Cancer advisory committeeCreates an advisory committee on cancer coordination and control. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6079 2001–02 |
Long-term care workersDeclares an intent to ensure that all nonlicensed direct care providers who are paid by the state, or private agencies contracting with the state, to provide direct care to vulnerable adults shall be paid an hourly salary that... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6082 2001–02 |
Prescription drug programsA Drug Utilization and Education Committee is established composed of 11 members to include three physicians, three pharmacists, one advanced nurse practitioner, three client advocates, and one pharmoeconomic expert to serve... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6099 2001–02 |
Electric utilities/taxesSales and use tax exemptions are provided to electric utilities when they purchase tangible personal property for construction on, or improvements to, existing generating facilities. The exemption extends to the associated... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6128 2001–02 |
Alternative energy sourcesProvides sales and use tax exemptions for alternative energy sources. Takes effect July 1, 2003. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6138 2001–02 |
Fish protection costsRequires every electric company that sends bills to retail customers to provide a notice in the bill, in easily understandable language, concerning the percentage of the retail electric customer's bill that is directly... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |