James West
Senator
· Republican
· District 6
· most recent term 2003–04
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238
Bills as prime sponsor
42
of those became law
581
Bills co-sponsored
11,194
Recorded votes
8.5%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5211 1999–00 |
Drunk driver jurisdictionC Updates the general statutes on the jurisdiction of district and municipal courts to reflect a specific five-year period of jurisdiction over DUI cases granted to courts in 1998. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 20, 1999 |
| SB 5253 1999–00 |
Sex offendr/real estate licn$ The Department of Licensing may suspend, deny, or revoke the license of a real estate broker or salesperson who is a sex offender for as long as the offender is required to be registered. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 46, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 20, 1999 |
| SB 5668 1999–00 |
School volunteer record chck$ Allows school volunteers to have | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 15, 1999 |
| SB 6108 1997–98 |
Supplmntl operating budgetAppropriations from various agencies are modified, with no net increase in appropriations from the state General Fund. $100 million from General Fund revenues is deposited in the state = s Emergency Reserve Fund. For... | James West (R-6) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 346, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| SB 6270 1997–98 |
Internal distribtns/B&O taxThe "internal distributions" tax is eliminated. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 329, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| SB 6396 1997–98 |
Real estate research centerThe Washington Center for Real Estate Research is established, to be located in the College of Business and Economics at WSU. The center is financed by a fee of $10 to be assessed on each real estate broker, associate broker,... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| SB 6449 1997–98 |
Intangble rights roylties/txA new tax classification is created for businesses receiving income from royalties. Income received from royalties is taxed at 0.484 percent. | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 331, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| SB 6455 1997–98 |
Supplemental capital budgetThe 1998 supplemental capital budget is adopted. The budget authorizes $61 million in new capital projects, of which $17.7 million is from new state bonds. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 347, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| SB 6470 1997–98 |
Software taxationThe customization of canned software is considered a service. Therefore, the sale is not subject to sales tax and the seller pays B&O tax under the service classification. | James West (R-6) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 332, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| SB 6533 1997–98 |
Senior/disabled property taxA deduction is authorized from disposable household income for health care insurance for either person. The parcel size limit for the exemption program is increased from one acre up to five acres if zoning requires the larger size. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 333, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| SB 6602 1997–98 |
Carbonated beverage taxesA taxpayer may claim a credit for one half of the amount of "syrup" taxes paid against his or her B&O tax liability. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| SB 6655 1997–98 |
Spokane research/tech institThe Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute (SIRTI) is separated from the administration and oversight of the Joint Center for Higher Education (JCHE). | James West (R-6) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 344, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| SB 6668 1997–98 |
Thoroughbred race tracks/taxThe date on which the repayment of the deferred sales and use taxes for the construction of the new thoroughbred horse racing facility begins, is extended by five years to December 31, 2006. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 339, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| SB 6727 1997–98 |
Education investmentsThe definition of incentive savings is clarified to allow administrative savings in entitlement programs to be deposited in the Savings Incentive Account, and the definition of entitlement programs is clarified to include... | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 302, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 2, 1998 |
| SB 6324 1997–98 |
Fish remote site incubatorsThe Department of Fish and Wildlife is required to develop a program to utilize remote site incubators for restoration of coho, chum and chinook salmon in tributaries to the Columbia River below Bonneville Dam. Approval of... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 251, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| SB 6758 1997–98 |
Work ethic camp programThe statutory section that sets a sunset date, requires certain studies, and requires the department to seek federal funding for implementation is repealed. The bill is necessary to implement the budget. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 273, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| SB 6219 1997–98 |
Reports to legislatureNumerous laws either requiring a report to the Legislature by a date certain or requiring unnecessary reports to the Legislature are eliminated. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 245, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 31, 1998 |
| SB 6113 1997–98 |
Nonprofit org. property taxAll real or personal property used by a nonprofit corporation or association which is available without charge for research by or training of medical or hospital personnel or used for medical research which is available... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 184, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 6737 1997–98 |
Low-income DD persons housngAll real and personal property owned or leased by a nonprofit organization qualified for exemption under section 501(c)(3) of the federal Internal Revenue Code to provide housing for eligible persons with developmental... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 202, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 6223 1997–98 |
State tax board filingsThe postmark date is the date of filing for all notices of appeal. The board sends a copy of the notice of appeal to all named parties within 30 days. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| SB 5196 1997–98 |
Amusement devices/ B&O taxFor B&O tax purposes, the owner of a coin-operated video game, pinball machine, juke box, or other similar device may deduct amounts paid to the person upon whose premises the device is operated, as long as the amusement... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5424 1997–98 |
International services/taxA credit is provided against either the B&O tax or the insurance premiums tax equal to 5 percent of the qualified payroll plus 5 percent of the qualified support service expenses for businesses involved in international... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5479 1997–98 |
Provisnl certificatd employeTeachers and other non-supervisory certificated staff are provisional district employees during the first three years of employment. An exception remains for new hires with two or more years certificated work experience in... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5742 1997–98 |
Retirement allowance agreemnIn cases where a beneficiary violates a restraining order issued on behalf of a Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plan 1 member, the joint and survivor option may be rescinded by the retiree, with the permission of the... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6076 1997–98 |
Needy student financial aidThe state appropriation for student financial aid is 30 percent of any change in revenue estimated to occur as a result of increase in tuition and fees through legislative action. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
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