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 6212 1997–98 |
Uniform act on fresh pursuitOfficers from other states may also pursue, arrest, and hold subjects suspected of driving under the influence, impaired driving, or reckless driving with the same authority as a local officer. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6213 1997–98 |
District court jurisdictionWashington's long-arm statute is extended to allow district court judges the same authority to deal with out-of-state parties as superior court judges. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6242 1997–98 |
Higher education endowmentThe Washington State endowment for higher education is established to provide permanent quality improvements in Washington's public higher education system. The endowments are to be used solely for those purposes for which... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6243 1997–98 |
Residential laundry/sales txCharges made for the use of coin-operated laundry facilities in an apartment house, rooming house, or mobile home park for the exclusive use of the tenants thereof is removed from the definition of retail sale. As a result of... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6354 1997–98 |
Tobacco industry settlementsUnless otherwise directed by Congress, or in the case of a lawsuit, the ensuing settlement or judicial determination, any money recovered by the state in an action against the tobacco industry, exclusive of costs and fees, is... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6392 1997–98 |
Overnight youth sheltersA grant program is created in the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (department) to provide grants to licensed overnight youth shelters. The department is appropriated $120,000 for the purpose of... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6451 1997–98 |
Lodging tax statutesThe 2 percent A basic @ tax restored by the football stadium bill is retained while the 4 percent uniform tax from SSB 5867 is reduced to 2 percent. A grandfather clause allows cities and counties to maintain the higher rates... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6549 1997–98 |
Coin-operated car wash/taxA sales and use tax exemption is provided for self-service motor vehicle wash and wax facilities. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6717 1997–98 |
Joint center for higher edWashington State University, through the operation of its Spokane branch campus, is responsible for providing upper-division and graduate higher education programs in Spokane. Eastern Washington University is no longer... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6171 1997–98 |
Public works projects fundngAs recommended by the Public Works Board, 71 public works project loans totaling $124,465,982 are authorized for the 1998 loan cycle. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 6483 1997–98 |
Cigarette/tobacco tax enforcThe Liquor Control Board must enforce the cigarette and tobacco tax laws and the duties of liquor enforcement officers are expanded to include the enforcement of the cigarette and tobacco tax laws. | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 6507 1997–98 |
Cosmetology advisory boardThe nine-member board is retained. The board = s expiration date is removed. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 5316 1997–98 |
State conventn centr parkingThe WSCTC must accept credit and debit cards for parking charges. As a result, the WSCTC expects to pay about $10,000 for equipment purchases and $3,500 per year in credit card charges. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5543 1997–98 |
Distressed area investmnt/txThe Distressed Area Sales/Use Tax Deferral/Exemption Program is expanded to include the rental of machinery and equipment used for the construction and/or installation of an eligible investment. It is applied to projects for... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5677 1997–98 |
Welfare-to-work temp assistnLegal entitlement to public assistance is eliminated, and cash assistance is limited to five years, with some exemptions. The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) principles of the federal Welfare Reform Act replace... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5748 1997–98 |
Manufacturing tax exemptionA 10 percent penalty is established for failure to provide the appropriate documentation when an exempt purchase is made. The penalty is in lieu of holding the purchaser liable for the entire amount of the exemption. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5922 1997–98 |
Capital projects expenditursBeginning in the 1999-2001 biennium, the state Legislature is prohibited from making appropriations which will increase the percentage of expenditures for nonstate projects. This prohibition is limited to expenditures which... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5924 1997–98 |
General assistance eligibltyPersons who have been determined eligible for GA-U and who are chemically dependent are subject to certain requirements in order to continue their eligibility. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6092 1997–98 |
Health care policy brd aboliThe Health Care Policy Board is eliminated effective July 1, 1997. The responsibility for approving and monitoring health care delivery arrangements which might tend to lessen competition is transferred to the Department of Health. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6093 1997–98 |
Basic health planThe Health Care Authority is no longer authorized to pay commissions to insurance agents or brokers who assist people apply for BHP coverage, unless funds are provided in the budget for that purpose. The requirement that... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6110 1997–98 |
Personal responsibility actThe "Washington WorkFirst" program is established as the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program for Washington State. There is no legal entitlement to public assistance. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6218 1997–98 |
Public defense office sunsetThe current termination date of the Office of Public Defense is changed from June 30, 2000 to June 30, 2008. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6222 1997–98 |
Cooper Jones Act/traffc safeThe Washington State Traffic Safety Commission must establish a program for administering grants for educational programs on pedestrian safety and the safe operation of bicycles. The Safety Commission should cooperate with the... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6321 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. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6430 1997–98 |
Boundry review brd/city incoThe requirement that a boundary review board, when reviewing a proposal for incorporation of a city with an estimated population of 7,500 or more, must remove territory located outside of an urban growth area is removed. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
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