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 5526 2003–04 |
Parks & rec law officersRevises provisions addressing the parks and recreation commission law enforcement officers' membership in the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system plan 2 for periods of future service. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5528 2003–04 |
Commission appointmentsThe five members appointed by the Director of Financial Institutions to the Escrow Commission must be confirmed by the Senate. The gubernatorial appointments to the Real Estate Commission and the State Advisory Committee to... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5530 2003–04 |
B & o tax creditsThe expiration dates of the B&O tax credit and the sales and use tax deferral programs for high-tech research and development are removed. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5535 2003–04 |
Death benefitsProvides that the retirement allowance of a member who is killed in the course of employment, as determined by the director of the department of labor and industries, is not subject to an actuarial reduction. The member's... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5605 2003–04 |
HOV lanesThe Department of Licensing is directed to issue an optional identifier that allows vehicle owners to use the HOV lanes. The cost of the identifier is $500 per year and a $5 cost may be collected for issuing the identifier. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5655 2003–04 |
Natural resource agenciesThe powers and duties of the Department of Ecology and the Department of Fish and Wildlife are each amended to require that regulatory activities that implement federal law delegated to the state or are specifically required... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5727 2003–04 |
Distinguished flying crossProvides that the special plates will commemorate the recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross and provide for educational scholarships awarded to at-risk youth through the Northwest Chapter of the Distinguished Flying... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5729 2003–04 |
Economic developmentCounty legislative authorities may submit to voters a proposition imposing a sales and use tax of 0.01 percent. A minimum of 25 percent of the tax collected is used for economic development and any remainder must be used for... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5768 2003–04 |
Minimum tipped wage rateThe department must establish an adjusted minimum tipped wage rate each year. The adjusted minimum tipped wage rate must be equal to 50 percent of the state's adjusted minimum wage rate, but no less than $7.01 per hour. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5920 2003–04 |
Local public health servicesA new state property tax is authorized at a maximum rate of $0.25 per $1,000 of assessed value beginning with taxes due in calendar year 2004. The maximum tax rate for the state levy for the support of the common schools is... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5985 2003–04 |
Ultranarrow vehiclesDeclares that, for purposes of this act, "ultranarrow vehicle" refers to any vehicle having a maximum width of forty-two inches from mirror to mirror. Provides that, notwithstanding RCW 46.61.140, ultranarrow vehicles may... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5986 2003–04 |
Vehicles driven side by sideUltranarrow vehicle is defined as a vehicle with a maximum width of 42 inches from mirror to mirror. The operating motorcycles statute is amended to include ultranarrow vehicles being permitted to travel up to two abreast in a... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5998 2003–04 |
Basic health planThe Health Care Authority must recruit local organizations to operate demonstration projects under which the standard BHP eligibility standards, benefit design, and/or cost-sharing arrangements are modified. The demonstrations... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5999 2003–04 |
Claims against public entityFinds that, while the common law doctrine of sovereign immunity declares that the state is immune from liability for the tortious conduct of its employees and officers, Article II, section 26 of the state Constitution allows... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5908 2003–04 |
Higher edu facilitiesAuthorizes $750 million in state bonds for additional higher education projects over approximately the next three biennia. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 2003, 1st Special Session |
Jun 20, 2003 |
| SB 5135 2003–04 |
Higher ed tuition feesRequires undergraduate students with more than 125 percent of the credits needed to complete a degree to pay increased tuition rates based on the full cost of instruction. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 407, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| SB 5437 2003–04 |
School dstrct regional commProvides an agency appeal process for decisions to deny a proposed change to school district boundaries. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 413, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| SB 5868 2003–04 |
Driving abstracts/volunteersRequires the Department of Licensing to release to volunteer organizations the certified abstract of the full driving record of an individual who has submitted an application for a position that could require transportation of... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 367, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| SB 5996 2003–04 |
Committee to host NCSLEstablishes a committee to plan and host the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) 2005 convention. | James West (R-6) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 408, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| SB 5457 2003–04 |
Hazards to motorcyclesRequires that signs be posted when road construction, repair or maintenance presents a special hazard to motorcyclists. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 355, Laws of 2003 |
May 16, 2003 |
| SB 5358 2003–04 |
School diplomas for veteransPermits school districts to issue high school diplomas to honorably discharged veterans who left school before graduation to fight in the Korean Conflict. | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 2003 |
May 12, 2003 |
| SB 5512 2003–04 |
Economic impact statementsIncludes non-profits in the small business impact statement requirements. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| SB 5363 2003–04 |
Economic revitalization brdDirects all interest earnings generated by the Public Works Trust Fund to be transferred to the Community Economic Revitalization Board program beginning July 1, 2005. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 150, Laws of 2003 |
May 8, 2003 |
| SB 5725 2003–04 |
Semiconductor clusterCreates the following tax preferences for manufacturing semiconductor materials if a contract is signed for an investment of at least $1 billion in a semiconductor microchip manufacturing facility in Washington: Lowers... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 149, Laws of 2003 |
May 8, 2003 |
| SB 6026 2003–04 |
Convention and tourismAuthorizes counties and incorporated cities and towns, that has a county population between 400,000 but less than one million and that has created a parking and business improvement area, to levy a special assessment on... | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 148, Laws of 2003 |
May 8, 2003 |
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