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 5460 1993–94 |
Pharmacist/cognitive serviceThe Medicaid program must establish a dollar value for cognitive services of pharmacists. The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) may use an advisory committee to establish cognitive services fees. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5507 1993–94 |
LEOFF plan II provisionsMembers of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System Plan II may retire with full benefits at age 50 with five years of service. Members of LEOFF II who become disabled may receive a disability... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5522 1993–94 |
Pregnancy/alcohol & drug useFour pilot projects are created to provide pretreatment drug and alcohol services for high risk women of child bearing age. Two of the programs are located at public health clinics, and one each at a correctional facility and... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5548 1993–94 |
Jumbo ferriesEstablishes the notice and bidding requirements for the purchase of jumbo ferries. Requires bidding documents to outline the criteria for the ferries and to be sent to all requesting firms. Designates evaluation and selection... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5568 1993–94 |
Agency rules durationNo existing rule, the violation of which subjects a person to a penalty or administrative sanction, may be effective for more than three years unless readopted pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act if it was adopted by... | Jim Jesernig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5573 1993–94 |
Legislative rules reviewThe Joint Administrative Rules Review Committee (JARRC) is to appoint an executive director and general counsel, and may employ additional staff as necessary to carry out its duties. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5590 1993–94 |
Paid leave service creditPublic employees who take leave to serve as an elected official of a labor organization are considered to be on a paid leave and eligible to continue to receive retirement system service credit if: (1) the leave is authorized... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5624 1993–94 |
Free hospitalsProvides that the tax levied by RCW 82.08.020 and by chapter 82.12 RCW shall not apply to sales to free hospitals of items reasonably necessary for the operation of such hospitals. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5626 1993–94 |
Court of appeals judgesDivision One of the Court of Appeals is increased from nine judges to 12 judges. Two judges will start in King County on January 1, 1994. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5691 1993–94 |
Horse racing pursesDeclares that one-half of those moneys that would otherwise be paid into the thoroughbred racing fund be retained for enhancing purses, until such time as a permanent racing facility is built and operating in Western Washington. | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5700 1993–94 |
Immunization sched/incentiveDirects the state board of health to establish an immunization schedule. Provides financial incentives to local health jurisdictions to improve immunization rates among children under four years of age. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5713 1993–94 |
Drug dispensing outletsRequires each drug dispensing outlet to be licensed and pay a fee for such license. Establishes enforcement provisions. Requires prescription products to be clearly labeled and have safety standard caps or covers. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5742 1993–94 |
Transportation facilitiesThe Legislative Transportation Committee may designate select transportation projects as immediately necessary for the health, safety or welfare of the traveling public. Once a project has been so designated, permits from... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5748 1993–94 |
Administrative rules/publicProvides for a third party to be selected to ensure that the comments of the public are being considered before the adoption of rules. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5776 1993–94 |
Tobacco laws enforcementThe duty to enforce the cigarette and tobacco laws is transferred to the Liquor Control Board. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5785 1993–94 |
Minors working hoursLimits the hours a minor under sixteen years of age may work. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5803 1993–94 |
Bank branchingWashington State-chartered commercial banks and trust companies are authorized to obtain and operate branches in other states. Banks chartered by any one of 11 specified western states may operate branches in Washington under... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5811 1993–94 |
Employment relations/stateCollective bargaining for classified state employees is expanded to include bargaining over wages, hours, insurance, and terms and conditions of employment. Bargaining is authorized for all employees classified under a... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5845 1993–94 |
Recrea vehicles/emissin testVehicles primarily designed and used for recreational camping, travel or seasonal use are excluded from the emissions testing program. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5853 1993–94 |
Public assistance programsAllows recipients of aid to families with dependent children to exempt savings accounts with balances up to an additional one thousand five hundred dollars. Directs the immediate implementation of designated policy changes.... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5863 1993–94 |
Employment agenciesMakes technical revisions to chapter 19.31 RCW relating to employment agencies. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5877 1993–94 |
Teachers/health professionlsThe Future Teacher Conditional Scholarship Program and the Health Professional Loan Repayment and Scholarship Program are separated from the terms and conditions of the federal guaranteed student loan program. The interest... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5921 1993–94 |
School nurse/student ratiosRequires a ratio of not less than one school nurse for every two thousand five hundred full-time equivalent students for the 1993-94 school. Revises the ratio each school year until the 1988-89 school year, when the ratio... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5960 1993–94 |
Smoking in the workplaceThe owner of a building may regulate smoking in the private enclosed work spaces within his or her building. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5988 1993–94 |
Clinical laboratory scienceProvides that no person may practice clinical laboratory science in this state unless licensed in accordance with the provisions of the act. Creates a clinical laboratory board within the department of health. Specifies the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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