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 6035 1993–94 |
Residential habilitatn cntrsDirects the secretary of health and social services to utilize a standardized assessment instrument to assess each current resident of a residential habilitation center. Designates the required elements of the assessment.... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6042 1993–94 |
Support enforc/employr reprtUpon written request by a state agency, the Department of Social and Health Services shall make available employer reporting information. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6086 1993–94 |
Public facilities districtsThe public facilities districts are given powers and administrative mechanisms similar to those of other special districts. The board is given authority to promulgate rules for the day-to-day operation of the district, within... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6113 1993–94 |
Restitution payment/juv offnJuvenile offenders remain under the court's jurisdiction for payment of restitution for up to ten years after their eighteenth birthday. The court may establish a restitution payment plan that extends up to ten years if the... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6115 1993–94 |
Offenses with deadly weaponsReckless endangerment in the first degree and residential burglary are added to the list of crimes of violence for purpose of the firearms statutes. A sentence enhancement of 36 months is added to an adult conviction for any... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6117 1993–94 |
Prior juvenile convictionsFor the purpose of calculating an adult defendant's offender score, prior juvenile felony convictions no longer automatically "wash out" at the age of 23 and are subject to the same "wash out" provisions as prior adult felony... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6118 1993–94 |
Youthful offender systemThe Department of Corrections (DOC) is directed to develop and implement a youthful offender system as a sentencing option for offenders under the age of 18 who are no longer under juvenile jurisdiction but have not had a... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6119 1993–94 |
Juvenile crimes/adult courtA juvenile who is 16 or 17 years of age, and is alleged to have committed a class A felony or an attempt, solicitation, or conspiracy to commit a class A felony, shall automatically fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6167 1993–94 |
Private property regulationRegulations of private property are prohibited unless the properties are identified, the owners are notified of proposed legislation and an economic impact is done. Regulations that relate to private property must be the least... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6183 1993–94 |
Job placement/publ assistancEstablishes a three year pilot program to be known as the Washington full employment act. Requires all recipients of aid to families with dependent children and of food stamps to participate in the program. Encourages... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6227 1993–94 |
Teacher contact daysProvides for five additional student contact days after the 1996-97 school year. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6229 1993–94 |
State scholars programThe Washington State Scholars Program will honor three seniors residing in each legislative district. The seniors will be graduating from high school and will have distinguished themselves through academic achievement,... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6256 1993–94 |
Laundry facilities/sales taxExcludes coin-operated laundry facilities when such facilities are situated in an apartment house, rooming house, or mobile home park for the exclusive use of the tenants thereof. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6289 1993–94 |
TelemarketingTelemarketing is added to the list of activities that are labeled political advertising. Telemarketing is defined as an organized program of contacting individuals by telephone. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6300 1993–94 |
SPI office reorganizationThis act takes effect if SJR 8222 is approved at the next general election. The Governor must prepare a reorganization plan to assimilate the functions of the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6302 1993–94 |
Insurance commissionerThis is a referendum bill. Upon approval and ratification of the voters at the next general election, the Office of Insurance Commissioner is abolished. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6303 1993–94 |
State boards and commissionsThe Governor is required to conduct a review of all state boards and commissions which are required to be included in the biannual report of the Office of Financial Management. Prior to January 10, 1995, the Governor shall... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6329 1993–94 |
State selection/service provThe State Treasurer may not contract with an underwriter or provider of legal or financial services if the underwriter or service provider made a contribution which is reportable under the campaign finance disclosure laws to... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6331 1993–94 |
Municipal bond dealersIt is a gross misdemeanor for a municipal bond dealer, its professionals, or any political action committee controlled by municipal bond dealers to pay or agree to pay money or anything of value to assist a political campaign... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6332 1993–94 |
High school credit equivalncThe State Board of Education (SBE) agrees to delay until September 1995 implementation of its rule establishing course equivalencies. By December 30, 1994, the Higher Education Coordinating Board and the SBE will report to the... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6341 1993–94 |
Future teachers scholarshipThe Future Teachers Conditional Scholarship Program is continued. The "forgiveness" benefit is expanded to include all recipients qualified to hold a teaching certificate who teach in an approved education program in the state... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6349 1993–94 |
State treasurer's officeThe act takes effect if SJR 8224 is approved at the next general election. The Governor must prepare a reorganization plan to assimilate the functions of the Office of the State Treasurer. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6360 1993–94 |
Transportation funds transfrEighty percent of the interest earnings on the transportation funds and accounts affected by the 1993 legislation is to be deposited into those funds and accounts. The 5.0 percent of the revenues from the basic 2.0 percent... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6364 1993–94 |
Used vehicle valuationDeletes the statutory formula for valuation of vehicles for excise tax purposes and authorizes the department to prepare at least once each year a schedule for use in the collection of the tax. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6389 1993–94 |
Physical fitness services txDeletes physical fitness services from the definition of "sale at retail" and imposes a reduced tax to be determined by the gross income of such business multiplied by the rate of 0.471 percent. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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