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 6418 1993–94 |
Child immunizationCompliance with the state Board of Health recommended infectious disease immunization schedule for children from birth to five years old is required, unless medically inadvisable, or refused for reasons of religious belief,... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6422 1993–94 |
Developmental disablty/definThe definition of "developmental disability" is altered to expand eligibility for state developmental disability programs to any person with a severe, chronic disability which is manifest before a person's twenty-second... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6433 1993–94 |
Ballot proposition definitnA proposed measure becomes a "ballot measure" after it has received sufficient signatures and been certified by the appropriate election officer. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6445 1993–94 |
Juv serious habitual offndrsCreates the serious habitual offender program for juvenile offenders. Provides that the act shall be null and void if appropriations are not approved. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6472 1993–94 |
Child rearing instructionSchool districts must offer students in grades nine through 12 instruction concerning the costs and responsibilities associated with child rearing as part of the required offering of program hours in the basic skill area of... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6488 1993–94 |
Thoroughbred racing fundLicensees who are nonprofit corporations and have race meets of 30 days or more shall retain and dedicate 1.25 percent of their daily gross receipts for the purpose of increasing purses. In addition, such licensees shall... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6498 1993–94 |
Comm & tech coll capitl acctA new factor would be added to the current criteria. Community and technical colleges are encouraged to raise money from private sources for capital projects. | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6519 1993–94 |
School employee salary incre$72.3 million is appropriated from the general fund to provide a 3 percent salary increase for K-12 employees effective September 1, 1994. $3.7 million is appropriated to fund increments for community college faculty and classified | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6534 1993–94 |
Cigarette/tobacco giveawaysProhibits the giving away of cigarettes or tobacco products in person, through the mail, or by redemption of a coupon at no cost. Designates enforcement procedures. Repeals RCW 70.155.050, 70.155.060, and 70.155.070. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6567 1993–94 |
Nonprofit youth org sales txExempts personal services as specified in RCW 82.04.050(3) by a nonprofit youth organization or by a government agency. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6569 1993–94 |
Tobacco products/publ investProhibits investment of public pension and retirement funds in business firms manufacturing tobacco products. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6575 1993–94 |
Essential health servicesIncludes physical therapy, rehabilitative, and physical medicine as an essential health service of the uniform benefits package. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6598 1993–94 |
Medical care savings accntsProvides that employers may offer a medical care savings account to the employees. Authorizes residents to establish their own medical care savings accounts. Provides for an account administrator. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6599 1993–94 |
Armed crimes/penaltiesIncreases penalties for crimes committed while armed with a firearm. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5781 1993–94 |
Higher education accessIt is the policy of the state of Washington that the essential requirements level budget calculation for institutions of higher education include enrollment levels necessary to maintain, by educational sector, the... | Jim Jesernig (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5689 1993–94 |
Liquor sales in motelsA new class M liquor license is established. The license may be issued to a motel, which is defined as a facility offering three or more self-contained units to travelers and transient guests. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 511, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| SB 5815 1993–94 |
Seizure and forfeitureNo personal property may be forfeited under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act by innocent owners who are devisees, legatees, or bona fide purchasers for value. A person asserting a claim of ownership or right to possession... | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 487, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| SB 5239 1993–94 |
Poison information servicesLegislative intent is clarified to emphasize the value of poison and toxic information centers in reducing health care costs by facilitating early intervention and treatment. The Secretary of the Department of Health (DOH) is... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 343, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5380 1993–94 |
WSP collective bargainingThe mediation and fact-finding provisions applicable to the State Patrol under the PECBA are repealed. The mediation and arbitration provisions of the PECBA, generally applicable to "uniform personnel," are also made... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 351, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5836 1993–94 |
Higher ed/state relationshipThe relationship between the state and its public colleges and universities is redefined and a new alignment of responsibilities is established. The colleges and universities are responsible for developing strategic plans,... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 363, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5332 1993–94 |
Underwater parks systemThe State Parks and Recreation Commission may establish a system of underwater parks. | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| SB 5841 1993–94 |
Shaken baby syndromeA public information and communication outreach program regarding Shaken Baby Syndrome is established, by providing information on prevention to parents of newborns, upon discharge from a hospital or midwife-assisted birth. | John Moyer (R-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 107, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5000 1993–94 |
Basic health plan sunsetThe statutes terminating the BHP are repealed. The effect is to continue the BHP indefinitely. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1993 |
Jan 27, 1993 |
| SB 5318 1991–92 |
Money laundering penaltiesA new state crime of money laundering is created. | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 210, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 5727 1991–92 |
Interim zoning permitsThe terms moratorium, permit-granting agency, facilities or resource-based emergency, land use emergency, interim zoning, and regulation are defined. | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 207, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
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