James West

Senator · Republican · District 6 · most recent term 2003–04

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238

Bills as prime sponsor

of those became law

581

Bills co-sponsored

11,194

Recorded votes

8.5%

Absent or excused

819 results

Bill	What it does	Prime sponsor	Status	Last action
SB 6201 1991–92	Taking of private propertyA "taking" of private property for public use occurs whenever the state or a local governmental entity implements a scheme regulating the use of land which causes the assessed value or the fair market value immediately prior...	Neil Amondson (R-20)	Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House	Mar 12, 1992
SB 6234 1991–92	Dental hygienist licensingDental hygienists currently engaged in active practice and licensed in another state shall be granted upon application to the Department of Health a temporary nonrenewable license valid for 18 months.	James West (R-6)	Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House	Mar 12, 1992
SB 6254 1991–92	Wetlands designationLocal governments are required to delineate, designate and regulate wetlands using the criteria contained in the federal manual used by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the effective date of this act. If a subsequent...	Sid Snyder (D-19)	Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House	Mar 12, 1992
SB 6255 1991–92	Wetlands mappingPrior to adopting development regulations to protect wetlands, counties and cities shall develop an inventory and maps of wetlands. The existing National Wetland Inventory maps in combination with the existing Soil...	Ann Anderson (R-42)	Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House	Mar 12, 1992
SB 6318 1991–92	Mental health careThe act intends to focus, restate, and emphasize the Legislature's commitment to the mental health reforms enacted in 1989; to repeal statutes that are no longer relevant to the regulation of the state's mental health program;...	Janice Niemi (D-43)	Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House	Mar 12, 1992
SB 6364 1991–92	Fraudulent document useThe Washington State Patrol organized crime advisory board is directed to report by January 1, 1993 on all aspects of the impact of identification document fraud and the efficacy of a state policy that drivers' licenses and...	Jeannette Hayner (R-16)	Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House	Mar 12, 1992
SB 6384 1991–92	Small employer health insurSmall employers shall be guaranteed access to private health insurance regardless of employees' and dependents' health status or past health experience. A uniform rating system and guaranteed renewal is incorporated.	George Sellar (R-12)	Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House	Mar 12, 1992
SB 6432 1991–92	Children with disabilitiesThe Legislature finds that there is an urgent and substantial need to enhance the development of infants and toddlers with disabilities in the state of Washington in order to minimize developmental delay, maximize individual...	Linda Smith (R-18)	Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House	Mar 12, 1992
SB 6466 1991–92	Food product delivery guaranRetail prepared food service companies providing a warranty of delivery times for food products are subject to increased liability and potential civil penalties. Insurance for nonowned automobiles is required to be engaged in...	Peter von Reichbauer (R-30)	Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House	Mar 12, 1992
SB 6470 1991–92	Emergency reserve fundAn emergency reserve fund is established. Beginning in fiscal year 1994, the State Treasurer is directed to transfer into the fund, without appropriation, a specified percentage of general fund-state revenues.	Dan McDonald (R-48)	Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House	Mar 12, 1992
SB 5109 1991–92	Prescribing prescriptn drugsThe six-month limit on prescription refills written by authorized out-of-state prescribers is removed.	James West (R-6)	Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House	Feb 27, 1992
SB 5193 1991–92	Infants exposed to drugsThe legislative intent finds that early identification and medical treatment for infants affected by probable drug exposure can reduce long-term medical and developmental disabilities. The University of Washington shall...	Linda Smith (R-18)	Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House	Feb 27, 1992
SB 5195 1991–92	1989 valuation/1991 prop taxFor 1991 taxes, the county assessor is required to use the 1989 assessed value of real property instead of the 1990 assessed value if directed by a resolution of the county legislative authority pursuant to a determination by...	Dan McDonald (R-48)	Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House	Feb 27, 1992
SB 5203 1991–92	Nursing home administrationThe State Board of Examiners for the Licensing of Nursing Home Administrators is renamed as the State Board of Nursing Home Administrators. A nursing home administrator is required to be on site at the nursing home, except...	James West (R-6)	Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House	Feb 27, 1992
SB 5635 1991–92	Advanced nurse practitionersThe Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) Board is established. The ARNP board has regulatory authority over the prescriptive authority, the practice of minor surgery and the dispensing of drugs by ARNPs, including...	James West (R-6)	Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House	Feb 27, 1992
SB 5731 1991–92	Public facilities districtsA public facilities district may impose a sales and use tax at the rate of one-tenth of one percent when approved by the voters of the district. Moneys received from the tax shall be used for the financing, design,...	James West (R-6)	Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House	Feb 27, 1992
SB 6030 1991–92	Bicycle helmets requiredIt is unlawful for a child under the age of 16 years of age to ride a bicycle on a public highway, street, road, sidewalk or bicycle path or trail without wearing an approved bicycle helmet.	James West (R-6)	Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor	Feb 27, 1992
SB 6038 1991–92	Health care referralsThe Legislature finds that there is a growing practice of health care professionals referring patients to laboratory and other services in which the professional has a financial interest. Such practices may lead to...	James West (R-6)	Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor	Feb 27, 1992
SB 6039 1991–92	Health insur premium taxSmall group disability agreements are exempt from the insurance premium tax between the effective date of the act and July 1, 1994. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: Unnecessary statutory references are removed.	James West (R-6)	Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor	Feb 27, 1992
SB 6152 1991–92	County hospital boardsThe Legislature acknowledges the role of county hospitals as university teaching facilities that serve the poor and infirm and provide clinical resources to the state. The restructuring of the governance of such hospitals...	Dan McDonald (R-48)	Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor	Feb 27, 1992
SB 6207 1991–92	State employee campaigningOnce an individual has announced as a candidate or filed for election, he or she may not appear in an official capacity in any public broadcast announcement, including a public service announcement. If such an announcement is...	James West (R-6)	Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor	Feb 27, 1992
SB 6239 1991–92	Vision care consumer asstnceThe bill may also be cited as the Vision Care Consumer Assistance Act. The Legislature finds that the risk of a health professions board adopting a rule that restricts competition is especially high in the optical industry.	James West (R-6)	Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor	Feb 27, 1992
SB 6350 1991–92	Aircraft maintenance trainng(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purposes of the act only after the governor determines that a commercial airline will establish a new facility in this state for the maintenance of...	James West (R-6)	Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor	Feb 27, 1992
SB 6507 1991–92	Medicaid provider incentivesHealth care professionals who contract with DSHS to provide health care to Medicaid patients are eligible to defer income earned from the Medicaid program up to the federally established limits. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE:...	James West (R-6)	Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor	Feb 27, 1992
SB 6225 1991–92	AIDS facility supply costsThe cost of nursing supplies at the pilot long-term care facility designed for persons with AIDS which exceed the average cost of nursing supplies for Medicaid nursing facilities statewide is exempt from the state's...	James West (R-6)	Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor	Feb 21, 1992

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