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 5769 1991–92 |
Nonpower vehicle fees/taxesThe state is allowed to charge only a pro rata share of registration fees for trailers registered in Washington that travel in other states. The pro rata share is based on the percentage of overall miles traveled in Washington. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| SB 6489 1991–92 |
Rec vehicle emissions testExempts recreational vehicles from vehicle emissions testing. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1992 |
| SB 6034 1991–92 |
Health care and planningThe Good Health Care Account is created in the state treasury. An appropriation of about $131 million is made from the state general fund to the account. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1992 |
| SB 6417 1991–92 |
Dispensing drug outletsDefines a "dispensing drug outlet" as one when drugs are dispensed by a health care practitioner to his or her patients only. Requires the owner of each dispensing drug outlet to pay an annual license fee. Makes a failure to... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| SB 6398 1991–92 |
Medical malpractice atty feeLimits attorneys' contingent fees in medical malpractice suits. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1992 |
| SB 6331 1991–92 |
Tobacco education programThe Legislature finds that the health impact of the use of tobacco products continues to be a major problem in Washington state. The Legislature intends to aggressively address this problem through an education program... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1992 |
| SB 6367 1991–92 |
Public assistance limitationPublic assistance is limited, for those residing in Washington for less than one year, to the amount of assistance that would have been received from a similar program in the state of most recent residence, if less than the... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1992 |
| SB 6263 1991–92 |
Physical therapist assistntsEstablishes the qualifications for a license as a physical therapist assistant. Requires the applicant to pass an examination. Expands the membership of the board from five to seven. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1992 |
| SB 6271 1991–92 |
Prescription medicine insurEach disability insurance policy, group disability insurance policy, health care service contract, health maintenance agreement, and public employees health plan that provides for payment of all or a part of prescription costs... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1992 |
| SB 6280 1991–92 |
Long-term care insuranceProhibits long-term care insurance policies from excluding coverage for home care and from denying a claim for reasons of material misrepresentation for an ailment which took place more than ten years prior to the effective... | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1992 |
| SB 6247 1991–92 |
Toxic household productsAny toxic household product manufactured or sold in Washington that contains any substance included on a list prepared by the Board of Pharmacy must include a nontoxic bittering agent or be packaged with child-resistant safety... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1992 |
| SB 5174 1991–92 |
Enrollment increase/highr edThe Higher Education Opportunity Act of 1991 is created. New state funded enrollments are authorized at the state institutions of higher education, above the levels established for those institutions during the 1989-91 biennium. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5199 1991–92 |
Assault on institution staffThe custodial assault statute is amended to include assaults on staff, educational personnel, personal service providers, or vendors when they are performing official duties at any state hospital for the mentally ill. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5213 1991–92 |
Vendor billing periodThe deadline for submitting charges for eligible medical assistance recipients to DSHS by health care providers is extended from 120 days to 12 months. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5292 1991–92 |
Nursing home auditingLanguage is added to the nursing home reimbursement statute to clarify that land upon which nursing homes operate must be depreciated according to existing capitol depreciation procedures. Current statutes regulating the... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5347 1991–92 |
Regional health programsThe Legislature finds that state, local and private agencies have been established to plan and deliver social and health services to arrest, treat or cure illnesses and injuries, not to prevent them or the conditions under... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5522 1991–92 |
Life insurance policy limitsInsurers may rely on clauses to limit liability in the event of war, suicide or aviation under life insurance, annuity or pure endowment contracts only if the policyholder has been told at the time the contract was sold that... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5540 1991–92 |
Infectious disease immunizatA state policy is established declaring that it is the responsibility of the parent or legal guardian of every child to ensure that the child complies with the recommended immunizations for infectious diseases. The state Board... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5548 1991–92 |
Adult family home providersThe existing statutory provisions allowing the Department of Social and Health Services to issue multiple licenses to providers for good cause is deleted. The department may issue multiple licenses only to providers who... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5576 1991–92 |
Specialized veterinary licenThe Department of Health may issue a license to practice specialized veterinary medicine to a veterinarian who holds a certification from a national specialty board or college and is not subject to any disciplinary action in... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5650 1991–92 |
Community outreach/healthLegislative intent is to empower communities to promote health and prevent illness and injury among high-risk pregnant and parenting women and their families through active outreach programs using indigenous, non-professional... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5827 1991–92 |
Nursing home regulationStatutory provisions regulating the cost and frequency of certain nursing home surveys are replaced with authority for the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to establish fees for any licensing activities it may... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5864 1991–92 |
Political contributions/adsLegislative intent is specific to ensure that individuals and interest groups have fair opportunity to participate in the elective process and to reduce the influence of large organizational contributors. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 6206 1991–92 |
Employer insurable interestThe definition of a life insurance contract insurable interest is extended to employer sponsored trusts. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 6170 1991–92 |
Long-term care ombudsmanA surcharge of $1 per month is imposed on each bed in each nursing home licensed in this state. A surcharge of 50 cents per month is imposed on each bed in each boarding home and each adult family home licensed in this state. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1992 |
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