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 6061 1991–92 |
Medical service provisionAuthorizes the department to purchase medical services under chapter 74.09 RCW by contract or at rates established by the department. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1992 |
| SB 6062 1991–92 |
Mental health info systemRequires the state-operated portion of the information system required by RCW 71.24.035 to be fully operational by January 1, 1993, and a regional support network system to be fully operational by June 30, 1993. | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1992 |
| SB 5024 1991–92 |
Pensions/out-of-state jdgmntWhen another state attempts to collect an income tax on state pension or retirement benefits paid to a former employee of that state who is now a Washington resident, the retirement income and other property in this state... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5044 1991–92 |
LEOFF/industrial insuranceThere is a rebuttable presumption that heart disease and cancer suffered by fire fighters is occupationally related for industrial insurance purposes. There is a rebuttable presumption that heart disease and cancer suffered by... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5078 1991–92 |
Payments to local governmntsAuthorizes monthly payments of interest and penalties assessed under RCW 84.56.020 and of public assessments under RCW 36.94.220. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5171 1991–92 |
False political advertisingPolitical advertising that contains a false statement of a material fact, that falsely represents that a candidate is an incumbent, or that falsely indicates that a person or organization supports or endorses the candidate,... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5196 1991–92 |
Information disclosureActuarial formulas, statistics, cost and utilization data, or other proprietary information submitted to the Health Care Authority by health care service contractors, health maintenance organizations, contracting insurers or... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5197 1991–92 |
Voluntary payroll deductionsEffective July 1, 1992, employees of state agencies and institutions of higher education may authorize employee payroll deductions for any insurance or self insurance regulated by the State Insurance Commissioner if the plans... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5210 1991–92 |
Insurance agent measur of txThe measure of tax is the gross commission retained by the insurance agent, broker, or solicitor after payment of any commission to another agent, broker, or solicitor pursuant to a contract or agreement in existence before... | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5214 1991–92 |
Nursing facilities reviewState statutory references to ICFs are eliminated placing all such facilities under state and federal skilled nursing facility requirements. Current state statutes requiring 30 and 60 day nursing home placement reviews are deleted. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5232 1991–92 |
Real estate brokerage commsnUpon receipt of a specified notice by a real estate broker involved in the same real estate transaction, a closing agent is prohibited from disbursing any real estate commission stemming from the transaction and is required to... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5233 1991–92 |
In-state contractors/pub wksIn awarding public contracts for public works, a state agency or local government must award a public works contract to the lowest responsible resident contractor whose bid does not exceed the bid of the lowest nonresident contractor. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5297 1991–92 |
Aging and adult servicesThe State Council on Aging and the Nursing Home Advisory Council are abolished and replaced by a newly created Aging and Adult Services Advisory Council. This council would include 20 members, 11 of whom are consumers that... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5307 1991–92 |
AFDC/18-20 yr old studentsEligibility for assistance is expanded to include children between the ages of 18 and 20 who are full-time students reasonably expected to complete high school, or vocational or technical training. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5312 1991–92 |
Misleading campaign practcsIt is a gross misdemeanor for any person to attempt to persuade or dissuade voters through menace, intimidation, or threats, or to use false or misleading assertions, altered photographs, or out-of-context recordings which... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5331 1991–92 |
Institutional trust landsThe Board of Natural Resources must implement a management plan for institutional trust lands located in Thurston County that allows "direct use" of these lands by persons who are mentally ill or developmentally disabled. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5333 1991–92 |
Insurance fraud investigatnPermits the organization of fraud bureaus for the investigation of fraudulent insurance practices and claims committed by policyholders. Requires the bureaus to be licensed. Directs the bureaus to report criminal violations to... | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5334 1991–92 |
Prescription medicine purchsProvides that policies issued after January 1, 1992, may not limit purchase of prescription medicines to a designated pharmacy. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5340 1991–92 |
Nurse/student ratiosSchool districts are required to maintain specified ratios of students to school nurses on a trial basis from the 1991-92 school year through the 1996-97 school year. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5348 1991–92 |
Legislative race primariesNo primary is held for the position of state senator or representative if, after the last day when candidates may withdraw, no more than one candidate has filed for the position from each major political party. The county... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5349 1991–92 |
Official misrepresentationProhibits any misrepresentation to public officials of the federal, state, or local governments in conjunction with an inspection of the facility. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5352 1991–92 |
Retired/cost-of-living allwnBeginning July 1991, a TRS I or PERS I retiree receives an annual COLA of up to 3 percent when purchasing power erodes to less than 70 percent of that at age 65. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5353 1991–92 |
Retired/cost-of-living alwncBeginning July 1991, a TRS I or PERS I retiree receives a minimum benefit of $16.72 per month per year of service. At the same time, the 3 percent COLA will also be applied, raising the minimum benefit to $17.22 per month per... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5354 1991–92 |
Retirees/cos-of-living alwncBeginning July 1991, a TRS I or PERS I retiree who is at least 65 years of age receives an annual COLA of up to 3 percent when purchasing power erodes to less than 60 percent of that at retirement. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5387 1991–92 |
Beer alcohol content labelngMicrobreweries that produce less than 60,000 barrels of malt beverages in a calendar year are exempt from rules requiring brewers to state the alcohol content of malt beverages on individual containers. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
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