Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dan Roach
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2869 2005–06 |
High technology researchRestores the business and occupation tax credit for high technology research and development spending. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2904 2005–06 |
Sunset review/health insProvides that the provisions of chapter 48.21 RCW, group and blanket disability insurance, shall be terminated July 1, 2008, as provided in this act. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2918 2005–06 |
Sex offender penaltiesImposes stricter penalties on sex offenders. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2920 2005–06 |
Criminal background checksEstablishes that, as a precondition of employment, persons being considered for state employment in positions that allow access to a resident's personally identifying information must successful pass a criminal background check. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2921 2005–06 |
School/collective bargainingRequires disclosure of school district collective bargaining agreements. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2781 2005–06 |
Drug offensesProvides that an additional twenty-four months shall be added to the standard sentence range for any ranked offense involving a violation of RCW 69.50.401(2)(b) if the offense also involved the person causing a fire or... | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2783 2005–06 |
Sex offense against childrenImposes a mandatory life sentence for designated sex offenses against children. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2784 2005–06 |
Property tax reliefProvides property tax relief for senior citizens, persons retired because of physical disability, and veterans. | Jim McCune (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2791 2005–06 |
Ins overpayment recoveryEstablishes provisions regulating insurance overpayment recovery practices. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2808 2005–06 |
Educational employee strikesDeclares that it is unlawful for an employee or an employee organization, directly or indirectly, to induce, instigate, encourage, authorize, ratify, or participate in a strike. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2828 2005–06 |
National guard/rehireAllows small businesses that reemploy National Guard members returning from active duty to earn a credit against Business and Occupation tax liability of $1,000 per member reemployed for at least one year. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2834 2005–06 |
Nursing facility bed taxRepeals RCW 74.46.091, 74.46.535, 82.71.010, 82.71.020, and 82.71.030. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2839 2005–06 |
MethamphetaminesRevises methamphetamine provisions. | Chris Strow (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2840 2005–06 |
Indentity theftIncreases penalties for identity theft. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2841 2005–06 |
Estate and transfer taxProvides that the department may collect the generation-skipping transfer tax under this act, including interest and penalties, and shall represent this state in all matters pertaining to the same, either before courts or in... | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2844 2005–06 |
Election certificationRequires a revote if the number of ballots counted and voters credited with voting cannot be reconciled. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2708 2005–06 |
Growth mgmt hearings boardEliminates the three Growth Management Hearings Boards (Boards) and repeals all statutes pertaining to the Boards' creation, authority, procedures, and duties. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 2709 2005–06 |
Sex offendersFinds that: (1) Rape is one of the most terrifying and demeaning criminal acts an individual can perpetrate against another human being and the personal trauma and anguish suffered by the victims of rape and by their families... | Bob Sump (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 2755 2005–06 |
Sex offendersIncreases sentences for specified sex offenses. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 2756 2005–06 |
Durable medical equipmentExempts certain mobility enhancing and durable medical equipment from sales and use taxes. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 2616 2005–06 |
State park feesProvides that the commission may not charge fees for general park access or parking. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2619 2005–06 |
Science/growth managementRequires that counties and cities "consider" the best available science in developing policies and regulations to protect the functions and values of a critical area. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2620 2005–06 |
Development regulationsAllows counties with fewer than 100 persons per square mile to opt out of Growth Management Act (GMA) requirements pertaining to reviews and revisions of comprehensive plans and development regulations. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2637 2005–06 |
Basic education expendituresDeclares that, under Article IX, section 1 of the state Constitution, it is the paramount duty of the state to make ample provision for the education of all of Washington's children. According to the state supreme court, this... | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2672 2005–06 |
Excise tax reliefProvides excise tax relief by modifying due dates and eliminating an assessment penalty. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |