Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Pam Roach
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5188 2013–14 |
Wolves/commercial livestockAuthorizes a County Legislative Authority to Declare an Imminent Threat to Commercial Livestock. | John Smith (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5189 2013–14 |
Photovoltaic electr. systemsL&I will issue an endorsement to allow individuals to install, maintain, replace, or repair PV electrical systems if the individual has a limited energy system electrician certification or a telecommunications electrician... | John Smith (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5218 2013–14 |
Sewer utility charges lienA county that operates a sewer or water system may impose a sewerage lien for up to six months without recording the lien with the county auditor. Additionally, a county may enforce the lien by terminating water service to the... | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5223 2013–14 |
Child victims of traffickingRevises the definition of "abuse or neglect" by including victimizing children by involving them in trafficking, for purposes of chapter 26.44 RCW (abuse of children). | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5229 2013–14 |
Alcohol and drug violatorsThe penalties imposed for conviction of driving or being in physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug with a passenger under the age of 16 in the vehicle are in addition to all... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5280 2013–14 |
Unlawful activity/propertiesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5281 2013–14 |
Child welfare safety assmntThe Washington State Institute for Public Policy (WSIPP) must conduct an empirical study of the validity and reliability of the safety assessment tool currently used in child welfare cases by the Children's Administration. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5291 2013–14 |
Ballots/signing and receiptA ballot may only be counted only if the return envelope is signed by the date of the election and the ballot is received by the county auditor by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. A ballot from an out-of-state, overseas, or service... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5294 2013–14 |
HydroelectricityRevises the energy independence act by recognizing hydroelectricity as an eligible renewable resource. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5309 2013–14 |
Water-sewer districtsAuthorizes certain water-sewer districts to use the job order contracting procedure. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5331 2013–14 |
Fire protection authoritiesThe continued imposition of a benefit charge is subject to voter approval by a simple majority of the voters living within the jurisdiction of the authority. The level of levy authority for a regional fire protection authority... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5336 2013–14 |
Proprty tx valuation appealsTo rebut the presumption that a property valuation is correct, a property owner must show that the valuation is incorrect by a preponderance of the evidence, rather than by clear, cogent, and convincing evidence. This standard... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5345 2013–14 |
Legal process server assaultModifies assault in the third degree provisions to include the assault of a person in the act of serving legal process. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5353 2013–14 |
Unemployment insuranceDFW must disclose personally identifying information, including social security numbers, to ESD for the purpose of overpayment recovery. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5375 2013–14 |
Assault in the third degreeIncludes in the crime of assault in the third degree, the assault of a utility worker, or employee of any publicly or privately owned utility company or agency, who is at the time of the act engaged in his or her official duties. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5387 2013–14 |
Corrections dept employeesApplies the public employees' collective bargaining act to the state with respect to employees working for the department of corrections. Requires collective bargaining negotiations between the state and bargaining units of... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5413 2013–14 |
Metal theftFor the purposes of determining damages applicable to a charge of malicious mischief, physical damages include the cost to repair the damages. Theft of metal wire taken from a city is added as an element that may support... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5419 2013–14 |
Cap on small loansChanges the number of loans, from eight to twelve, that a borrower is allowed to receive. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5423 2013–14 |
Diabetes epidemicThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Nathan Schlicher (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5424 2013–14 |
Paint stewardshipNo architectural paint may be sold in Washington by a producer or paint retailer unless the producer or stewardship organization is implementing an approved paint stewardship program (Program) plan (Plan). By January 2015, the... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5426 2013–14 |
Unlawful detainerA three-day notice to pay or vacate under an action for an unlawful detainer may be used for rent or other fees. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5443 2013–14 |
County assessors officesWhen an assessor is required to send any assessment, notice, or other information to persons by regular mail, the assessor may instead provide the information electronically, if the person entitled to receive the information... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5477 2013–14 |
High school diplomasThe State Board of Education (SBE) must create two diplomas: a standard diploma, same as the current, and an applied diploma. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5481 2013–14 |
DSHS supported living prog.Develops standards and enforcement measures that promote the health, welfare, and safety of residents in the department of social and health services' supported living program. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5490 2013–14 |
Veterans' assistance leviesThe veterans' assistance levy is removed from the county levy and made to be a stand-alone levy. The levy is removed from the aggregate note limit of $5.90 per $1,000.00 of assessed value, but remains subject to the $10.00... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |