Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Pam Roach
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5240 2011–12 |
DNA markers databaseThe Legislature finds that DNA collection, testing, and storage is minimally invasive to privacy. The Legislature also finds that collecting DNA from adults arrested for a violent offense or sex offense is necessary to solve... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5306 2011–12 |
Indian tribes/counselorsPersons engaged in counseling and employed by a federally recognized Indian tribe located within the state are included within the definition of agency-affiliated counselor. EFFECT OF CHANGES MADE BY GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS,... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5308 2011–12 |
Military training/licensingThe Department must develop a process to evaluate military training and experience that may be applied toward meeting the training and educational requirements for cosmetologists, barbers, manicurists, estheticians,... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5334 2011–12 |
Higher educ. financial aidRequires citizenship or permanent residency in the United States to qualify for higher education financial aid. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5336 2011–12 |
Abortion funding limitsProhibits public funds from being used for payment or reimbursement for the performance of any induced abortion. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5354 2011–12 |
Occupational diseaseA law enforcement officer covered by LEOFF or a member of WSPRS who dies as the direct and proximate result of a heart attack or stroke is presumed to have died as the direct and proximate cause of a work related injury for... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5356 2011–12 |
Hunting cougars using dogsExtends for five years the existing pilot project for the hunting of cougars with the aid of dogs. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5414 2011–12 |
License plate replacementThe requirement that DOL mandate a license plate replacement period is removed. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5417 2011–12 |
Legislator printed materialsProvides that the distribution of materials at public facilities for the purpose of informing the public regarding legislative matters and legislative contact information constitutes an exception to ethics rules regarding the... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5419 2011–12 |
Legislative action/noticeThe Senate and the House may not hold a public hearing or vote on an omnibus operation, capital, or transportation appropriations bill; any tax or fee bill; or any proposed substitute, striking amendment, or conference... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5435 2011–12 |
Peace & reserve officersIn addition to a polygraph examination and psychological examination, an applicant for the position of fully commissioned peace officer or fully commissioned reserve peace officer must submit to a background investigation... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5438 2011–12 |
Dept of fish & wildlife landWDFW must evaluate opportunities for timber sales on department lands. WDFW must provide recommendations to the Commission on timber sales that would generate revenue while sustaining or enhancing the suitability of the... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5447 2011–12 |
Unoccupied mobile home lotsProhibits rates, charges, fees, or other costs from being charged, under certain circumstances, to a mobile home lot in a manufactured housing community while the lot is unoccupied. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5449 2011–12 |
Stolen info technologyCreates a civil cause of action against persons that manufacture products sold in Washington while using stolen or misappropriated information technology in its business operations. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5486 2011–12 |
Taxpayer savings accountCreates the taxpayer savings account to provide an option for taxpayers to voluntarily contribute more to state government. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5512 2011–12 |
Access to public recordsEstablishes the light of day act. Requires state and local agencies to make available to the public, at no cost to the public, all public records of that agency through computer terminals located at a readily accessible... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5513 2011–12 |
Child protective servicesA child protective services worker who is directly engaged in the following activities must be a licensed social worker in good standing under RCW 18.225 and bonded: investigating reports of alleged abuse or neglect; assessing... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5535 2011–12 |
Modern laboratory equipmentEncourages donations of modern laboratory equipment to higher education institutions and vocational skills centers by providing tax incentives for those donations. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5541 2011–12 |
Transportation connectivityEntities eligible to receive regional mobility grants are expanded to include public institutions of higher education. An exemption is created from locally imposed parking taxes for public institutions of higher education that... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5545 2011–12 |
Sexual exploitation/childrenPermits law enforcement to record a communication with one party's consent if there is probable cause to believe the communication involves Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor, Promoting Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor, or... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5553 2011–12 |
Public agency web site infoThe agenda of all regular meetings of the governing body of every qualifying public agency, special purpose district, and any municipality that owns and maintains a website must be posted 72 hours before a meeting. The agenda... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5554 2011–12 |
Identifying marks on ballotsNo ballot may contain an encrypted or unencrypted bar code or other unique identifying mark other than a randomly assigned, unique mark not associated with an individual voter, a voter's address, or a voter's registration... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5564 2011–12 |
Nuclear energy facilitiesExpedites regulatory processes and provides incentives for establishing additional nuclear-generated power in the state. Creates a joint legislative task force on nuclear energy to study the feasibility of pursuing additional... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5597 2011–12 |
Terminating parental rightsA court order terminating parental rights that is entered under either the dependency statutes or the adoption statutes is automatically stayed for 30 days after the entry of the order. If the parent files a notice of appeal... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5642 2011–12 |
Applied behavior analysisApplied behavior analysis services are added to the list of services that the department may provide to persons receiving services for developmental disabilities. The services may be provided by a state or nationally certified... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |