Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Pam Roach
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6750 2007–08 |
Industrial insurance orders(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides that an order by the department of labor and industries awarding benefits shall become effective with benefits due on the date issued. Subject to this act, if the department order... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6789 2007–08 |
Port district levies(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides that if a port district intends to levy a tax for industrial development district purposes, the port commission must hold a public hearing within twenty days of publication of... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6903 2007–08 |
Education capital projectsThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6908 2007–08 |
Pledge of allegianceEducators are encouraged to annually teach the meaning and the history of the Pledge of Allegiance. The Superintendent of Public Instruction must adopt rules to provide guidance for teaching the meaning and history of the... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6554 2007–08 |
Waste vegetable oil(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Excludes waste vegetable oil, purchased or collected from a food service establishment or food processing plant and not resold, from the special fuel tax. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2008 |
| SB 6616 2007–08 |
Port terminal facilities(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides that, subject to the requirements of this act, an amount equal to the estimated taxes collected under chapters 82.08 and 82.12 RCW on the sale or use of tangible personal property... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2008 |
| SB 6713 2007–08 |
Children w/disabilitiesDSHS must contract with all counties to provide funding for early intervention services to eligible children. Each county must partner with local lead agencies, school districts, and birth-to-three providers, to provide or... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2008 |
| SB 5981 2007–08 |
Lead poisoning prevention(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires the secretary of the department of health to sponsor a series of public service announcements on radio, television, the internet, and print media about the nature of lead-based... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2008 |
| SB 6895 2007–08 |
Veteran combat bonusesProvides that, within funds appropriated for this purpose, the department of veterans affairs shall pay each combat veteran a one-time service bonus in the amount of three thousand five hundred dollars. Provides certain... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2008 |
| SB 6914 2007–08 |
Renewable fuel developmentEstablishes a grant that is available to certain municipalities that develop renewable fuels. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2008 |
| SB 6463 2007–08 |
Mandatory overtimeCorrections officers employed by a city or county jail cannot be required to work overtime. The same protections and exemptions afforded to health care facility employees are afforded to corrections officers. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2008 |
| SB 6669 2007–08 |
Independent living providersIndividuals who are in the supported living program are permitted to hire, fire, and direct the work of their independent living providers. These providers will be considered independent contractors and can collectively... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2008 |
| SB 6813 2007–08 |
Intervention specialistSubject to the availability of funds, DEL must administer the Roving Early Intervention Specialist Pilot Program beginning July 1, 2008. The purpose of the program is to provide assistance to licensed child care providers and... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2008 |
| SB 6481 2007–08 |
Value of rebates(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Excludes a rebate given by a manufacturer on a motor vehicle and assigned to a seller by a buyer from sales and use taxation. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2008 |
| SB 6904 2007–08 |
Natural disaster tax reliefTangible personal property and labor and services for construction, repair, decorating, or rebuilding a residence damaged during the December 2007 floods is exempt from the sales and use tax. Eligible persons must reside in a... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2008 |
| SB 6905 2007–08 |
National disaster countiesThe date the Lewis County PFD must commence construction of a regional center to collect the 0.033 percent credit against the state sales and use tax is changed from January 1, 2009, to January 1, 2011. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2008 |
| SB 6906 2007–08 |
Hydraulic projectsProvides the department of fish and wildlife shall not require mitigation for emergency oral permits issued under RCW 77.55.021(8) issued in response to a flood event. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2008 |
| SB 6177 2007–08 |
Initiative 747The bill reinstates the 1 percent property tax revenue limit adopted by voters under Initiative 747. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6873 2007–08 |
Revote/ballotsProvides the procedures for counties to follow when there is a variance between the number of ballots counted and the number of voters credited with voting. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6880 2007–08 |
Property tax exemptionAdditional deductions from the calculation of "disposable income" are allowed, including: health care insurance premiums for health care coverage, including dental coverage, vision coverage, and copayments; durable medical... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6860 2007–08 |
Possession of firearmsPublic institutions of higher education are prohibited from adopting rules that restrict or prohibit the possession of firearms, by persons licensed to carry a concealed pistol, on any institutionally owned or controlled... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| SB 6861 2007–08 |
Concealed pistol licensesModifies provisions related to concealed pistol licenses. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| SB 6862 2007–08 |
Voter registrationProvides that satisfactory evidence of United States citizenship is required for voter registration. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| SB 6863 2007–08 |
Scrap metal business recordsProvides that where an address is required to be provided in scrap metal business transactions, a post office address may be given. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| SB 6864 2007–08 |
Concealed pistol licensesModifies provisions regarding concealed pistol licenses from other states. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |