Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Pam Roach
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6523 2005–06 |
Minimum age for gamblingPersons under the age of 21 are prohibited from wagering on activities regulated by the Gambling Commission in any part of A facility where alcohol for on-site consumption is sold or allowed. It is also unlawful to assist,... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| SB 6718 2005–06 |
Records checks/schoolsSchool districts, educational service districts, the state school for the deaf and blind, and their contractors hiring employees are required to perform a record check before hiring an employee regardless of the amount of... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| SB 6747 2005–06 |
Safe school plansIf funding is provided, all schools must have comprehensive safe school plans in place by the beginning of the 2008-09 school year. The schools that have been "mapped" must include that information in their safe school plan by... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| SB 5166 2005–06 |
Electronic monitoring systemThe bill requires the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) to do a comprehensive review and analysis of the use of electronic monitoring in other states. WASPC would be required to report any findings... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 5221 2005–06 |
Veterans' & military affairsThe joint committee is permanent. The joint committee must establish an executive committee. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 5407 2005–06 |
Incarcerated parentsRequires the Department of Corrections to establish an oversight committee to develop a comprehensive interagency plan to provide the necessary services and supports for children whose parents are incarcerated. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 5530 2005–06 |
Life insuranceProhibits life insurers from taking underwriting actions or charging different rates based upon the applicant's or insured person's past or future lawful travel unless bona fide statistical differences in risk or exposure have... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 5691 2005–06 |
Jury source listsThe legislature finds that in counties with more than one superior court facility, jurors are being asked to travel excessively long distances to attend court proceedings. Consideration of a juror's proximity to a particular... | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6324 2005–06 |
Foster careThe bill extends the provision allowing children to remain in foster care until the age of 21 while pursuing post-secondary education so long as they maintain a 2.5 grade point average and remain enrolled in school. The number... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6609 2005–06 |
Raw milkWholesale sales of raw milk for processing are exempted from the state B&O tax. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6876 2005–06 |
Sexual orientation/teachingProhibits the superintendent of public instruction from encouraging or promoting the teaching of sexual orientation. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2006 |
| SB 6869 2005–06 |
Fuel sold on Indian landsDeclares an intent to further the government-to-government relationship between the state of Washington and Indians in the state of Washington by authorizing the governor to enter into contracts concerning the sale of motor... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2006 |
| SB 6281 2005–06 |
Mountains to Sound greenwayAn appropriation in the amount of $6,100,000 is provided from the general fund to the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development Mountains to Sound Greenway Project account. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| SB 6293 2005–06 |
Tax credits for employersPersons subject to the B&O or the public utility tax may claim a credit against the taxes due when they employ students enrolled in a qualified technical program at an institution of higher education in the state. Qualified... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| SB 6328 2005–06 |
Task force on aerospaceThe Joint Legislative Task Force on Aerospace manufacturing is established to review the composition of the aerospace industry and factors affecting recruitment, retention, and expansion in the industry. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| SB 6834 2005–06 |
Sex offender sentencingDirects the department of community, trade, and economic development to contract with the Harborview medical center sexual assault center to conduct a study of the impact on victims of the special sex offender sentencing... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| SB 6835 2005–06 |
Property tax exemptionsRevises property tax exemptions for persons with disabilities related to the performance of military duties. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| SB 6653 2005–06 |
Address confidentialityStalking is defined. The Secretary of State can revoke a person's participation in the program if the person's legal identity changes, if the person's contact address changes without two days prior written notice to the... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 25, 2006 |
| SB 6807 2005–06 |
Condemnation of private propFinds and declares that the condemnation of an unblighted private property located within an area designated by the local governing body as a blighted area shall not be declared a public use for purposes of blight removal, and... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2006 |
| SB 6808 2005–06 |
Private property rightsFinds that Washington citizens should not have to fear the government taking their homes, farms, or businesses to give to other persons. Governments should not abuse the power of eminent domain to force property owners from... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2006 |
| SB 6813 2005–06 |
Juv corrections employeesAuthorizes binding arbitration for juvenile corrections employees. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2006 |
| SB 6815 2005–06 |
Spanish & Chinese coursesDirects the state board of education to study whether school districts should require all students in grades nine through twelve to take a world language program that provides instruction in Spanish and a Chinese language.... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2006 |
| SB 6818 2005–06 |
Liens against rental propProvides that, if a property owner or the owner's designee notifies the city or town in writing that a property served by the city or town is a rental property, and provides, in writing, a mailing address for the tenant that... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2006 |
| SB 6819 2005–06 |
Utility service paymentProvides that all charges made for utility services must be charged to the customer who contracts for the services. In cases where the service contract is with the tenant of a property, collection of charges must be made from... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2006 |
| SB 6828 2005–06 |
Rejection of ballotsPrevents the rejection of ballots if they are marked to identify the voter. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2006 |