Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Pam Roach
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6424 2015–16 |
Agency self-assessmentsThe subjects to be covered in the Governor's annual report under the quality management statute are expanded to include lawsuit payments, leadership, regulatory efficiency, transparency, ethics, worker death or injury, and... | Mark Miloscia (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6425 2015–16 |
Excess liquor revenue dist.Beginning fiscal year 2018 additional revenues, above the current fixed amount of $49.9 million per year, from the Fund will be distributed to local governments as follows: for FY 2018, $2.5 million; for FY 2019, $5 million;... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6434 2015–16 |
Garnishing public pensionsAddresses the department of retirement systems' compliance with an order to garnish up to fifty percent of the gross monthly benefit for costs of incarceration, probation, parole, or restitution imposed on a member, former... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6435 2015–16 |
Optional salary deferralCreates optional salary deferral programs. Creates the money-purchase retirement savings principal account. Creates the money-purchase retirement savings administrative account. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6437 2015–16 |
Drones near correction. fac.The Department of Corrections must acquire and utilize technology to detect and deter drone operations near, over, or within correctional facilities. "Deterrence" includes electronic, physical, or other safe means of... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6439 2015–16 |
Emerg. assistance/retirementIf a firefighter or reserve officer who is enrolled in the Volunteer Fire Fighters' and Reserve Officers' Relief and Pension System is mobilized to fight state wildfires or to participate in other multiregional emergencies,... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6451 2015–16 |
Fire district annexationsA special election to annex a city, partial city, or town into a District is limited to voters residing in the city, partial city, or town. Voters residing within the boundaries of the District are removed as qualified voters... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6452 2015–16 |
Nonparent responsibilitiesA man may file a petition in court to rescind an acknowledgment of paternity, challenge a presumption of paternity, or contest an adjudication of paternity if genetic testing shows by clear and convincing evidence that the man... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6469 2015–16 |
Teaching cursive in schoolsCursive writing is included within the term handwriting. When a school district board of directors reviews or adopts its English Language Arts curriculum, it must incorporate curricula to teach cursive writing. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6476 2015–16 |
School assessment systemEliminates nonfederally required tests, removes the graduation requirement from statewide tests, allows opting out of standardized tests with no repercussion to students, and creates a balanced assessment system. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6479 2015–16 |
PNWER council creation comm.Creates the legislative joint select committee on the creation of a Washington state council for the Pacific Northwest economic region. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6492 2015–16 |
Sec of State/corporate docsVarious statutes relating to responsibilities of and documents filed with the Secretary of State are modified. The Secretary of State may accept and file electronic documents and signatures for required corporate and... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6527 2015–16 |
Environmental policy reviewsLegislative findings state that SEPA should not unreasonably delay or prevent economic growth and development of infrastructure. The Legislature reaffirms its desire for job retention and growth and finds that public agencies... | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6530 2015–16 |
Language of public noticesState agencies that are required to provide public notices advising or informing communities about public health, safety, and welfare risks must provide those notices in a foreign language if at least 5 percent of the city,... | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6541 2015–16 |
State hospital performanceEach state hospital must develop a robust Lean performance management plan to be overseen by the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). DSHS must coordinate activities between the state hospitals to develop common... | Mark Miloscia (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6543 2015–16 |
Psychotropic meds/childrenRequires each school district board of directors to adopt a policy that prohibits school staff from denying a student access to programs or services because the parent or guardian of the student has refused to place the... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6546 2015–16 |
Landlord utility costsThe actual utility costs that a landlord may charge a tenant include all expenses incurred by the landlord to provide the utility to the tenant, including repair, replacement, maintenance, and administrative expense. This act... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6547 2015–16 |
WSP recruitment & payThe WSP must conduct an outreach and marketing plan based on recommendations from the JTC report on recruitment and retention of state patrol officers. Specifically, the bill requires the WSP to: develop a comprehensive... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6548 2015–16 |
Gender-segregated facilitiesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6550 2015–16 |
Investigational med. productThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6553 2015–16 |
Continuity of operationsEach school district must develop a COOP plan, updated and exercised annually, in compliance with the Adjutant General's program for interagency coordination and prioritization of COOP planning. The Adjutant General may... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6563 2015–16 |
Female genital mutilationCreates the crime of female genital mutilation. Provides that conviction of female genital mutilation constitutes unprofessional conduct under the uniform disciplinary act. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6593 2015–16 |
Rx drug pricesState agencies that enter into an agreement with a drug manufacturer, distributor, or pharmacy benefit manager must ensure that the purchase price of the drug reflects all available rebates, cash discounts, volume discounts,... | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6599 2015–16 |
Assisted living fac. B&O taxAuthorizes the department of revenue, following the expiration of a waiver period, to extend the time, by another four years, for making a refund or credit of taxes paid by an assisted living facility licensed under chapter... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6604 2015–16 |
Tax & fee increase limitsStates that an action or combination of actions by the legislature that raises taxes may be in effect for no more than one year after the effective date of the action unless approved by a two-thirds vote in both the house and... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |