Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Pam Roach
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6464 1997–98 |
Methamphetamine manufactureThe manufacture of methamphetamine is ranked at level X on the sentencing grid (51 to 68 months for a first offense). | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6475 1997–98 |
DUI provisionsThe illegal per se breath and blood alcohol concentration standard is .08. The driver = s license of a person arrested for a first time DUI is administratively suspended for 90 days by the Department of Licensing. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6516 1997–98 |
First degree murder imprisnmA new level is created in the sentencing grid. Murder in the first degree is the only offense at level XV. The bottom of the range in the new level XV is the same as the bottom of the range at level XIV. The top of the new... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6558 1997–98 |
Child abuse/citizen reviewCitizen review panels are created to examine the policies and procedures of agencies which deal with the prevention of child abuse and neglect. A minimum of six panels are created, one for each of the Department of Social and... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6640 1997–98 |
Sex offender name changeSex offenders subject to registration requirements are not permitted to change their names if doing so will interfere with legitimate law enforcement interests. Name changes due to changes in marital status, religious, and... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6665 1997–98 |
Actions against accountantsActions against accountants are limited to parties involved in the accountants = work. Suits against accountants for negligence are limited to two groups. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6303 1997–98 |
Retirement service creditWSU classified employees are allowed the opportunity to purchase service credit under the current purchase/repurchase provisions. WSU employees who were not contributing members of TIAA/CREF when they transferred to PERS are... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 6575 1997–98 |
Administratv rules review coJARRC is permitted to review selectively proposed or existing guidelines and documents of general applicability or their equivalents in addition to policy and interpretive statements, to determine whether the agency is using... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 6763 1997–98 |
Child in custody/med treatmnProvides that a child protective services or child welfare professional shall not authorize the administration of antipsychotic or psychotropic medication, or drugs that specifically treat behavior problems or mental illness... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 6431 1997–98 |
DUI vehicle impoundmentA vehicle may be impounded at the direction of law enforcement and pursuant to local ordinance or agency rule whenever the driver is arrested for violation of the laws pertaining to driving under the influence of liquor or... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 5, 1998 |
| SB 5033 1997–98 |
Stolen check/draft possessnTheft of checks or drafts is a level 1, class C felony. The possession of stolen checks or drafts is possessing stolen property in the second degree, a level 1, class C felony. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5035 1997–98 |
Mail theft/stolen mail receiA new section is added to the criminal code, creating three new crimes: obstruction of mails, destruction of letter boxes or mail, and theft or receipt of stolen mail. In the case of theft or receipt of stolen mail, a... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5066 1997–98 |
TrademarksAn application for a trademark may specify all goods and services, even if such goods and services are in different categories. The Secretary of State may charge a fee based on the number of categories. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5072 1997–98 |
Providing liquor to underageIt is a gross misdemeanor to give or supply liquor to a person under the age of 21. A person who allows a youth under the age of 21 to consume liquor on premises owned by the person or under his or her control is guilty of a... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5086 1997–98 |
Child support/postsecndry edThe Legislature encourages all parents to assist their children with postsecondary education, and declares that the decision to provide such support to adult children is primarily the responsibility of the parents. The... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5091 1997–98 |
Real property jurisdictionAll regulation of landlord-tenant relations in Washington is preempted by the state, except for local ordinances enacted prior to January 1, 1998, and any health and safety regulations that are not otherwise covered by state... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5135 1997–98 |
Vehicle impoundmentImpoundment of the vehicle is authorized, pursuant to local ordinance, whenever the driver is found to have a suspended or revoked license. The consequences depend on three factors: (1) the underlying reason for the... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5150 1997–98 |
Contempt of court citationsA commissioner of a court of limited jurisdiction may impose sanctions for contempt of court. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5184 1997–98 |
Recreational fishing licenseA recreational fisher may utilize two fishing rods at a time for food fish by paying an additional $10 annual cost in marine areas and for species approved by the Fish and Wildlife Commission. Funds from the two rod license... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5255 1997–98 |
Abortion/parent notificationThe declared purposes of the act are: (a) furthering the legitimate and compelling state interest of protecting minor children from their own immaturity; (b) fostering the family structure; and (c) protecting the rights of... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5306 1997–98 |
Offender HIV testingAny correctional officer or jail staff who has been substantially exposed to an offender = s or detained person = s bodily fluids may request that the person be tested and must be given the results of the person = s mandatory... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5316 1997–98 |
State conventn centr parkingThe WSCTC must accept credit and debit cards for parking charges. As a result, the WSCTC expects to pay about $10,000 for equipment purchases and $3,500 per year in credit card charges. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5348 1997–98 |
Aggravated 1st degree murderIt is an aggravating circumstance for the imposition of aggravated first degree murder that at the time of the murder there was a court order, from Washington or any other state, which prohibited the defendant from contacting,... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5667 1997–98 |
Professional guardian certifThe Administrator for the Courts must conduct a study on the feasibility and desirability of requiring certification as "professional guardians" all persons appointed as a guardian when the guardian: (1) represents three or... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5677 1997–98 |
Welfare-to-work temp assistnLegal entitlement to public assistance is eliminated, and cash assistance is limited to five years, with some exemptions. The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) principles of the federal Welfare Reform Act replace... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |