Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Pam Roach
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5134 1993–94 |
Nonprofit org property useThe property tax exemption for nonprofit public assembly halls and meeting places and property of veterans organizations is not lost by: 1.The use for pecuniary gain for periods of not more than three days in a year. 2.An... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 327, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| SB 5245 1993–94 |
Blood/breath alcohol analysAny sample of a person's blood or breath taken within two hours of the alleged offense for the purpose of alcohol content testing, which indicates the person was legally under the influence of intoxicants, will be evidence... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 328, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| SB 5068 1993–94 |
Homestead exemptionThe definition of "homestead" is expanded to include any real or personal property that the owner uses as a residence. The homestead exemption may not be asserted against certain liens arising in connection with the property... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| SB 5849 1993–94 |
Dairy animal feeding operatnProvisions of federal regulation that pertain to dairy farms are placed into state statute. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 221, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| SB 5883 1993–94 |
Running start programThe reimbursement from school districts to community or technical colleges for students in the Running Start program will be calculated and allocated by the Superintendent of Public Instruction, in accordance with applicable... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 222, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| SB 5139 1993–94 |
Historical societiesLegislative findings include that: there is a strong community of interest between the State Historical Society and the State Capital Historical Society; the capacity to preserve our state's heritage and the unique history of... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 101, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5217 1993–94 |
Public works contractsThe statute governing prevailing wage and the construction of a new facility by a private party which is to be rented, leased or purchased by a state agency is repealed. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 110, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5937 1993–94 |
Seven percent debt limitatnThe general exclusion of reimbursable bonds from the statutory 7 percent debt limit is eliminated. The effect of the change is proactive and does not affect any current bond covenants. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5070 1993–94 |
Labor relations consultantsThe yearly financial reports filed by taxing districts and political subdivisions with the State Auditor must include, in addition to the other enumerated items, a statement of all expenditures for labor relations consultants,... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 14, 1993 |
| SB 5351 1993–94 |
Retired teachers/death benefIf a TRS I member who has been determined by the Director of the Department of Retirement Systems to be disabled selects a joint and survivor option and dies before the first payment becomes due, the member's beneficiary will... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 12, 1993 |
| SB 5000 1993–94 |
Basic health plan sunsetThe statutes terminating the BHP are repealed. The effect is to continue the BHP indefinitely. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1993 |
Jan 27, 1993 |
| SB 6008 1991–92 |
Repeal RCW 11.92.095Conflicting provisions in the asset inventory procedures are repealed. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 224, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 6111 1991–92 |
Family preservation servicesA statutory program of family preservation services is established. The Department of Social and Health Services is granted the authority to plan and implement a phased-in program on a statewide basis. | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 6354 1991–92 |
Nursing home reimbursementNursing homes are required to have a portion of their beds Medicare certified. Until June 1, 1993, DSHS is granted authority to grant exemptions from the Medicare certification requirement if the nursing home facility is... | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 6408 1991–92 |
Capital projects financing1982 Real Estate Excise Tax In all counties, cities, or towns, the revenues generated by this real estate excise tax shall only be used to supplement and augment existing sources of revenue for capital projects. | Jim Matson (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 221, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 6428 1991–92 |
At-risk children & familiesA family policy cabinet is created. The cabinet is composed of the: 1) Superintendent of Public Instruction; 2) Secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS); 3) Secretary of the Department of Health; 4)... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 198, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 6261 1991–92 |
Child sexual exploitationDefendants in cases dealing with pictures of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct, bringing such pictures into the state, or possessing such pictures must prove they had no reasonable knowledge that the person was a... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| SB 5092 1991–92 |
Employe benefits/active dutyIn Plan II of the state's retirement systems, a member who leaves covered employment to enter the U.S. armed forces is entitled to retirement service credit for up to four years of military service. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 5121 1991–92 |
Whistleblower protection"Whistleblower" is defined as a state employee who in good faith reports an alleged improper governmental action to the State Auditor. The term includes an employee who provides information to the State Auditor and one who is... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6330 1991–92 |
Drivers' license susp/revokThe statute which sets forth the penalties for driving with a suspended or revoked license is clarified for crimes in the third degree. A person who drives while suspended or revoked, but who is eligible for reinstatement, is... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6386 1991–92 |
Radon testing in residencesBeginning July 1, 1992, at the time of final inspection of all new single family and ground floor units in multifamily residential buildings, the local government building inspector shall provide a radon measurement device.... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 132, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6213 1991–92 |
Special election datesThe designated day for the conduct of special elections in the month of May is the third Tuesday. In a presidential election year, if a presidential preference primary is scheduled in February, March, April or May, the date on... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6327 1991–92 |
Excellence in educationClassified employees are made eligible to select the academic grant, recognition stipend, or educational grant under the Washington Award for Excellence in Education program. The act has a delayed effective date of June 30,... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 50, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 5067 1991–92 |
Chnging intoxication standrdThe illegal per se level of breath and blood alcohol concentration is lowered from 0.10 to 0.08 for DWI offenses. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5069 1991–92 |
Underage intoxication stndrdThe per se standard for DWI is lowered for drivers under the age of 21. The new standard is: (1) any amount more than 0.04 grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath; or (2) any amount more than 0.04 percent or more by weight... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |