Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Pam Roach
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5538 1991–92 |
Disabled children servicesA new program is created serving infants and toddlers with developmental disabilities from birth to three years of age, as well as their families. A statewide system of coordinated, comprehensive, multidisciplinary interagency... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5542 1991–92 |
SIDS deaths autopsies requirStatutory definition of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is included. Prompt autopsy in all cases of suspected SIDS death is mandated. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5545 1991–92 |
Collective bargaining/st empDefines terms. Establishes a state employees' relations commission and specifies the duties and powers. Declares the rights of employees. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5587 1991–92 |
Washington state guard changThroughout Title 38 RCW, the "state guard" is renamed the "state defense force." | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5696 1991–92 |
Middle East vet affairs offcCreates a Middle East veterans affairs advisory council. Terminates the office and the council on June 30, 1996. | Paul H. Conner (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5703 1991–92 |
LEOFF retirement systemRevises provisions for the retirement system for law enforcement officers and fire fighters. | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5705 1991–92 |
Dissolution of marriageFault-based grounds for divorce are reinstated, eliminating divorce based upon "irretrievably broken" marriage. | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5740 1991–92 |
African-American affairs comCreates a state commission on African-American affairs to examine and define issues pertaining to the rights and needs of African-Americans and make recommendations with respect to desirable changes in program and law.... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5749 1991–92 |
Citizen review bd/childrenA Children and Family Services Citizen Review Board is established, to review and monitor cases involving children, with the goal of improving the quality of case management, and providing statewide community involvement in... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5751 1991–92 |
Sewage sludge regulationAny person who discharges, deposits, sprays or otherwise places sludge on land or vegetation or contracts someone to perform the service is strictly liable for damages resulting in reduced property values, harm to wildlife and... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5772 1991–92 |
Electronic gambling devicesThe Lottery Commission is prohibited from establishing and operating lottery games involving the use of electronic or mechanical devices or video terminals which allow for individual play against such devices or terminals.... | Jeannette Hayner (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5833 1991–92 |
Port district feesProhibits a port district from imposing fees based on the gross receipts of a business that derives some of its income from port-related activity if that business is located on property not owned or controlled by the port district. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5843 1991–92 |
Veterans' award fundThe original bill was not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: A veterans' award fund is created in the State Treasury. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5846 1991–92 |
Sludge task forceA ten-member Sludge Task Force is formed to study alternatives to land application or disposal of conventionally treated sludge. The task force shall conduct a literature search on current and proposed alternatives to sludge... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5862 1991–92 |
School construction plansDirects the state board of education to adopt rules and establish procedures governing the preparation and use of modifiable basic plans for school building construction projects for which state assistance funds are provided. | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5866 1991–92 |
Stepchild/parent obligationCourt review of motions to terminate support of stepchildren in cases of marital dissolution or legal separation is eliminated. Stepchildren are excluded from statutory rights to community property support for their expenses... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5900 1991–92 |
Surplus property/sheltersEstablishes conditions to be met prior to donations of surplus property. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5914 1991–92 |
Property valuationRequires real property to be valued at seventy percent of its true and fair value. Limits increases of tax rates. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5915 1991–92 |
Child care business tax crdtDesignates a formula for computing the tax credit for employers assisting in the provision of child care. Limits the amount of tax credits annually. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 6001 1991–92 |
Comm on salaries abolishedRequires the state committee on salaries to recommend a schedule of salaries sixty days prior to the convening of sessions in odd-numbered years. Directs the governor to include his or her recommendations in the budget... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 6007 1991–92 |
Victims med care/sex offenseAn eleven member evidence collection and preservation commission is created. It is directed to establish evidence collection and preservation procedures for use by medical practitioners who provide medical care to sex offense victims. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 6009 1991–92 |
Funding drivers' educationRevises funding for driver's education. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5025 1991–92 |
Youth and family servicesThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is directed to evaluate and make recommendations on the family reconciliation services program. The Behavioral Sciences Institute homebuilders intensive in-home counseling... | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 364, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5120 1991–92 |
Child support guidelinesA revised economic table from Clark County is adopted and the ability of local jurisdictions to vary the table is eliminated. The table incorporates reductions from the Child Support Commission table of up to 25 percent for... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 367, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5555 1991–92 |
Timber areas assistanceAssistance is provided to timber impacted communities in the following areas: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The department shall designate a project manager for activities related to timber-impacted regions. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 315, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |