Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Pam Roach
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6605 2009–10 |
Disposition of remainsAddresses disposition of human remains when the decedent died while serving on active duty in any branch of the United States armed forces, United States reserve forces, or national guard. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6617 2009–10 |
Property tax paymentsAuthorizes the waiver of interest and penalties for delinquencies on the second half of property taxes due and payable by the county treasurer under certain circumstances. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6621 2009–10 |
State patrol retirementActive members of WSPRS are allowed to transfer service credits earned as a Communications Officer or a Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officers in PERS 2 to WSPRS. If the employee chooses to transfer credits to the WSPRS, they... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6633 2009–10 |
Breast cancer license platesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6637 2009–10 |
Small business tax creditThe credit against the B&O tax is increased to $40 per month. Annually, beginning in calendar year 2012, the small business credit must be increased by the consumer price index for the fiscal year that ends June 30 of the... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6662 2009–10 |
Home care aides curriculumRequires the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) to solicit proposals from community and technical colleges to adapt curriculum to create career tracks for incumbent home care aides. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6664 2009–10 |
Bail for persons in custodyA person who is held in custody and alleged to have committed a felony crime against a person must appear before a judicial officer for a determination of pretrial release conditions prior to the person's release, if the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6685 2009–10 |
Public information/web sitesThe agenda of all regular meetings of the governing body of every public agency, special purpose district, and any municipality that owns or maintains a web site must be posted 72 hours before a meeting. The agenda of all... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6699 2009–10 |
Workers' comp rating systemEstablishes dates for rate setting and rate notices under the rating system for workers' compensation insurance. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6752 2009–10 |
Initiative & ref. petitionsRequires that valid voter signatures on initiative and referendum petitions be counted by the secretary of state. Informs citizens of the laws relating to petition signing, petition signature gathering, and unlawful... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6753 2009–10 |
Residential real propertyRequires the assessor to: (1) Value residential real property at its current true and fair value using appropriate statistical data; (2) Consider current sales data when gathering appropriate statistical data and determining... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6779 2009–10 |
Pretrial release & detentionAddresses pretrial release or detention. Takes effect January 1, 2011, upon approval of the voters at the next general election of the proposed amendment to Article I, section 20 of the state Constitution which allows judges... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6787 2009–10 |
Pretrial detentionAddresses pretrial detention of the accused who may receive a life sentence or face a charge of a capital offense. Takes effect January 1, 2011, upon approval of the voters at the next general election of the proposed... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6850 2009–10 |
Child abuse investigationsRevises interviewing standards by law enforcement and the department of social and health services related to investigations of child abuse or neglect. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6852 2009–10 |
Child protective servicesRequires certain child protective services workers to be bonded and licensed in good standing in a social work classification. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6330 2009–10 |
Human trafficking postersAllows the Washington State Department of Transportation to work with human trafficking victim advocates to develop informational posters for placement in rest areas. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 48, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 12, 2010 |
| SB 6453 2009–10 |
LEOFF plan 2 shared leavePermits employer-authorized shared leave received by members of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System Plan 2 employed by local governments and districts to be included in calculating service credit... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 50, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 12, 2010 |
| SB 6467 2009–10 |
Honorary degreesAllows honorary degrees to be conferred by institutions of higher education upon persons who were students at those institutions in 1942 but did not graduate because they were ordered into an internment camp. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 51, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 12, 2010 |
| SB 6416 2009–10 |
Dependency proceedingsGrants caregivers meeting certain requirements the right to be heard in court on the issue of a dependent child's removal from the caregiver's home. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2010 |
| SB 6730 2009–10 |
Child welfareRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to provide relative caregivers and other suitable persons with whom a child has been placed and resided for 90 or more days with the same five-day prior notice as... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2010 |
| SB 5440 2009–10 |
Naming of state ferriesClarifies that ferry vessels are transportation facilities that may be named or renamed by the Washington State Transportation Commission. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 26, 2010 |
| SB 5436 2009–10 |
Direct practices paymentRemoves restrictions on direct patient-provider primary care practices related to lab and imaging services, accepting payments from insurers, self-insured plans, and employer third parties. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 552, Laws of 2009 |
May 19, 2009 |
| SB 6016 2009–10 |
Students with dyslexiaTasks the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), within available resources, with developing an educator training program to enhance the reading, writing, and spelling skills of students with dyslexia and a... | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 546, Laws of 2009 |
May 18, 2009 |
| SB 5470 2009–10 |
Low-income senior housingExempts from sales tax meals provided to people over 62 years of age that are residents of federally-subsidized, low-income senior housing facilities. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 483, Laws of 2009 |
May 14, 2009 |
| SB 5811 2009–10 |
Foster child placementsAt shelter care, dispositional, and review hearings, the court must inquire of the parents whether DSHS has discussed a relative placement with them. The court must make an express finding in this regard. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 491, Laws of 2009 |
May 14, 2009 |