Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Pam Roach
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5075 2007–08 |
Outdoor burningOutdoor burning of cut brush or timber is allowed within an urban growth area, except during an air quality episode or when there has been a determination of impaired air quality. The local fire official must determine that... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5305 2007–08 |
Foster care youth medicalEligibility for Medicaid, Medical Assistance, is extended up to age 21 for youth that were in foster care on their 18th birthday on or after the effective date of this act. The Department will use existing foster care... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5345 2007–08 |
Ignition interlock devices(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides that proof of installation of an ignition interlock device shall not be required if the applicant provides a declaration pursuant to RCW 9A.72.085 to the department from his or her... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5420 2007–08 |
Public agencies' web sitesBill as referred to committee not considered. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5472 2007–08 |
Family counseling(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires the secretary of the department of health to establish a pilot program to provide merit checks of no more than one hundred dollars to no more than four hundred fifty couples who... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5587 2007–08 |
Judicial commissionA member of the CJC, or an alternate, who participates in an investigation or initial proceeding that leads to a finding of probable cause, may not participate in further proceedings, including a public hearing, on that cause.... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5603 2007–08 |
Public records(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Establishes the division of archives and records management in the office of the secretary of state to ensure the proper management and safeguarding of public records. All public records... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5685 2007–08 |
High tech research tx creditIncreases the amount of business and occupation tax credit available for research and development spending. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5706 2007–08 |
Murder(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Pertains to if the victim was eight years of age or younger and the person who committed the murder was twenty-one years of age or older at the time of the murder. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5909 2007–08 |
Foster careDirects the Family Policy Council to conduct a survey and report back to the Legislature regarding statewide service needs and gaps for transitional and independent living services for foster youth and former foster youth. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6186 2007–08 |
Campaign finance reportThe report filed 21 days prior to an election must report all contributions received and expenditures made as of one business day before the date of the report. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6254 2007–08 |
WA state flag accountThe Washington state flag account is established. Money may be received for the purpose of donating Washington state flags to Washington state military personnel. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6312 2007–08 |
Ballot rejection(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides that no ballot may contain unique identifying marks associated with an individual voter. Prevents the rejection of ballots that have voter identifying marks. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6342 2007–08 |
Military dept accountThe military department active state service account is created in the state treasury and is subject to appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only for claims and expenses for the organized militia for... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6388 2007–08 |
Learning disabilities(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides that a pilot program for implementing a statewide position of an autism spectrum disorder specialist within each educational service district is established. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6419 2007–08 |
Fisheries buy-back programsDFW's authority to administrate buyback programs is expanded to include commercial fishery license holders restricted in fishing as a result of the Rafeedie decision. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6427 2007–08 |
PFD solicitation requirementA PFD is subject to the competitive solicitation requirements established in current law for personal service contracts not otherwise governed by the requirements of contracts for architectural and engineering services. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6475 2007–08 |
Joint use dock appealsThe SHB assigns fewer board members to hear cases involving a joint use dock or pier designed to serve multiple single-family residences. This does not include a marina or any commercial facility. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6522 2007–08 |
Child care directors/workers(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) Provides collective bargaining for child care center directors and workers. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6645 2007–08 |
Military service credit(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides interruptive military service credit for members of plans 2 and 3 of the public employees' retirement system, plans 2 and 3 of the teachers' retirement system, plan 2 of the law... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6652 2007–08 |
Survivor annuity optionThe survivors of members of PERS Plan 1 that left active service prior to death and were eligible to begin collecting retirement benefits but had not yet done so are eligible for a optional actuarially reduced joint and one... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6654 2007–08 |
TRS/SERSEducational employees that are members of TRS and SERS Plans 2 and 3 that work 630 hours or more in five months of a school year are entitled to six months of service credit. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6681 2007–08 |
Political signage in condosThe declaration, bylaws, governing documents, or the association of apartment owners may not prohibit the display of political signs on the owner's or resident's property before any primary or general election. This... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6724 2007–08 |
Condominium liability(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Convenes a task force to review condominium construction liability insurance products to help determine how these products can be more competitively priced, allowing more affordable housing... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6736 2007–08 |
Developmental disabilities(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) Requires the department of social and health services to adopt and implement rules that enable working age adults with developmental disabilities to pursue and maintain gainful employment in... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |