Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Pam Roach
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6557 2007–08 |
Property valuation freezesEligible seniors and persons retired due to disability with a combined disposable income of $50,000 or less are eligible for the residential valuation freeze. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6558 2007–08 |
Heat qualifying residencesExempts heating oil, propane, and natural gas used to heat qualifying residences from the retail sales and use tax. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6568 2007–08 |
Nuclear energy task forceThe Joint Legislative Task Force (Task Force) on Nuclear Energy is created. The purpose of the Task Force is to study the feasibility of pursuing additional nuclear capacity in Washington. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6578 2007–08 |
Hospital district annexationProvides an election to annex territory may only be called pursuant to a resolution calling for such an election adopted by the district commissioners following two public hearings on such a resolution. Both hearings on a... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6582 2007–08 |
Inactive votersEliminates the requirement that auditors send a ballot or an application to receive a ballot to inactive voters. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6477 2007–08 |
Low-income homeownersPersons with a combined disposable income of less than the state wide median income in 2007 ($60,215) are eligible for property tax assistance in the form of a remittance. The Department of Revenue (DOR) must remit to a... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6480 2007–08 |
Real property valuationRequires that when assessors provide taxpayers with notice of change in valuation of real property the notice must contain the information on which the valuation is based. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6485 2007–08 |
WASL math questionsProvides that fifty percent of the test items on the mathematics portion of the Washington assessment of student learning shall be short answer or multiple choice questions. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6517 2007–08 |
Property tax correctionsChanges the burden of proof for corrections to property tax valuations made by public officials. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6518 2007–08 |
Business and occupation taxReduces business and occupation tax categories and rates. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6541 2007–08 |
Military personnel leaveRequires employers to allow the family member of a veteran to take unpaid leave to care for a veteran in their family. Prohibits an employer from retaliating against an employee for requesting or taking the leave provided for... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6542 2007–08 |
Heating oil sales/use taxA sales and use tax exemption is provided for heating oil used to heat a home, which includes stove oil, diesel fuel, and kerosene. The exemption does not apply to any fuel that is used as fuels for vehicles, vessels,... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6387 2007–08 |
Searchable budget databaseBy January 1, 2009, OFM is directed to make publicly available a searchable state budget database web site that identifies the name and location of all private entities receiving state funds during the prior fiscal year,... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6428 2007–08 |
Chief for a day programAddresses the Washington state criminal justice commission's participation in charitable work, such as the "chief for a day" program that provides special attention to chronically ill children through recognition by various... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6467 2007–08 |
Mail crimesEstablishes crimes related to mail. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6320 2007–08 |
Sr property tax exemptionIn calculating the disposable income for purposes of the senior property tax exemption and deferral programs, amounts used to repair a residence damaged as a result of acts of nature may be deducted. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2008 |
| SB 6351 2007–08 |
Food for sales and use taxProvides that certain popcorn mixtures are not prepared food for sales and use tax purposes. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2008 |
| SB 5000 2007–08 |
Rainy day reserve fundLegislation is adopted to implement 2007 Senate Joint Resolution 8200, amending the state Constitution to establish a Rainy Day Reserve Fund. The fund is managed and invested by the State Investment Board. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5001 2007–08 |
Initiative 747Reenacts and reaffirms Initiative Measure No. 747, which limits regular property tax levies to a maximum of one percent higher than the previous year. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5018 2007–08 |
Guardianship rolesA professional guardian is prohibited from serving as both a guardian or limited guardian and an attorney or GAL for the same incapacitated person. A GAL may not be a professional guardian seeking appointment as a guardian or... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5029 2007–08 |
Veterans' scoring criteriaThe score adjustment for eligible veterans must be applied to civil service exams whether the state hires a private company to administer the exams, or administers the exams itself. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5030 2007–08 |
Veterans' benefitsThe statute that prohibits sending veterans and their families to almshouses or orphan asylums is repealed. A reference to the repealed provision is removed from the definition of "veteran." | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5033 2007–08 |
Women's suffrage dayThe nineteenth day of July is recognized as Women's Suffrage Day, but must not be considered a legal holiday for any purpose. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5054 2007–08 |
Emergency workersThe activity covered by the indemnity provisions for emergency workers includes acts done or attempted during or while traveling to or from an emergency or disaster, search and rescue, or training or exercise authorized by the... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5058 2007–08 |
Veterans' cemeteryThe state establishes the Eastern Washington State Veterans' Cemetery, in which all honorably discharged veterans are entitled to interment. The Department of Veterans Affairs is directed to access available resources... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2008 |