Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Pam Roach
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6318 2005–06 |
Emergency by the legislatureRequires a two-thirds vote in order for the legislature to declare an emergency. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6333 2005–06 |
Identification for votersDeclares that valid photo identification consists of any one of the following: (1) A valid driver's license; (2) A valid state identification card; (3) A valid United States passport; (4) A valid tribal identification card;... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6343 2005–06 |
High school civicsBeginning with the graduating class of 2010, students must complete at least one course in civics. The Superintendent of Public Instruction must develop specific guidelines to implement this requirement. "Civics" is defined as... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6388 2005–06 |
Eminent domainDeclares that government's use of eminent domain in Washington should be restricted to uses that protect public health and safety or provide public use facilities, such as streets, roads, highways, street and road lighting... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6389 2005–06 |
Sex offendersDeclares an intent to enhance the penalties for, and monitoring of, sex offenders. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6271 2005–06 |
Higher education loansThe Zero Interest Loan Program (Program) is established for students attending a Washington institution of higher education. The first loan will be available to eligible students enrolling in an institution of higher education... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6285 2005–06 |
Low-income home energy asst$7.6 million of the Public Service Revolving Fund is provided for home heating and weatherization services for low income families through the LIHEAP program. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6300 2005–06 |
Medical equipmentProvides a sales and use tax exemption for certain medical equipment. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 5078 2005–06 |
Voter reregistrationProvides that the registration of a person who registered to vote before July 1, 2005, is canceled on July 1, 2007, and that person must reregister in order to vote at an election held after that date. The registration of a... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5079 2005–06 |
Special election/governorDeclares that, under Article III, section 4 of the Constitution of the state of Washington, the legislature is vested with the power to contest an election and it has the power to decide a contested election. As such, for the... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5080 2005–06 |
Ballot requirementsRequires that the provisional ballot envelope or return envelope shall have a place for the voter to mark that he or she is a citizen of the United States and the notation, "Check here if you are a citizen of the United... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5081 2005–06 |
Child's phone conversationsParents or guardians who are monitoring their minor children's communications or conversations are exempted from the statute protecting privacy, unless those parents or guardians are acting at the insistence of agents of law... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5082 2005–06 |
Absentee & mail ballotsProvides that an absentee ballot may be counted only if the return identification envelope was signed by the date of the primary or election for which it was issued and is in the office of the county auditor before the close... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5083 2005–06 |
State performance auditsProvides that the state auditor shall periodically review and analyze the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of the policies, management, fiscal affairs, and operations of state government. These performance audits shall... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5119 2005–06 |
Whistleblower programThe Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC) must review a sample of local whistleblower programs to see if they are effectively implementing the local government whistleblower act. JLARC must issue a final report... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5155 2005–06 |
Noxious weedsIn controlling noxious weeds on their lands, state agencies must give first priority to the control of class A and B noxious weeds occurring within five hundred feet of adjacent private property. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5157 2005–06 |
Fingerprint ID systemAuthorizes local law enforcement agencies to purchase or lease automatic fingerprint identification systems from any vendor, provided that the system complies with national industry standards for interoperability with the... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5165 2005–06 |
DNA identification systemAdults and juveniles convicted or adjudicated guilty for (1) felonies; (2) gross misdemeanors, when the offender has a criminal history that includes a felony committed within the past ten years prior to the current... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5174 2005–06 |
Customized wrk frce trainingThe Washington Customized Employment Workforce Training program is created for employers locating or expanding in the state. The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) is to administer the program. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5203 2005–06 |
Methow river water projectProvides for a pilot project to determine the best approach to meet the needs of people and the environment in the Methow river basin by temporarily placing water into Barnsley and Big Twin Lakes and the aquifer in continuity... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5215 2005–06 |
Water to fight forest firesNew provisions are added to the water code and the forest protection code that allows all lakes, rivers, ponds, streams, inland waters, underground waters, salt waters and all other surface waters and watercourses in the state... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5216 2005–06 |
Gray wolf managementThe Fish and Wildlife Commission must protect gray wolves and develop management programs on publicly owned lands that will encourage the natural regeneration of gray wolves in areas with suitable habitat. Gray wolves may not... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5228 2005–06 |
Wild on WA license platesThe Department of Licensing must issue a special license plate displaying a symbol or artwork symbolizing wildlife viewing in Washington state. An applicant for a "Wild on Washington" license plate must pay an initial fee of... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5310 2005–06 |
UnemploymentAny time ESD surveys a current or past unemployment insurance recipient, it must include on both the survey instrument as well as any accompanying correspondence that participation in the survey in entirely voluntary. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5312 2005–06 |
Referendum/growth managementProvides that within thirty days after a growth management hearings board order remanding or finding a growth management measure, or any portion thereof, enacted by a county legislative authority to be invalid or out of... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |