Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Pam Roach
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5841 2003–04 |
County taxationAuthority is given to counties to impose an excise tax on non-Washington residents who work in the county. The amount of tax is based on the actual benefits that the employee receives from the county, including police... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5909 2003–04 |
Government accountabilityEstablishes the Priorities of Government Oversight Board to prioritize conduct up to two performance audits each year of a high priority government program, and an activity assessment of one or more lower-priority programs. | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5910 2003–04 |
Sport shooting rangesProvides operators or users of sport shooting ranges immunity from civil liability or criminal prosecution in matters relating to noise or nuisance if the range is in compliance with any noise control laws or ordinances that... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 6120 2003–04 |
Trusts/estatesThe definition of "security account" is clarified to include any agency account dealing with securities. Instead of requiring that the notice to creditors must be in the exact form specified in statute, substantial compliance... | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 6257 2003–04 |
Personal informationThe statute pertaining to records that are exempt from public disclosure includes personal cellular telephone numbers, Social Security numbers, and personal electronic mail addresses of employees or volunteers of a public... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 6289 2003–04 |
Students/prescription drugsAdministrators, teachers, and school employees who are not a qualified medical professional in public or private kindergarten through twelfth grade schools are prohibited from recommending a student seek a prescription for a... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 6306 2003–04 |
Rule change noticeA summary of the statements of inquiry may be sent to parties who request receipt of the agency's statement of inquiry. A four-year pilot project is established that requires at least ten agencies to send the required three... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 6316 2003–04 |
Jury source listFor superior courts located in counties with more than one superior court facility, and separate case assignment areas for each facility, the jury source list may be divided into jury assignment areas. The jury source list for... | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 6418 2003–04 |
Election-related crimesStatutes related to election crimes and penalties are reorganized in Title 29A and duplicate and contradictory sections are eliminated. Where the same violation is addressed in multiple sections of statute and the penalty... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 6709 2003–04 |
Voter registration/youthThe county auditor must send to a holder of an intermediate drivers' license in the month of the person's 18th birthday, a voter registration card and information about upcoming elections and polling places. The information... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5048 2003–04 |
State mammalThe orca whale, Orcinus orca, is designated as the state's official mammal. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 5423 2003–04 |
Physical fitness taxationPhysical fitness services are removed from the definition of retail services as of July 1, 2006. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 5447 2003–04 |
Water-sewer districtsA city cannot assume all or part of a water-sewer district serving more than 30,000 and containing the territory of four or more cities, or three cities and unincorporated territory of more than 500 acres, unless voters of the... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 5537 2003–04 |
Light rail transit systemA regional transit authority may not implement a light rail system in a county with a population over 1.5 million persons unless a measure providing funding for the light rail system is submitted to the voters and subsequently... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6071 2003–04 |
Veterans/retirementOperation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and the Persian Gulf War II are added to the list of periods of war used to determine whether or not an individual qualifies as a veteran for the purpose of eligibility for PERS 1... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6110 2003–04 |
Small trailer license feesSingle-axle personal use trailers under 2,000 pounds must pay an annual license fee of $15. Commercial trailers and trailers held for rent are not included in this lower licensing fee. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6226 2003–04 |
Alternative primary systemThe Legislature intends to provide for an alterative primary system. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6296 2003–04 |
County treasurer statutesThe coroner or medical examiner must deliver any unclaimed money found upon a dead body to the county treasurer within 30 days. Within 180 days of a death investigation, unclaimed personal property with no resale value may be... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6299 2003–04 |
City/county employee overpayCounties and cities, as employers, are authorized to recover overpayments of wages to an employee in the same manner as the state. County and city employees may authorize deductions from their salaries or wages for the same... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6333 2003–04 |
Metal detectorsThe intent of the Legislature is that the significant archaeological resources on state park lands should be protected, but the Legislature also recognizes the recreational use of metal detectors in state parks is a legitimate... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6538 2003–04 |
Campaign account inspectionThe books of account must be kept open for public inspection by appointment on any day from the eighth day before the election through the day immediately before election day. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6573 2003–04 |
Recording of instrumentsInstruments presented to the county auditor for recording shall not include a social security number, date of birth identified with a particular person or the maiden name of a person's parent so as to be identified with a... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6624 2003–04 |
Dwelling unitsThe authority to approve the construction and use of one single-family residence and one accessory dwelling unit (ADU) for each parcel of land in designated rural and resource lands is granted to local governments that meet... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6638 2003–04 |
Veterans' license platesThe threshold for free license plates based on capture and incarceration by an enemy is changed from 29 days to 24 hours. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6639 2003–04 |
Absentee & mail ballotsFor an absentee ballot to be counted, the identification envelope must be signed by the date of election or primary and be in the county auditor's office before the polls close on election or primary day. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |