Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Pam Roach
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5571 2001–02 |
License plates/future farmerA specialized license plate depicting an FFA design is created. The Department of Licensing (DOL), the Washington State Patrol and the Washington State Association of Future Farmers of America jointly create and design the FFA plate. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 5791 2001–02 |
Lw enfrcmnt officers/actions$ Allows a local government to revoke the granting of a request to defend an officer, employee, or volunteer in a civil action arising out of the person's performance of official duties. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 5997 2001–02 |
Fairs/license platesA special fair license plate series is established. The license plate is available beginning January 1, 2003. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6003 2001–02 |
Commercial drivers' licensesChristmas trees and wood products harvested from private tree farms and transported by vehicles weighing no more than 40,000 pounds licensed gross vehicle weight are removed from the definition of agricultural products. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6249 2001–02 |
Flying cross license plateThe Northwest Chapter of the Distinguished Flying Cross Society, in cooperation with the Department of Licensing and the Washington State Patrol, must create and design a special license plate displaying the Distinguished... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6325 2001–02 |
Administration of elections$ Expands membership on the State Election Administration and Certification Board; | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6343 2001–02 |
Traffic infractions$ Requires courts to enter into payment plans with persons who are unable to immediately pay their fines for traffic infractions or traffic citations. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6501 2001–02 |
Offender residences$ Requires juveniles found guilty of a sex offense to be detained prior to disposition. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6640 2001–02 |
National guard$ Allows any member of the Washington National Guard to qualify for in-state tuition rates. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6685 2001–02 |
Ignition interlock devices$ Gives the Department of Licensing, rather than the courts, the authority and responsibility for requiring the use of ignition interlocks on vehicles driven by persons whose driver's licenses are being restored following a... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6702 2001–02 |
Child dependency/siblings$ Creates a legislative presumption that nurturing sibling relationships is in the best interests of a child who is removed from his or her home. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6779 2001–02 |
Military facilities tsk frce$ Creates the Military Facilities Task Force to provide recommendations to the Governor and the state Legislature regarding actions needed to avoid the closing of military bases in Washington. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6785 2001–02 |
Estate taxThe changes in the federal estate tax are incorporated into the Washington estate tax, except the four-year phase out of the federal credit for state taxes is not incorporated. This effectively phases out the state tax by 2010... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6843 2001–02 |
State parksAuthorizes nonprofit organizations to operate state parks that close due to lack of funding. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6324 2001–02 |
Voter registration$ Initiates the creation of a statewide voter registration data base. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 12, 2002 |
| SB 6389 2001–02 |
School buses/USA flags$ Requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to adopt rules that allow the safe display of American flags on school buses. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 12, 2002 |
| SB 6838 2001–02 |
Body piercingProhibits engaging in body piercing on persons under the age of eighteen. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 4, 2002 |
| SB 6839 2001–02 |
Teachers' ethics boardProvides that the teachers' ethics board shall: (1) Investigate violations of RCW 42.52.160 and 42.52.180 with regard to certificated educational employees and report the results of the investigation to the superintendent of... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 4, 2002 |
| SB 6840 2001–02 |
Body art facilitiesAuthorizes the state board of health to adopt rules for the purpose of permitting local health jurisdictions to regulate body art operators and body art facilities. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 4, 2002 |
| SB 5599 2001–02 |
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 |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6036 2001–02 |
Local motor vhcl excise tax$ Repeals the local transit motor vehicle excise tax statute and all other statutes related to expenditure of money generated by that statute. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 6, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6183 2001–02 |
Primaries"Primary" is defined as a statutory procedure held before a general election by which each voter is permitted to cast a vote for his or her preferred candidate for each office appearing on the ballot, without any limitation... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6315 2001–02 |
Archives & oral historyThe Secretary of State is permitted to solicit funds and other gifts. Receipts and expenditures must be accounted for in the Secretary of State's revolving fund. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6322 2001–02 |
Voting systemsThe use of voting devices that use punched holes to record the voter's choices are prohibited for elections in this state as of January 1, 2007, if federal funding is provided by January 1, 2005. Approval by the Federal... | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6487 2001–02 |
Regional jailsTwo or more local governments may create and operate regional jails. Regional jails may be governed by representatives from multiple jurisdictions in compliance with the interlocal cooperation act. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |