Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Pam Roach
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5003 2001–02 |
State board of educationThe size of the SBE is increased and the composition and method of electing the SBE is changed. The SBE is comprised of two nonpartisan representatives from each of the congressional districts, except districts at large, who... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5004 2001–02 |
Serial murderIncludes serial murder in the list of aggravating circumstances for first degree murder. Provides that a person is a serial killer who murdered two or more victims with a cooling-off period between at least two of the murders. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5005 2001–02 |
First dgr murder/sentencingProvides that all first degree murders are subject to sentences of life without possibility of parole or the death penalty. Repeals RCW 10.95.020 and 10.95.040. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5016 2001–02 |
Motorcycle equipmentAmends RCW 46.37.530 and 46.37.535 relating to motorcycle equipment requirements. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5139 2001–02 |
Excess weight permitsDOT is authorized to issue a 30-day special permit for overweight trucks hauling cereal grains, dry peas, lentils and canola from the field to a point of storage no more than 35 miles away from the field. The fee is set at... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5154 2001–02 |
Civil rights act of 2001The Washington State Civil Rights Act of 2001 is enacted. A governmental entity, who under any statute, ordinance, regulation, custom, or usage deprives any person of any right, privilege, or immunity secured by the state... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5158 2001–02 |
Disabled huntersProvides that a hunter who has a valid disabled hunter permit, and is issued a special crossbow authorization by the director to use a crossbow, may hunt wildlife. To qualify for a special crossbow authorization for the... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5160 2001–02 |
State property taxEliminates the state property tax. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5164 2001–02 |
Secretary of transportationAuthorizes the governor to appoint the secretary of transportation. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5174 2001–02 |
Telephone solicitationsThe Attorney General of Washington must establish and operate a do-not-call list of residential telephone numbers. The Attorney General may contract with a private vendor to establish and operate the list. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5180 2001–02 |
Peace officersAll peace officers must obtain and maintain certification as a condition of continuing employment. The Criminal Justice Training Commission is given authority to certify officers, to investigate complaints against officers,... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5192 2001–02 |
Privileged communicationsDeclares that a state legislator may not be examined as to any constituent communication made to him or her in his or her official capacity without the consent of the constituent. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5193 2001–02 |
Public records/legislatureRevises RCW 42.17.020 relating to the definition of "public records" as it applies to state legislative offices. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5203 2001–02 |
Water conservancy boardIt is the intent of the Legislature to clarify existing law regarding the authority of water conservancy boards. ? Transfer @ is defined to mean a transfer, change, or amendment to a water right, as provided in the surface and... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5213 2001–02 |
Voter registrationRequires voter registration to be done only in person. Repeals RCW 29.08.010, 29.08.020, 29.08.030, 29.08.040, 29.08.050, 29.08.060, 29.08.070, 29.08.080, 29.08.090, and 29.08.900. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5214 2001–02 |
Absentee ballotsIn-state absentee ballots must be signed by the date of the election or primary and arrive at the county auditor = s office by the time the polls are closed for the ballots to be counted. Out-of-state, overseas, or military... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5215 2001–02 |
Voter registrationDeclares that the registration of a person who registered to vote before July 1, 2001, is canceled on July 1, 2003, and that person must reregister in order to vote at an election held after that date. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5232 2001–02 |
Domestic partner benefitsFinds that the public employees' benefits board has extended eligibility by authorizing benefits for same sex domestic partners of state employees. In order to limit the escalation of health care costs, and to prevent the... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5242 2001–02 |
Murder of a childIncreases penalties for first degree murder when the victim is a child. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5243 2001–02 |
Rape of a childProvides that a party who obtains a judgment or order for restitution for child support of a child born as the result of a rape of a child in the first, second, or third degree may execute the judgment or order any time during... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5278 2001–02 |
Asian medicineReplaces references to Oriental medicine with Asian medicine. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5279 2001–02 |
Citizenship/votingProvides that, if the county auditor, registration assistant, city or town clerk, or deputy registrar has reason to believe the citizenship of an applicant is suspect, the auditor or other registration official may request... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5280 2001–02 |
AcupunctureEffective January 1, 2003, the Department of Social and Health Services must offer acupuncture services under the state Medicaid program through state licensed providers. The department must limit the number of treatments... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5294 2001–02 |
Motorcycle helmet definitionProvides that "motorcycle helmet" means a protective covering for the head consisting of a hard outer shell, padding adjacent to and inside the outer shell, and a neck or chin strap type retention system with a sticker... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5304 2001–02 |
Exposure to chemicalsA worker who is exposed to hazardous chemicals on the job is presumed to be eligible for workers = compensation benefits if the worker establishes: (1) he or she has suffered harm or pain; and (2) an accident occurred or... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |