Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Pam Roach
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5655 2001–02 |
Agencies/executive sessionsA governing body of a public agency may not simply hold an executive session because an attorney representing the council is present. Before discussion of ? potential litigation @ may take place in executive session, the... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5664 2001–02 |
Driving under the influenceIncreases the penalty for conviction of driving under the influence. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5668 2001–02 |
Farm equipment tax exemptionMachinery and equipment owned by a farmer and used exclusively in farming activities to grow agricultural products is exempt from property taxes levied for any state purpose. The machinery and equipment continues to be subject... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5684 2001–02 |
Shoreline guidelinesThe Legislature must approve guidelines adopted by the Department of Ecology under the authority of the Shorelines Management Act. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5685 2001–02 |
Teachers/salary bonusTeachers who attain NBPTS certification annually receive a 15 percent salary bonus for the duration of the NBPTS certificate. The bill contains a null and void clause. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5689 2001–02 |
Summer school jump start prgProvides that, to the extent funds are appropriated, the summer school jump start program is created to give students a jump start on the next school year. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5712 2001–02 |
Crmnl procedure/mntl diseaseProvides that, in the guilt phase of a criminal proceeding, the defendant may not present evidence that a mental disease, disorder, or illness prevented the defendant from forming the requisite mental state for the crime... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5722 2001–02 |
License plates/veteransEstablishes provisions for the issuance of special veterans license plates. Repeals RCW 73.04.110 and 73.04.115. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5806 2001–02 |
Open public meetingsIn order to save any action taken at a meeting of a public agency from being null and void, the agenda for the meeting must indicate that final action may be taken at that meeting. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5807 2001–02 |
Property tax appealsDeclares that, when the increase in valuation is more than two percent per year, it is the burden of the public official charged with the duty of establishing this value to show it is correct. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5828 2001–02 |
State building codesAdopts state building codes. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5839 2001–02 |
State building codeProvides new references for the state building code. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5926 2001–02 |
Prevailing wageCivil penalties for prevailing wage law violations are deposited in the public works administration account, rather than the general fund. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5938 2001–02 |
Alternative medicineA definition is created in statute for integrative, complementary and alternative medicine distinguished from conventional medicine. Two alternative medicine practitioners must be on the Medical Quality Assurance Commission,... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5939 2001–02 |
Impersonation of a veteranMakes it a crime to impersonate a veteran of the armed forces. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5950 2001–02 |
Multifamily housingTen-year property tax deferrals for eligible construction, rehabilitation, or improvements to multifamily units in transit corridors is provided. The tax deferral does not include the value of the land, non-qualifying... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5985 2001–02 |
AbortionDeclares that the purpose in enacting this parental notification and consent law is to further the important and compelling state interests of: (1) Protecting the rights of parents to rear children who are members of their... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6013 2001–02 |
Land use regulationRevises land use laws regarding private educational and religious facilities. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6026 2001–02 |
Affordable housingA county and its cities must not only identify, but adopt reasonable measures sufficient to accommodate residential and nonresidential growth. Cities must not only provide for annual collection of data, but also report the... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6082 2001–02 |
Prescription drug programsA Drug Utilization and Education Committee is established composed of 11 members to include three physicians, three pharmacists, one advanced nurse practitioner, three client advocates, and one pharmoeconomic expert to serve... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6099 2001–02 |
Electric utilities/taxesSales and use tax exemptions are provided to electric utilities when they purchase tangible personal property for construction on, or improvements to, existing generating facilities. The exemption extends to the associated... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6115 2001–02 |
Regional transit authoritiesProvides that regional transit authorities must honor their contractual obligations among the subareas within their boundaries and maintain subarea equity, such that no subarea benefits at the expense of another. Declares that... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6118 2001–02 |
Precinct committee officersProvides for the election of precinct committee officers at the primary. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6128 2001–02 |
Alternative energy sourcesProvides sales and use tax exemptions for alternative energy sources. Takes effect July 1, 2003. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6141 2001–02 |
Cost-of-living increaseDeclares an intent that state employees described in this act receive an annual salary cost-of-living increase identical to the cost-of-living increase for school district and community college employees pursuant to Initiative... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |