Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Pam Roach
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6390 1999–00 |
Jail bookng/reportng systemWASPC implements and operates a statewide central booking and reporting system by December 31, 2001. The minimum contents of the system are specified. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6344 1999–00 |
Safety zones & ferry docksProvides that to prevent potential injury, a safety zone is established around each state ferry dock. No unauthorized person may enter the area above or below the water within one hundred fifty feet of a state ferry terminal.... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2000 |
| SB 5031 1999–00 |
TRS plan 3 investment gainsAll otherwise eligible TRS 3 members who transferred from TRS 2 to Plan 3 on or after September 1, 1997, and before February 1, 1998, shall receive a payment to their Plan 3 member account on or before July 1, 1999. The amount... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5032 1999–00 |
Retirement system optionWithin six months after attaining 30 years of service, a TRS 1 or PERS 1 member may make an irrevocable option to have future employee contributions returned to the member as a lump sum at retirement. Interest is paid on the... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5236 1999–00 |
Sexually violnt offndr/rcrdsRecords of investigative reports pertaining to sexually violent offenses are not destroyed. These records are transferred to the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs for permanent electronic retention and retrieval. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5275 1999–00 |
Lewis & Clark bicentennial$ Creates the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Advisory Committee to plan and promote the bicentennial. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5302 1999–00 |
Antiharassment jurisdictionThe proposed amendment requires the automatic transfer of civil anti-harassment petition cases to superior court when it is shown that the respondent is under 18 years of age. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5346 1999–00 |
Horse racing cmmssn/recrd ckCriminal history record information that includes nonconviction data may be given to the Horse Racing Commission for use in licensing background investigations and for use in determining suitability for involvement in horse... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5363 1999–00 |
Civil service reform act$ The state = s civil service system is reformed with new classification rules to be adopted by March 15, 2001. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5367 1999–00 |
Worker fall protectionThe Building Code Council adopts rules requiring the installation of permanent anchors for worker fall protection on all new commercial and residential construction, and on all replacement of existing roofs. The council... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5387 1999–00 |
Economic development activit$ Expands the economic development activities for which the Washington Economic Development Finance Authority (WEDFA) can provide nonrecourse revenue bond financing. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5491 1999–00 |
Public works/apprenticesContracts for public works estimated to cost $1 million or more must require that no less than 10 percent of the labor hours be performed by apprentices enrolled in state-approved apprenticeship training programs. A... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5556 1999–00 |
Fuel tax transfersThe treasurer must transfer all of the money in the marine fuel tax refund account that is not required for payment of refund claims or costs to the recreation resource account. The proportional distribution factor, "motor... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5750 1999–00 |
Transportation planningThe state-owned facilities component must be consistent with the statewide multi-modal transportation plan ( Washington's Transportation Plan) and is required to identify the most cost-effective combination of transportation... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5957 1999–00 |
Food labeling task forceA task force of legislators and industry representatives is formed to explore issues of country of origin labeling and a A Grown in Washington @ promotional program. The task force looks at issues related to fruits,... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5034 1999–00 |
PERS membership/county & PUDProvides membership in the public employees' retirement system for the chief administrative officer of a public utility district or a county. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5068 1999–00 |
Cougar huntingPublic recreational hunting of cougar with the aid of dogs is authorized whenever the commission opens hunting seasons for cougar. Cougar movement into areas of the state with high human population density is prevented in... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5110 1999–00 |
Airport noise prop tax exmptDirects the department to adopt noise exposure maps for each airport operated by a port district that serves more than twenty scheduled jet aircraft flights per day. Requires noise exposure maps to include a 55 Ldn noise level... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5116 1999–00 |
Judge qualificationsVarious state statutes are amended to eliminate any requirement that a person must be admitted to the practice of law in this state to hold a judicial office. Provisions of the bill are effective only if SJR 8200 is approved... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5118 1999–00 |
Motor vehicle theftThe penalties for taking a motor vehicle without permission are increased to a class B felony with a maximum sentence of 10 years. The seriousness level is raised to a level "II" for a standard range of 0-90 days for a... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5129 1999–00 |
Adverse possessionThe common law requirements for adverse possession are codified. Additionally, a person claiming adverse possession is required to show an "honest belief" that he was the owner of the property at the time he entered the property. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5133 1999–00 |
Cougar huntingA county legislative authority may approve an ordinance to allow hunting cougar with dogs if legal notice is given and a public meeting is held. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5135 1999–00 |
Domestic violence victim/advEstablishes a privilege for communications between a victim of domestic violence and victims' advocates. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5137 1999–00 |
Drug nuisance abatementDeletes the requirement that the owner of a building or unit prevent the reoccurrence of the drug nuisance for a period of one year after discovery. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5138 1999–00 |
Body art facilitiesDirects 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 |
Jan 10, 2000 |