Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dan Roach
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2638 2007–08 |
ID theftClarifies that each act prohibited by the Identity Theft statute is a separate unit of prosecution. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2008 |
| HB 3339 2007–08 |
Admitting of sex offensesProvides that if a law enforcement agency becomes aware that a person has admitted, under oath, to committing a sex offense, the law enforcement agency must notify the public of this information. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2008 |
| HB 3340 2007–08 |
Safety belts on school busesProvides that every new school bus purchased on or after September 1, 2008, must be equipped with safety belts for use by each person riding the bus. | Jim McCune (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2008 |
| HB 3341 2007–08 |
Green power programProvides that the requirements of annual targets for qualifying utilities may be met with eligible renewable resources or renewable energy credits obtained for and used in an optional pricing program. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2008 |
| HB 3342 2007–08 |
Renewable energyProvides that, until December 31, 2018, utilities may promote voluntary programs to purchase qualified alternative energy resources and may recover their marketing and administrative costs plus a rate of return that reflects... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2008 |
| HB 2433 2007–08 |
Assistance benefitsSuspends, instead of terminates, general assistance if a person, otherwise eligible for benefits, is incarcerated and automatically reinstates suspended benefits upon release. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| HB 3307 2007–08 |
Log haulersProvides exemptions from business taxes for hauling of logs. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| HB 3285 2007–08 |
Associate transfer degreesAllows public technical colleges under the authority of the state board for community and technical colleges to offer associate transfer degrees that prepare students for professional bachelor's degrees. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 3270 2007–08 |
Property tax statistics/infoRequires each county assessor, before March 1st each year, to prepare and submit to the department of revenue a detailed report on property taxes levied within the county. The report must include assessed valuation, levy rate,... | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| HB 3273 2007–08 |
Valuation increasesProvides the assessed value of property is equal to the lesser of the current appraised value or a limited value determined under this act. The limited value is equal to the greater of: (1) The improvement increase plus one... | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| HB 2876 2007–08 |
Energy efficient appliancesExempts certain energy efficient appliances and equipment from retail sales taxes. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2008 |
| HB 3235 2007–08 |
Restitution for victimsProvides that a purpose of the Sentencing Reform Act is to consider a victim's needs and provide restitution and support as needed to ensure that he or she will not be further victimized. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2008 |
| HB 3237 2007–08 |
Woman's right to know actProvides no abortion shall be performed except with the voluntary and informed consent of the woman upon whom the abortion is to be performed. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2008 |
| HB 3248 2007–08 |
Health insurance premium taxProvides a business and occupation tax credit for fifty percent of the amount paid for health insurance premiums. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2008 |
| HB 3208 2007–08 |
PFD tax creditsProvides a public facilities district created before September 1, 2008, and in which the boundary of the public facilities district is included within two counties, that commences construction of a new regional center before... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| HB 3209 2007–08 |
TANF drug testingRequires periodic urinalysis drug testing being included in individual responsibility plans for certain recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| HB 3152 2007–08 |
Students with autismProvides that the professional educator standards board shall develop autism awareness and training policy guidelines for schools to ensure that teachers responsible for autistic children are well-prepared and up-to-date on... | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3153 2007–08 |
Vehicular homicideProvides vehicular homicide is a class A felony punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW, except that, for a conviction under RCW 46.61.520(1)(a), the mandatory minimum specified in RCW 9.94A.540 shall apply, and an additional two... | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3165 2007–08 |
New small businessesProvides a business and occupation tax exemption for new small businesses during the first twelve months of operation. Provides that the exemption authorized only applies to the first two hundred thousand dollars reported on... | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3182 2007–08 |
Part-time service creditAuthorizes applications for past part-time service credit for members of the school employees' retirement system. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3189 2007–08 |
Mathematics standardsExpresses the legislature's intention that the revised mathematics standards by the office of the superintendent of public instruction will: Set higher expectations for Washington's students by fortifying content and... | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3098 2007–08 |
Refund anticipation loansExcludes retailers who act only as distributors and collectors of information for a facilitator of refund anticipation loans from those who are required to register with the Department of Financial Institutions as facilitators. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 3111 2007–08 |
School construction projectsExempts school construction projects from sales and use taxes. | Jim McCune (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 3112 2007–08 |
Children w/disabilitiesCreates a business and occupation tax credit for enhancing educational opportunities for children with disabilities. Provides that each person claiming a tax preference that requires a survey under this act must report... | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 3009 2007–08 |
Home schoolExempts the annual declaration of intent filed by parents for a child to receive home-based instruction from the public disclosure act. | Jim McCune (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |