Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Pam Roach
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5594 1997–98 |
Bear, cougar, bobcat, lynxAuthorizes the taking of black bear, cougar, bobcat, and lynx by the department of fish and wildlife. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5630 1997–98 |
Incarceration cost reimbursmMunicipalities, counties, and the state may demand a community restoration fee to recover incarceration costs from persons incarcerated at a municipal, county, or state facility by virtue of a court decree. The community... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5641 1997–98 |
Motor vehicle warrantiesThe warranty for new motor vehicles applies to portions of the motor home designated, used, or maintained primarily as a mobile dwelling, office, or commercial space. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5644 1997–98 |
Coin-op laundries/sales taxRemoves the sales tax on coin-operated laundromats in apartments and mobile home communities which are for the use of tenants only. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5645 1997–98 |
Landscape maintenance/taxRemoves the sales tax on landscape maintenance and horticultural services. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5646 1997–98 |
Farming operation/proprty txStructures, such as commodity storage and handling facilities, are made eligible for current use tax treatment if they are located on land qualifying as farm and agricultural land and are used for purposes integral to the farm... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5679 1997–98 |
Education restructuringThe provisions creating and delegating responsibilities to JSCER are repealed. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5685 1997–98 |
Child supportWages earned for overtime hours worked, whether or not the overtime was mandatory or voluntary, must not be included in the calculation of gross monthly income. If a parent has at least one full-time job that requires the... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5693 1997–98 |
Private information privacyThe interest of individuals in the privacy of personal health information is declared to be paramount, fundamental, and not to be subordinated to other interests in the absence of extraordinary circumstances. With certain... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5694 1997–98 |
Capital punishmentPersons 16 years or older can be sentenced to death. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5696 1997–98 |
Judicial conduct commissionAny member of the commission is disqualified from participating in commission proceedings if he or she participates in the investigation or initial proceedings, or gains factual knowledge regarding an incident before the date... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5720 1997–98 |
Real estate brokers/B&O taxDeclares that chapter 82.04 RCW does not apply to amounts received by a real estate broker from a salesperson or associate broker within the same brokerage office as payment for office space, or as payment for overhead... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5726 1997–98 |
NaturopathsRevises RCW 18.135.020 to include a naturopath as a health care practitioner for certain purposes. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5735 1997–98 |
Veterans' widows/proprty taxDeclares the following property is exempt from taxation: All real and personal property of a widow or widower of a deceased member of the armed forces of the United States who died as a result of a service-connected... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5751 1997–98 |
Public assistance eligibiltyRequires that a parent applying for public assistance have a custody order or parenting plan or provide evidence of abandonment. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5757 1997–98 |
Child abuse investigationsDeclares that the authority to investigate allegations of child abuse or neglect is vested solely with law enforcement agencies. No other agency or division of Washington state government is authorized to investigate such... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5806 1997–98 |
Water districts & systems/txAn exemption from both the public utility tax and the business and occupation tax is provided for water districts with less than 1500 connections and qualified satellite system management agencies with less than 200 connections. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5816 1997–98 |
Regional transportatn authorA regional transit authority = s powers are limited to coordination, planning, implementation, funding and contracting for transportation services. Its authority to operate and maintain high capacity systems is repealed. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5822 1997–98 |
Public employee air travelProhibits first class or business class commercial air travel by a public officer or employee except in limited cases. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5824 1997–98 |
Public employee air travelProhibits first class or business class commercial air travel by a public officer or employee except in limited cases, including some international travel. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5832 1997–98 |
Real estate claim liensA commercial real estate broker's lien is created. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5837 1997–98 |
Learning materials loan progLegislative findings are made with respect to the state's duty, K-12 enrollments and the parents of students who attend approved private schools. Laws governing private schools are expanded so that students attending... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5852 1997–98 |
Support order modificationAuthorizes the court to require payment of attorneys' fees and may dismiss the petition without prejudice if a party fails to provide information required under this section. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5857 1997–98 |
Property tax relief actFinds and declares: (1) Real property taxes should be stabilized, uniform, and predictable. (2) The 1996 assessed value of real property shall constitute the standard for determining true and fair value for taxation purposes. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5858 1997–98 |
Athletic trainersAthletic trainers are regulated at the level of certification. No person may apply for certification without first receiving a baccalaureate or post graduate degree in a program approved by the Secretary of Health. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |