Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Pam Roach
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5110 1997–98 |
ProbateThe provisions relating to creditors claims against estates are restated in their entirety. The filing and publication of a notice to creditors are voluntary. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 1997 |
May 5, 1997 |
| SB 5218 1997–98 |
Postretirement employmentA Separation from service @ is defined as the date the member = s employer reports to the Department of Retirement Systems that the person has terminated all employment. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 254, Laws of 1997 |
May 5, 1997 |
| SB 5341 1997–98 |
Economic finance authorityThe limitation on WEDFA's financing of five economic development activities per year is removed. The limitation on ten small issue bonds per year is removed. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 257, Laws of 1997 |
May 5, 1997 |
| SB 5003 1997–98 |
Property tax exemptionsEach parcel of real property, and each personal property account, that has an assessed value of less than $500 is exempt from taxation. This exemption does not apply to personal property to which the head of household... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 244, Laws of 1997 |
May 2, 1997 |
| SB 5018 1997–98 |
RCW technical correctionsDouble amendments affecting the classification and liability of emergency medical personnel, payments by fire protection districts annexed by cities or towns, water district bidding procedures, and the definition of related... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 245, Laws of 1997 |
May 2, 1997 |
| SB 5151 1997–98 |
District court jurisdictionThe civil jurisdiction of district courts is $35,000, except for actions upon bonds. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 246, Laws of 1997 |
May 2, 1997 |
| SB 5811 1997–98 |
Foreign terrorismFor the purposes of crime victims = compensation, the definition of a criminal act is expanded to include an act of terrorism committed against a Washington State resident outside the United States. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 249, Laws of 1997 |
May 2, 1997 |
| SB 5666 1997–98 |
Smoking in the workplaceAn employer = s policy restricting smoking in the workplace must include a provision for a designated enclosed smoking room if a smoking room is included in a collective bargaining agreement. If no collective bargaining... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 27, 1997 |
| SB 5005 1997–98 |
Violent crime sentencingWhen a person is convicted of two or more current violent offenses arising from separate and distinct criminal conduct, the crimes are sentenced consecutively to each other unless the person's sentence would be longer if he or... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| SB 5093 1997–98 |
Capital punishment sentencngThe requirement that the state Supreme Court review a sentence of death for excessiveness or disproportionality is removed. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| SB 5871 1997–98 |
Port district police officrsFor purposes of malicious prosecution actions or counterclaims, the term "law enforcement officer @ is expanded to included the members of port district police forces. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| SB 5286 1997–98 |
Intangible personal propertyAll intangible property is exempt from property tax. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| SB 5670 1997–98 |
Solid waste collctn certificUpon incorporation or annexation of an area, the UTC continues to regulate solid waste collection within the limits of the city or town. The regulation continues until the city or town notifies the UTC, in writing, of its... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 171, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| SB 5681 1997–98 |
Assault/health care personnlWhat would otherwise be a misdemeanor fourth-degree assault becomes a felony third-degree assault if committed against certain persons who are performing nursing or health care duties at the time of the assault. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| SB 5724 1997–98 |
Limitation of actions/theftTheft in the first degree must not be prosecuted more than three years after the discovery of the theft when the victim is a tax exempt corporation under 501(c)(3). | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| SB 5056 1997–98 |
Property assessmnt/land useProperty subject to taxation may not be assessed at a level which assumes a higher use of the land than that permitted under zoning or land use planning laws which exist at the time of the appraisal. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 134, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| SB 5181 1997–98 |
Debtor liablty after defaultThe restriction against collecting deficiencies is removed, so that debtors are liable for the full amount of any outstanding debt when collateral secured by a A purchase money security interest in consumer goods @ is sold by... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 138, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| SB 5603 1997–98 |
Student records accessibiltyThe federal parental access requirement and limitation on disclosure of educational records is added to state law. A student's parent or guardian has the right to review all the student's education records. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| SB 5060 1997–98 |
Driving statutes clarifiedNegligent driving in the first degree is made a separate RCW section. The misdemeanor of driving without a valid license is made a separate RCW section. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 66, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5191 1997–98 |
Methamphetamine crimesIt is a most serious offense for purposes of sentencing under the persistent offender statute to manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to manufacture or deliver, methamphetamine. It is a most serious offense for... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 71, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5243 1997–98 |
Disabled vets/state park feeAny Washington State resident, who is a veteran with at least a 30 percent service-connected disability, is entitled to an exemption from any reservation fees. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 74, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5509 1997–98 |
Offenders/definitionsThe "two strikes" portion of the definition of "persistent offender" is amended to include the crimes of rape of a child in the first degree, child molestation in the first degree, and homicide by abuse and assault of a child... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 70, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5774 1997–98 |
Appellate pro tempore judgesAuthorization is given for the appointment of certain additional judges as Supreme Court and Court of Appeals judges pro tem. The appointments are to be made when necessary for the prompt and orderly administration of justice. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 88, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5146 1997–98 |
State investment board membrThe member of the State Investment Board representing a retired member of any retirement system is rotated as follows: TRS, PERS, and LEOFF. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 18, 1997 |
| SB 5085 1997–98 |
Criminal conspiracy chargesIt is not a defense to a criminal conspiracy charge that the person with whom the accused is alleged to have conspired is a police officer or other government agent who does not intend that a crime be committed. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 15, 1997 |