Pam Roach
Senator
· Republican
· District 31
· most recent term 2015–16
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697
Bills as prime sponsor
94
of those became law
2,043
Bills co-sponsored
20,470
Recorded votes
3.8%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5203 2009–10 |
Autism disorders insuranceInsurance carriers and health plans offered through the Public Employees Benefits Board program must cover the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders for individuals less than 21 years of age. Autism spectrum... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5211 2009–10 |
Candidates for public officeLibel or defamation per se are defined as statements that tend (a) to expose a living person to hatred, contempt, ridicule, or obloquy, or to deprive that person of the benefit of public confidence or social intercourse, or to... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5232 2009–10 |
Sexual misconduct/schoolsSexual misconduct with a minor in the first or second degree encompasses school employees who have sexual relations with an enrolled student of the school where the employee is employed. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5259 2009–10 |
Com & tech college employeesA community or technical college's board of trustees may provide additional compensation to academic employees which exceeds that provided by the Legislature. The language specifying that provisions pertaining to salary... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5260 2009–10 |
Student incentive programsThe high school graduation requirement that students must obtain a CAA by meeting the state standard on the high school WASL is repealed. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5302 2009–10 |
Half-time edu employmentThe Department of Retirement Systems is directed to recalculate the service credit of currently active PERS and SERS Plan 2/3 members who worked in an eligible school position prior to 1987 in order to provide half years of... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5311 2009–10 |
Firefightr survivor benefitsThe line-of-duty death and disability benefits paid to the surviving spouses of members of the FRPS do not cease upon the remarriage of the surviving spouse. An actuarially-equivalent optional spousal survivor benefit is... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5314 2009–10 |
Survivor benefitsAddresses survivor benefits of employees who die while honorably serving during a period of war in the national guard or military reserves. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5386 2009–10 |
Electronic court recordingRequires the use of electronic recording equipment, by all courts of limited jurisdiction and the superior courts, to record oral testimony and other oral proceedings. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5395 2009–10 |
Metals sale excise taxThe B&O tax does not apply to the melting and reforming of precious metal bullion. The sale of precious metal bullion and monetized bullion is presumed to be for investment purposes, so the sale is only taxed on amounts over... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5400 2009–10 |
Reverse mortgage lendingEstablishes financial requirements for certain reverse mortgage lenders. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5442 2009–10 |
Hog fuel excise tax reliefSales and use tax exemptions are created for hog fuel used to produce electricity, steam, heat, or biofuel. "Hog fuel" is defined as wood waste and other wood residuals including forest derived biomass, which does not include... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5454 2009–10 |
Abandoning dependent personCreates the new crime of abandonment of a dependent person in the fourth degree. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5463 2009–10 |
Minimum wage & overtime compAn employer is not subject to liability or penalty for failing to pay minimum wages or overtime compensation if the employer establishes that he or she acted in good faith and conformity with and reliance on a rule related to... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5467 2009–10 |
Alcohol, biomass, biodieselRequires a person claiming a tax preference that requires a survey under section 8 of the act to file a complete annual survey with the department of revenue by March 31st of the year following any calendar year in which a... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5484 2009–10 |
Developmental screeningDSHS must select developmental screening tools consistent with nationally-accepted pediatric guidelines, develop a recommended schedule for administering the developmental screens, and reimburse pediatricians and family... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5488 2009–10 |
Judicial electionsIf only one or two candidates for any court of limited jurisdiction file for office, the position does not appear on the primary election ballot and only appears on the general election ballot. If there are more than two... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5502 2009–10 |
Primary care physiciansEstablishes the Primary Care Physician Conditional Tuition Waiver Program and prescribes eligibility and repayment requirements. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5522 2009–10 |
Internet votingThe Secretary of State (Secretary) is authorized to approve an internet voting program for service and overseas voters. The program must be secure and protect the secrecy of the ballot. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5526 2009–10 |
U of W consol endowment fundFor investments in privately-managed funds, financial and commercial information submitted to or obtained by the UW is exempt from disclosure under the Public Records Act if disclosure would reasonably be expected to result in... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5572 2009–10 |
Childcare ctr col bargainingThe PECBA is amended to apply to the Governor with respect to child care center directors and workers, and to govern collective bargaining between the Governor and the exclusive bargaining representatives of the directors and... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5632 2009–10 |
Retirees resuming serviceAuthorizes retired participants to resume volunteer firefighter, emergency worker, or reserve officer service. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5636 2009–10 |
Civil air patrolThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5637 2009–10 |
Concealed pistol licenseAllows a member of the armed forces to apply for renewal of a concealed pistol license by mail. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5652 2009–10 |
Motorcycle toll ratesRequires a reduction in toll rates charged to motorcycles. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
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