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 5563 1999–00 |
County law library fundingC Authorizes an additional surcharge on civil filing fees in order to fund county law libraries. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5569 1999–00 |
Strike or lockout/unemplymntIndividuals are not disqualified from unemployment benefits for certain strikes resulting from the unfair labor practices of employers. Following the filing of a complaint, the regional director of the National Labor Relations... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5581 1999–00 |
Workers' comp claim reopeninFor claims filed after January 1, 1999, the seven-year limitation on a beneficiary's application period for adjustment of benefits is removed. References to closing orders are deleted. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6494 1999–00 |
Small claims courtThe jurisdictional amount in small claims court is increased from $2,500 to $4,000. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6571 1999–00 |
National WW II memorial acctAn account is created in the custody of the State Treasurer dedicated to receive all receipts and appropriations contributing to the national World War II memorial. The account is subject to allotment procedures but no | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5325 1999–00 |
Unincorporated area councilsVoters of unincorporated areas of any county planning under the Growth Management Act may establish an unincorporated area council to develop a proposed subarea plan consistent with the county's comprehensive plan. The area... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 5470 1999–00 |
Chemically related illnessesThe department must contract with an outside entity to study industrial insurance claims for chemically related illnesses and injuries suffered between January 1, 1995, through December 31, 1998. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6435 1999–00 |
Electrical energy sales taxPublic utility tax deductions are expanded to include amounts earned by a light and power business involved in the production, sale, or transfer of electrical energy for resale by any entity (whether or not they are also a... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6849 1999–00 |
Mobility enhancement actProvides that, prior to the 2001 legislative session, the transportation commission, transportation improvement board, county road administration board, and freight mobility strategic investment board shall apply formulae... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 12, 2000 |
| SB 6848 1999–00 |
Lake management districtsThe ten-year limit on the duration of lake management districts and the term of lake management district bonds is removed. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 11, 2000 |
| SB 6846 1999–00 |
Retirement allowancesAmends RCW 41.40.197 and 41.32.489 relating to annual increases in retirement allowances. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 9, 2000 |
| SB 5776 1999–00 |
Chiropractic services accessHealth care carriers must allow enrolled patients to have direct access to chiropractic services. No prior referral is required. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6434 1999–00 |
DUI penalties increasedDriving or being in physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug is a class C felony if the offender has three or more A prior offenses @ (as defined in RCW 46.61.5055) or a... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6550 1999–00 |
Equal access to justice actThe Equal Access to Justice Act is amended to allow qualified persons who prevail at the administrative hearing level (final agency action) to recover reasonable attorney = s fees not to exceed $25,000 if it is determined that... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6562 1999–00 |
Growth mngmnt housing goalsThe county-wide planning policy must allocate projected residential and employment growth by jurisdiction, at appropriate densities, and establish performance measures for annual review of the jurisdiction = s accommodation of... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6794 1999–00 |
WWII memorialProvides that, for each state resident who served in the uniformed armed services during the Second World War, as determined by the office of financial management, the state shall contribute one dollar for the benefit of the... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6823 1999–00 |
Dry cleaning servicesDry cleaning services are exempt from sales and use taxes. A Dry cleaning services @ are defined as the activity of providing customers with clean apparel, linen, towels, uniforms, etc. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2000 |
| SB 6819 1999–00 |
Vehicle licensingThe Department of Licensing must issue vehicle licenses for a registration period of two years. At the end of the 24 months, the vehicle owner must renew the license. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2000 |
| SB 6807 1999–00 |
Civil rights act of 2000The Washington State Civil Rights Act of 2000 is enacted. A governmental entity or person, who under any statute, ordinance, regulation, custom, or usage deprives any person of any right, privilege or immunity secured by the... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2000 |
| SB 6801 1999–00 |
Secretary of transportationDeclares that the secretary shall be appointed by the transportation commission to serve a four-year term, which may be renewed upon expiration by appointment by the commission for an additional four-year term in accordance... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2000 |
| SB 6784 1999–00 |
Product liabilityA manufacturer, distributer, or seller of any product is not liable for damages caused by the product if the product is a lawful product, the product is used as intended, and is not inherently unsafe. A product is not... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2000 |
| SB 6793 1999–00 |
State patrol retirement sysEstablishes a contribution rate and a postretirement cost-of-living allowance for Washington state patrol retirement system members. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2000 |
| SB 6745 1999–00 |
Voter registrationRequires a prosecuting attorney to aggressively and without exception present all violations of the election laws that come to the prosecuting attorney's knowledge to the special consideration of the proper jury. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| SB 6726 1999–00 |
Water right permit processProcessing of applications for changes or transfers of existing surface or ground water rights is not required to consider impairment of pending applications for new water rights. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| SB 6684 1999–00 |
Medical records/privacyThe statute preventing the disclosure of health care information without written authorization by a health care provider is expanded to prevent the disclosure of health care information by any person. Health care providers are... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
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