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 6682 1997–98 |
Motion pictur/video equip txExempts the sale and use of motion picture or video production equipment and supplies from sales and use tax. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| SB 6683 1997–98 |
Body art facilitiesLocal public health officers may regulate body art operators and facilities. Body art includes body piercing, except an ear lobe; tattooing; branding; and scarification; and does not include medical or nursing procedures. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| SB 6653 1997–98 |
Domstc violnc privilgd commuQuestioning of a domestic violence victim advocate as to communications with the victim, without the victim's consent, is prohibited. The term "domestic violence victims advocate" is defined. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1998 |
| SB 6654 1997–98 |
District court judge salaryDirects county legislative authorities to determine district court judge salaries. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1998 |
| SB 6657 1997–98 |
Transportation fundingDeclares that the purpose of this act is to reallocate the general fund portion of the state's motor vehicle excise tax revenues among the taxpayers, local governments, and the state's transportation programs. Finds that use... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1998 |
| SB 6629 1997–98 |
Property tax limitationEstablishes a procedure for reduction of property taxes on an annual basis. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1998 |
| SB 6612 1997–98 |
School emplyee ethics codeProvides that the code of ethics may include, but not be limited to: (1) Teacher dress codes; (2) prohibiting campaign or political buttons or statements; (3) prohibiting school employee-student relationships; (4) prohibiting... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1998 |
| SB 6019 1997–98 |
Dev. disabled long-term careThe Legislature declares its intent to bring an end to the long standing conflict between advocates for persons with developmental disabilities. The Legislature affirms its longtime commitment to secure for all persons with... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| SB 6564 1997–98 |
Parking facility financingExcludes facilities which may be funded pursuant to chapter 28B.07, 35.82, 43.180, or 70.37 RCW or parking facilities designed primarily to support private commercial activity from the definition of a nonprofit facility in RCW... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| SB 5124 1997–98 |
Prostitution offensesPersons who have entered into diversion agreements as a result of one of the specified offenses are required to pay an assessment to the prostitution prevention and intervention account. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 5207 1997–98 |
Habitat conservation plansThe exemption to the Forest Practices Act class IV requirements to all private forest landowners who have an adopted and approved habitat conservation plan is broadened to include those adopted in 1996 and thereafter. The... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 6485 1997–98 |
Tobacco settlement moneysTo the maximum extent permitted by the terms of any legal settlement or federal law, the proceeds from the state's tobacco litigation are made subject to legislative appropriation. Two-thirds of any moneys received by the... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 6412 1997–98 |
Port commissioner electionEvery port district with a population of one million or more is divided into five commissioner districts and has five commissioners. The commissioners are nominated and elected by district. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6413 1997–98 |
Airport noise prop tax exmptDeclares that if any portion of a tract or parcel of real property is within the 55 Ldn contour of an airport noise exposure map, the entire tract or parcel is exempt from port taxes levied for collection in the year following... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6414 1997–98 |
Open public meetingsProvides that "public agency" for the purpose of open public meeting requirements shall include any task force, study group, or official policy development body of a public agency. Revises RCW 42.30.120 to increase the penalty... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6478 1997–98 |
School educational foundatnsDirects the department of community, trade, and economic development to enter into a contract with one or more organizations or individuals to provide support, guidance, training, and technical assistance to individuals and... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6347 1997–98 |
Seasonal workers/TANF eligibSeasonal workers who earn income by working in specified industries are subject to income averaging by DSHS in determining eligibility for TANF grant assistance. Their earned income is prorated, and the prorated amount is used... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6385 1997–98 |
Indoor pesticide applicatnsRequires any person making an indoor treatment to: (1) Post a pesticide notification sign at the treatment site, at a central area in one building, and at every entry point to the building at least forty-eight hours before an... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6288 1997–98 |
Fish/wildlife advsry counclsCreates regional advisory councils to advise the fish and wildlife commission. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6289 1997–98 |
HOV lane restrictionsThe authority for the Department of Transportation and other local governments to restrict portions of highways to vehicles having a minimum number of persons is limited to only from 6:00 through 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 through... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6294 1997–98 |
DUI/license restrictionsAny person who has had his or her driver = s license suspended or revoked due to a conviction of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs may not apply for an occupational driver = s license. In addition, no person... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6296 1997–98 |
English as common languageDeclares that a purpose of this act is to recognize the government's affirmative responsibility to encourage and ensure greater opportunities for individuals to learn the common language, as recognized by this act. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6304 1997–98 |
Teachers' plan III invstmntsProvides that, beginning July 1, 1998, and on January 1st of even-numbered years thereafter, the member account of a person meeting the requirements of this act shall be credited by the extraordinary investment gain amount. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6307 1997–98 |
Retirement sys invstmnt gainEffective July 1, 1998: Gain Sharing . Gain sharing is used to fund benefit increases for Teachers Retirement System (TRS) Plan 1 and Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Plan 1 members beginning on July 1, 1998 and on... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6308 1997–98 |
Retirement system fundingCreates the pension funding council and the pension funding work group. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
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