Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bob Oke
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6384 2003–04 |
Domestic violence offendersAuthorizes superior, district, and municipal courts to impose a penalty (up to $100) on any person convicted of a domestic violence crime, to be used for domestic violence advocacy, prevention, and prosecution programs in the... | Luke Esser (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 15, 2004 |
| SB 6372 2003–04 |
Parks centennial committeeEstablishes the Washington State Parks Centennial Advisory Committee to develop plans to finance and implement the Centennial 2013 Plan. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 12, 2004 |
| SB 6578 2003–04 |
Military leave of absenceState employees who belong to the National Guard or armed forces reserves are eligible for up to two years of additional military leave when mobilized for a period exceeding 30 days under Title 10 or Title 32 active service.... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 12, 2004 |
| SB 5052 2003–04 |
Significant legislative ruleRequires that significant legislative rules adopted before December 1 of each year do not take effect until after the next regular legislative session. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5053 2003–04 |
Agency rules/adoptingRequires state agencies to have specific legislative authority before adopting rules that exceed federal standards or policies. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5369 2003–04 |
Automated traffic camerasLocal governments may use automated traffic safety cameras subject to the following conditions: (1) an ordinance must first be enacted by the local legislative authority allowing their use to detect only stoplight or railroad... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5431 2003–04 |
Commercial driver drug testsRequires employers of commercial drivers to report to the Department of Licensing when a commercial driver refuses to take a drug or alcohol test, if the refusal has not been reported by the medical review officer or blood... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5585 2003–04 |
Trans benefit districtThe law governing transportation benefit districts is expanded. Establishment of TBDs: TBDs may only be formed in areas outside of a county with a population greater than 1.5 million and any adjoining counties with a... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5597 2003–04 |
Tobacco product samplingDistribution of samples of tobacco products to members of the public is prohibited. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5661 2003–04 |
Agricultural land useAuthorizes Growth Management Act jurisdictions to redesignate agricultural lands that have not been used for commercial production within the past five years for recreational activities. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5697 2003–04 |
Minimum wageThe Legislature declares that mandatory minimum wage increases, combined with other factors, force businesses to eliminate jobs and hire fewer employees. The minimum wage rate must be adjusted by the rate of inflation for... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5715 2003–04 |
Financial fraud alert actAuthorizes the creation of a statewide "fraud alert network" to allow financial institutions and merchants to share information for the purpose of combating financial crime. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6109 2003–04 |
Animal identification systemAllows the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) to adopt rules to establish a system of animal identification to support the agriculture industry in meeting federal requirements, and establishes limitations on... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6178 2003–04 |
Traffic control devices"Optical strobe light devices" is replaced in the law with "signal preemption device" to include any device capable of altering the normal operation of a traffic control signal. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6217 2003–04 |
Regulatory improvement cntrCreates a public-private research project to make recommendations on the revision and streamlining of environmental permits. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6234 2003–04 |
Off-road vehiclesRevises Nonhighway and Off-road Vehicle Activities Program (NOVA) account allocations for the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation (IAC) and the Department of Natural Resources. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6256 2003–04 |
Criminal palmprint recordsRequires the palmprinting of offenders serving jail or prison sentences. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6264 2003–04 |
General permitsThe Department of Fish and Wildlife may issue general HPA permits for activities if the department determines the activities are similar in nature and will cause only minimal adverse impacts to fish life either separately or... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6285 2003–04 |
TrappingIt is illegal to use body-gripping traps to capture wild animals or wild birds, except for nuisance species, without a trapping permit issued by the Department of Fish and Wildlife. Trapping permits may be issued for... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6336 2003–04 |
Workers' compensationTwo or more employers in the logging industry may enter into agreements to form self-insurer groups if they meet the following requirements: 1) the employers are members of an organization that meets the following conditions:... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6420 2003–04 |
Voting systemsProhibits the use of punchcard voting machines after January 1, 2006. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6438 2003–04 |
Vessel registrationDOR is given the authority to assess a penalty to an owner of a vessel that has not registered as required by law. The penalty is in addition to any other civil or criminal penalty imposed by law. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6442 2003–04 |
Dev disabilities trust fundRequires that excess property and harvestable timber identified in the 2002 JLARC capital study of residential habilitation centers be managed to produce income for deposit into the developmental disabilities community trust... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6619 2003–04 |
Fiscal impact/ballot measureThe appropriate committees of the Legislature and the sponsor are added as entities with which the Office of Financial Management must consult in preparation of the impact statement. The statement may also include a... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6679 2003–04 |
PPI bond proceedsThe uses of bonds authorized for the Tacoma Narrows Bridge are expanded to include safety improvements within the same corridor and on the same route as the bridge. The application of these funds to the Burley-Ollala... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |