Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bob Oke
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6680 2003–04 |
Freight mobilityA Freight Investment Program is created under the direction of the Transportation Improvement Board. Partnership projects with a freight benefit are relocated into the new freight program. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6686 2003–04 |
Identity theftIncreases the penalty for identity theft in the first degree. | Brian Murray (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5079 2003–04 |
Natural science educationCreates an account as a repository for state and other monies provided to support natural science, wildlife, agriculture, forestry and environmental education programs provided to schools by nonprofit organizations. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5192 2003–04 |
Washington tech investmentsAdds two additional voting members to the State Investment Board (board). | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5209 2003–04 |
Actions against hlth careMakes the following changes relating to medical malpractice actions: | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5242 2003–04 |
Library computer filtersPublic libraries must use Internet filtering software on all library computers available to the public. To the extent technically possible, the filtering software must block access to material on the Internet that is... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5266 2003–04 |
Geoduck harvestRemoves the restriction to harvest geoducks within 200 yards from ordinary high tide line. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5427 2003–04 |
State expendituresIn addition to the state General Fund, the state expenditure limit is expanded to include appropriations from the Health Services Account, the Violence Reduction and Drug Enforcement Account, the Public Safety and Education... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5538 2003–04 |
Regional transit brd membersEffective with the November 2003 election, Sound Transit is governed by a nine member elected board. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5646 2003–04 |
Passenger-only ferry serviceOperators of passenger-only ferry service do not need to apply for the ten-mile waiver to provide service. WSDOT must make its terminal, dock, and pier space available to operators of passenger-only ferries if such use does... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5666 2003–04 |
Defining veteranThe definition of veteran is amended to include United States documented merchant mariners with service aboard oceangoing vessels operated by the Department of Defense, or its agents, in Korean territorial waters from June 25,... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5695 2003–04 |
Buildings/ criminal activityCreates a criminal activity nuisance law. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5841 2003–04 |
County taxationAuthority is given to counties to impose an excise tax on non-Washington residents who work in the county. The amount of tax is based on the actual benefits that the employee receives from the county, including police... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5850 2003–04 |
Passenger ferry servicePTBAs with a boundary on the Puget Sound may operate passenger ferries. Eligible PTBAs must develop a passenger ferry investment plan, which identifies terminal locations served, projected costs of providing services, revenues... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5910 2003–04 |
Sport shooting rangesProvides operators or users of sport shooting ranges immunity from civil liability or criminal prosecution in matters relating to noise or nuisance if the range is in compliance with any noise control laws or ordinances that... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 6257 2003–04 |
Personal informationThe statute pertaining to records that are exempt from public disclosure includes personal cellular telephone numbers, Social Security numbers, and personal electronic mail addresses of employees or volunteers of a public... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 6306 2003–04 |
Rule change noticeA summary of the statements of inquiry may be sent to parties who request receipt of the agency's statement of inquiry. A four-year pilot project is established that requires at least ten agencies to send the required three... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 6745 2003–04 |
Open primaryCreates an open primary with voluntary partisan registration. Repeals RCW 29A.04.903, 29A.36.140, 29A.52.110, 29A.52.120, 29A.52.130, and 29A.56.010. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 6743 2003–04 |
Teachers' retirementProvides that, after completing twenty-five years of creditable service, any member may have service in the armed forces that was performed prior to membership in the retirement system credited to him or her as a member.... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 26, 2004 |
| SB 5162 2003–04 |
Special needs transportationRegulation of private, nonprofit transportation providers by the UTC is extended to private, for-profit providers. Private, for-profit special needs transportation providers are exempt from for-hire statutes. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 5277 2003–04 |
Utilities & trans commissionThe UTC is authorized to revoke or suspend a transportation company certificate, or to authorize additional certificates to serve a specific route, without a hearing, when the existing certificate holder does not object to the... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 5423 2003–04 |
Physical fitness taxationPhysical fitness services are removed from the definition of retail services as of July 1, 2006. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 5521 2003–04 |
Health insuranceSeveral requirements of current group insurance policies are eliminated or reduced. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 5603 2003–04 |
Family preservation eduOSPI may develop a model family preservation education program curricula and make the model available to school districts on OSPI's website. The curricula, if developed, must, at a minimum, include instruction on: conflict... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6071 2003–04 |
Veterans/retirementOperation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and the Persian Gulf War II are added to the list of periods of war used to determine whether or not an individual qualifies as a veteran for the purpose of eligibility for PERS 1... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |