Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bob Oke
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5113 2003–04 |
Conservation futures programThe maximum rate of the conservation futures levy is increased to 11 cents. Up to 25 percent of conservation futures revenues may be used for operation and maintenance of property acquired through the conservation futures program. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5114 2003–04 |
Pblc parks constructn loansThe construction, development, or major rehabilitation of a public park is eligible for loans from the Public Works Assistance Account. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5121 2003–04 |
HOV lanesWSDOT's authority to designate HOV lanes is restricted to 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays on the following facilities: SR 405; I90, east of SR 405; and SR 520,... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5124 2003–04 |
MercuryNo later than one year after the effective date of this act, manufacturers of mercury-containing thermostats, motor vehicles (in respect to automotive mercury switches only), and lamps that are sold, distributed for sale, or... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5129 2003–04 |
Body gripping trapsThe provisions of Initiative 713 are repealed. It is not unlawful either to use a body-gripping, neck snare, or leghold trap to capture a mammal or to buy, sell, or barter the fur. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5130 2003–04 |
Private sponsorship of parksThe State Parks and Recreation Commission, Department of Natural Resources, and Department of Fish and Wildlife may contract with private sponsors for public recreation sites or other facilities to decrease costs and improve... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5131 2003–04 |
Library computersThe Attorney General or county prosecuting attorney may apply to the superior court for an order authorizing the seizure of library computers used to access web sites or files depicting minors engaged in sexually explicit... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5132 2003–04 |
Library computer filtersRequires that internet-access terminals located in the children's area of a library shall be provided with filtering software that blocks, to the extent technically possible, access to potentially offensive material including... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5143 2003–04 |
Evergreen recreation passThe Interagency Committee on Outdoor Recreation must develop an evergreen recreation pass that can be used in place of parking fees charged at parking, day-use, trail head, or primitive overnight camping sites owned by the... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5158 2003–04 |
Higher ed student residencyAny person who has completed a full senior year at a Washington high school and obtained a diploma from that high school, or any person that has received the equivalent of a high school diploma, is permitted to pay resident... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5164 2003–04 |
Oyster harvestingProvides that a person of disability, age sixty-five or older, may take the daily limit of oysters off the beach without shucking the oysters. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5177 2003–04 |
Corps of discovery passThe State Parks and Recreation Commission may develop a Corps of Discovery Pass visitors may purchase in lieu of parking fees charged at designated sites along the Lewis and Clark Trail. The commission may seek private... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5184 2003–04 |
Seniors/disabled prprty taxAuthorizes a deduction for health care insurance for senior citizen property tax exemption eligibility. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5186 2003–04 |
Federal estate taxUpdates state law to conform to changes in the federal estate tax. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5203 2003–04 |
Wildlife chemical captureThe Uniform Controlled Substances Act is amended to authorize the Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) to apply to the Department of Health for a limited registration to use controlled substances in chemical capture programs.... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5205 2003–04 |
Sex offender monitoringThe Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) must work with the Department of Corrections (DOC) and the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to establish a pilot project to test the availability,... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5206 2003–04 |
Crimes related to mailFour new crimes are added to the criminal code: (1) obstruction of mail, a gross misdemeanor; (2) destruction of letter boxes, a gross misdemeanor; (3) destruction of mail, a class C felony, seriousness level I; and (4) mail... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5207 2003–04 |
Catch record cardsThere is no cost for an initial catch record card. Additional cards and duplicate cards are $10. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5208 2003–04 |
State wildlife fundRevenues from the sale of saltwater and shellfish licenses must be deposited in the state wildlife fund. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5246 2003–04 |
Mail-in vehicle registrationSubagents are granted the same authority as the county auditors to mail replacement plates or registration renewal tabs to Internet payment option customers. The Department of Licensing must provide notice to IPO customers... | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5258 2003–04 |
Commercial bottom trawlingThe ban on bottom trawling is extended to all waters of Puget Sound east of Port Angeles. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5260 2003–04 |
Public water systemsPublic water systems that are privately owned, not subject to regulation by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission, and are not "pass-through" systems, must provide potable water to every connection as... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5267 2003–04 |
Geoduck harvestLicensed geoduck harvesters are responsible for planting geoduck seed provided by a state hatchery onto state commercial beds. The license that a commerical geoduck diver must obtain is transferable. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5268 2003–04 |
Fish protection costsElectric utilities with more than 10,000 retail electric customers must provide notice to their customers, on an at least annual basis, of the percentage of the utility bill that is attributable to the costs for fish... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5280 2003–04 |
Hydraulic project approvalThe hydraulic project approval permit requirement is repealed. References to HPA permit requirements in other program areas are deleted. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |