Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bob Oke
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5742 2001–02 |
Public works/design-buildThe WSDOT is granted authority to use the design-build process and other alternative project delivery concepts in projects costing over $10 million. WSDOT must select projects based upon either greater innovation, highly... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5750 2001–02 |
Right-of-way acquisitionThe city and county advance right-of-way revolving fund is created. The Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) is the administrator of the fund and may deposit directly and spend from the fund without appropriation. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5765 2001–02 |
Environmental permit/transThe following projects are eligible for a streamlined environmental permitting process: pilot projects designated in this act, transportation projects of statewide significance, and projects selected for programmatic review by... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5788 2001–02 |
WhistleblowerThe remedies for retaliation against a whistleblower are extended to anyone who has reported alleged improper governmental action to a public body. Whistleblower also means an employee who refuses to obey an order that would... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5799 2001–02 |
Digital signaturesThree crimes are created for fraudulently obtaining or using digital signatures or certificates: $ It is unlawful for a person to knowingly apply for a digital signature certificate in someone else = s name. $ It is unlawful... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5803 2001–02 |
Significant lgsltv rulesSignificant legislative rules of the Department of Ecology and the Department of Labor and Industries must be adopted before December 1 of any year and cannot take effect until after the end of the next regular legislative session. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5820 2001–02 |
Breast/cervical cancer$ Expands the Medicaid program to fund treatment for women who screen positive for breast or cervical cancer through the department of health screening program. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5835 2001–02 |
Epinephrine$ Emergency Medical Technicians are allowed to carry and administer epinephrine indefinitely. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5837 2001–02 |
State oyster reserve lands$ The oyster reserve land account is created in the state treasury as an appropriated account. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5860 2001–02 |
Surface miningEach public or private reclamation permit applicant must pay a nonrefundable fee of $1,200 after January 1, 2001. After June 30, 2001, each public or private permit holder must pay an annual permit fee of $1,200. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5865 2001–02 |
Vehicle immobilizationAny local ordinance or state agency rule that authorizes vehicle impoundment for driving with a suspended or revoked license may allow vehicle immobilization for the time periods currently authorized in RCW 46.55.120 in lieu... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5880 2001–02 |
Forest products commission$ Authorizes creation of a commission for the purpose of promoting Washington forest products and managed forests, and assists in research related to marketing, advertising, sale of forest products, or research related to... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5884 2001–02 |
Local park & rec task forceA legislative task force on local park and recreation maintenance and operations issues is created. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5912 2001–02 |
Energy facilities$ Removes the Departments of Agriculture, Health, Transportation, and the Military Department from permanent membership on the council to optional membership at the department = s discretion. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5935 2001–02 |
Civil forfeitures of proprtyJudgment of forfeiture is not allowed unless the property owner has been convicted of a crime and the property is found by clear and convincing evidence to have been instrumental in committing the crime or to be proceeds of... | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5941 2001–02 |
Inheritance rights/parentsWhen a person with no spouse or children dies without a will, the estate is distributed to the surviving parents of the decedent who have supported the child during minority. However, if a parent wilfully abandoned the child... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6000 2001–02 |
OptometristsThe practice of optometry is redefined to include the treatment of the human eye and adnexa. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6070 2001–02 |
Growth managementThe comprehensive plan includes an additional economic development element and allows for small scale businesses within the rural parts of the county. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6092 2001–02 |
Poperty tax exemptionThe property tax exemption for nonprofits is modified and expanded in a number of ways including: $ lots in mobile home parks may now be exempt; $ the income of participants is allowed to increase from 50 percent to 80 percent... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6344 2001–02 |
Sentences/state facilitiesOffenders who are sentenced to a term of confinement over nine months in duration serve their term in a facility or institution operated by the state. If the offender's sentence is for nine months or less, the term of... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6354 2001–02 |
Motorcycle skills educationAmends RCW 46.81A.010 relating to eligibility for motorcycle skills education programs. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6358 2001–02 |
Property taxProvides that, in valuing any tract or parcel of real property, the assessed value shall be reduced by amounts expended on mitigation fees, impact fees, or system improvement charges during the assessment year. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6385 2001–02 |
EndangermentDeclares that a person is guilty of the crime of endangerment with a controlled substance in the first degree if the person knowingly or intentionally permits a child or dependent adult to be exposed to, ingest, inhale, or... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6390 2001–02 |
Safety rest areasWSDOT must adopt a comprehensive program to allow private entities to operate state-owned safety rest areas. Private entities must offer equivalent services to those services currently offered at no charge. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6406 2001–02 |
Vehicular homicideIncreases penalties for vehicular homicide while intoxicated. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |