Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bob Oke
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5545 2005–06 |
Concealed pistol licenseMembers of the armed forces, who are unable to renew their CPL because of their assignment, reassignment, or deployment for out-of-state military service, may renew their CPL within 90 days after returning to the state. They... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5548 2005–06 |
Property assessmentsProvides that any taxing district that through ordinance, resolution, statute, rule, or by any other means implements any policy requiring a portion of assessed property to be set aside for the purposes of environmental... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5562 2005–06 |
DUI penaltiesIncreases penalties for driving or physical control while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5572 2005–06 |
Minor league baseballCreates an minor league baseball account in the state treasury and provides that annual appropriations may be made to the governmental agencies that operate minor league stadiums in Everett, Spokane, Tacoma, Yakima, and the... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5592 2005–06 |
Smoking in public placesDesignated smoking areas in public places are prohibited. This prohibition includes bars, restaurants, taverns, skating rinks and bowling alleys. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5596 2005–06 |
Presidential electorsProvides for apportioning the votes of presidential electors proportionate to the popular vote. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5612 2005–06 |
Housing assistancePreference for Housing Trust Fund assistance is extended to applicant projects which include employment and training opportunities in Washington apprenticeship programs. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5613 2005–06 |
Comm college tuition waiversCommunity and technical colleges are allowed to deduct the tuition owed from the funds they are sending the trust under the training contract with the apprentice organizations. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5659 2005–06 |
Renewable energy tax creditsBeginning July 1, 2007, a light and power business may take a credit against the public utility tax for the purchase of or the generation of a renewable resource for distribution and sale in Washington. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5662 2005–06 |
Freight mobility fundingThe Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Account is created in the state treasury. All federal, state and private funds allocated to FMSIB must be deposited in the account. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5675 2005–06 |
Fire protection districtsAmends RCW 52.02.020 to authorize fire protection districts to establish or participate in health clinic services. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5677 2005–06 |
Revocation of teacher certA school district employee must have his or her certificate or permit revoked upon a finding that the employee was engaged in any unauthorized use of school equipment for sexual gratification or possessed on school grounds any... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5679 2005–06 |
Surplus political fundsIn addition to existing authorized ways to dispose of surplus campaign funds, they may be donated to public schools, school districts, or educational service districts. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5683 2005–06 |
Fish & wildlife violationsIncreases penalties for the violation of certain fish and wildlife provisions. Creates the fish and wildlife enforcement reward account in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from criminal wildlife penalty... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5689 2005–06 |
Ballot enhancementFinds that a person's right to privacy with respect to his or her vote for an elective office is of the highest importance, and it is the duty of the legislature to do everything within the constitutional limitations of its... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5735 2005–06 |
Public disclosureThe attorney-client privilege is codified as an exemption in the PDA statutes such that the following are exempt from public disclosure: records reflecting communications transmitted in confidence between a public official or... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5739 2005–06 |
Agricultural landsAllows agricultural lands that are not being used for the commercial production of food or other agricultural products to be used for recreational activities. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5747 2005–06 |
Minimum wageDeclares that "full employment" means a total, not seasonally adjusted, unemployment rate in the state of Washington that is less than the total, not seasonally adjusted, national unemployment rate as determined by the United... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5761 2005–06 |
Family forest landownersThe legislature recognizes the importance of the long-term benefit of family forestry. The term small forest landowner is changed to family forest landowner. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5787 2005–06 |
Aquaculture projectsDeclares an intent to streamline the permitting and administrative appeals processes for fin fish aquaculture projects in the Strait of Juan de Fuca by requiring permitting agencies to coordinate and develop a multiagency... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5795 2005–06 |
Works of artThe legislature concludes that the placement of art at a correctional facility that houses sex offenders is not a priority over other state programs such as education, and public safety, and constitutes a misuse and waste of... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5819 2005–06 |
Church prprty tax exemptionRevises property tax exemptions related to churches and other religious organizations. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5821 2005–06 |
AbortionProvides that, except in a medical emergency, or except as provided in this act, if a pregnant woman is less than eighteen years of age and not emancipated, or if she has been adjudged an incapacitated person, a physician... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5830 2005–06 |
State trust landsBetween July 1, 2005, and June 30, 2015, the Board may authorize the Department to deduct up to 30 percent of revenues from transactions involving state lands for management costs. The Board must biennially review the rate of... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5846 2005–06 |
Unused prescription drugsThe Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee is to study and make recommendations to the legislature by December 1, 2006 regarding the establishment of a program to distribute unused prescription drugs left over in... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |