Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bob Oke
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5034 2003–04 |
Seniors/disabled prprty taxIncreases the three income thresholds in the senior citizens property tax relief and disabled persons property tax relief program from $30,000 to $35,000; $24,000 to $30,000; and $18,000 to $25,000. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 270, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 5957 2003–04 |
Water quality dataAllows only credible data to be used when the Department of Ecology (DOE) takes certain actions required by the federal Clean Water Act. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 228, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6329 2003–04 |
Ballast water dischargeModifies the date for authorizing discharge of ballast water into waters of the state from July 1, 2004, to July 1, 2007. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 227, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6419 2003–04 |
Help America vote actCreates a centralized state voter registration list. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6641 2003–04 |
Oil spillsRequires the Department of Ecology to adopt rules by June 30, 2006 for ship refueling and bunkering, and transfers of oil between facilities and a tank vessel. The rules shall include standards requiring deployment of... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6148 2003–04 |
Lw enforcement license plateEstablishes a law enforcement memorial special license plate. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 221, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| SB 6560 2003–04 |
Animal crueltyProvides that the malicious use of a hook in a manner whereby the hook purposefully pierces the flesh of a bird or mammal is animal cruelty in the first degree. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 220, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| SB 6636 2003–04 |
Disposal of animalsCreates a multi-agency work group to study animal carcass disposal regulations. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| SB 6676 2003–04 |
Transfer of license platesAllows transfer of general issue license plates and increases the transfer fee for most license plates to $10. | Brian Murray (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 223, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| SB 5083 2003–04 |
Concealed weapon licensesProvides that a person licensed to carry a handgun in another state may carry a pistol in this state if the licensing state recognizes a Washington concealed pistol license (CPL); | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 148, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6115 2003–04 |
Amusemnt/recreatn tax exemptA use tax exemption is created for amusement and recreation services donated to nonprofit organizations or state or local governments. "Amusement and recreation services" are golf, pool, billiards, skating, bowling, ski lifts... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 155, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6141 2003–04 |
Vehicle taxationExempts vehicles carrying exempt licenses from property taxation. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 156, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6302 2003–04 |
Active military serviceEstablishes rights for students enrolled in postsecondary education institutions who are called to active military duty for more than 30 days. | Brian Murray (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 161, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6601 2003–04 |
Obesity lawsuitsBars lawsuits arising out of claims related to weight gain, obesity, or other generally known conditions caused by long-term consumption of food. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 139, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 5861 2003–04 |
Impersonation of a veteranCreates a new method of committing criminal impersonation in the second degree by falsely assuming the identity of an active or retired veteran with intent to defraud for the purpose of personal gain or to facilitate any... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 124, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 24, 2004 |
| SB 6143 2003–04 |
Veterans' license platesBroadens the definition of veterans who are eligible for veterans license plates. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 125, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 24, 2004 |
| SB 6164 2003–04 |
Military dependent/residencyProvides continued eligibility for in-state tuition for the spouse and dependents of persons on active military duty who are reassigned out-of-state. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 24, 2004 |
| SB 6261 2003–04 |
Juror paymentAmends the juror compensation statute to change references to "compensation" to references to "expense payments." | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 127, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 24, 2004 |
| SB 6326 2003–04 |
Unlawful bus conductProhibits certain conduct in regional transit authority vehicles and facilities. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 24, 2004 |
| SB 6265 2003–04 |
Permit timelinesAllows state permitting agencies to enter into agreements with permit applicants and each other for the purpose of setting timelines for permit decisions. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| SB 6337 2003–04 |
Birth certificatesAllows the Washington Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect to establish the fee for heirloom birth certificates at a level likely to maximize revenues for the Children's Trust Fund. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 53, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| SB 6341 2003–04 |
CosmetologistsSpecifies that it is unlawful to engage in cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, manicuring, instructing in or operating a school, or operating a salon/shop, personal service, or mobile unit without having a license in good standing. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 51, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| SB 6357 2003–04 |
Criminal trespassAmends the definition of when a person "enters or remains unlawfully" on improved and apparently used land for the purposes of the criminal trespass and burglary statutes. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| SB 6401 2003–04 |
Military installationsRequires cities and counties fully planning under the Growth Management Act with or adjacent to qualifying federal military installations to notify installation commanders of the jurisdiction's intent to amend its... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| SB 6161 2003–04 |
Domestic violence/lw enfrcmnRequires all general authority law enforcement agencies to either develop a policy or adopt the model policy written by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) on domestic violence committed by peace officers. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 15, 2004 |