Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bob Oke
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5024 1995–96 |
Offender health care costsThe Department of Corrections is authorized to charge offenders nominal co-payments of at least $3.00 per visit for offender-initiated, non-emergency health care services. Payments are collected directly from an offender's... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5034 1995–96 |
B&O tax rate decreaseThe 4.5 percent B&O surtax is eliminated July 1, 1995, and the B&O tax rates on business services, financial services, and miscellaneous services are decreased to 1.50 percent, effective July 1, 1996. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5035 1995–96 |
B&O tax rate decreaseThe 4.5 percent B&O surtax is eliminated and the B&O tax rates on business services, financial services, and miscellaneous services are decreased to 1.50 percent, effective July 1, 1995. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5063 1995–96 |
Sex offenders/child victimsThe definition of "persistent offender" is amended to include a person who has been convicted of a sex offense involving a minor victim, and has one prior conviction for a sex offense involving a minor victim. The sex offense... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5076 1995–96 |
Wildlife habitat corridorsThe Conservation Commission is required to institute a program for wildlife habitat corridors. The Department of Fish and Wildlife assists the commission. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5077 1995–96 |
Commercial bottom trawlingProhibits commercial bottom trawling in all state waters. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5094 1995–96 |
Emergency managementThe Military Department, instead of the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (DCTED), administers the state's comprehensive emergency management program. The term "director" is defined to mean "adjutant... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5096 1995–96 |
Work ethic campsRevises RCW 9.94A.137 relating to work ethic camps. Revises eligibility provisions and term of confinement provisions. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5117 1995–96 |
Minors' working hoursDeclares an intent that restrictions on work hours of minors be established only by the legislature, and no agency may adopt rules further restricting the work hours of minors. Provides that minors may not be employed more... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5126 1995–96 |
Fish & wildlife seizure/forfThe Department of Fish and Wildlife is allowed to recover investigation and prosecution costs when property is seized or confiscated, and to recover restitution awards ordered by a court. "Net proceeds of forfeited property"... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5130 1995–96 |
Marine/nonhighway fuel taxesThe provisions of law enacted in 1990 that limit the fuel tax transfers to the outdoor recreation account, the ORV and nonhighway vehicle account, and the snowmobile account to revenues attributable to the tax rate in effect... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5132 1995–96 |
Regulatory reformGrants of Rulemaking Authority : The general rulemaking authority of certain agencies is removed. These agencies are authorized to adopt non-emergency rules only as specifically required by federal law or as specifically... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5137 1995–96 |
Administrative rules reviewClarification is added that JARRC speaks for both houses of the Legislature in its interpretation of legislative intent. JARRC's recommendation to the Governor that a rule be suspended creates a rebuttable presumption that the... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5149 1995–96 |
Salmon enhancementEncourages the development of cooperative groups and regional fisheries enhancement groups to improve the populations of anadromous fish. Designates the responsibilities of the departments of fish and wildlife, natural... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5150 1995–96 |
Fish and wildlife habitatDirects the department of fish and wildlife to initiate a habitat incentives program through which an owner of forest lands may enter into an agreement with the director to enhance habitat for food fish on the landowner's property. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5158 1995–96 |
Recreational fishingThe position of recreational administrator is created within the Department of Fish and Wildlife. The administrator must further the development of recreational fishing. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5170 1995–96 |
Juvenile records/school distThe appropriate school district is to be notified when a state juvenile detention center releases a juvenile who has committed a violent crime, sex crime, or stalking crime, except in certain circumstances. The circumstances... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5174 1995–96 |
Alcohol server trainingDirects the board to take administrative action against the license held by an annual retail liquor licensee for noncompliance with the mandatory liquor server training program. Implements the program on January 1, 1996, and... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5184 1995–96 |
Aggravatd first degree murdrRevises RCW 10.95.020 to include in the elements of aggravated first degree murder a person who commits a murder to obtain membership in an organization or association, and a person who commits a murder in immediate flight... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5187 1995–96 |
Armed crimesIncreases the penalties for crimes committed by persons armed with a deadly weapon. Provides for notification to offenders of the enhanced penalties. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5204 1995–96 |
Work ethic campsThe eligibility requirements for the Work Ethic Camp (WEC) are modified to expand the pool of eligible candidates. The minimum qualifying sentence length is reduced from 22 to 20 months, and the upper age limit of 28 is eliminated. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5206 1995–96 |
Nat resources/federal agreemProhibits any agreement or commitment which affects more than ten thousand acres of public and/or state forest land for five or more years unless the department has obtained express legislative and gubernatorial approval. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5216 1995–96 |
Parks renewal/stewardshp accProvisions dealing with the terms and conditions of State Parks' purchase of certain trust lands are modified. The Department of Natural Resources and State Parks are granted general authority to negotiate these sales at fair... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5237 1995–96 |
Taxing district levy increasThe 106 percent limit is changed to the lesser of (1) 106 percent or (2) 100 percent plus the percentage change in the implicit price deflator for the United States for the fiscal year. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5238 1995–96 |
Park/recreatn distr electnsNo primary is held for the office of commissioner of a park and recreation district. All candidates who file for a commissioner position appear on the general election ballot, and the candidate receiving the highest number of... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |