Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bob Oke
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5514 1995–96 |
Fuel tax ratesBeginning October 1, 1995, operators of service stations must post in a conspicuous place a least one sign that identifies state and federal fuel tax rates. Substitute Bill Compared to Original Bill: The substitute requires... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 9, 1995 |
| SB 6606 1993–94 |
B & O surtax repealThe 6.5 percent surtax is repealed January 1, 1995. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 6, 1994 |
| SB 6228 1993–94 |
Agricultural & forest landsThe legislative intent provides long term protection be given to lands which grow timber. Clarification of definitions will not require all counties covered by the Growth Management Act to readopt plans. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 307, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 2, 1994 |
| SB 5692 1993–94 |
Conservation investmentsWith approval by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) investor-owned utilities may issue conservation bonds. Investor-owned utilities may pledge conservation investment assets as collateral for... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 268, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6003 1993–94 |
Sexually explicit materialsThe statutory prohibitions on distribution or display of erotic materials to minors are repealed and replaced with provisions prohibiting the display, sale, or distribution of materials harmful to minors. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6047 1993–94 |
Alcohol and drug crimesDeferred Prosecution . A person is not eligible for a deferred prosecution program more than once. If a person on deferred prosecution fails to perform any condition of the treatment plan, the provider must inform the... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 275, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6068 1993–94 |
Environmental hearings offceShorelines Hearings Board The Shorelines Board may decide the following types of appeals by a three-member panel of the board: single family residences and appurtenances, including docks or piers. At least one and not more... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 253, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6080 1993–94 |
Ag/forest lands prop damageLegislative findings are made that forest lands and agricultural lands are particularly vulnerable to wrongful property damage, especially vandalism and theft. Every person who wrongfully uses or occupies agriculture or forest... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 280, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6082 1993–94 |
Forest products/intrnl tradeCINTRAFOR is directed to assist in the development of commercialization support for manufactured products and the development of research and analysis on the quality and availability of wood resources. The center is to give... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 282, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6124 1993–94 |
Homeowners' equityRoofing and siding contracts must be in legible written form and a copy provided to the homeowner at the time of signing. Work must be itemized and grade or quality of materials designated. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 285, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6089 1993–94 |
Collegiate license platesRCW 46.16.323, the vehicle license plate emblem program for institutions of higher education, is repealed. Beginning January 1, 1995, a state university, regional university, or state college may apply to the Department of... | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6111 1993–94 |
Ethics for state officrs/empThe laws prescribing ethical standards for state employees and statutory definitions pertaining to those laws are consolidated into a single chapter which applies to all branches of state government except where an individual... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 154, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6438 1993–94 |
Running start programPublic institutions of higher education offering baccalaureate degrees may participate in the Running Start program. This option may provide access to students in geographical areas not served by a community or technical college. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6585 1993–94 |
Veterans' tuition exemptionsThe tuition and fees exemption for Vietnam veterans and Persian Gulf veterans is extended to June 30, 1997. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 208, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6601 1993–94 |
Governmnt performance/accounThe Washington Performance Partnership Council is created, consisting of the Governor, the Majority Leader of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the minority leaders of each house, and two statewide... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 184, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 5341 1993–94 |
DUI penaltiesA person who is arrested for DWI and has a previous conviction for DWI within the last five years is prohibited from transferring, selling or encumbering his or her interest in the motor vehicle the person was driving at the... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 139, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| SB 6237 1993–94 |
Veteran estate managementThe Veteran Estate Management Program is created in order to allow the Director of the Department of Veteran Affairs or his designee to serve as administrator, guardian of the estate or federal fiduciary of an incapacitated... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 147, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| SB 6264 1993–94 |
Salmon run restorationThe state of Washington is authorized to enter into an interstate compact with California, Idaho and Oregon to protect and restore coastal ecosystems. The purpose of the compact is to develop programs that prevent the need for... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 148, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| SB 6532 1993–94 |
Criminally insane releaseA court may not release a "criminally insane" person from an institution, for either a conditional release or furlough, without a hearing, unless the Secretary of DSHS agrees to the release. If the Secretary of DSHS does not... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 150, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| SB 6538 1993–94 |
Boating safety educationThe State Parks and Recreation Commission shall incorporate an emphasis on fire prevention into its boating safety program. It shall include distribution of educational materials and opportunities for educating boaters on... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 151, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| SB 6000 1993–94 |
Abandoned vesselsThe Parks and Recreation Commission is authorized to "secure" vessels located on park property that are on the property without authorization; present a nuisance or threat to the environment, public health or park property; or... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 51, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| SB 6037 1993–94 |
Rewards for informationThe Department of Natural Resources is authorized to offer and pay a reward up to $10,000 for information regarding violations of any statute or rule relating to the state's public lands and the state's natural resources. The... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| SB 6426 1993–94 |
Electronic access/govrn infoThe Public Disclosure Commission shall design a program for public electronic access to public legislative documents by January 1, 1995. The public information access policy task force is created. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 40, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| SB 5001 1993–94 |
Basic health plan sunsetExtends the termination date from June 30, 1992, to June 30, 1997. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5002 1993–94 |
Lottery moneys/common schoolDeletes the requirement for deposits into the housing trust fund. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |