Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bob Oke
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5332 1993–94 |
Underwater parks systemThe State Parks and Recreation Commission may establish a system of underwater parks. | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| SB 5578 1993–94 |
Fishing licensesA personal use license is not required for carp fishing. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| SB 5615 1993–94 |
Teachers recruiting teachersThe Teachers Recruiting Future Teachers program is transferred from the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to the professional development centers (centers for the improvement of teaching) located in... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 217, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| SB 5768 1993–94 |
Emergency scene inspectionsWashington's emergency management laws are amended to clarify that (a) registered architects and professional engineers can serve as "emergency workers" and therefore are shielded from certain civil liabilities arising in... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| SB 5479 1993–94 |
Children's dayA Washington State Children's Day is created. It will be observed on the second Sunday in October, but will not be treated as a legal holiday. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 129, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| SB 5612 1993–94 |
Transportatn improvement brdThe Transportation Improvement Board is increased to 18 members and is modified as follows: --A public member appointed by the Secretary of Transportation is added; --The DOT Assistant Secretary for Highways is removed; --A... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| SB 5125 1993–94 |
Salmon fishing licensesThe landing requirement is deleted. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 100, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5229 1993–94 |
State rest area regulationThe Washington State Patrol is authorized to jointly adopt rules with the Department of Transportation governing not only the safety of the traveling public, but the conduct of the public at rest area facilities. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 116, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5302 1993–94 |
Food fish/shellfish possessnImmediate family members of tideland owners or lessees may take unlimited quantities of shellfish from private or leased tidelands. Immediate family member is defined to include spouse, brother, sister, grandparent, parent,... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 117, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5275 1993–94 |
Cemetery restoration/protctnThe Archaeological and Historical Division of the Department of Community Development may grant, in its sole discretion, nontransferable certificates authorizing any nonprofit corporation which is not incorporated for the... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 67, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5313 1993–94 |
Recording documents surchargThe expiration date for the dollar surcharge to be distributed by the State Treasurer, and the reduction of the surcharge to $1 are deleted. The proceeds from the surcharges must be used for ongoing preservation of historical... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5126 1993–94 |
Cape Shoalwater landmarkReference to the Cape Shoalwater "light" is changed to "tower." | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 14, 1993 |
| SB 5000 1993–94 |
Basic health plan sunsetThe statutes terminating the BHP are repealed. The effect is to continue the BHP indefinitely. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1993 |
Jan 27, 1993 |
| SB 6111 1991–92 |
Family preservation servicesA statutory program of family preservation services is established. The Department of Social and Health Services is granted the authority to plan and implement a phased-in program on a statewide basis. | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 6180 1991–92 |
Education programsThe Fair Start program is established in statute but is not part of the state's basic education obligation. The Superintendent of Public Instruction establishes the program to assist school districts in providing prevention... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 196, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 6354 1991–92 |
Nursing home reimbursementNursing homes are required to have a portion of their beds Medicare certified. Until June 1, 1993, DSHS is granted authority to grant exemptions from the Medicare certification requirement if the nursing home facility is... | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 6428 1991–92 |
At-risk children & familiesA family policy cabinet is created. The cabinet is composed of the: 1) Superintendent of Public Instruction; 2) Secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS); 3) Secretary of the Department of Health; 4)... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 198, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 6161 1991–92 |
Disposition of public landsThe Department of Natural Resources is given an accounting mechanism to account for funds from the Legislature or land transfer funds. The department may make direct transfers or dispositions of real property at fair market... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 167, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| SB 5092 1991–92 |
Employe benefits/active dutyIn Plan II of the state's retirement systems, a member who leaves covered employment to enter the U.S. armed forces is entitled to retirement service credit for up to four years of military service. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 5121 1991–92 |
Whistleblower protection"Whistleblower" is defined as a state employee who in good faith reports an alleged improper governmental action to the State Auditor. The term includes an employee who provides information to the State Auditor and one who is... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 5342 1991–92 |
Payment by annuity/self-insrSelf-insurers are given an additional method for guaranteeing the payment of pension benefits to workers or survivors. Self-insured employers may purchase an annuity in an amount determined by the Department of Labor and... | Jim Matson (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 124, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6023 1991–92 |
Intrntl trde in frst prodctsThe enabling statutes for CINTRAFOR are amended: 1) to place more emphasis on research and analysis for secondary forest products manufacturing; and 2) to coordinate, develop, and disseminate market and technical information... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6132 1991–92 |
Shellfish protectionExisting laws authorizing creation of shellfish protection districts are revised. Duplicative provisions of existing law are repealed. | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 100, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6220 1991–92 |
Schools for 21st centuryThe requirement that participating staff have ten extra days of planning and development time is amended to require a minimum of an average of ten additional days for all participating employees. All certificated school | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 112, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6330 1991–92 |
Drivers' license susp/revokThe statute which sets forth the penalties for driving with a suspended or revoked license is clarified for crimes in the third degree. A person who drives while suspended or revoked, but who is eligible for reinstatement, is... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |