Bob Oke
Senator
· Republican
· District 26
· most recent term 2005–06
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188
Bills as prime sponsor
51
of those became law
2,252
Bills co-sponsored
13,342
Recorded votes
6.2%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5613 2003–04 |
Compulsive gambling infoThe current signage and hotline programs are declared to be a minimum response to problem gambling. The three commissions that regulate and promote gambling within Washington are authorized to contract with "other qualified... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5615 2003–04 |
Abortions provided to minorsDeclares that the purpose in enacting this parental notification and consent law is to further the important and compelling state interests of: (1) Protecting the rights of parents to rear children who are members of their... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5647 2003–04 |
Parks and rec commissionThe State Parks and Recreation Commission may enter into agreements to rent undeveloped park land for grazing, agricultural, or mineral purposes for a term of not more than 40 years. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5656 2003–04 |
Utility rights of wayAn applicant requesting a utility right of way on state lands may submit, instead of a survey, engineering drawings with field notes that show the proposed alignment of the facility in relation to existing geographical... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5700 2003–04 |
Tax-me-more accountThe Tax-Me-More account is established in the state treasury for the deposit of voluntary monetary contributions, donations, gifts, bequests, grants, or other monies. Money from this account may be spent only by appropriation... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5703 2003–04 |
B & o tax creditsThe B&O tax credit for job creation in rural areas is allowed if the new employment positions created number at least 30 in smaller rural counties having a population of less than 50,000, or at least 50 in larger rural... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5721 2003–04 |
Prescription drugsThe Legislature states its intent to create a pharmacy access program to implement strategies to reduce the cost of prescription drugs and ensure state residents continued access to affordable medications. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5722 2003–04 |
Prescription drug accessThe prescription drug access board is created to negotiate prescription drug prices on behalf of a broad-based consortium of prescription drug purchasers consisting of state, local, and private entities, including individuals.... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5724 2003–04 |
AntifreezeAntifreeze products containing at least 10 percent ethylene glycol and manufactured in this state after July 1, 2004, or sold after July 1, 2005, must contain an aversive agent to render the product unpalatable to humans and... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5727 2003–04 |
Distinguished flying crossProvides that the special plates will commemorate the recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross and provide for educational scholarships awarded to at-risk youth through the Northwest Chapter of the Distinguished Flying... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5735 2003–04 |
Water-sewer districtsPublic work, other than ordinary maintenance, of a value of not more than 10 percent of the public works construction budget for the year, as expressed in a capital improvement plan adopted by the board of commissioners, is... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5746 2003–04 |
Laying hensRequires the director to establish a program for conducting inspections of egg-laying facilities in which one hundred or more laying hens are kept and has the authority to conduct the inspections. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5750 2003–04 |
Rec & conservation trustThe legacy trust for recreation and conservation is created. The trust may include commercial, agricultural, and forested lands. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5772 2003–04 |
United States ConstitutionDecember 15 is established as the "Bill of Rights Day." Each school district must provide students and school employees an opportunity to reflect upon the Bill of Rights. On or around December 15, the Bill of Rights must be... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5775 2003–04 |
State parks & outdoor recAn excise tax of 0.8 percent is imposed on motor homes, travel trailers or campers. Several categories of motor homes, travel trailers, and campers are exempt from the tax, including unoccupied inventory held for sale and... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5791 2003–04 |
Smoking in public placesDesignated smoking areas in public places are prohibited. This includes restaurants, bars, taverns and bowling alleys where smoking, and smoking areas are prohibited. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5795 2003–04 |
Armed forces/drivers' licnsThe definition of service member is expanded for purposes of the driver's license renewal waiver. The new definition includes those serving in the armed forces reserves, National Guard, or Coast Guard, regardless of whether or... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5805 2003–04 |
Skagit watershedRequires the department of fish and wildlife, in coordination with Skagit county, to develop a strategy to address the management, operation, and maintenance of tide gates in the Skagit watershed. The strategy must be... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5815 2003–04 |
Mosquito abatementThe Department of Health must consult with mosquito abatement district representatives, the Washington State Association of Counties, representatives of local public health districts and other interested entities to assist... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5820 2003–04 |
Emergency care volunteersIncludes health care professionals and health care personnel in the limited liability provisions when care is rendered without compensation or the expectation of compensation. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5822 2003–04 |
Hydraulic project approvalAt the request of a city, county, or private party, the department must develop five-year renewable maintenance or mitigation agreements for flood damage repair or reduction under agreed-upon conditions. The HPA must allow for... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5834 2003–04 |
Higher edu veteran fee exmptThe definition of "veteran" is expanded for purposes of the tuition waiver program. The new definition does not require a veteran to have served during a period of war. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5835 2003–04 |
Judicial candidatesExcept for statements committing or appearing to commit the candidate with respect to cases likely to come before the court, public discussions and expressions of opinions by a person before declaring as a candidate or while... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5843 2003–04 |
Transportation agency auditsImplements performance audits of transportation-related agencies. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5867 2003–04 |
Environmental remediationThe July 1, 2003, expiration date for the retail sales tax exemption and special business and occupation tax rate of 0.471 percent for businesses performing environmental remedial actions is removed. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
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