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 5872 2003–04 |
Commercial fishingPersons selling food fish and shellfish at retail must maintain sufficient records for the Department of Fish and Wildlife to be able to ascertain the origin of the fish. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5876 2003–04 |
Smoking in public placesCities, towns, and counties may adopt more stringent ordinances to restrict smoking in public places, including in restaurants, skating rinks, and bowling alleys, regardless of whether such restrictions are more stringent than... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5918 2003–04 |
State building codesUpdates the building codes that are adopted by reference. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5919 2003–04 |
State building codesUpdates the building codes adopted by reference. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5926 2003–04 |
CigarettesTelephone, mail-order, and internet sales of cigarettes are regulated. Sellers who mail, ship, or deliver cigarettes must verify the age of the buyer before shipment to a Washington address. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5941 2003–04 |
Commerce corridorThe Department of Transportation is directed to contract out a study of the feasibility of adding an alternative north-south corridor. The corridor would begin in the vicinity of Lewis County and extend northerly to the... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5999 2003–04 |
Claims against public entityFinds that, while the common law doctrine of sovereign immunity declares that the state is immune from liability for the tortious conduct of its employees and officers, Article II, section 26 of the state Constitution allows... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6015 2003–04 |
Protecting the unbornProhibits partial birth abortions. Prohibits the sale, donation, or use of aborted fetal body parts. Prohibits abortion not based on factors delineated in Roe and its progeny. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6027 2003–04 |
Recreational fisheriesDeclares that the marine waters of the state of Washington may not be permanently closed to recreational fishing unless: (1) There is a clear indication that recreational fishing is the cause of a specific conservation problem... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6030 2003–04 |
Reg trans investment dstrctsProvides that district tax revenue must be allocated proportionately to the member counties based on the share of tax revenue each county generates. The tax revenue allocated to a county must be used to finance costs incurred... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6078 2003–04 |
House-banked cardroomsProvides that after the effective date of this act, the gambling commission shall neither accept nor consider any new application from any entity for a license to operate a house-banked cardroom. Revises the definition of a... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6080 2003–04 |
Violent video/computer gamesFinds there is a compelling interest to curb hostile and antisocial behavior in Washington's youth and to foster respect for public law enforcement officers. Provides that a person who sells, rents, or permits to be sold or... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6111 2003–04 |
Domestic violence policiesA state model policy on (1) responding to domestic violence reportedly committed by law enforcement personnel, and (2) educating law enforcement personnel in the matter of domestic violence must be created by December 1, 2004. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6122 2003–04 |
Public smokingSmoking is prohibited in a public place, which also includes a 35 foot radius around the building. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6124 2003–04 |
Public lands definitionsThe definition of "public lands" is broadened to include all lands of the state of Washington administered by the Department of Natural Resources. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6137 2003–04 |
Gubernatorial appointmentsA gubernatorial appointee subject to Senate confirmation and not yet confirmed can serve only until rejected by a vote of the Senate or until the conclusion of the second regularly scheduled legislative session after his or... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6142 2003–04 |
Veterans' reliefDeclares an intent that each county develop programs or procedures that are consistent with the welfare of the indigent and suffering veteran and eligible family members and that adequately include the veterans' community at... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5463 2003–04 |
Military & overseas votingAuthorizes a pilot program for military and overseas voters to vote over the Internet. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 2003, 1st Special Session |
Jun 20, 2003 |
| SB 5659 2003–04 |
Local government fundingProvides new retail sales and use tax authority, subject to voter approval, of up to 0.3 percent to counties. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 24, Laws of 2003, 1st Special Session |
Jun 20, 2003 |
| SB 6058 2003–04 |
State property taxesChanges the per student allocations from the Student Achievement Fund (SAF). | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 2003, 1st Special Session |
Jun 20, 2003 |
| SB 6059 2003–04 |
Teachers' cost-of-livingRevises Initiative 732 (I-732) by removing language requiring salary increases to be provided to all school district employees. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 2003, 1st Special Session |
Jun 20, 2003 |
| SB 5120 2003–04 |
Ignition interlock devicesRequires the Department of Licensing (DOL), rather than the courts, to supervise the mandatory installation of ignition interlocks in drunk driving cases. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 366, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| SB 5179 2003–04 |
Body-gripping trapsRequires all animal trapping to be conducted in furtherance of wildlife population management. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 20, 2003 |
| SB 5713 2003–04 |
Electrical contratorsEstablishes exemptions from certain electrical code requirements for appliance repair work, equipment repair work, boiler work, medical devices, and electrical work that is incidental to plumbing work. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 399, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| SB 5865 2003–04 |
Recreation facilitiesAuthorizes a public facilities district created after January 1, 2000, to acquire, construct, own, remodel, maintain, equip, reequip, repair and operate a recreation facility together with a contiguous parking facility. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 376, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
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