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 5893 2003–04 |
Fish & wildlife rec licensesProvides the Fish and Wildlife Commission with the authority to set the transaction fee on all recreational documents issued through the automated licencing system. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 389, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| SB 5898 2003–04 |
Recreational boatingDirects the State Parks and Recreation Commission and the Boating Safety Advisory Council to research and recommend ways to reduce boating accidents, fatalities, and near misses. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 390, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| SB 5935 2003–04 |
State patrol fire serviceResponsibility for the state Fire Services Mobilization Plan is moved to the Washington State Patrol. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 405, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| SB 5974 2003–04 |
State ferriesProvides Washington State Ferries (WSF) greater flexibility in generating revenue | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 374, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| SB 5248 2003–04 |
Transportation efficiencyEstablishes provisions aimed at increasing efficiencies for highway project delivery, apprenticeship training and prevailing wage administration, and local entity transportation planning and reporting. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 363, Laws of 2003 |
May 19, 2003 |
| SB 5748 2003–04 |
Trans performance auditsThe Transportation Performance Audit Board (TPAB) is created to direct a two-stepagency performance review and audit process. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 362, Laws of 2003 |
May 19, 2003 |
| SB 5245 2003–04 |
Legislators/trans planningMakes legislators whose districts are within a Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO) ex-officio non voting members of the RTPO. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 351, Laws of 2003 |
May 16, 2003 |
| SB 5247 2003–04 |
Local option fuel taxAuthorizes a county to impose a local option fuel tax at a rate of 10 percent of the state fuel tax rate for Regional Transportation Investment District (RTID) purposes. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 350, Laws of 2003 |
May 16, 2003 |
| SB 5284 2003–04 |
Vehicle traction equipmentThe penalty classification for failing to use required traction equipment is reduced from being a misdemeanor, to being a traffic infraction. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 356, Laws of 2003 |
May 16, 2003 |
| SB 5457 2003–04 |
Hazards to motorcyclesRequires that signs be posted when road construction, repair or maintenance presents a special hazard to motorcyclists. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 355, Laws of 2003 |
May 16, 2003 |
| SB 5497 2003–04 |
Relocation assistanceThe $10,000 limit on the amount an agency can pay to a displaced farm, nonprofit organization, or small business for expenses of reestablishing at a new location following a condemnation of the property, is increased to $50,000. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 357, Laws of 2003 |
May 16, 2003 |
| SB 5520 2003–04 |
Ferries/public contractingAllows the Washington State Ferries access to alternative public works contracting procedures; more specifically the "general contractor/construction manager" contracting procedure for large capital projects. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 352, Laws of 2003 |
May 16, 2003 |
| SB 5586 2003–04 |
Lead-based paint activitiesEstablishes a state program for worker training, certification, and training program accreditation for lead-based paint activities at the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (DCTED). | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 322, Laws of 2003 |
May 16, 2003 |
| SB 5602 2003–04 |
Growth management planningRequires local governments planning under the Growth Management Act to ensure that comprehensive plans or development regulations provide a sufficient capacity of land suitable for development to accommodate allocated housing... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 333, Laws of 2003 |
May 16, 2003 |
| SB 5074 2003–04 |
Timber harvest/trust landsAuthorizes the Department of Natural Resources to sell up to 10 percent of the total annual volume of timber offered for sale from state forest lands through a contract harvesting process. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 313, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |
| SB 5144 2003–04 |
Forest healthProvides authority and direction to the Department of Natural Resources to declare a forest health emergency. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 314, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |
| SB 5204 2003–04 |
Wildlife viewingAuthorizes the Department of Fish and Wildlife to design and market a Watchable Wildlife decal, the proceeds of which are to be used for enhancing non-consumptive wildlife activities in the state. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 317, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |
| SB 5410 2003–04 |
Sex offender public infoAllows the statewide registered sex offender web site to contain information regarding level II sex offenders. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 217, Laws of 2003 |
May 12, 2003 |
| SB 5779 2003–04 |
Sibling relationshipsRequires the court to address the relationship between a child and his or her sibling in dependency or termination proceedings. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 227, Laws of 2003 |
May 12, 2003 |
| SB 5062 2003–04 |
Fish enhancement programCreates the Puget Sound Recreational Fisheries Enhancement (PSRE) Oversight Committee to advise the Department of Fish and Wildlife on all aspects of the PSRE program. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| SB 5133 2003–04 |
Interstate compact/juvenilesAdopts the new Interstate Compact for Juveniles, which would make Washington a voting member of the Interstate Commission. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| SB 5189 2003–04 |
Korean conflict veteransCreates a permissive space-available tuition waiver for veterans of the Korean conflict. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 160, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| SB 5335 2003–04 |
Motorcycle helmetRemoves the authority of the Washington State Patrol to set equipment standards for motorcycle helmets. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 197, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| SB 5226 2003–04 |
OptometryAllows optometrists to prescribe and administer diagnostic or therapeutic oral medications and injectable epinephrine upon completion of additional training. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 142, Laws of 2003 |
May 7, 2003 |
| SB 5273 2003–04 |
Veterans/employment examsThe restriction that veterans must claim scoring preference on civil service exams within 15 years of release from active military service is removed. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 45, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 17, 2003 |
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