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 6205 2005–06 |
Unneeded park land saleThe authority of the Commission is expanded to allow property sales using sealed bids, electronic bids, and oral bids at auction. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6206 2005–06 |
Park passesThe Commission may deny or revoke any Washington State park pass for cause. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6217 2005–06 |
911 advisory committeeThe sunset date for the E-911 Advisory Committee is changed from December 31, 2006 to December 31, 2011. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6283 2005–06 |
Veterans' scoring in examsWhen the Department of Personnel contracts with a private vendor to provide examination services, either the state or the private vendor must give eligible veterans the applicable examination score adjustment. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6284 2005–06 |
Definition of veteranThe peace time definition of veteran is changed to remove the reference to the statute that restricts sending veterans or their families to almshouses. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6402 2005–06 |
Columbia river safetyThe Columbia river safety and coastal crab mitigation work group is established and includes members from the Coastal Communities of Southwest Washington, coastal crab fisher associations, port districts below the Bonneville... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6520 2005–06 |
Cashing checksPayor financial institutions, with both state and federal charters,must honor checks drawn against an account with sufficient balance "at par," without regard to whether the payee holds an account at the financial institution.... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6526 2005–06 |
Traffic safety camerasThe automated traffic safety camera law is expanded to include authorizing the Washington State Patrol to use cameras to detect infractions in roadway construction zones on state highways when workers are present. The penalty... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6633 2005–06 |
Metropolitan park districtsMetropolitan park districts will have to start doing criminal history record checks for job applicants, volunteers, and independent contractors who have unsupervised access to children or vulnerable adults, collect or disburse... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6301 2005–06 |
Indian gaming actA 60 percent affirmative vote of both houses of the legislature is required before the Governor is authorized to concur with the Secretary of the Interior's determination that off-reservation lands acquired into trust for a... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6467 2005–06 |
Armed forces license platesThe provisions relating to the "Armed Forces" license plates are changed to refer to the National Guard, rather than the Washington National Guard. The "Armed Forces" license plates recognize the contributions of veterans,... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6525 2005–06 |
Design-build/trans projectsThe design-build construction expiration date of April 30, 2008, is removed, allowing DOT to continue using this provision. DOT may also use the design-build process on up to five pilot projects costing between two and ten... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6548 2005–06 |
Vehicle certificate of titleWhen the registered owner of a vehicle retains the vehicle after it has been declared a total loss, and submits an application for reissuance of certificate of ownership, a physical examination of the vehicle is not required.... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6563 2005–06 |
Failing to wear safety beltFailure to comply with the safety belt assembly and child restraint system requirements may be admissible in any civil action. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6605 2005–06 |
Edu interpreters for hearingThe bill includes recommendations one through three and also six. "Educational interpreter" is defined. By 2010, school districts must assess all educational interpreters employed by the district. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6695 2005–06 |
Tuition waiversThe definition of "eligible national guard member" for the purposes of tuition waivers is changed to include current members of the National Guard. The requirement that the Guard member must have been called to active duty to... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6860 2005–06 |
Capitol grounds/buildingsCherberg building is renamed the John A. Cherberg-Sid Snyder building. The Irving R. Newhouse building is renamed the Irving R. Newhouse-Jeannette Hayner building. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 5134 2005–06 |
Disabled hunt/fish committeeExtends the Fish and Wildlife Commission's Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities for an additional three years. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 11, 2006 |
| SB 6157 2005–06 |
Crab pot buoy tag programOut-of-state fishers are required to purchase and use buoy tags. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 10, 2006 |
| SB 6891 2005–06 |
Medicare drug benefitsProvides that, only to the extent that funds are appropriated for this purpose, the department shall provide drug benefits to a full-benefit dual eligible beneficiary who is not able to obtain drug benefits from his or her... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| SB 5016 2005–06 |
Wildlife conservation awardsA wildlife conservationist award program is created in the Department of Fish and Wildlife consisting of two annual awards. The Art Kruckeberg award is presented to an individual for contributions to the conservation of the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| SB 6164 2005–06 |
Fire-safe cigarettesBeginning August 1, 2007, only "fire safe" cigarettes may be sold in Washington. Fire safe cigarettes are a reduced ignition strength cigarette of a variety declared to be fire safe by the State Director of Fire Protection (Director). | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| SB 6492 2005–06 |
Legal financial obligationsIf the offender has been ordered to pay LFO's, as a result of a felony offense, they may be converted to community restitution if there has been a change in circumstances such that the offender cannot reasonably pay. The LFO... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| SB 5221 2005–06 |
Veterans' & military affairsThe joint committee is permanent. The joint committee must establish an executive committee. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 5225 2005–06 |
Deer & elk huntingThe Department of Fish and Wildlife may, by rule, offer permits to hunt deer or elk during more than one general season under a multiple season big game permit. Only one deer or elk may be harvested annually under such permits. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 2, 2006 |
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