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 5671 1993–94 |
Shoreline management actThe value of a "substantial development" which requires a development permit under the Shoreline Management Act is raised to $8500. The Department of Ecology will periodically review this amount for possible adjustments for inflation. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5682 1993–94 |
Insurers/exempt entitiesA publication, organization, or its subscribers are not an insurer under state law if it acts as an organizational clearinghouse matching subscribers in need with those able to pay so long as there is no contract or obligation... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5734 1993–94 |
Water access facilities feesThe State Parks and Recreation Commission shall consider levels of service in setting fees for use of water access facilities. Fees shall be based on the extent to which a facility is developed and maintained for year-round use. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5739 1993–94 |
Small business regulationThe language of the Regulatory Fairness Act is clarified and amended. An agency is required to prepare a small business economic impact statement (SBEIS) if a proposed non-emergency rule imposes certain specified costs... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5740 1993–94 |
Motor vehicle retirementIn an effort to further reduce motor vehicle emissions and reduce air pollution, the Department of Ecology is required to establish a program to retire older motor vehicles. The program applies to motor vehicles with the... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5742 1993–94 |
Transportation facilitiesThe Legislative Transportation Committee may designate select transportation projects as immediately necessary for the health, safety or welfare of the traveling public. Once a project has been so designated, permits from... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5743 1993–94 |
State Route 92State Route 92 is extended to run all the way through Granite Falls, until it becomes Mountain Loop Highway, a county road. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5747 1993–94 |
Legislative accountabilityProhibits gubernatorial appointees from serving until confirmed by the senate. Establishes civil penalties on the legislative members and the governor for each day beyond the date for adoption of the budget. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5748 1993–94 |
Administrative rules/publicProvides for a third party to be selected to ensure that the comments of the public are being considered before the adoption of rules. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5776 1993–94 |
Tobacco laws enforcementThe duty to enforce the cigarette and tobacco laws is transferred to the Liquor Control Board. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5779 1993–94 |
Productivity awards programsThe Governor is added as co-chair of the Productivity Board, along with the Secretary of State. The terminology for the teamwork incentive program is clarified. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5784 1993–94 |
Minor communic/immoral purpoThe legislative intent is clarified to expressly indicate that communications with a minor for the purpose of committing any sexual felony, including ones not in Chapter 9.68A RCW, or for the purpose of the sexual... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5785 1993–94 |
Minors working hoursLimits the hours a minor under sixteen years of age may work. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5806 1993–94 |
Cigarette/tobacco enforcemntThe duty to enforce the cigarette and tobacco laws is transferred to the Liquor Control Board. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5853 1993–94 |
Public assistance programsAllows recipients of aid to families with dependent children to exempt savings accounts with balances up to an additional one thousand five hundred dollars. Directs the immediate implementation of designated policy changes.... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5861 1993–94 |
Competition/gov servicesThe limitations on private contracts for state services are removed for both institutions under the Higher Education Personnel Act and for agencies covered by the State Civil Service Law. In both civil service laws, the... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5862 1993–94 |
Competitive strategies taskThe Competitive Strategies Task Force is created to develop strategies for reducing the cost of public sector activities, improving the quality of services without increasing costs, and minimizing the role of government where... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5869 1993–94 |
Gubernatorial appointmentsRequires an appointment to a vacancy within ninety days. Prohibits service in a position unless confirmed by the senate. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5871 1993–94 |
Aggrav first degree murderCommitting a murder to obtain membership in an organization or association is an aggravating circumstance for the imposition of aggravated first degree murder. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5874 1993–94 |
Recreational fishingA recreational fishing improvement program is developed and implemented for Puget Sound, Lake Washington and Hood Canal waters. A sports fishing program administrator position is created in the Department of Fisheries. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5887 1993–94 |
Fish and wildlife regulationThe Department of Wildlife and the Department of Fisheries are combined into a new agency, the Department of Fish and Wildlife, effective July 1, 1993. The Wildlife Commission is renamed the Fish and Wildlife Commission and... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5898 1993–94 |
Impact feesThe party concerned may elect to pay impact fees in equal annual installments commencing after a project subject to the fees has been occupied. Interest shall accrue on any unpaid fees at a rate fixed by the local government... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5904 1993–94 |
Higher ed options programCreates the higher education options program to allow the institutions to determine their enrollment levels and to purchase services through individuals or business entities in an efficient and cost-effective manner. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5909 1993–94 |
Kitsap county econ diversityThe Department of Community Development's community diversification program is directed to work with defense-dependent communities to develop a community diversification plan, focusing on utilization of the communities' unique... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5923 1993–94 |
Hunter educationRequires persons born after January 1, 1992, to present certification of completion of instruction of at least ten hours in the safe handling of firearms, safety, conservation, and sportsmanship. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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