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 6567 1993–94 |
Nonprofit youth org sales txExempts personal services as specified in RCW 82.04.050(3) by a nonprofit youth organization or by a government agency. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6569 1993–94 |
Tobacco products/publ investProhibits investment of public pension and retirement funds in business firms manufacturing tobacco products. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6572 1993–94 |
Sprague Building purchaseThe sum of $855,000 from the state general fund is provided as a 15 percent matching grant for the purpose of purchase and renovation of the Sprague Building in Tacoma, Washington. The building shall be owned and occupied by... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6580 1993–94 |
Reused industrial landProvides assistance to businesses that have an interest in redeveloping industrial land for reuse by making grants for remedial actions from the local toxics control account. | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6581 1993–94 |
Hi educatn students' concrnsA task force shall be created on each major campus of the public higher education institutions. The task forces shall provide a forum for students to work in a collaborative environment with the administration of their college... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6583 1993–94 |
Distressed areas/definitionsThe definitions of a distressed area are changed to include defense dependent counties which have received notice of significant defense-related job reductions. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6587 1993–94 |
Disabled parking permitsThe Department of Licensing must ensure that all of its offices and authorized agents have available for immediate use a supply of temporary placards that a temporarily disabled person may obtain when he or she presents a... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6589 1993–94 |
Adoption placementsRequires all adoptive placements to be made based on the best interest of the child. Specifies criteria to be considered. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6590 1993–94 |
AIDS education in schoolsRevises RCW 28A.230.070 to make technical changes relating to AIDS education in public schools. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6592 1993–94 |
Early release time prohibtnProhibits earned early release time for persons convicted of a most serious offense. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6598 1993–94 |
Medical care savings accntsProvides that employers may offer a medical care savings account to the employees. Authorizes residents to establish their own medical care savings accounts. Provides for an account administrator. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6599 1993–94 |
Armed crimes/penaltiesIncreases penalties for crimes committed while armed with a firearm. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6600 1993–94 |
Property tax system analysisAn appropriation is made to the Senate and House of Representatives for the purpose of employing a consultant to conduct a study of the property tax system of Washington and other states. The goal of the study is to analyze... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6345 1993–94 |
Community, trade, econ develThe date for completion of the merger is moved up to March 1, 1994. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 2, 1994 |
| SB 6346 1993–94 |
Fisheries and wildlife mergeThe Department of Fisheries and the Department of Wildlife are merged into the Department of Fish and Wildlife effective March 1, 1994. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 2, 1994 |
| SB 5781 1993–94 |
Higher education accessIt is the policy of the state of Washington that the essential requirements level budget calculation for institutions of higher education include enrollment levels necessary to maintain, by educational sector, the... | Jim Jesernig (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5237 1993–94 |
Charitable solicitationsThe Charitable Solicitations Act is redefined, strengthened and new regulatory powers are granted to the Attorney General. A fund raiser is prohibited from falsely representing him/herself as a police officer, fire fighter or... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 471, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| SB 5688 1993–94 |
Forest practices violationsThe Department of Natural Resources may deny a forest practice application or notification submitted by any person who has failed to comply with a final order or who has failed to comply with a final decision of the... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 482, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| SB 5124 1993–94 |
Commercial fishing licensesCommercial fishery licenses are held by persons, not vessels. Persons can be individuals, organizations, business organizations, or government agencies. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 340, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5375 1993–94 |
Personal service contractsLegislative intent is expanded to include open competition for subcontracts to personal service contracts. "Subcontract" is defined to mean a contract assigning some of the work of a contract to a third party. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 433, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5452 1993–94 |
Jail cost paymentsSuperior and district court judges may order defendants convicted of misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors to pay for the cost of their incarceration at the rate of up to $50 per day. Indigent defendants are not required to pay... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 355, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5638 1993–94 |
Growth management/valuationThe affect of regulating under the GMA is included as another factor in the appraisal of property. The appraisal of property is consistent with the comprehensive land use plan and development regulations under the GMA, zoning,... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 436, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5844 1993–94 |
At-risk children/volunteersA collaborative program permits a volunteer organization and individual to assist a public agency in attending to at-risk children. The center establishes guidelines for the collaborative programs. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 365, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5134 1993–94 |
Nonprofit org property useThe property tax exemption for nonprofit public assembly halls and meeting places and property of veterans organizations is not lost by: 1.The use for pecuniary gain for periods of not more than three days in a year. 2.An... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 327, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| SB 5260 1993–94 |
Salmon food fish labelingAll fresh and frozen salmon sold in this state will be labeled with its common species name, its source (farmed or commercially caught), and its origin (domestic, imported, Washington-grown or Washington-caught). A sign near... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 282, Laws of 1993 |
May 11, 1993 |
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