Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bob Oke
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6275 1997–98 |
Slayer benefits/victim deathA slayer is prevented from acquiring interests in community or jointly owned property as a result of the death of his or her victim. The slayer's property rights to community or joint property owned with the victim are taken... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| SB 6189 1997–98 |
Crimes with sexual motivatnThe prosecuting attorney may file a special allegation of sexual motivation in any misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor case. If a special allegation of sexual motivation is filed, the state must prove beyond a reasonable doubt... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| SB 6194 1997–98 |
Drug paraphernaliaRevises RCW 69.50.412 and 69.50.435 relating to drug paraphernalia. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| SB 5000 1997–98 |
B&O tax rates loweredB&O tax rates are reduced to their pre-1993 levels, effective July 1, 1997, as follows: the selected business service rate is reduced from 2.0 percent to 1.5 percent; the financial business service rate is reduced from 1.6... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5004 1997–98 |
State aquatic lands exchangeThe Legislature intends to expedite exchanges of state-owned aquatic lands when those aquatic lands benefit commerce and an exchange would foster improved public use and access to aquatic lands. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5013 1997–98 |
Health care insur prepaymntsThe HMO and HCSC exemption from the 2 percent premium tax for Medicare payments is continued indefinitely. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5019 1997–98 |
Persistent sex offendersThe definition of "persistent offender" is amended to include an offender who has two separate convictions for a most serious offense that is also a sex offense involving a victim who is a minor. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5031 1997–98 |
Juvenile persistent offendrsDefines "persistent offenders." Designates sentencing standards for persistent offenders. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5051 1997–98 |
Growth managmnt hearngs brdsIf a growth management hearings board determines in its final order that a county or city plan or development regulation is invalid, the county or city has 30 days to review the board = s final order. The county or city... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5061 1997–98 |
Regulatory activitiesThe in-depth analytical process called significant legislative rule making applies to rules of the Department of Social and Health Services. The Open Public Meetings Act applies to any agency, whether governed by an individual... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5087 1997–98 |
Child victims of sex abuseAn interview by DSHS of a child regarding allegations of sexual abuse must be recorded by audiotape or by videotape if equipment is readily available. Failure to tape the interview does not affect the admissibility of the... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5090 1997–98 |
Residential burglaryThe crime of residential burglary is included in the definition of A most serious offense. @ | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5101 1997–98 |
Juror privacyJudges in criminal and civil cases must inform jurors prior to discharge of the right to discuss or not discuss the deliberations or verdict with anyone. The plaintiff, defendant or an agent of either may discuss the case with... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5106 1997–98 |
Advanced college tuition prgThe Washington advanced college tuition payment program is established, providing for the sale of tuition units redeemable at a future date for an equal number of tuition units regardless of any intervening increase in... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5114 1997–98 |
Solid waste collection taxRevises RCW 35.21.710 to include solid waste collection in the taxation of retail sales of tangible personal property. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5115 1997–98 |
Cosmetology/barber licensesA salon/shop, booth renter, personal service operator, or mobile operator who does not operate a salon, rent a booth, or operate a personal service or mobile operator business any time after his or her license expires is not... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5122 1997–98 |
Timber harvesters/county taxAuthorizes county excise taxation of harvesters of timber on publicly owned land. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5123 1997–98 |
Sexually aggressive youthThe Legislature intends that the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) develop a policy for assessing sexual aggressiveness and vulnerability to sexual victimization of youth who are placed in state-operated or... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5130 1997–98 |
Motor home excise tax exmptnAuthorizes motor vehicle excise tax exemptions for motor homes of seniors and persons with permanent disabilities. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5131 1997–98 |
Property tax exmptn/veteransAuthorizes a property tax reduction and exemption for veterans and surviving spouses. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5136 1997–98 |
Elwha river fish runsAnadromous fish must be reintroduced into Elwha River tributaries above Aldwell Dam and below Glines Canyon Dam. Native stocks are exclusively utilized to maximize survival. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5137 1997–98 |
Vehicular assault penaltyThe crime of vehicular assault is given a seriousness score of V. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5147 1997–98 |
Residential property tx exmpRevises RCW 84.36.381 relating to residential property tax exemptions. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5148 1997–98 |
Game bird productionThe Department of Fish and Wildlife must continue to operate the Whidbey Island game farm. The department must conduct a site feasibility study for new department-operated game farms and report to the Legislature by December 31, 1997. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5165 1997–98 |
911 fundingThe up to 20 cent per-month state Enhanced 911 excise tax is extended to cellular telephone lines. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |