Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bob Oke
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5995 1995–96 |
Senior/disabled property taxProvides property tax relief for residential property leased to disabled persons and low-income senior citizens. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6000 1995–96 |
Fire training/clean air actUntil July 1, 1998, fires set as part of training flight aircraft rescue are exempt from the permitting requirements of the Washington Clean Air Act, provided that the exercise is affiliated with an FAA-certified airport or is... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6007 1995–96 |
Educational advancement grntCreates a pilot program for educational advancement grants to economically disadvantaged families to be used for tuition and other costs at public and private schools. Authorizes fifty grants for the 1995-96 school year and... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6018 1995–96 |
Regional transit authoritiesIf a vote on the proposition for an regional transit authority fails and the board redefines the proposition and makes changes to the proposal, the board must transmit the revised proposition to the legislative authority of... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6021 1995–96 |
Drugs/health care authorityRequires health care entities to keep readily available a suitable record of drugs, which shall preserve for a period of not less than two years the record of every drug used at such health care entity. Requires health care... | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6023 1995–96 |
Interest on funds and accntsEighty percent of interest earnings on transportation-related accounts remain in those accounts, rather than being transferred to the general fund-state to be spent for general government purposes. This restores the law as it... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6032 1995–96 |
Health services act of 1993Makes extensive revisions to the health services act of 1993. Provides for expanded enrollment in the basic health plan for adults and children. Establishes the health care savings accounts and specifies procedures for... | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6034 1995–96 |
Health insurance mandate repThe series of provisions in current law that phases in the employer mandate to pay no less than 50 percent of the premium for the lowest priced uniform benefits package of health insurance for all employees and their... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6039 1995–96 |
Health care liability reformDesignates requirements which a claimant's attorney must comply with when filing an action for damages arising out of the professional negligence of a person licensed under Title 18 RCW. Limits ex parte contact between a... | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6046 1995–96 |
Youth in need housingAuthorizes tax exemptions for new construction of alternative housing for youth in need. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6048 1995–96 |
Work ethic campsRequires that inmates who fail to complete work ethic camp or who violate any condition of supervision shall immediately be returned to confinement. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6053 1995–96 |
Agency rule-making authorityProvides that state agencies may not rely solely on a statute's statement of intent or purpose for statutory authority to adopt any rule. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6081 1995–96 |
Watershed planningRequires an examination of the effectiveness of water resource planning done on a local basis. Directs the examination on a pilot basis on the Duwamish-Green, upper Chehalis, Entiat, middle Snake, Yakima and Naches rivers.... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6083 1995–96 |
Fish & wildlife cmmssn rulesRevises RCW 77.04.090 to require the approval of five members of the commission. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6125 1995–96 |
Vocationl skill centers fndsIncreases the appropriation to the superintendent of public instruction by one million nine hundred thirty-eight thousand dollars to continue the 1996 summer program. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6128 1995–96 |
Drivers' implied consentProvides that drivers involved in fatal accidents are deemed to have given implied consent for alcohol and drug testing. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6142 1995–96 |
Property tax limitationEstablishes a process for gradual reduction and eventual elimination of state property taxes. Establishes limitations on local property tax increases. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5739 1995–96 |
Nonprofit org sales/tax exmpThe first $20,000 received in a calendar year by a nonprofit organization from bazaars and rummage sales is exempt from the B&O tax and the sales are not subject to sales tax. A B&O tax exemption is provided for income from... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 15, 1995 |
| SB 5852 1995–96 |
Presidential primaryA presidential preference primary is conducted on the second Tuesday in March of a presidential election year. The Secretary of State may propose an alternate date for the primary to advance the concept of a regional primary... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 15, 1995 |
| SB 5269 1995–96 |
Raffle ticketsThe limit on individual raffle ticket prices is increased from $5 to $25. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| SB 5201 1995–96 |
Manufacturing/processing taxA statewide sales and use tax exemption is provided and the state's sales and use tax deferral programs are revised as follows. Sales Tax Exemption . Sales of new and replacement machinery and equipment used directly in a... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 8, 1995 |
| SB 5466 1995–96 |
Sexually explicit materialsThe statutory prohibitions on distribution or display of erotic materials to minors are repealed and replaced with provisions prohibiting the display, sale, or distribution of materials harmful to minors. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1995 |
| SB 5064 1995–96 |
Regional fisheries enhancmntRegional fisheries enhancement groups are assisted in the following manner: the Department of Fish and Wildlife shall provide engineering and technical assistance as available, the Department of Transportation shall assist in... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 367, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5106 1995–96 |
Grizzly bear managementThe Department of Fish and Wildlife cannot transport or introduce in the state grizzly bears that are not native to the state of Washington. The department must protect grizzly bears and develop management programs that... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 370, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5157 1995–96 |
Hatchery salmon markingCoho salmon and chinook salmon produced in salmon hatcheries are marked for the purpose of identification in mixed stock fisheries. The bill is null and void if funding is not provided in the budget. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 372, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |