Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bob Oke
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5443 1999–00 |
Alcohol/drug hearing feesC Provides an indigency based waiver of a hearing request fee in an administrative suspension or revocation of a driver's license in DUI related cases. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5462 1999–00 |
Homeless servicesThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development continues to be responsible for planning for and serving the shelter and housing needs of the homeless. To effectively address the needs of homeless families with... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5480 1999–00 |
Drug-affected infantsA woman's primary health care provider must identify and then screen appropriate pregnant and lactating women to determine whether an infant is at risk of being drug-affected. If screening criteria suggests the infant should... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5483 1999–00 |
State parks volunteers$ Authorizes the State Parks and Recreation Commission to use volunteers. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5484 1999–00 |
State park concessions$ Allows the State Parks and Recreation Commission to enter into leases and concessions of 50 years in duration. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5496 1999–00 |
Electronic taxpayer returnsThe Department of Revenue is authorized to allow electronic filing of returns or remittances from any taxpayer. The return or remittance is considered filed as provided by rule of the department. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5510 1999–00 |
Collecting unpaid taxesThe Department of Revenue is allowed to hire collection agencies for the purpose of collecting unpaid taxes within the state of Washington. DOR may refer those instate accounts that are considered "uncollectible" and therefore... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5514 1999–00 |
Vocational excellence award$ Requires recipients of the WAVE award to use their award within six years. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5516 1999–00 |
Tobacco prevention & controlA Tobacco Prevention and Control Program is created within the Department of Health. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5533 1999–00 |
Work force development boardC Changes the name of the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board to the Workforce Development Board, changes the makeup and increases the number of members from nine voting members to 18 voting members. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5556 1999–00 |
Fuel tax transfersThe treasurer must transfer all of the money in the marine fuel tax refund account that is not required for payment of refund claims or costs to the recreation resource account. The proportional distribution factor, "motor... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5572 1999–00 |
HOV lane violationsIt is a traffic infraction to use HOV lanes in violation of restrictions placed on the use of such lanes by the proper authority. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5608 1999–00 |
Machinery/equipmnt tx exmptnAn explicit definition of "manufacturing" is provided to include (1) the cutting, delimbing, and measuring of harvested trees and (2) rock crushing and blending. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5617 1999–00 |
Driver's license/nonresidentCertain nonresidents are authorized to legally drive in Washington regardless of whether their stay in this state exceeds six months. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5683 1999–00 |
Puget Sound salmon recoveryA nonprofit foundation is established to collect and distribute private money for the purposes of salmon habitat preservation and restoration in the Puget Sound area. The foundation is governed by a board of 18 directors, four... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5684 1999–00 |
Small business tax reportingThe exemption for filing tax returns is increased to $28,000. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5710 1999–00 |
Zoo/aquarium fundingUpon the joint request of a metropolitan park district and a city with a population of more than 150,000, a county legislative authority in a county with a population of more than 500,000 and less than 1,000,000 (Metropolitan... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5743 1999–00 |
Comm & tech college training$ Eliminates the two-credit minimum tuition and fee requirement for community college students. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5750 1999–00 |
Transportation planningThe state-owned facilities component must be consistent with the statewide multi-modal transportation plan ( Washington's Transportation Plan) and is required to identify the most cost-effective combination of transportation... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5770 1999–00 |
Special needs transportationThe Agency Council on Coordinated Transportation is modified to provide voting status to the eight legislative members. Three-year terms are specified for gubernatorial appointees to the council, and rules governing the... | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5893 1999–00 |
Cut flower arrangemnt busnssIt is the intent of the Legislature to prohibit deceptive advertising in the retail delivery of cut flower arrangements. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5914 1999–00 |
Growth management/housingA countywide planning policy must address policies that consider the need for affordable housing, such as housing for all economic segments of the population, and parameters for its distribution to the urban, unincorporated... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5922 1999–00 |
Compulsive gamblingThe Joint Select Committee on Problem Gambling is established. Committee membership includes four members from the House Commerce and Labor Committee and four members from the Senate Commerce, Trade, Housing and Financial... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 6058 1999–00 |
Agri growing/packing tax$ Excludes facilities that pack agricultural products from the distressed area sales tax deferral/exemption program. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 6246 1999–00 |
Victim penalty assessmentsA victim's penalty assessment of $250 is imposed on persons convicted on or after June 6, 1996 for felonies or gross misdemeanors committed before that date. It is specified that a finding of guilt is the triggering event for... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |