Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bob Oke
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5677 1997–98 |
Welfare-to-work temp assistnLegal entitlement to public assistance is eliminated, and cash assistance is limited to five years, with some exemptions. The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) principles of the federal Welfare Reform Act replace... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5699 1997–98 |
Transportation planningBy December 31, 2000, cities and counties planning under the Growth Management Act (GMA) are required to include state-owned transportation facilities in the transportation element of their comprehensive plans. The Department... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5844 1997–98 |
Marine/nonhighway fuel taxesThe current motor fuel vehicle tax rate is used to calculate the amount of transfers to the marine fuel tax refund account, the snowmobile account, and the general fund for off-road vehicle expenditures. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5851 1997–98 |
Ground water right develpmntIncreased specificity is provided in regard to construction of replacement or additional wells: 1)Additional or substitute wells must continue to tap the same ground water body as the original well; 2)It is clearly provided... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5875 1997–98 |
Veterans & military personnlThe Joint Select Committee on Veterans and Military Personnel Affairs is created. The committee consists of four members, one from each caucus of the House of Representatives and the Senate. | Lena Swanson (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5896 1997–98 |
Civil rights act of 1997The Washington State Civil Rights Act of 1997 is enacted. The bill substantially parallels the federal Civil Rights Act. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5919 1997–98 |
Sex offender sentncng alternLegislative findings and intent are specified relating to the lack of any systematic evaluation of impact on victims of the special sex offender sentencing alternative (SSOSA). The intent section declares a need for such an... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5924 1997–98 |
General assistance eligibltyPersons who have been determined eligible for GA-U and who are chemically dependent are subject to certain requirements in order to continue their eligibility. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5972 1997–98 |
Contributions by mailThe period in relation to a regular session in which accepting or soliciting campaign contributions is proscribed begins on December 10. A contribution that is received by mail and postmarked before the proscribed period may... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6125 1997–98 |
DUI victim impact panelsA person who is convicted of a violation of the laws relating to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) or who enters a deferred prosecution based on a DUI is required by the court to participate in a victim... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6135 1997–98 |
Covenant marriagesA covenant marriage is defined as a marriage entered into by one man and one woman who understand and agree that the marriage between them is a lifelong relationship. The parties may contract a covenant marriage by declaring... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6180 1997–98 |
Solid fuel burning devicesThe first stage of impaired air quality is declared when particulates ten microns and smaller in diameter are at an ambient level of 60 micrograms per cubic meter. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6207 1997–98 |
Correctional facility emplyeSexual intercourse or sexual contact between an employee of the DOC or DSHS or a departmental contractor and an inmate or offender is defined as employee misconduct. The secretary must suspend the employment of an employee or... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6215 1997–98 |
Custodial sexual misconductA person is guilty of custodial sexual misconduct in the first degree by having sexual intercourse with another person (a) who is a resident of an adult or juvenile correctional facility or work release facility and the... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6218 1997–98 |
Public defense office sunsetThe current termination date of the Office of Public Defense is changed from June 30, 2000 to June 30, 2008. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6221 1997–98 |
Storm water contrl faciltiesIn fixing rates and charges for storm water control services, a county legislative authority may also consider the low-income status of the persons receiving storm water control services or benefits, including senior citizens... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6233 1997–98 |
Driving privilege revocationThe Department of Licensing must revoke all driving privileges of persons under the age of 21 years when the department receives notice of a violation of RCW 66.44. RCW 66.44 includes the offenses of opening or consuming... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6247 1997–98 |
Sexually explict mattr/minorA person is guilty of unlawful display of sexually explicit material to a minor if the person knowingly shows sexually explicit material that is inappropriate for minors on a viewing screen so that it is visible to a minor who... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6274 1997–98 |
Slayers/retirmnt sys beneftsThe slayer's rights to retirement benefits of the victim under the state retirement system are taken away and given to the victim's estate. The Department of Retirement Systems, after notice that a slayer situation exists,... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6282 1997–98 |
Threatened/endangerd speciesA 20-member salmon restoration funding task force is created. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6321 1997–98 |
Senior/disabled property taxA deduction is authorized from disposable household income for health care insurance for either person. The parcel size limit for the exemption program is increased from one acre up to five acres if zoning requires the larger size. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6338 1997–98 |
Abortion/parental notificatnThe declared purposes of the act are that the state has a legitimate and compelling state interest in: (a) protecting the rights of parents to rear minor children who are a part of their household; (b) fostering family unity... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6339 1997–98 |
English as common languageThe Legislature finds that the state is enriched by diversity and that the government should always promote the dignity of all heritages. Language has the power to unite people of differing backgrounds and heritages. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6340 1997–98 |
Telephone solicitation callsThe Attorney General is directed to establish and maintain a "do not call" list of residents who do not wish to receive commercial telephone solicitations. The list must be publicly available in written and electronic form. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6350 1997–98 |
Pregnant women/controlld subDelivering a controlled substance to a woman, knowing that she is pregnant, is added to the illustrative list of aggravating factors set forth in the SRA and to the reciprocal juvenile code provisions. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |