Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bob Oke
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6513 1995–96 |
U.S.S. Missouri homeportFindings are made regarding the cultural and economic importance of the USS Missouri to Kitsap County and the state as a whole. The findings also describe the local financial support that has been committed to the project to date. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6596 1995–96 |
Property tax valuationTrue and fair value of real property for taxation purposes is defined as the most probable and most reasonable use of the real property. | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6616 1995–96 |
Emplymnt securty info releasWhen a state agency makes an application for release of information from the Department of Employment Security regarding the employing unit names, addresses, number of employees and wage data, for the purpose of preparing a... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6620 1995–96 |
Sex offender releaseOffenders convicted of sex offenses against minor victims are required, as part of the judgment and sentence, to comply with terms and conditions imposed by the Department of Corrections (DOC) regarding contact with minors.... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6628 1995–96 |
Proprty rights dispute resolThe Land Use Study Commission must consider how best to avoid land use conflicts and how to encourage settlement of those conflict that cannot be avoided by means of alternative dispute resolution methodologies. The commission... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6671 1995–96 |
Econ & revenue forecast cnclThe Economic and Revenue Forecast Council is renamed the Economic, Revenue, and Caseload Forecast Council and the economic and revenue forecast supervisor is renamed the economic, revenue and caseload forecast supervisor. The... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6708 1995–96 |
Sex offender registrationThe penalty for failing to register as a sex offender is increased from a gross misdemeanor to a class C felony when the underlying sex offense is any class of felony, or a federal or out-of-state conviction that is the... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6720 1995–96 |
Indian gaming locationThe Gambling Commission is authorized to negotiate tribal/state compacts that allow the establishment of class III gaming facilities on Indian reservation lands only. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6774 1995–96 |
Trust land transfer programIt is the intent of the Legislature to establish a public process and clear guidelines for the trust land transfer programs. Revenue is provided for construction of public schools and the replacement properties purchased have... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6778 1995–96 |
Habitat conservation plansThe Legislature finds that there is a substantial fiscal impact in the preparation of a habitat conservation plan, as well as long-term effects of the plan on trust income. The Legislature directs that the board must secure... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5436 1995–96 |
Abuse victims insuranceInsurers and health carriers are prohibited from denying, or refusing to issue, renew, or reissue an insurance policy or coverage on the basis of the insured's, covered individual's, or applicant's abuse status. Insurers and... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 5955 1995–96 |
Joint residential placementThe Legislature recognizes that minor children should be assured frequent and continuing contact with both parents regardless of the marital status of the child's parents. The Legislature further finds that both parents should... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6246 1995–96 |
Child abuse/neglect accusatnCivil and criminal penalties are established for intentionally making a false allegation of child abuse or neglect during the course of proceedings relating to a parenting plan or child custody. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6448 1995–96 |
Juvenile offendersThe disposition range for a minor/first offender with from 1 to 109 points is 0 to 12 months community supervision, and/or 0 to 150 hours of community service, and/or 0 to $100 fine. The disposition range for a middle offender... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6457 1995–96 |
Tobacco productsTobacco products regulated under state law are expanded to include chewing tobacco. Mail order sales of cigarettes and chewing tobacco are prohibited. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6471 1995–96 |
Vocational educationTerminology in the education code is changed from "vocational education" to "professional technical and vocational education." Substitute Bill Compared to Original Bill: The substitute also changes the terminology in the... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6659 1995–96 |
HOV lane useThe current DOT traffic rule that authorizes certain vehicles to use the HOV lanes is made statutory. The rule prohibiting trucks from using the HOV lane, except when preparing to turn left or by DOT rule, is also made statutory. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6773 1995–96 |
Regulatory takings/compenstnDeclares that a private property owner must receive compensation from government for a regulatory taking of private property. Provides that the compensation requirement does not apply if the regulation or restriction is... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1996 |
| SB 5352 1995–96 |
B&O tax/small busin innovatnFederal Small Business Innovative Research program grants are exempt from the business and occupation tax assessment. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6328 1995–96 |
Sex offender sentencingThe 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. Class B felonies that are not... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6455 1995–96 |
Citizen whistleblower actA civil penalty of not less than $5,000 or more than $10,000 plus treble damages is established for persons who knowingly: ! present, or conspire to present, a false claim for payment by a state agency; ! make or use a false... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6558 1995–96 |
Internet sex offender registThe Washington State Patrol (WSP) is required to maintain a copy of sex offender registration information in electronic form on the Internet or other computer network widely available to the general public. The electronic... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6681 1995–96 |
Dev disabled ombudsmanThe office of Ombudsman Services for Developmentally Disabled Persons is created. The Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development must contract with private, nonprofit organizations to provide ombudsman services... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6750 1995–96 |
Casino managmnt entities/taxThe B&O statutes are modified to include a new category of business services and a tax rate for these services. The B&O tax rate for businesses that are certified by the state and provide casino management services to gaming... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6759 1995–96 |
Property tax notice titlesProvides that the name of the state property tax levy for the support of the common schools shall be entitled "state property tax levy" and shall not indicate its use for the support of the common schools. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |