Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bob Oke
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6457 1993–94 |
Intensive forestryLegislative intent is established to provide a regulatory climate that is favorable to the creation of more intensive forestry to produce a greater amount of timber and wood fiber from existing forest lands. The Forest... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6469 1993–94 |
Sex offender publ informatnAllows sex offender residential facilities to be sited in residential areas only upon the issuance of a conditional use permit. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6472 1993–94 |
Child rearing instructionSchool districts must offer students in grades nine through 12 instruction concerning the costs and responsibilities associated with child rearing as part of the required offering of program hours in the basic skill area of... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6473 1993–94 |
Vehicle insurance ratesProvides for a window identification system in which letters or numbers are etched into all windows other than small vent windows. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6482 1993–94 |
Long-term disability rateThe Department of Labor and Industries is directed to conduct two pilot projects. Both projects include an effort to shift resources to the early management of the most difficult claims in an attempt to prevent system failures... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6490 1993–94 |
Child support/incarcertd parDeclares that the incarcerated parent's lack of living expenses may constitute good cause for establishing a child support obligation that exceeds forty-five percent of the net income. Establishes a minimum obligation of... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6497 1993–94 |
Parents' rights in educationProvides that parents have the right to know what their children are being taught. Requires school districts to make instructional material available for parental inspection. Requires parental permission for the placement of a... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6500 1993–94 |
Retail food service regulatnThe period for which renewed food and beverage service worker's permits are valid is reduced from five years to three years for those who remain continuously employed. A person whose employment lapses for one year or more must... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6501 1993–94 |
Jumbo ferries/propulsion sysThe State Department of Transportation is authorized to enter into a contract without bid for the acquisition of the propulsion system or any component thereof, including diesel engines and spare parts for installation into... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6510 1993–94 |
Public grazing policyDeclares that wildlife, fish, water quality protection, rangeland preservation, proper grazing management, and adequate lease fees must be implemented consistently on state lands. Creates the public grazing policy committee to... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6513 1993–94 |
Self-employment assistanceRequires a self-employment assistance program to include entrepreneurial training, business counseling, and technical assistance relating to establishment of a business. Authorizes individuals to receive unemployment... | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6514 1993–94 |
Duplicative rulesProvides that a new or amended rule that duplicates an existing rule must specifically supersede by amendment or repeal the duplicated provision of the existing rule. | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6518 1993–94 |
Criminal records checksRequires the department of licensing to conduct a criminal records check of an applicant for a driver's license to determine if there is a felony conviction or mental incompetency finding in the records. Requires the license... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6519 1993–94 |
School employee salary incre$72.3 million is appropriated from the general fund to provide a 3 percent salary increase for K-12 employees effective September 1, 1994. $3.7 million is appropriated to fund increments for community college faculty and classified | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6520 1993–94 |
Park & recreation dist electWhen electing commissioners to govern park and recreation districts, there shall be no primary to nominate candidates. The names of all persons who file and qualify as candidates shall appear on the general election ballot and... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6526 1993–94 |
Juv offender job skills traiThe Director of the Division of Juvenile Rehabilitation (DJR) and the several school districts serving juvenile institutions are to operate a job skills training program to provide youth with skills necessary to locate,... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6527 1993–94 |
At-risk youth job programThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is to operate an at-risk youth job placement and training program which provides grants to local groups. The local groups are to use the grants to match at-risk... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6534 1993–94 |
Cigarette/tobacco giveawaysProhibits the giving away of cigarettes or tobacco products in person, through the mail, or by redemption of a coupon at no cost. Designates enforcement procedures. Repeals RCW 70.155.050, 70.155.060, and 70.155.070. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6537 1993–94 |
Recreation landowner liabiltLimits the liability of owners or others in possession of land and water areas for injuries to outdoor recreation users taking part in state-certified hunter or aquatic education courses. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6540 1993–94 |
Child labor restrictionsRestricts the hours which a minor under sixteen may work. Specifies a list of occupations which are prohibited for all minors. Requires employers to obtain and keep on file the listed personal data. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6541 1993–94 |
Higher ed contract servicesAuthorizes the contracts without the necessity of showing that classified employees could not provide the service if the purchases would be fiscally prudent and result in reduced expenditures of public funds. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6543 1993–94 |
Ballot propositns/publ fundsProvides that an agency may not disburse funds in the form of dues or membership fees to an entity that uses any portion of the funds for the support of or opposition to a ballot proposition. Does not apply to funds forwarded... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6544 1993–94 |
Juv parolees learning centrsFunding is restored for learning centers. The programs are funded at the same level as they were in the 1991-93 biennium. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6555 1993–94 |
Transportn projcts/local govEach county planning under the Growth Management Act must establish an early review process of major transportation projects. This review must include procedures to designate a single coordinator for all local permits and... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6562 1993–94 |
Distressed property tax defrAuthorizes a claimant to apply to defer payment of that amount of real property taxes imposed that exceeds four percent of the claimant's combined disposable income. Designates conditions which must be met to be eligible for... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |