Bob Oke
Senator
· Republican
· District 26
· most recent term 2005–06
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188
Bills as prime sponsor
51
of those became law
2,252
Bills co-sponsored
13,342
Recorded votes
6.2%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6145 1999–00 |
Criminal history recordsCriminal history record information that includes nonconviction data must be given to the Gambling Commission for use in licensing background investigations and for use in determining suitability for involvement in gambling... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6175 1999–00 |
Parks & rec comm/land auctnIn order to resolve ownership and boundary disputes, the Parks and Recreation Commission is authorized to sell up to ten acres of contiguous real property without a public auction. An appraisal is required and the sale must be... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6337 1999–00 |
Criminal investigations unitThe Secretary of the Department of Corrections (DOC) may appoint special deputies and grant commissions for limited authority Washington peace officers. Special deputies, as an incidental part of their regular DOC employment,... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6358 1999–00 |
Electronic harassmentHarassment through electronic communication and harassing telephone or electronic contacts are made illegal. Maliciously threatening to send an electronic communication to the person threatened with the intent to substantially... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6571 1999–00 |
National WW II memorial acctAn account is created in the custody of the State Treasurer dedicated to receive all receipts and appropriations contributing to the national World War II memorial. The account is subject to allotment procedures but no | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6785 1999–00 |
DUI/ignition interlockAn applicant for an occupational driver = s license whose license has been suspended or revoked due to a conviction of DUI, an arrest for DUI where the alcohol concentration involved was .08 or higher, or an arrest where the... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5172 1999–00 |
HIV testing of offendersUpon consent or a court order, the public health official must order HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C testing as well as pretest and posttest counseling for all offenders, arrested persons, and detainees who substantially... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 5470 1999–00 |
Chemically related illnessesThe department must contract with an outside entity to study industrial insurance claims for chemically related illnesses and injuries suffered between January 1, 1995, through December 31, 1998. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6146 1999–00 |
Cheating at gamblingCheating when participating in a gambling activity is divided into three separate crime classifications. A person is guilty of cheating in the first degree if he or she engages in cheating and conspires with five or more... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6281 1999–00 |
Ferries as no smoking areasAll state ferries must be designated as A No Smoking @ areas in their entirety. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6388 1999–00 |
Traffic control/rdway illumThe Department of Transportation (DOT), counties, cities, and towns are not required to obtain an electrical contractors license to perform work within the rights of way of any public highway, road, or street in connection... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6565 1999–00 |
MotorcyclesThe Department of Licensing may waive the endorsement examination for persons who pass the department's voluntary motorcycle operator training and education class. The exemption from mandatory liability insurance given to... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6596 1999–00 |
Initiatives and referendumsThe Legislature must hold public hearings on initiative or referendum measures that have been certified by the Secretary of State and at a time no less than 30 days before the vote of the people on the measures. The hearings... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6231 1999–00 |
Telecommnctns installationsA telecommunications contractor license is required to install or maintain a telecommunications system, with limited exceptions. Permits and inspections are required for most non-residential installations. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2000 |
| SB 6851 1999–00 |
Education/transportatn fundsProvides that any department, agency, or institution of higher education may purchase services, including services that have been customarily and historically provided by employees in the classified service under chapter 41.06... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 15, 2000 |
| SB 6630 1999–00 |
Traffic safety improvementsThe bicycle and pedestrian safety account, impaired driving safety account, and school zone safety account are combined into a single traffic safety improvement account (TSIA) to provide funding through the Washington Traffic... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 11, 2000 |
| SB 6848 1999–00 |
Lake management districtsThe ten-year limit on the duration of lake management districts and the term of lake management district bonds is removed. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 11, 2000 |
| SB 6847 1999–00 |
Educatn & transportatn fundsDeclares that any department, agency, or institution of higher education may purchase services, including services that have been customarily and historically provided by employees in the classified service under chapter 41.06... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 9, 2000 |
| SB 6838 1999–00 |
Organ donor data baseDeclares that the purpose of the program is to create and maintain a secure data base that lists volunteer organ donors in the state. The goal of the program is to increase the availability of donated organs, and to make the... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2000 |
| SB 6839 1999–00 |
Anatomical giftsRevises provisions of the uniform anatomical gift act. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2000 |
| SB 6840 1999–00 |
Organ donor statementsDirects the department of licensing to provide, on the statement under this act, a space for a witness to certify that the licensee has discussed his or her willingness to make an anatomical gift with the witness, and that the... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2000 |
| SB 6841 1999–00 |
Debit card withholding noticRequires that every seller of goods or services who accepts the use of a debit card as a means of payment must post in a conspicuous manner at the place the debit card is used a notice stating the amount of the hold that will... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2000 |
| SB 6836 1999–00 |
Sexually violent predatorsFirst or second degree rape, first or second degree rape of a child, first degree child molestation, and indecent liberties by forcible compulsion are defined as predatory crimes of sexual violence if they are committed... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2000 |
| SB 5547 1999–00 |
School medical assistanceC With the exception of staff with nursing training, current school employees may file a written letter of refusal to administer oral medications to or bladder catheterizations of students. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6321 1999–00 |
Economic developmentThe Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board must create a Skills Gap Program. The program provides grants to local workforce development councils to create partnerships between business, labor and training... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
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