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 6434 1999–00 |
DUI penalties increasedDriving or being in physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug is a class C felony if the offender has three or more A prior offenses @ (as defined in RCW 46.61.5055) or a... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6550 1999–00 |
Equal access to justice actThe Equal Access to Justice Act is amended to allow qualified persons who prevail at the administrative hearing level (final agency action) to recover reasonable attorney = s fees not to exceed $25,000 if it is determined that... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6562 1999–00 |
Growth mngmnt housing goalsThe county-wide planning policy must allocate projected residential and employment growth by jurisdiction, at appropriate densities, and establish performance measures for annual review of the jurisdiction = s accommodation of... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6610 1999–00 |
Job training services creditThe conditions related to types and locations of businesses are eliminated. A condition related to investments in job training is added. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6619 1999–00 |
Office of economic analysisAn Office of Economic Analysis is created in the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development. Its mission is to provide information on economic trends and indicators to businesses and to communities to assist them... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6694 1999–00 |
Foster careThe foster parent retention pilot program is established to retain foster parents who care for sexually aggressive children. The program is run by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) for two years. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6794 1999–00 |
WWII memorialProvides that, for each state resident who served in the uniformed armed services during the Second World War, as determined by the office of financial management, the state shall contribute one dollar for the benefit of the... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6826 1999–00 |
Higher ed financial aidDiscretionary power is given to the Higher Education Coordinating Board to allow students attending one of these branch campuses to be eligible for state financial aid including work study. Such students must already be... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6572 1999–00 |
Aquatic habitatAmends RCW 84.34.020 and 84.34.055 to protect and enhance aquatic habitat through the use of tax incentives. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2000 |
| SB 6153 1999–00 |
Reiter pond hatcheryA one-time appropriation of $50,000 is made from the wildlife account, $50,000 from the general fund, coupled with $15,000 from nonstate matching funds to operate the Reiter Pond Hatchery until June 30, 2001. The contribution... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2000 |
| SB 6819 1999–00 |
Vehicle licensingThe Department of Licensing must issue vehicle licenses for a registration period of two years. At the end of the 24 months, the vehicle owner must renew the license. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2000 |
| SB 6795 1999–00 |
Transit/local sales & use txAuthorizes a legislative entity to provide public transportation services under chapter 35.58, 36.57, or 36.57A RCW, and impose a sales and use tax in accordance with the terms of chapter 82.14 RCW. Provides that the tax rate... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2000 |
| SB 6782 1999–00 |
Property tax exemptionAmends RCW 84.36.383 to increase the parcel size that qualifies for the retired persons property tax exemption. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2000 |
| SB 6784 1999–00 |
Product liabilityA manufacturer, distributer, or seller of any product is not liable for damages caused by the product if the product is a lawful product, the product is used as intended, and is not inherently unsafe. A product is not... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2000 |
| SB 6789 1999–00 |
Property taxProvides that this act takes effect for taxes levied in 2000 for collection in 2001 and thereafter if the proposed amendment to Article VII, section 1 of the state Constitution providing for valuation increases to be phased in... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2000 |
| SB 6745 1999–00 |
Voter registrationRequires a prosecuting attorney to aggressively and without exception present all violations of the election laws that come to the prosecuting attorney's knowledge to the special consideration of the proper jury. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| SB 6763 1999–00 |
School construction/lotteryUses lottery moneys for common school and higher education construction and renovation. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| SB 6772 1999–00 |
Home-based instructionRequires the superintendent of public instruction to provide each school district with information on programs operating in the state that provide assistance to parents in home-based instruction. The information shall include... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| SB 6716 1999–00 |
Growth managementThe Legislature finds that the needed infrastructure identified in the capital facilities elements of comprehensive plans far exceed existing funding. A growth management infrastructure account is created in the state treasury. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| SB 6725 1999–00 |
Unemployment insuranceEstablishes a legislative task force to undertake a comprehensive review of unemployment insurance benefits and contributions, including the impact of the benefits and contributions freeze under RCW 50.24.010, 50.29.025, and 50.20.120. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| SB 6728 1999–00 |
Aquatic landsAuthorizes a cooperative association formed under chapter 23.86 RCW, a mutual corporation or association formed under chapter 24.06 RCW, or a public service company subject to regulation by the Washington utilities and... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| SB 6730 1999–00 |
Emergency service personnelAuthorizes participation in health care authority insurance plans and contracts by surviving spouses and dependent children of emergency service personnel killed in the line of duty. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| SB 6693 1999–00 |
DOT contracting of servicesAuthorizes department of transportation contracting out of maintenance services. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| SB 6697 1999–00 |
Property tax reformDeclares an intent to: (1) Provide immediate relief from the state portion of the property tax and then, after ensuring a fiscally sound reserve, use all surplus state revenues to fully eliminate the state property tax levy... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| SB 6702 1999–00 |
Liability of volunteersProvides that, a volunteer of a nonprofit organization or governmental entity shall not be liable for harm caused by an act or omission of the volunteer on behalf of the organization or entity if: (1) The volunteer was acting... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
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