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 6711 1999–00 |
Farm equipment/prprty tx exmMachinery and equipment used in commercial farming is exempt from the state portion of the property tax. To be eligible, the farm must be located in a distressed county. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| SB 6634 1999–00 |
Business & occptn tax creditCounties may transfer their status as a A rural @ county to adjacent counties for purposes of eligibility for the $1,000 B&O credit for new software manufacturing or software programming jobs. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6637 1999–00 |
School construction/wageExempts public works and maintenance contracts of school districts from prevailing wage requirements. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6638 1999–00 |
[Bc-tech ed scholarshipA conditional scholarship is created for students who attend community colleges, technical colleges, and private career schools for training for employment in high-demand industries. The Workforce Training and Education... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6639 1999–00 |
Gambling/youth educationFor the fiscal years ending 2000 and 2001, $75,000 or as much as may be necessary is appropriated from the general fund to the Gambling Commission for youth education awareness on problem gambling. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6646 1999–00 |
Court-ordered fncl obligatnsDeclares that all court-ordered financial obligations that are ordered as a result of a conviction for a criminal offense in a court of limited jurisdiction may be enforced in the same manner as a judgment in a civil action by... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6655 1999–00 |
Residential habilitationThe Residential Habilitation Board is created. All duties and responsibilities related to the management of RHCs are transferred to the board. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6593 1999–00 |
Local mtr vehicle excise taxAmends RCW 81.104.160 to authorize the department of licensing to charge a fee for the administration of the local motor vehicle excise tax. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| SB 6611 1999–00 |
Sale of antifreezeEthylene glycol must be phased-out of antifreeze products over a period of four years. The Department of Health is authorized to forbid the sale of, and order the removal of, products that exceed the statutory limits placed on... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| SB 6620 1999–00 |
Classified school employeesFindings . The Legislature intends to encourage outstanding classified school employees to enter the teaching profession. Definitions . Various terms are defined. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| SB 6629 1999–00 |
Methamphetamine manufatureDeclares that a rebuttable presumption that a child has suffered negligent treatment or maltreatment shall exist if, during investigation conducted by the department under chapter 26.44 RCW or by law enforcement, a child is... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| SB 6563 1999–00 |
Alternate teacher certDeclares an intent to facilitate a conditional opportunity for community members, including business and retired persons, to bring their expertise and work experiences into the classrooms in Washington to enrich the learning... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6574 1999–00 |
Shoreline planning task frcFinds that there is a need to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of state and local land use planning protecting threatened and endangered species and to delay rule making for rules that will have an adverse affect on... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6584 1999–00 |
Property tax exemptionAmends RCW 84.36.381 and 84.36.383 relating to property tax exemptions for persons confined in adult family homes and certain boarding homes. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6590 1999–00 |
Anadromous salmonid fishingDeclares that all sport fishers should be educated about identification of anadromous salmonid types, catch and release techniques, spawning bed and stream bank identification and protection, and the location and knowledge of... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6482 1999–00 |
Capital projectsRequires that, in the predesign phase of every capital project valued at two million dollars or more involving the construction, alteration, or improvement of a building used for office space or as a warehouse, the predesign... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6485 1999–00 |
Workplace ergonomicsProvides that new ergonomic rules proposed for adoption by the department may be applied only to those employers selected by the department for participation in a pilot project conducted under the requirements of RCW... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6492 1999–00 |
Rule making delaysDeclares an intent of the legislature to monitor agency rule making by closely examining those rules that, if implemented, would obligate taxpayer funds. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6504 1999–00 |
Driving records/alcoholAuthorizes access to the full driving record by alcoholism and drug assessment and treatment agencies. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6538 1999–00 |
Highway congestion reliefCreates the state highway construction congestion relief account in the treasury within the transportation fund. All receipts from RCW 82.08.020(2) must be deposited into the account. Moneys in the account may be spent only... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6424 1999–00 |
Landowner liabilityLandowners and tenants who open their lands for recreation, fish and wildlife cooperative projects, or litter cleanup are immune from liability for unintentional injuries. It does not matter if the condition that causes the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6427 1999–00 |
Rebuilt vehiclesA vehicle is a "salvage vehicle" when it has been previously declared a total loss as reported to the National Insurance Crime Bureau. If a vehicle is declared a total loss as reported by the National Insurance Crime Bureau,... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6456 1999–00 |
Lake management districtsThe ten-year limit on the duration of lake management districts is removed. Dikes, levees, and flumes are added to the list of activities that can be financed. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6477 1999–00 |
Passenger-only ferriesA public subsidy is defined as the provision of money, equipment, or materials, or the provision of equipment, materials, services, or facilities at below-market value by a public entity to an applicant for a certificate or... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 5094 1999–00 |
Personal flotation devices$ Requires that all persons 12 years and under wear a personal flotation device while on an underway vessel that is less than 19 feet. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2000 |
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