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 5280 1999–00 |
Vehicle liability insuranceEffective January 1, 2000, the owner of a vehicle wishing to renew the license of the vehicle must provide proof of motor vehicle liability insurance, a certificate of self-insurance, a certificate of deposit, or proof of... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 5634 1999–00 |
Student retention/promotion$ By the beginning of 2000-01 school year, all local school boards must have a policy on the promotion and retention of students. School districts with existing policies must amend them if necessary. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6407 1999–00 |
Forest practices definitionAmends RCW 76.09.020 to provide that "forest practice" shall also not include any activities with a primary purpose other than that of growing, harvesting, or processing timber that have met the requirements of chapter 43.21C RCW. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6409 1999–00 |
Environmental hearings applsProvides that if a person, who is neither a permit applicant nor the issuing agency, appeals a decision by a board identified in RCW 43.21B.005 to a court, the permit applicant may request the court to require the person to... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6413 1999–00 |
Volunteer pilotsThe pilot registration fee may be used for volunteer recognition and support. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6320 1999–00 |
salmon harvest managementA stock-specific listing of threatened and endangered salmonids and candidates for federal listings must be identified by the Fish and Wildlife Department and included in an annual report. The report also requires estimates of... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2000 |
| SB 6332 1999–00 |
Boating lw enfrcmnt programsCreates the local boating law enforcement account in the state treasury. Into this account shall be placed a portion of all watercraft excise tax receipts as provided in RCW 82.49.030. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2000 |
| SB 6344 1999–00 |
Safety zones & ferry docksProvides that to prevent potential injury, a safety zone is established around each state ferry dock. No unauthorized person may enter the area above or below the water within one hundred fifty feet of a state ferry terminal.... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2000 |
| SB 5013 1999–00 |
Criminal history record infoCriminal history record information that includes nonconviction data may 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 · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5060 1999–00 |
Highway bonds$ Increases Special Category C Bonds by $90 million from $240 million to $330 million. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5099 1999–00 |
Commercial vehicle enforcmntThe Legislature finds that enhanced responsibility and training for commercial vehicle enforcement officers contributes to the efficient and safe delivery of freight in Washington. The CVE program must be fully staffed using... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5106 1999–00 |
Drugs/property contaminationWhen property becomes contaminated by hazardous chemicals associated with the manufacture of illegal drugs, the local health officer may determine when the services of a certified contractor to perform decontamination is... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5158 1999–00 |
Buildings/criminal activityA criminal activity nuisance law is enacted with provisions substantially the same as those found in the drug nuisance law. Buildings where criminal activity occurs are declared to be nuisances. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5160 1999–00 |
Surplus computer equipmentThe Division of Purchasing of the Department of General Administration must by September 1, 1999, develop a list of food banks requesting surplus computers or computer equipment. The department is not responsible for... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5176 1999–00 |
Refusal to leave school grndPolice officers may arrest individuals who refuse to leave school property after being ordered to leave. The new section is also added to the criminal code. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5177 1999–00 |
Retired substitute teachers$ Extending the number of hours that retired teachers and administrators may work as substitute teachers without losing retirement benefits. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5192 1999–00 |
Motor carrier drug testingA penalty of up to $1,500 per violation is imposed on any person or employer who does not implement or comply with the federal drug and alcohol use and testing program. A penalty of $500 per violation is imposed for each... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5193 1999–00 |
Truck, tractor, trailer infoInformation obtained by government agencies by the use of an Intelligent Transportation System or any comparable equipment attached to a truck, tractor, or trailer is confidential and not subject to the public disclosure law.... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5236 1999–00 |
Sexually violnt offndr/rcrdsRecords of investigative reports pertaining to sexually violent offenses are not destroyed. These records are transferred to the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs for permanent electronic retention and retrieval. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5250 1999–00 |
Women's health programsThe Department of Health has the authority to solicit and receive funds from available sources in order to design and implement programs relating to women = s health issues. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5328 1999–00 |
Guides & outfitters/taxationA taxable leasehold interest does not include the nonexclusive use of national forest wilderness lands by commercial packing, guiding, and outfitting operations. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5359 1999–00 |
Tobacco litigation moneys$ Establishes accounts to receive proceeds from the settlement with tobacco companies. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5360 1999–00 |
Fuel tax rate & distributionThe motor fuel tax statutes are cleaned up by collapsing these motor fuel tax rates into one rate of 23 cents. All of the fuel tax distributions are placed in one section on a percentage basis, while maintaining revenue neutrality. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5393 1999–00 |
Personal watercraft operatnBeginning on April 1, 2000, no person born after 1984 may operate a personal watercraft powered by a ten horsepower or more motor unless that person has successfully completed a boating education course approved by the State... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5434 1999–00 |
International services/tax$ Extends the deadline to designate a contiguous group of census tracts, by the legislative authority of a city, for the international services tax credit from December 31, 1998 to December 31, 1999. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
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