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 5763 1999–00 |
Coin-operated laundry faciliThe sales tax exemption is expanded to include all coin-operated laundry facilities. The removal of the sales tax results in a change of the B&O tax classification from retailing back to service. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5767 1999–00 |
Year 2000 computer conversnsDeclares an intent of the legislature that: (1) Businesses and agencies exercise reasonable care to prepare electronic computing devices for which they are responsible to continue normal operation after the year 2000; (2)... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5768 1999–00 |
Emergency medical servicesAll emergency medical services medical program directors are required to design a training curriculum and protocols to allow emergency medical technicians to carry and administer epinephrine to patients under 26 years old who... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5769 1999–00 |
Prisoner releaseWhen the Department of Corrections transfers an offender to community custody or postrelease supervision, the department orders the offender to reside in the county of original commitment for the duration of custody or... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5782 1999–00 |
Collection agenciesProvides that, a licensee may collect or attempt to collect collection costs and fees as authorized by a written agreement or contract, between the client and the debtor, in the course of the collection of a commercial claim. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5785 1999–00 |
Minor making threat at schooA procedure is established when the crime of harassment is committed by a minor on school grounds, school transportation, school facilities, or is directed at school personnel or volunteers. The minor must be detained 48 hours... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5795 1999–00 |
Camps & retreat centers/taxDeclares that all real and personal property owned by a nonprofit organization, association, or corporation qualified for exemption under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. Sec. 501(c)(3)) that... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5801 1999–00 |
Senior/retired property taxDeclares that, RCW 84.36.381 notwithstanding, a person who otherwise qualifies under RCW 84.36.381 may apply for exemption by February 15th of the year in which the taxes are payable if the person owns the property by February... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5804 1999–00 |
Water rights changeA change from one agricultural use to another does not constitute a change in purpose of use. Agricultural use is defined as use of water for commercial production of an agricultural commodity, including horticultural,... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5820 1999–00 |
Teachers' retiremnt/militaryProvides that, after completing twenty-five years of creditable service, any member may have service in the armed forces that was performed prior to membership in the retirement system credited to him or her as a member.... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5835 1999–00 |
Foster care respite servicesDirects the department of social and health services, in concert with community-based organizations, to develop a plan for a comprehensive respite care system for children and families. In developing the plan, the department... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5836 1999–00 |
Foster parent supportThe basic reimbursement rate for foster children is raised by $3 per day. The foster child clothing allowance is established as $200 per year. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5851 1999–00 |
Class size reductionProvides for an additional maximum of four certificated instructional staff per one thousand full-time equivalent students in grades four through six for the addition of teachers solely to reduce class size. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5860 1999–00 |
Disabled persons/employmentEmployers are provided a B&O tax credit for full or part-time employment of persons with disabilities who are clients of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, or for contracting with community rehabilitation programs for... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5867 1999–00 |
Workers' comp rating planThe department's retrospective rating plan is statutorily mandated. Participating employers or groups of employers must comply with the department's rules. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5876 1999–00 |
State employee background ckPertains to those persons with potential unsupervised involvement with children or individuals with physical disabilities. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5880 1999–00 |
Needle stick protectionsThe Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) must adopt emergency rules by September 1999 (and six months after, adopt permanent rules) governing occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens, such as Hepatitis B virus,... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5884 1999–00 |
Workers' comp carriersDeclares that the purpose of this act is to provide all employers in Washington state a choice of carriers from whom to purchase workers' compensation insurance; to provide employers and their employees the benefits of a... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5887 1999–00 |
Disabled veterans/prop taxAuthorizes a property tax exemption to veterans with service-connected disabilities. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5889 1999–00 |
Year 2000 date change liabltIn an action against a state agency for damages caused by the Y2K problem, the state agency is severally liable only. The agency is also immune from liability for the first $100 of damages per claimant. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5890 1999–00 |
Student transportatn allocatCreates a K-12 transportation safety net and a transportation safety net committee. Directs the superintendent of public instruction to, by rule, establish procedures and standards for the allocation of funds appropriated for... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5895 1999–00 |
Clothing & footwear/sales txFor the period August 15, 1999, through August 21, 1999, clothing and footwear for human use under $50 per item is exempt from sales and use tax. The exemption includes fabric, thread, yarn, buttons, snaps, hooks, zippers, and... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5896 1999–00 |
Salmon & water/forest practcThe changes in laws and rules contemplated by this bill constitute a comprehensive and coordinated program to provide substantial and sufficient contributions to salmon and water quality enhancement in areas impacted by forest... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5898 1999–00 |
Hepatitis A immunizatns/taxProvides that there may be credited against the tax imposed by this chapter, for any taxpayer required to be licensed by RCW 69.07.040, the cost to the taxpayer of providing hepatitis A immunizations to the taxpayer's full and... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5901 1999–00 |
Rec land owner liabilityProvides that any public or private landowner, or others in lawful possession and control of the land, may charge an administrative fee of up to twenty-five dollars for the cutting, gathering, and removing of firewood from the land. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
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