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 6330 1997–98 |
Fish & wildlife licensesA definition section is added to the current law governing recreational fishing which defines A resident, @ A nonresident, @ A youth, @ A senior, @ A game fish, @ and A license year. @ Personal use freshwater, saltwater, and... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 191, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 6441 1997–98 |
Transp envirnmntl chnge ordrThe requirement that all applicable environmental laws be included in contract documents is deleted. The other provisions of the existing law remain intact. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 196, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 6535 1997–98 |
Criminal justice info trnsfrThe statutory authority necessary to allow county prosecutors and courts to submit arrest dispositions information electronically to the State Patrol = s Identification and Criminal History Section is provided. Additionally,... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 197, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 6603 1997–98 |
Vessel registrationTo receive the current six-month exemption from registration, vessels must have been issued a valid registration number under federal law or by an approved issuing authority of the state of principal operation. The requirement... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 198, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 6737 1997–98 |
Low-income DD persons housngAll real and personal property owned or leased by a nonprofit organization qualified for exemption under section 501(c)(3) of the federal Internal Revenue Code to provide housing for eligible persons with developmental... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 202, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 5217 1997–98 |
Vol fire fighter death benefAn additional $150,000 duty-related death benefit is provided to survivors of volunteer fire fighters and reserve police officers. The primary funding source for the Volunteer Firefighters Relief and Pension Fund is 40 percent... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 151, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| SB 5636 1997–98 |
Health inspection warrantsA local health officer or his or her designee may apply for an administrative search warrant to any court official who is authorized to issue a criminal search warrant. The court official must issue the warrant upon probable cause. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 152, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| SB 6114 1997–98 |
Nonindgenous aquatic speciesThe Legislature finds that the unauthorized introduction of nonindigenous aquatic species into Washington State poses a serious economic and environmental threat. The zebra mussel and the European green crab have adverse... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 153, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| SB 6305 1997–98 |
Police officer death benefitAn additional $150,000 duty-related death benefit is provided to survivors of PERS 1 general authority police officers employed by ports and higher education, the members who had the opportunity to transfer to the LEOFF... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 157, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| SB 6400 1997–98 |
Telephone assistance programThe Washington Telephone Assistance Program is extended until June 30, 2003. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 159, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| SB 6380 1997–98 |
Mobile home relocation asstnThe grants for owners of double-wide homes who are eligible for relocation assistance are increased to $7,000. Grants for single-wide home owners remain at $3,500. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 124, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 23, 1998 |
| SB 5499 1997–98 |
Assault on bus driversAn otherwise misdemeanor assault on a transit vehicle or school bus driver becomes a felony if committed while the driver is performing official duties. The requirements that the driver be operating the vehicle or bus and that... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| SB 5517 1997–98 |
Higher ed governing boardsFor the University of Washington and for Washington State University, the Governor, with the consent of the Senate, appoints one full-time student in good standing to the board of regents. The student is chosen from a list of... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 95, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| SB 6139 1997–98 |
Amphetamine penaltiesA person convicted of manufacturing, delivering, or possessing with the intent to manufacture or deliver amphetamine is guilty of a B felony ranked at level VIII on the sentencing grid (21 to 27 months for a first offense).... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 82, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| SB 5084 1997–98 |
Attorney's fees agnst stateA party prevailing in a judicial review of an agency action is awarded fees and other expenses, including reasonable attorneys = fees, incurred in the judicial review. The $25,000 cap is raised to $50,000. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5092 1997–98 |
Disarming law enfrcmnt offcrA new crime of disarming a law enforcement or corrections officer is created. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5203 1997–98 |
Aggravated 1st degree murderIt is an aggravating circumstance for the imposition of aggravated first degree murder that the defendant knew the victim was pregnant. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5242 1997–98 |
Child personal floatatn deviOperators or persons permitting the operation of vessels under 19 feet in length must ensure that all passengers nine years of age and younger actually wear a United States Coast Guard approved PFD if the vessel is in motion.... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5277 1997–98 |
PERS I separationPERS I members who separate from service after January 1, 1998, and after age 50 with at least 20 years of service, and leave their contributions in the system, can retire with an unreduced benefit at age 60. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5278 1997–98 |
Mother of drug-addicted babyBeginning July 1, 1999, with new authority ending June 30, 2002: $ Physicians are required to test newborns to determine if the physician believes the child may be drug-affected. If the tests are positive, the physician must... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5347 1997–98 |
Juvenile fishing-only progrmJuvenile-fishing-only waters are expanded to include persons up to 18 years old. The commission must designate additional waters for new juvenile fishing opportunities. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5468 1997–98 |
BeekeepingThe Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Commissioner of Public Lands must confer with the Apiary Advisory Committee for the purpose of exploring the location of additional pollinating bees on state managed lands. Each... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5479 1997–98 |
Provisnl certificatd employeTeachers and other non-supervisory certificated staff are provisional district employees during the first three years of employment. An exception remains for new hires with two or more years certificated work experience in... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5618 1997–98 |
Ferry queuesIt is a traffic infraction for a driver of a motor vehicle intending to board a Washington State ferry to: (1) block a residential driveway while waiting to board the ferry; or (2) move in front of another vehicle in a queue... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5629 1997–98 |
Domestic violence/sentencingThe aggravating factor of domestic violence upon which an exceptional sentence above the standard range may be imposed on an adult defendant convicted of a violent crime is changed to include any domestic violence offense. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
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