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 6498 1997–98 |
DOT maintenance contractsThe Department of Transportation is authorized to contract out maintenance services which have been historically done by state employees such as, but not limited to, snow and ice control, roadway maintenance and repair, and... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 6499 1997–98 |
Transportation agency consolProvides for a plan for consolidation of the county road administration board, the transportation improvement board, and the transaid division. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 6407 1997–98 |
Teacher assessment/certifctnThe Legislature makes a number of findings about the importance of improving Washington's system of teacher preparation and certification. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6411 1997–98 |
Nurse delegationNursing assistants in public and private schools are allowed to administer medications to students under provisions of law which predated the 1995 nurse delegation language. Nurses need only obtain a written informed consent... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6415 1997–98 |
Neighborhood recrtnl orgnztnProvides tax exemptions for neighborhood recreational organizations. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6416 1997–98 |
Candidate order on ballotsRepeals RCW 29.30.040. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6458 1997–98 |
Transportatn system construcLabor and services used for the improvement of state roads or regional transit authority high capacity transportation system are exempt from the state imposed sales and use taxes. Tangible personal property used in the... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6133 1997–98 |
Pawnbrokr/secondhand recordsAuthorizes persons who have reported stolen property to inspect records of pawnbrokers and second-hand dealers. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6345 1997–98 |
Charter schoolsA new chapter is created in the education code authorizing and establishing a process for creating and implementing charter schools. Charter School : A charter school is a public school of one or more K-12 grades managed by an... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6347 1997–98 |
Seasonal workers/TANF eligibSeasonal workers who earn income by working in specified industries are subject to income averaging by DSHS in determining eligibility for TANF grant assistance. Their earned income is prorated, and the prorated amount is used... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6364 1997–98 |
Emergency reserve fund deposThe State Treasurer is directed to transfer an unspecified amount of state General Fund revenues to the Emergency Reserve Fund. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6366 1997–98 |
Tobacco/public funds invstmnProvides that, on or after January 1, 1999, the state investment board shall not make additional or new investments of public pension and retirement funds in the stocks, bonds, securities, or other evidence of indebtedness or... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6368 1997–98 |
DUI vehicle impoundmentProvides for impoundment and forfeiture of vehicles operated by persons driving a vehicle or in actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6373 1997–98 |
End-of-life care centerThe Washington State End of Life Resource Center is established. The goals of the center are to improve medical education regarding death and dying, and to increase public understanding of advance directives and care options. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6385 1997–98 |
Indoor pesticide applicatnsRequires any person making an indoor treatment to: (1) Post a pesticide notification sign at the treatment site, at a central area in one building, and at every entry point to the building at least forty-eight hours before an... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6386 1997–98 |
Drivers' license suspensionThe Department of Licensing (DOL) must notify an employer when an employee's driver's license or commercial driver's license is suspended, revoked or canceled. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6394 1997–98 |
Science textbooks/evolutionRequires a message about the theory of evolution in all state-purchased science textbooks. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6286 1997–98 |
Property tax limitationDeclares an intent of this act is to provide property tax relief by setting base years for property tax valuation computation, limiting property tax valuation increases to two percent per year over the base year until... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6289 1997–98 |
HOV lane restrictionsThe authority for the Department of Transportation and other local governments to restrict portions of highways to vehicles having a minimum number of persons is limited to only from 6:00 through 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 through... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6294 1997–98 |
DUI/license restrictionsAny person who has had his or her driver = s license suspended or revoked due to a conviction of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs may not apply for an occupational driver = s license. In addition, no person... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6296 1997–98 |
English as common languageDeclares that a purpose of this act is to recognize the government's affirmative responsibility to encourage and ensure greater opportunities for individuals to learn the common language, as recognized by this act. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6312 1997–98 |
Religious org tax exemptionsRepeals RCW 82.04.339. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6331 1997–98 |
Teen parent/TANF eligibilityLegislative findings regarding the difficulties of minor teen parents and their children are stated. Legislative intent to condition grant assistance upon minor teen parents living in a DSHS-approved living situation,... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6224 1997–98 |
Homestead exemption/seniorsRevises RCW 6.13.030 to increase the homestead exemption for persons over sixty-five years of age to one hundred thousand dollars. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| SB 6225 1997–98 |
Firearms possession/minorsRevises RCW 9.41.042 to require adult supervision of minors under fourteen in possession of firearms while hunting or trapping. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
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