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 5296 1997–98 |
Priv school emplyee backgrndDeclares that, if an administrator of a private school or private school district or a contractor of a private school or private school district hires employees who will have regularly scheduled unsupervised access to... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5304 1997–98 |
Drug-induced rapeIt is specified that second degree rape can be committed by having sexual intercourse with another person who is incapable of consent due to controlled substance-induced physical helplessness or mental incapacity caused by the... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5315 1997–98 |
Fish habitat/water qualty txThe purpose of the act is to improve fish and wildlife habitat and to improve water quality for the benefit of the public at large. Property owners are encouraged to make improvements to their property recommended by... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5319 1997–98 |
Vocationl student organiztnsThe Legislature recognizes the necessity of maintaining and promoting vocational student leadership organizations as an integral component of vocational-technical education programs. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5321 1997–98 |
Rural oral health care srvcsA sum of $300,000 is appropriated to fund community-based oral health grants to pay for sealant programs, education, prevention and other oral health interventions. Priority will be given to communities with oral health coalitions. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5333 1997–98 |
Discrimnatn against studentsCurrent laws are modified for students and graduates of a home-based, parochial or private school. Benefits, access or opportunities afforded to public school students who obtain a certificate of mastery cannot be denied to a... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5345 1997–98 |
Medical equipment/tax exemptProvides sales and use tax exemptions for durable medical equipment. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5349 1997–98 |
High school graduatn requirmDirects the state board of education to provide by rule for high school credit equivalencies for physical education and elective requirements for educational experiences selected by parents and students consistent with... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5356 1997–98 |
School construction/tax exmpExempts school construction projects from sales and use taxes. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5357 1997–98 |
Trauma care services costThe Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee is directed to study the cost of uncompensated trauma care services in designated trauma care centers around the state. The study must include all costs, charges, expenses, and... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5358 1997–98 |
Ballot propositions/publ fndDeclares that an agency may not disburse funds in the form of dues or membership fees to an entity that uses any portion of the dues or membership fees for the support of or opposition to a ballot proposition. Does not apply... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5362 1997–98 |
Surplus educational propertyProvides that school districts and educational service districts may elect to grant surplus personal property to a federal, state, or local governmental entity, or to indigent persons, at no cost on the condition the property... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5377 1997–98 |
Railroads/tax exemptionsGrants sales and use tax exemptions relating to railroad property and fuel. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5381 1997–98 |
Local public health financngIf excess funds become available in the county sales tax equalization account after existing statutorily required distributions are made, the State Treasurer must distribute the excess into the county public health account. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5386 1997–98 |
Jobs for the environmentThe jobs for the environment restoration account is established in the state treasury. Money may only be spent after appropriation by the Legislature. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5404 1997–98 |
Organ donationsThe Department of Licensing is authorized to provide anatomical gift statements to the public which include two options: that the individual offer the anatomical gift without limitation, or that the donor wishes the gift go... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5425 1997–98 |
Wildlife & recreatn programsAuthorizes Washington wildlife and recreation program projects for fiscal year 1997. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5427 1997–98 |
Hazardous waste remedies/taxThe term "retail sale" is amended so that retail sales tax does not apply to the sale of labor or services for environmental remedial action. "Environmental remedial action" includes services related to identification,... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5428 1997–98 |
Juvenile dispositionsRevises provisions of chapter 13.40 RCW relating to juvenile dispositions. Repeals RCW 13.40.0354 and 13.40.125. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5429 1997–98 |
Rules adoption authorityThe statutory authority for an agency to adopt new or change existing rules expires two years after the effective date of the statute cited as authority or two years after the effective date of this act, whichever is later. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5430 1997–98 |
Publ trans beneft area powrsThe powers of Public Transportation Benefit Area Authorities are broadened to permit those agencies to contract with cities and counties, whose roads, streets, and related properties they use and affect, to pay for road,... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5432 1997–98 |
Library electronic info acceThe State Library must design and implement two pilot projects in close cooperation with other state libraries. The State Library must report to the Legislature on the projects by December 1, 1999. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5441 1997–98 |
Partial-birth abortionsPartial-birth abortions, defined as partially vaginally delivering a living fetus before killing the fetus and completing the delivery, are prohibited, except where necessary to save the life of the mother and no other medical... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5458 1997–98 |
School levy authorztn periodState laws that limit the allowable time period for a school operating levy are modified. Propositions to levy additional taxes for school operating purposes may be for a period of up to four years. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5461 1997–98 |
Regulatory coordinationAll agencies must notify the Business Assistance Center of any adopted rule which regulates the same activity or subject matter as another provision of federal, state or local law and must engage in the same coordination... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
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