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 6036 1997–98 |
On-the-job trainingThe Jobs for the Future Program is established to provide undertrained, underemployed, and unemployed persons with on-the-job training opportunities. An on-the-job training council is established by the State Board for... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6047 1997–98 |
Clean Washington centerExtends the termination date to June 30, 2001. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6048 1997–98 |
Health centers/tax exemptionDeclares that the exemption for services rendered to patients by a community and migrant health center only applies if no part of the net earnings received by such an institution come from the provision of abortion services. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6049 1997–98 |
Home school educatnl grantsAuthorizes educational grants to parents or guardians of home-schooled children. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6055 1997–98 |
Public funding of abortionDeclares that public funds shall not be used by state or local governments, or any political subdivision or agency thereof, to pay or otherwise reimburse, either directly or indirectly, any person, agency, organization, or... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6058 1997–98 |
Public funding for abortionsDeclares that public funds shall not be used by state or local governments, or any political subdivision or agency thereof, to pay or otherwise reimburse, either directly or indirectly, any person, agency, organization, or... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6067 1997–98 |
Criminal defendent reimbursmIn criminal cases prosecuted by the Attorney General, self-defense reimbursements are paid by the state through the Sundry Claims process. In prosecutions brought by county or municipal attorneys, reimbursement is paid the... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6128 1997–98 |
Leg. transportation commtteeThe number of Senate members on the Legislative Transportation Committee is increased from 11 to 12 (to equal the number of House members). Not more than six members from each house may be from the same political party. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6137 1997–98 |
Tobacco possession by minorsRevises provisions relating to tobacco possession by minors. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6138 1997–98 |
Emergency communication taxProvides for the imposition of taxes by counties for emergency communication systems. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 7901 1997–98 |
Charter schools J.S.The intent clause states that the Legislature intends to authorize the establishment of charter schools to provide a unique setting for learning and additional public school choices. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5082 1997–98 |
Minor mental health treatmntThe processes for the admission of a child to mental health or chemical dependency treatment are clarified by clearly separating the procedures for: (1) voluntary outpatient and inpatient treatment, (2) parent-initiated... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5718 1997–98 |
Vehicle & driver recordsDisclosure and use of "personal information" contained in motor vehicle and driver records is prohibited, unless explicitly authorized by law or permitted by the individual named in the record. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5845 1997–98 |
Beer taxThe general fund portion of the beer tax is reduced beginning July 1, 1997. The liquor revolving fund portion is reduced from $2.60 to $1.30 per barrel and these revenues are distributed 80 percent to cities and 20 percent to counties. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 451, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5103 1997–98 |
Commercial fishery licensesAlternate operators are allowed for commercial fishing licenses, delivery licenses, and charter boat licenses on a case-by-case basis to be determined by the Fish and Wildlife Commission. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 421, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| SB 5104 1997–98 |
Pheasant enhancement programBeginning the 1997 hunting season, pheasant hunters in eastern Washington must pay a $10 surcharge, in addition to other licensing requirements, in order to hunt pheasants. Funds from the program are utilized to release... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 422, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| SB 5105 1997–98 |
State rules federal requirmnThe authority of a significant legislative rule-making agency to determine that it is necessary for a rule to differ from federal law is removed. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |
| SB 5327 1997–98 |
Habitat incentive programPrivate landowners may participate in a habitat incentives programs for food fish or game fish habitat improvement with the Department of Fish and Wildlife if they own less than 1,000 total acres. The department is not... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 425, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| SB 5253 1997–98 |
Juvenile fishing licensesA fishing license is not required for residents or nonresidents under the age of 15. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 395, Laws of 1997 |
May 16, 1997 |
| SB 5483 1997–98 |
Whitewater river outfittersA whitewater river outfitters license is created. Persons who operate as whitewater outfitters must be licensed, hire trained guides, carry sufficient insurance, and comply with equipment and training requirements established... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 391, Laws of 1997 |
May 16, 1997 |
| SB 6068 1997–98 |
State measures/legal advertsStatutory requirements for the publication of advertisements on proposed state measures are modified. The advertisements may appear up to four times in each legal newspaper, subject to the availability of appropriated funds. | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 405, Laws of 1997 |
May 16, 1997 |
| SB 7900 1997–98 |
Model toxics control act J.SLiability : The owner of a site that overlies a plume of contaminated groundwater is not held liable for the contamination. To be eligible for this exemption, an owner must demonstrate that hazardous substances used on the... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 406, Laws of 1997 |
May 16, 1997 |
| SB 5886 1997–98 |
Fisheries enhancemnt/habitatRegional fisheries enhancement groups are authorized to enhance steelhead trout. A surcharge of $1 is collected on each steelhead license sold, and a surcharge of $25 is collected on each fishing guide license and anadromous... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 389, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| SB 5276 1997–98 |
Water rights permitsWhen a proposed diversion of surface water would cause the impairment of an existing water right, including established instream flows, the department is to take into consideration the benefits of an impoundment or other... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 360, Laws of 1997 |
May 14, 1997 |
| SB 5759 1997–98 |
Sex offender/public notificaThe Department of Corrections (DOC), the Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration (JRA), and the Indeterminate Sentence Review Board (ISRB) are required to classify all sex offenders releasing from their facilities into risk... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 364, Laws of 1997 |
May 14, 1997 |
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