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 5398 1997–98 |
Institution of marriageThe Legislature finds that marriage is a matter reserved for the sovereign states to decide individually and that decisions relating to marriage should not be decided by the people or courts of another state. Washington is... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Feb 26, 1997 |
| SB 5212 1997–98 |
Property tax limitationA limitation is placed on adding to the tax rolls large valuation increases to real property. Each year, the current appraised value is compared to the assessed value for the previous year. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Feb 19, 1997 |
| SB 5417 1995–96 |
Dependent person abandonmentThe crime of criminal mistreatment applies to conduct of persons employed or entrusted to provide physical care of a dependent person. A third degree of criminal mistreatment is created which covers recklessly creating an... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 302, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6171 1995–96 |
Special purpose dist electnsNo primary is held for the office of commissioner of a park and recreation district or for the office of cemetery district commissioner. All candidates filing and qualifying for election to an open commissioner position appear... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 324, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6243 1995–96 |
Organ transplnts for offndrsNo public funds may be expended for, nor may the Department of Corrections' health service delivery plan include, organ transplant services for offenders sentenced to death. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6285 1995–96 |
Offender HIV test resultsDepartment of Corrections (DOC) health care providers and local public health officers are required to disclose the sexually transmitted disease status of DOC offenders to the superintendent or administrator of the facility.... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6482 1995–96 |
Veterans' preferencesThe definition of veteran is expanded. The definition of the Vietnam area is clarified. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6532 1995–96 |
Vessel registration exemptnVessels that are validly registered in another state, but are removed to this state for principal use, have six months to register instead of 60 days. This extension is valid until July 1, 1999. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6542 1995–96 |
Offender grievance processThe Department of Corrections (DOC) is required to apply to the United States Attorney General for changes to the department's inmate grievance procedure certified by the federal government. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6680 1995–96 |
Agency performance assessmntThe Legislative Committee on Performance Review (LCPR) is established. The 13-member bipartisan committee consists of the minority and majority leaders of each house, the chairs and ranking minority members of the... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 317, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6274 1995–96 |
Sex offender supervisionA number of changes are made to the terms and conditions of sex offenders who are supervised in the community. For sex offenders sentenced under the special sex offender sentencing alternative (SSOSA), time spent in the... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 275, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| SB 6672 1995–96 |
Abuse reportingCertain Department of Corrections (DOC) personnel are added to the list of professionals who are required to report suspected instances of abuse or neglect of a child, adult dependent, or a developmentally disabled person. The... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 278, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| SB 6753 1995–96 |
Tacoma Narrows bridgeWSDOT is authorized to enter into a contract with a developer of a PPI project that receives state funding for environmental, engineering and technical studies and public involvement to conduct work necessary for identifying... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 280, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| SB 5159 1995–96 |
Warm water game fish enhancmA warm water game fish enhancement program is created within the Department of Fish and Wildlife. A combined approach of habitat improvement and fish culture is utilized to improve warm water fish populations. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 222, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| SB 6312 1995–96 |
Persian Gulf vets tuitionPublic institutions of higher education may exempt eligible Persian Gulf combat zone veterans from all or a portion of tuition and fee increases adopted after the 1990-91 academic year. To receive the waiver veterans must... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 169, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| SB 6636 1995–96 |
POW/MIA memorialsThe Transportation Commission may designate interstate safety rest areas as locations for memorial signs to prisoners of war and those missing in action. Nonprofit associations may have their name identified on a memorial... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| SB 6656 1995–96 |
Manufacturing machinery/taxThe replacement parts and costs of repairing and/or cleaning equipment used in the manufacturing process is exempt from sales tax and use tax. The requirement to improve efficiency, increase productivity or extend the useful... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 173, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| SB 6551 1995–96 |
Grazing lands managementThe purpose of the act is that all state agricultural grazing and grazable woodlands are managed in keeping with the statutory and constitutional mandates of each state agency. The ecosystem standards adopted in 1993 are not... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 163, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| SB 6272 1995–96 |
School emplyee/record checksAll current school employees who have regularly unsupervised access to children and who have not had a background check must begin the process for record checks by June 30, 1997. Employees and school districts cannot be... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 126, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 21, 1996 |
| SB 6441 1995–96 |
Prescription expiration dateNonresident pharmacies are required to attach a label including the expiration date of the medication to any prescription dispensed in the state of Washington. | John Moyer (R-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 109, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 19, 1996 |
| SB 6089 1995–96 |
Firearms range acct fundingThe requirement for applicants to be registered as a nonprofit or not-for-profit organization with the United States federal Internal Revenue Service is eliminated. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 96, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| SB 6533 1995–96 |
Hunting rafflesPrivate landholders with wildlife management agreements may hold raffles for big game animals and wild turkeys if approved by the commission. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 101, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| SB 6146 1995–96 |
Property damage by wildlifeThe Legislature finds that as the population of the state grows, and the habitat for wildlife is altered, people encounter wildlife more frequently. As a result, more damage from wildlife occurs. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |
| SB 6220 1995–96 |
Volunteer fire fightr benftsThe benefit provided for a fire fighter who becomes temporarily disabled as a result of the performance of fire fighting duties is an amount equal to his or her monthly wage or $2,550 per month, whichever is less, for a period... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |
| SB 6233 1995–96 |
Military service crdt/retirmA member of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System Plan II, the Public Employees' Retirement System Plan II or the Teachers' Retirement System Plans II or III who leaves employment to enter the... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 61, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |
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