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 5610 1995–96 |
Child abuse false accusatnsSanctions and a criminal penalty are established for knowingly making a false accusation of child abuse or neglect during the course of proceedings relating to a parenting plan or child custody. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5652 1995–96 |
Public assistance fraudConviction for specified unlawful practices constituting welfare fraud, whether or not resulting in imprisonment, is a bar to receiving public assistance for a flexible period of time to be determined by the court. The minimum... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 379, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5684 1995–96 |
Public disclosureThe three existing definition sections in public disclosure statutes are merged and amended. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 397, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5873 1995–96 |
Handicapped parking violatnsAny person who parks an unauthorized vehicle in a parking place reserved for disabled persons is subject to a monetary penalty of $250, plus any additional public safety and education assessments imposed by the court. The same... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 384, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5905 1995–96 |
Persistent prison misbehviorAn inmate sentenced for an offense committed after August 1, 1995, commits the crime of persistent prison misbehavior if the inmate has been found to have committed one or more serious infractions at a formal prison... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 385, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 6037 1995–96 |
Independent regultry affairsThe Washington Independent Regulatory Review Commission (WIRRC) is created. The commission consists of five part-time members, one appointed by each of the four largest caucuses in the Legislature, and one appointed by the Governor. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 388, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5162 1995–96 |
Vietnam vet tuition exemptnPublic baccalaureate institutions and community colleges may exempt eligible Vietnam veterans from all or a portion of tuition and fee increases adopted after October 1, 1977. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 349, Laws of 1995 |
May 15, 1995 |
| SB 5606 1995–96 |
Reclaimed water useThe findings statements of the 1992 legislation are expanded to further discuss the uses of reclaimed water, including uses made in other states. The Legislature declares that reclaimed water use is not inconsistent with the... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 342, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| SB 5439 1995–96 |
Nonoffender at-risk youthPolice officers are required to take a runaway child back to his or her parent's home or their place of employment as the first alternative. If the parents do not wish the child to remain in the home, they may request the... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 312, Laws of 1995 |
May 10, 1995 |
| SB 6004 1995–96 |
Criminal justice joint agreeCities and counties, or any combination thereof, are expressly authorized for criminal justice purposes to participate in interlocal agreements for the expenditure of funds received from the criminal justice sales and use tax.... | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 309, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| SB 5326 1995–96 |
Sex offender registrationSex offenders under the jurisdiction of the United States probation service or convicted under the laws of a foreign country are required to register with the county sheriff in the offender's county of residence. Whenever any... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 248, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5956 1995–96 |
Unpaid court-ordered obligtnThe statute authorizing counties to collect unpaid court obligations is clarified. A superior court judge is authorized, at the time of sentencing or within ten years, to assess as court costs monies paid to collect unpaid... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 262, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5998 1995–96 |
On-site sewage system waiverLocal health officers are authorized to grant waivers from specific requirements of the State Board of Health on-site septic systems rules. On-site systems with flows under 3500 gallons per day are eligible for such waivers. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 263, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5239 1995–96 |
Sex offender registrationFor purposes of the sex offender registration statutes, the term "sex offense" includes any violation of the statute prohibiting communication with a minor for immoral purposes. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 195, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| SB 5075 1995–96 |
Crown Hill elementary school$5,520,000 is appropriated to the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development to fund emergency school construction at Crown Hill Elementary School in the Bremerton School District. When the State Board of... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 115, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 20, 1995 |
| SB 5101 1995–96 |
Game fish catch record cardsThe director of the Department of Fish and Wildlife is given the authority to regulate the administration of the steelhead trout catch record program. The rebate program for return of catch record cards is continued. | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 116, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 20, 1995 |
| SB 5200 1995–96 |
Naval equipment transfer/taxThe use of naval aircraft training equipment transferred to Washington state from a naval installation in another state as a result of the federal base closure act is exempt from use tax. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 20, 1995 |
| SB 5894 1995–96 |
Transportatn dept. wetlandsThe Department of Transportation is required to develop a strategic plan for the long-term monitoring and maintenance of wetlands owned by the department. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 125, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 20, 1995 |
| SB 5243 1995–96 |
Miniature boilersThe provision that grants special permits only for miniature hobby boilers manufactured before January 1, 1995, is eliminated. The current limits on the size, specifications, and use of these miniature boilers remain intact. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 41, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5251 1995–96 |
Transportatn authorty/citiesFor cities owning railway extending beyond their own county, the requirement that the adjoining county have a certain population and be intersected by an interstate highway is removed. The result is that first class cities may... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 42, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5278 1995–96 |
Self defense/awardsThe statute requiring the state to pay the legal expenses of a defendant found not guilty by reason of self-defense is amended. Notwithstanding a finding of self-defense, the court may deny or reduce the amount of expenses... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 44, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5479 1995–96 |
School transfers/open enrollStudents receiving home-based instruction may apply to transfer their registration to nonresident districts. The nonresident district must consider all applications for admission equally, including those from students... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5625 1995–96 |
Hunting licensesA hunting license is valid for the year following its issuance for use in January waterfowl seasons. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5083 1995–96 |
Vet affairs advisory committThe definitions of the veterans' organizations with the largest number of active members, and with at least one active chapter in the state are expanded to include nationally recognized veterans' service organizations. These... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 13, 1995 |
| SB 5303 1995–96 |
Public employee travelWhen traveling on public business at public expense, state and local government officers and employees must minimize travel expenses by obtaining the least costly air-fare for the most direct and timely routing on the carrier... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 13, 1995 |
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