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 6218 1993–94 |
Self-employment assist prgrmA self-employment assistance program is established in the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development. The department will solicit and approve applications for funds from local development organizations to use for... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6239 1993–94 |
Business & occupation taxesRevises RCW 82.04.290 to reduce the gross income multiplier rate to 1.5 percent. | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6242 1993–94 |
Regulatory reformGrants of Authority by the Legislature. (Section 1) (a) Legislative standing committees are directed to selectively review legislative intent clauses and grants of rulemaking authority to agencies and clarify such provisions. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6248 1993–94 |
Flood damage reductionLegislative findings are made that reducing flood damage through the use of structural and nonstructural projects is in the public interest. PART I: LAND USE PLANNING The prevention, minimization, and repair of flood damage is... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6250 1993–94 |
Ferry advisory committeesParty affiliation requirements for ferry advisory and terminal area committee members are eliminated. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6251 1993–94 |
Highway improvements fundingThe $10 million Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) bond authorization is amended to allow the shift of the remaining bond sales authority from the economic development account to the motor vehicle fund. In turn,... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6262 1993–94 |
State treasurerProhibits the agencies from entering into an agreement for the services of a service provider who has made a contribution to the state treasurer during the current or preceding election cycle. Requires a service provider to... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6270 1993–94 |
Agency rules terminationSpecifies the category of rules which may not remain in effect for more than five years after its adoption. Authorizes readoption of a rule in accordance with statutory requirements. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6273 1993–94 |
Retired teachers/pension payWhen a school district, or a multi-district substitute cooperative, determines it has a shortage of certificated substitute teachers and the affected school boards adopt a resolution to that effect, retired teachers may serve... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6275 1993–94 |
Parenting plans/visitationThe Legislature makes findings that children of broken families have a need for financial and emotional support from both parents. Also, studies show a link between enforcement of support and the payment of child support. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6288 1993–94 |
False accusations/chld abuseIn a child custody proceeding, if the court determines that an accusation of child abuse or neglect is false, and the person making the accusation knew it to be false, the court may impose a monetary penalty up to $1,000... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6292 1993–94 |
Leg/judicial branch auditsDirects the state auditor to contract with certified public accountants for post-audits of legislative branch and judicial branch agencies. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6299 1993–94 |
Property tax increase limitsRevises the limit in RCW 84.55.010 to one hundred six percent or one hundred percent plus the rate of inflation, whichever is lower. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6303 1993–94 |
State boards and commissionsThe Governor is required to conduct a review of all state boards and commissions which are required to be included in the biannual report of the Office of Financial Management. Prior to January 10, 1995, the Governor shall... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6316 1993–94 |
County sheriff qualificatnsOn or after November 9, 1994, to appear on a ballot as a candidate for the office of county sheriff, a person must be a citizen of the United States, be a registered voter, have a high school diploma or equivalent, have not... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6317 1993–94 |
Accountability for feesWhen a state or local government proposes a fee, it shall prepare an economic impact statement. This statement shall include a standardized checklist prepared by the Business Assistance Center using the guidelines already... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6321 1993–94 |
Business flexible networksThe Department of Trade, Community and Economic Development is directed to develop appropriate measures to promote flexible networks. The department is also directed to provide direct assistance to firms, economic development... | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6335 1993–94 |
Salmon hatchery operationThe Governor may approve contracts for operation of state-owned salmon hatcheries by regional fisheries enhancement groups, cooperative groups, municipal corporations, and treaty Indian tribes. Contracts have a maximum length... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6336 1993–94 |
Fish/wildlife commissionEach of the six wildlife regions of the state shall be represented by one commissioner. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6338 1993–94 |
Lien document deliveryThe original bill was not considered. . EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: A federal, state or local government lien against real property may be recorded only upon certification that a copy of the lien document has been sent by... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6343 1993–94 |
Sex offenders early releaseProhibits the reduction of a sentence of a sex offender if a treatment program is offered to the offender during incarceration and the offender refuses treatment, refuses to cooperate, or voluntarily leaves the program. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6352 1993–94 |
State building codeReforms and streamlines the regulatory process to significantly reduce barriers to affordable housing. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6360 1993–94 |
Transportation funds transfrEighty percent of the interest earnings on the transportation funds and accounts affected by the 1993 legislation is to be deposited into those funds and accounts. The 5.0 percent of the revenues from the basic 2.0 percent... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6365 1993–94 |
Speech pathologists/audiologStrengthens existing regulation of persons offering speech-language and hearing service to the public. Creates the state board of speech-language pathology and audiology. Directs the board to adopt rules relating to standards... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6372 1993–94 |
Parents liability for minorsThe parents or legal guardian of an unemancipated minor are liable for any damages caused by the minor when the minor receives a lodging or accommodation or uses the facilities at a hotel, motel, boarding house, or lodging... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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