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 5521 1991–92 |
Military leave/state emplysProvides that such leave is granted in addition to any vacation or sick leave to which the employee might otherwise be entitled. Continues the employee's regular compensation, less the amount of the employee's base pay for... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5532 1991–92 |
Acting in course of employmtThe term "acting in the course of employment" is redefined to exclude travel to the job site prior to a work shift, travel from the job site after a work shift and provision of a vehicle, parking place or other assistance in... | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5533 1991–92 |
Confinement/ind ins cancelldCancels industrial insurance benefits during any confinement in an institution. | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5539 1991–92 |
Private property rightsRevises notice requirements to landowners by agencies proposing rules which would restrict the property rights of landowners. Provides that private property shall not be taken or damaged for private or public use unless the... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5565 1991–92 |
Students/learning problemsThe pilot program is extended through the 1994-95 school year and can include up to ten school districts. School districts will be reimbursed upon the number or the percentage, whichever is greater, of specific learning... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5593 1991–92 |
Private schools"Approved private school" is defined as a state-approved private school or a church-approved private school. "Church-approved private school" is defined as an integral and inseparable part of a church ministry, offering a... | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5696 1991–92 |
Middle East vet affairs offcCreates a Middle East veterans affairs advisory council. Terminates the office and the council on June 30, 1996. | Paul H. Conner (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5711 1991–92 |
Unused sick leave/ed emplyesAuthorizes educational service district and school districts to provide eligible employees a benefit plan that provides reimbursement for medical expenses in lieu of remuneration for unused leave for illness or injury. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5786 1991–92 |
Gov regulation efficiencyAn office of citizens' regulatory ombudsman is created to be appointed by the Governor with the consent of the Senate. The ombudsman shall consider if abstract standards have been fairly translated into realistic regulations... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5795 1991–92 |
UW Tacoma branch closureThe University of Washington is directed to suspend all operations of the Tacoma branch campus until the Legislature takes specific action to resume such activities. The university is to cease all operations and all activities... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5798 1991–92 |
Sewage disposal systemsThe practice of certified on-site septic system design is added to the list of exempt activities under state regulation of engineers. The State Board of Health is authorized to adopt rules governing the certification and... | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5817 1991–92 |
Flood control optionsIncreases funding for the flood control assistance revolving funds account from four to ten million dollars. | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5842 1991–92 |
Information services deptThe ISB is reconstituted with 12 members. Four members are the chief executive officers from four cabinet agencies, appointed by the Governor, including the Director of DIS as a voting member. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5843 1991–92 |
Veterans' award fundThe original bill was not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: A veterans' award fund is created in the State Treasury. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5856 1991–92 |
Dev disabled/mental illnessDirects the department to develop and implement two four-year pilot projects to integrate the delivery of existing and new services for eligible developmentally disabled citizens. Makes an appropriation of an unspecified... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5865 1991–92 |
Counseling for veteransAuthorizes a contract with professional counseling specialists to provide a range of direct treatment services to war-affected state veterans and their families. Makes an appropriation of three hundred ninety thousand dollars... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5866 1991–92 |
Stepchild/parent obligationCourt review of motions to terminate support of stepchildren in cases of marital dissolution or legal separation is eliminated. Stepchildren are excluded from statutory rights to community property support for their expenses... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5915 1991–92 |
Child care business tax crdtDesignates a formula for computing the tax credit for employers assisting in the provision of child care. Limits the amount of tax credits annually. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5956 1991–92 |
K-12 support/operating budgtBeginning in fiscal year 1992-93, and each fiscal year thereafter, the percentage of the general fund-state operating budget for K-12 education is increased by a minimum of 1 percent until the percentage of the budget for K-12... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 6007 1991–92 |
Victims med care/sex offenseAn eleven member evidence collection and preservation commission is created. It is directed to establish evidence collection and preservation procedures for use by medical practitioners who provide medical care to sex offense victims. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5718 1991–92 |
Purple heart recipient dayAugust 7 is recognized as Purple Heart Recipient Recognition Day. It is not considered a legal holiday for any purpose. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 2, 1991 |
| SB 5083 1991–92 |
Salmon hatcheriesThe Department of Fisheries shall reconstruct and operate the state funded salmon hatcheries on the Toutle River to the extent that state funds are appropriated for this purpose. The department shall request federal funding to... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| SB 5025 1991–92 |
Youth and family servicesThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is directed to evaluate and make recommendations on the family reconciliation services program. The Behavioral Sciences Institute homebuilders intensive in-home counseling... | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 364, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5082 1991–92 |
Salmon fishing guidesA professional salmon guide license is created. Guiding for salmon in freshwater streams or rivers requires the guide license at a cost of $50 for residents and $500 for nonresidents. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 362, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5120 1991–92 |
Child support guidelinesA revised economic table from Clark County is adopted and the ability of local jurisdictions to vary the table is eliminated. The table incorporates reductions from the Child Support Commission table of up to 25 percent for... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 367, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
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