Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Al O'Brien
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1821 2007–08 |
On-site sewage disposalProvides a definition of "repair" and "biological remediation." | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1829 2007–08 |
Nursing facility medicaidRevises provisions relating to the nursing facility medicaid payment system. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1830 2007–08 |
Emergency transportationCreates the Emergency Transportation Grant Program to improve the ability of public and private ambulance services to respond in the event of a disaster. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1840 2007–08 |
Emergency communicationsCreates a pilot project to test a web-based reporting system, which will be developed in conjunction with the proposed interoperability project for Region 1 to prepare security for the 2010 Olympic Games. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1841 2007–08 |
Backup powerRequires that, by July 1, 2009, every motor fuel retailer located within the state shall be capable of operating all fuel dispensing equipment, life safety systems, and payment acceptance equipment using a backup power source... | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1847 2007–08 |
Lead poisoning preventionCreates a series of public service announcements about the nature of lead-based paint hazards, the importance of standards for lead poisoning prevention in properties, and the certification and training program administered by... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1851 2007–08 |
Criminal justice servicesAuthorizes a new city sales and use tax of 0.1 percent for the purposes of providing additional funds for criminal justice services. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1874 2007–08 |
Reentry of offendersChanges several areas of law to assist offenders who are released from the Department of Corrections facilities to successfully transition into the community while maintaining public safety. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1875 2007–08 |
Higher education employmentSets a goal that 75 percent of full-time equivalent faculty positions will be held by full-time tenured and tenure-track faculty. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1881 2007–08 |
Higher edu coordinating brdChanges hiring and oversight of the executive director. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1882 2007–08 |
Higher education costsImplements Washington Learns tuition recommendations. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1884 2007–08 |
Family-owned businessesDeducts the value of family owned business interests when acquired by a family member from the estate tax. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1885 2007–08 |
Baccalaureate pilot progExpands the applied baccalaureate degree pilot program. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1889 2007–08 |
Wild horse management planRequires the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Department of Natural Resources to assist with the implementation of the Wild Horse Coordinated Resource Management Plan. | Don Barlow (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1890 2007–08 |
DNA evidence/death penaltyProvides that the state of Washington may not impose the death penalty upon any person convicted of aggravated first degree murder unless DNA evidence is introduced and assists in the person's conviction. | Chris Strow (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1893 2007–08 |
Greenhouse gases emissionEncourages the development of cost-effective, highly efficient, and environmentally sound supply resources to provide reliability. Finds that federal regulation of emissions of greenhouse gases is likely to occur in the near future. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1912 2007–08 |
Dependency proceedingsClarifies the purpose and responsibilities of shelter care, review and permanency hearings. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1917 2007–08 |
HVAC/R professionRequires contractors in the business of performing heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) work to employ a certified HVAC/R administrator. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1932 2007–08 |
Social security numbersProvides that the county auditor may not publicly disclose or otherwise allow public access to federal social security numbers contained in any documents, records, or files maintained by the auditor unless: (1) The individual... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1933 2007–08 |
Emergency sheltersRequires all public schools in Washington to be made available to the public as emergency shelters during states of emergency. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1942 2007–08 |
Disclosure/dates of birthRevises RCW 42.56.250 and 42.56.230 regarding disclosure of the dates of birth of public agency employees and volunteers under the public records act. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1962 2007–08 |
Auto theft victimsCreates a program within the Department of Licensing to provide compensation for the costs incurred for the towing and storage of a stolen vehicle. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1963 2007–08 |
Credit for time servedPermits the court to credit or convert jail confinement to an available county supervised community option. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1969 2007–08 |
Tax credits for employersAuthorizes employer tax incentives for the employment of students in math and science programs. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1996 2007–08 |
Mental disordersDirects the office of the state long-term care ombudsman to provide ombudsman services for persons receiving services from regional support networks and licensed service providers under chapter 71.24 RCW. Repeals RCW 71.24.350. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |