Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Al O'Brien
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2012 2007–08 |
On-site sewage disposal sysExempts manufacturers of proprietary treatment products that use soil-based denitrification processes in the drain fields of on-site sewage disposal systems from registering their products with the Department of Health if... | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2013 2007–08 |
Tribal & Indian law officersAuthorizes the Washington State Patrol (WSP) to issue tribal law enforcement officers commissions to act as general authority Washington peace officers. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2024 2007–08 |
U of W law school loanProvides for an appropriation of funds to the Loan Repayment Assistance Program at the University of Washington School of Law, and attaches requirements to such | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2036 2007–08 |
Shooting rangesProtects a person who operates or uses a sport shooting range in this state. Makes rules adopted by any state department or agency for limiting levels of noise in terms of decibel level that may occur in the outdoor atmosphere... | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2052 2007–08 |
Disposition ordersPermits the court to modify an order of disposition, on the motion of any party, for good cause shown, regardless of whether the juvenile has violated any terms of the order, but the court may not increase any penalty. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2054 2007–08 |
Reporting identity theftRequires the Washington State Patrol to create a public website and call center for the filing of incident reports relating to identity crimes. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2057 2007–08 |
Identity theftEstablishes an Identity Theft Workgroup to review Identity Theft crimes and laws in Washington. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2062 2007–08 |
Public speedway authorityAuthorizes the creation of a public speedway authority to develop a professional motorsports entertainment and family recreation facility. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2065 2007–08 |
Tuition waivers for veteransRemoves provisions requiring institutions of higher education to ask about, and encourage the use of, funds available under the Montgomery GI Bill prior to providing state supported tuition waivers to eligible veterans. | Dan Kristiansen (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2072 2007–08 |
Access to higher educationCaps resident student tuition increases at 7 percent per year. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2083 2007–08 |
Early intervention servicesProvides that a child receiving services under RCW 28A.155.065 who attains the age of four before the start of the school year in which the child will be eligible for services under RCW 28A.155.020 shall continue to be... | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2084 2007–08 |
Felony offendersProvides that an offender may be required to submit to a search and seizure of the offender's person, residence, automobile, or other personal property. Provides that the department shall perform random, unannounced... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2086 2007–08 |
Construction industryCreates a Joint Legislative Task Force on the underground economy in the construction industry. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2093 2007–08 |
Projected urban growthRequires counties with more than 600,000 residents as of April 1, 2005 and the cities within those counties to accommodate projected urban growth under the Growth Management Act by adopting zoning regulations for urban growth... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2125 2007–08 |
School employee housingAllows school districts to renovate surplus school buildings to be used as rental housing for full-time teachers and classified school staff. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2133 2007–08 |
Malicious mischiefIncreases the threshold values for Malicious Mischief. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2160 2007–08 |
Motorcycles/lanes of trafficAllows motorcycles to operate between lanes of traffic during periods of traffic congestion. | Richard Curtis (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2166 2007–08 |
Safe cosmetics act of 2007Enacts the Washington Safe Cosmetics Act of 2007. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2168 2007–08 |
Firearms safety educationProvides that the superintendent of public instruction, within existing resources, shall develop a program of instruction for firearms accident prevention for students in kindergarten through grade twelve. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2195 2007–08 |
Autism researchProvides tax incentives for autism research and development. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2196 2007–08 |
Veterans with disabilitiesRequires the department to develop a procedure for certifying businesses owned by veterans with disabilities and maintain a list of businesses owned by veterans with disabilities on the department's public web site. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2214 2007–08 |
Sentencing reform actRequires the Washington State Institute for Public Policy to study the Sentencing Reform Act. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2230 2007–08 |
Early intervention servicesRequires development of a policy to prevent children with disabilities from experiencing a gap in services when transitioning out of birth-to-three early intervention programs and into special education programs. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2238 2007–08 |
Newborn hearing screeningAuthorizes the Department of Health to contact families of infants who fail a newborn hearing screening for the purpose of assisting the families in obtaining a comprehensive hearing assessment for the infants. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2253 2007–08 |
Autism awareness lic plateCreates an "Autism Awareness" special license plate. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |