Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Al O'Brien
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1548 2005–06 |
Special immunitiesProvides immunity from a civil action to a health care provider who reports another provider's unprofessional conduct or lack of capacity to practice safely. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1551 2005–06 |
MethamphetamineAppropriates the sum of seven hundred fifty thousand dollars, or as much thereof as may be necessary, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2006, from the general fund to Snohomish county for the purposes of funding a law... | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1552 2005–06 |
Veterans/tuition waiversProvides that, subject to the limitations of RCW 28B.15.910, the governing boards of the state universities, the regional universities, The Evergreen State College, and the community colleges may exempt veterans of the global... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1564 2005–06 |
State patrol retirement ageRaises the mandatory retirement age for members of the Washington State Patrol Retirement Systems from age 60 to age 61. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1567 2005–06 |
Agricultural landsAllows agricultural lands that are not being used for the commercial production of food or other agricultural products to be used for recreational activities. | Dan Kristiansen (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1575 2005–06 |
Small business purchasesCreates a business and occupation (B&O) tax credit for investments in computer equipment by small businesses. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1576 2005–06 |
Small business job creationCreates a business and occupation tax credit of $650 per year per newly created full-time employment position for independently owned and operated businesses with 50 or fewer employees that offer a health care plan to all employees. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1579 2005–06 |
Animal fightingModifies the crime of animal fighting. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1580 2005–06 |
Stun gunsProvides that no person or business may sell a projectile stun gun in the state of Washington unless the projectile stun gun: (1) Has a maximum charge of less than one hundred thousand volts; (2) Has a maximum of less than... | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1582 2005–06 |
Licensing subagent feesModifying certain fees charged by vehicle licensing subagents. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1585 2005–06 |
Housing for homelessRequires that temporary housing for homeless persons comply with the regulations which govern temporary worker housing. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1589 2005–06 |
WorkFirstExtends to 24 months the period of time that a WorkFirst program participant may engage in vocational educational training as a work activity. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1593 2005–06 |
Farmers market nutrition prgRecognizes the benefits of farmers market nutrition programs and appropriates $1.15 million from the State General Fund to the Departments of Health and Social and Health Services for 2005-07. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1596 2005–06 |
Rental carsAuthorizing a customer facility charge on rental car customers to finance consolidated rental car facilities. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1603 2005–06 |
Freight mobility fundingRecognizes the importance of placing a greater emphasis on the movement of freight in Washington state. A strong programmatic commitment is needed to focus current resources and direct new, ongoing funding toward freight... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1604 2005–06 |
ElectionsChanges the date of the primary election to the first Tuesday in June; | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1609 2005–06 |
Self-service laundrySelf-service laundry facilities are exempted from retail sales and use taxes, and are reclassified under the business and occupation tax from retail to service establishments. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1617 2005–06 |
Nursing facility bed taxRepeals RCW 74.46.091, 74.46.535, 82.71.010, 82.71.020, and 82.71.030. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1629 2005–06 |
Very low-income housingChanges language regarding allocation of funds. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1637 2005–06 |
Open space plansRequires county legislative authorities to give priority consideration to lands used for qualifying, voluntarily created buffers when adopting open space plans, public benefit rating systems, and assessed valuation systems. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1638 2005–06 |
Forest landsEnunciates a purpose for designating forest lands of long-term commercial significance (forest lands) as required by the Growth Management Act. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1639 2005–06 |
Water qualitySpecifies new water-related planning requirements for qualifying counties and cities. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1645 2005–06 |
Student transportation/fuelsProvides tax incentives to encourage the use of alternative fuel vehicles as part of a student transportation program. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1651 2005–06 |
Sex offender informationExempts certain information regarding sex offenders from public records disclosure. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1653 2005–06 |
Lead paint hazardsDirects the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (DCTED) and the Department of Health (DOH) to jointly assess housing stock in Washington to identify geographic areas of potentially high risk for child lead... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |