Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Al O'Brien
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2588 2003–04 |
Bloodborne pathogensRevises provisions concerning testing for bloodborne pathogens. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| HB 2592 2003–04 |
Driver's license issuanceDeclares that it is critical that the true identity of persons who have been extended the privilege of driving within the state of Washington can be positively identified by their driver's licenses. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| HB 2611 2003–04 |
Victims of crimesRevises provisions relating to victims of crime. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| HB 2487 2003–04 |
Electronic wasteProhibits the disposal of televisions, computer monitors, and computer central processing units in landfills, incinerators, or energy recovery facilities effective January 1, 2006. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 2543 2003–04 |
Gang-related activitiesDeclares that a person is guilty of criminal gang school activity if the person is a gang member and engages in a gang-related activity in or upon the premises or grounds of a public or alternative school, or within five... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 2544 2003–04 |
Dangerous weapons in schoolsProhibits dangerous weapons in schools. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 1120 2003–04 |
Trans citizn oversight panelThe Citizen Oversight Panel is created to oversee the establishment and attainment of transportation performance measures. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1121 2003–04 |
Transportation agency auditsCreates a two-step performance review and audit process. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1124 2003–04 |
Veterans' history monthNovember of each year is known as Veterans' History Awareness Month. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1148 2003–04 |
Interstate compact/juvenilesAdopts the new Interstate Compact for Juveniles, which would make Washington a voting member of the Interstate Commission; | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1156 2003–04 |
Mailing of ballotsRequires county auditors to mail absentee ballots at least 18 days before the primary, general election or special election and to certify to the Office of the Secretary of State the dates the ballots were available and mailed. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1217 2003–04 |
Speeding infractionsAllows law enforcement to issue speeding infractions on private roads maintained by homeowners' associations when certain procedures are followed. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1334 2003–04 |
Rule-making assessmentsRequires agencies to include in the notice of rule-making a statement indicating that a copy of the preliminary cost-benefit analysis is available. Any supplemental notices must contain a statement that a revised preliminary... | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1454 2003–04 |
B & o tax creditsExtends the business and occupation (B&O) tax credit allowed to high technology businesses for certain expenditures associated with research and development (R&D) indefinitely. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1497 2003–04 |
Criminal statutesMakes a variety of non-substantive changes to criminal statutes. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1503 2003–04 |
Performance audits of courtsEncourages the Office of the Administrator for the Courts to conduct performance audits of courts. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1711 2003–04 |
Mncpl criminal justice acctReformulates the allocation process for the portion of the Municipal Criminal Justice Assistance Account funding distributed by the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (DCTED). | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1767 2003–04 |
Forensic competency examsProvides that when there is reason to doubt the competency of a defendant charged with a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor, the court may designate one evaluator (instead of two) to examine the defendant in the local jail,... | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1822 2003–04 |
District court judgesEstablishes a process for changing the number of district court judges in a county. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1860 2003–04 |
Sex offender postreleaseAuthorizes a designee of the Indeterminate Sentence Board (ISRB) to administer hearings for any sex offender accused of violating his or her community custody status. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1936 2003–04 |
Tribal law enforcement actRequires the House Criminal Justice and Corrections Committee and the Senate Judiciary Committee to study tribal law enforcement jurisdiction and the extension of general authority peace officer powers to tribal law... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2098 2003–04 |
County & city financial asstGrants counties the same authority that is given to cities to impose business and utility taxes, and increases the maximum local utility taxation rate to eight percent of gross income. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2249 2003–04 |
License renewal/militaryAllows a member of the armed forces to renew any state-required license without incurring a late renewal fee if the he or she was unable to renew the license on time because of out-of-state military service. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2421 2003–04 |
Chemical dependency protocolFinds that standardized chemical dependency assessment protocols should be required in court-involved chemical dependency cases to ensure accurate assessments and treatment plans. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2427 2003–04 |
Correctional industriesDeclares an intent to ensure that the correctional industries board of directors, in developing and designing correctional industries work programs, does not encourage the development of, or provide for selection of or... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |