Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Al O'Brien
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1659 2003–04 |
Parks & rec facilitiesExpands the use of revenues from the real estate excise tax to include maintenance and operation of parks and recreational facilities. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1664 2003–04 |
Assault of a peace officerMakes it a "strike" to commit third degree assault against a law enforcement officer. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1665 2003–04 |
Law offcr firearm surrenderProvides that, if the respondent in any request for a temporary order under this act is a general authority or limited authority Washington peace officer, no temporary order issued by the court in advance of a full hearing... | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1682 2003–04 |
Correctional industriesRequires that contracts between the Department of Corrections and a Class I industry employer to be reviewed by the Correctional Industries Board to determine the potential impact on the Washington business community and labor market. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1715 2003–04 |
LEOFFRS death benefitsProvides that, if the surviving spouse has been lawfully married to such member for five years prior to the member's death, the surviving spouse, when at least age fifty-five, is eligible to receive the benefits under this act. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1728 2003–04 |
Comm & tech college policeAuthorizes community and technical colleges to appoint special police officers with authority to enforce criminal laws on college property. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1729 2003–04 |
Inmate fundsRevises provisions relating to inmate funds. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1761 2003–04 |
Inmate wage deductionsRequires an additional 5 percent to be deducted from the paychecks of inmates that have been convicted of a sex offense. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1763 2003–04 |
Prospective teacher schlrshpCreates a conditional scholarship program for potential teachers in math, science, technology, special education, and bilingual education. Consideration is given to bilingual applicants. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1764 2003–04 |
Pretrial supervisionProvides cities, towns, and counties, and their staff and volunteers, immunity for acts or omissions in rendering pretrial supervision or pretrial release unless the act or omission constitutes gross negligence. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1765 2003–04 |
Inmate laborExpands the duties of the Correctional Industries Board to include overseeing labor camps, work camps, and work crews. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1770 2003–04 |
Developmentally disabledAuthorizes the Department of Social and Health Services, within existing resources, to offer in-home services at the request of a family at risk of putting their child with developmental disabilities into an out-of-home placement. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1771 2003–04 |
Inmate wage deductionsRequires an additional 5 percent to be deducted from the paychecks of inmates that have been convicted of a sex offense. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1790 2003–04 |
Lead poisoning preventionDeclares that, to promote the elimination of childhood lead poisoning, it is the purpose of this act to: (1) Substantially reduce, and eventually eliminate, the incidence of childhood lead poisoning; (2) Increase the supply of... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1821 2003–04 |
SweepstakesBroadens consumer protection law regarding promotional advertising of prizes to include sweepstakes and skill contests offered for a commercial purpose. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1825 2003–04 |
Newborn hearing screeningAll newborns must receive a hearing screening prior to discharge from the hospital and the results must be reported to the Department of Health. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1834 2003–04 |
Workers' compensationChanges the calculation of industrial insurance benefits, including changing the definition of wages to exclude fringe benefits, using 12-month wage averaging, and using a flat 65.5 percent instead of a variable percentage of... | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1881 2003–04 |
Persistent offendersRemoves second degree robbery and certain elements of second degree assault from the list of most serious offenses under the "Three Strikes and You're Out" law. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1889 2003–04 |
LEOFFRS plan 1Finds that the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system plan 1 is currently subject to policymaking by the legislature's joint committee on pension policy with ratification by the members of the... | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1908 2003–04 |
Higher edu facilitiesAuthorizes $1.7 billion in bonds for higher education facilities. This is in addition to the amount higher education institutions expect to receive in the base capital budget. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1911 2003–04 |
Death penaltyExempts persons who are mentally ill or developmentally disabled from the death penalty. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1922 2003–04 |
Sex offender recordsProvides that a public agency may not charge a fee to a law enforcement agency, for preparation, copying, or mailing of certified copies of the judgment and sentence, information, affidavit of probable cause, and/or the notice... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1923 2003–04 |
Comprehensive plan reviewsRequires any county review, evaluation, amendment, or revision to the capital facilities plan element or transportation element of a comprehensive plan to be coordinated and consistent with the corresponding elements of... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1932 2003–04 |
Custodial interrogationsDeclares that, except as otherwise provided in this act, a statement made by a defendant during a custodial interrogation is inadmissible as evidence against the defendant in a criminal proceeding unless: (1) An electronic... | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1941 2003–04 |
Inmate wage deductionsRequires an additional 5 percent to be deducted from the paychecks of inmates that have been convicted of a sex offense. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |