Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Al O'Brien
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2959 1997–98 |
Higher ed collaboratn grantsThe Higher Education Coordinating Board may award collaboration grants to institutions of higher education. Public and independent institutions of higher education may participate in the program. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2859 1997–98 |
Higher education endowmentThe Washington State endowment for higher education is established to provide a permanent source of funding for quality improvements in Washington's public higher education system. The endowments are to be used solely for... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1998 |
| HB 2494 1997–98 |
Temporary worker housingThe Department of Health (DOH) is directed to adopt a temporary worker building code by administrative rule. The temporary worker building code governs the construction, alteration, or repair of temporary worker housing and... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1998 |
| HB 3100 1997–98 |
State emplyee cost-of-livingProvides an annual cost-of-living allowance for public employees. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1998 |
| HB 3101 1997–98 |
Sentencing conditionsProvides that, in addition to any other sentence terms required or permitted under chapter 9.94A RCW, a court may, as a condition of the sentence, order an offender to participate in rehabilitative programs or otherwise to... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1998 |
| HB 1091 1997–98 |
Assault of health care workrWhat would otherwise be a misdemeanor fourth-degree assault becomes a felony third-degree assault if committed against certain persons who are performing nursing or health care duties at the time of the assault. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1109 1997–98 |
Higher ed delivery pilot proThe board must establish tuition and state support models for technology-based programs, including recommending the level of tuition and state support for the Western Governor's Virtual University. Additionally, the board must... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1214 1997–98 |
Sentencing revisionsThe Sentencing Reform Act rules require that when establishing presumptive ranges, the minimum term of confinement must be no less than 75 percent of the maximum term. Manslaughter in the first degree is added to the list of A... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1238 1997–98 |
Appellate pro tempore judgesAuthorization is given for the appointment of certain judges as supreme court and court of appeals judges pro tem. The appointments are to be made when necessary for the prompt and orderly administration of justice. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1312 1997–98 |
Snohomish County judgesThe number of statutorily authorized judicial positions in Snohomish County is increased from 13 to 15. The additional judicial positions take effect January 1, 1998, but the actual starting dates must be established by the... | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1379 1997–98 |
Youth in crisis housing/taxSales and use tax exemptions for items used in constructing alternative housing for youth in crisis are extended until July 1, 1999. | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1422 1997–98 |
Boundary review board membrsThe rate of compensation for members of a boundary review board is increased from $25 to $50 per day, or major portion of a day, devoted to the work of the boundary review board. FISCAL NOTE: Not requested. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1437 1997–98 |
Gender equity in higher edThe sunset date for tuition waiver authority is repealed. By June 30, 2002, institutions of higher education must strive to achieve equitable participation in their intercollegiate athletics programs. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1574 1997–98 |
Black college fund pilot proThe Historically Black College Fund pilot project is created. Through the project, needy Washington residents may take their state need grant awards to any of five historically Black institutions of higher education. | Dawn Mason (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1578 1997–98 |
Liquor sales/restrictd zonesThe Liquor Control Board may designate, by rule, restricted liquor zones based on findings that the area designated suffers serious impact from liquor sales. Impact may be demonstrated by an increase in law enforcement... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1580 1997–98 |
Community gardensThe Legislature intends to support the development of community gardens through the cooperative extension services of Washington State University. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1622 1997–98 |
Hispanic American scholarshpThe Hispanic American Endowed Scholarship Program is established. The Higher Education Coordinating Board is responsible for administering the program. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1683 1997–98 |
Women in military memorialThis bill appropriates $50,000 to the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs for the purpose of contributing to the cost of constructing the monument. Fiscal Note: Not requested. | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1684 1997–98 |
Comm & tech college feesWithin 35 days from the beginning of each quarter, all collected building fees from the community colleges must be paid to the state treasury. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1748 1997–98 |
Maritime tradeOn or before January 1, 1998, vessels that are owned by nonresidents and used for personal use and enjoyment, and are validly registered in another state, are allowed to remain within this state for no more than six months... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1752 1997–98 |
Dev disabilities ombudsmanLanguage is added to the current long-term care ombudsman program statute expanding the scope of program services to people with developmental disability who reside in licensed residential or similar facilities with 24-hour... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1756 1997–98 |
Nonprofit cancer centers/taxAll real or personal property owned or leased by a nonprofit organization in connection with a nonprofit cancer clinic is exempt from property tax. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1777 1997–98 |
Student assessment systemThe timelines for the availability of the assessments are modified. Reading, writing, communications, and mathematics (Goal 1 and Mathematics of Goal 2): The elementary assessments must be available as under current law by the... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1778 1997–98 |
Certificated staff salariesSpecial education certificated instructional staff are included with basic education certificated instructional staff in determining a school district = s average salary for state allocation purposes. The state salary... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1874 1997–98 |
Electrical inspectionsCounty road rights-of-way are exempt from L&I electrical inspections, provided the subject county road department maintains and enforces an equal, higher or better standard of construction, and materials, devices, appliances... | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |