Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by John O'Brien
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2830 1991–92 |
Metro municipal corporationsAn alternative procedure is provided for a county with a population of 1 million or more to assume the rights, powers, functions, and obligations of a metro within its boundaries. Under this alternative procedure, the county... | Richard Nelson (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2926 1991–92 |
Sen citizen property tax exmAll applicants for property tax exemption under the senior citizen and disabled persons property tax relief program are required to provide documents that verify income. An application must be renewed at least once every four years. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2540 1991–92 |
NW Indian curriculum develpmThe Higher Education Coordinating Board will design a plan for the creation of a center for the development of curriculum on American Indians of the Northwest. The plan shall include a process for selecting an institution to... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 1992 |
| HB 2914 1991–92 |
Unemploy comp administrationEmployment Security Department compliance and audit resolution Money from the administrative contingency fund may be expended for resolving federal claims arising from compliance and audit issues requiring payment from... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 1992 |
| HB 2400 1991–92 |
Paint/coating contractorsPaint or coating applicators are required to obtain a license from the Department of Labor and Industries. A paint or coating applicator is a person directly engaged in painting or coating application, removal, or treatment of... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1992 |
| HB 2897 1991–92 |
Land surveyors and engineersRevises the registration requirements relating to professional land surveyors and engineers. | John O'Brien (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| HB 2801 1991–92 |
PUD water chargesProvides the authority to charge for the availability of water used for domestic purposes. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1992 |
| HB 2808 1991–92 |
Domestic violenceRevises provisions regarding domestic violence incidents. Requires state agencies to conduct a review and issue a report on the current level of domestic violence education. Makes an appropriation to carry out the purposes of the act. | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1992 |
| HB 2829 1991–92 |
M. L. King, Jr. memorl parkMakes an appropriation of three hundred forty thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1992 |
| HB 2688 1991–92 |
Korean War memorialMakes an appropriation of fifty thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1992 |
| HB 2648 1991–92 |
Warrant serversProvides for the position of warrant officer. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1992 |
| HB 2525 1991–92 |
Urban/rural econ partnershpsEstablishes a project to assist businesses in high-growth urban areas in the Puget Sound region to locate new or expanded business operations in rural communities throughout the state. Requires a report by January 1, 1993, on... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1992 |
| HB 2542 1991–92 |
Amer Indian languages/culturRequires the study of American Indian languages and cultures in the common schools. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1992 |
| HB 2458 1991–92 |
Malicious harassmentRevises the malicious harassment provisions of RCW 9A.36.080. Directs the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs to establish and maintain a central repository for the collection and classification of information... | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1992 |
| HB 2401 1991–92 |
Campaign financing disclosurProvides disclosure requirements for entities that are not political committees. Provides disclosure requirements for out-of-state political committees and political committees for federal office elections. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1992 |
| HB 2404 1991–92 |
Initiatives and referendaRevises provisions relating to initiatives and referenda. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1992 |
| HB 2410 1991–92 |
Museum of flight fundingMakes an appropriation of two million dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | John O'Brien (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1992 |
| HB 2372 1991–92 |
Out-of-state contractorsRequires the contractors to open an account with the department or qualify as a self-insurer in order to provide coverage for all employees. | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| HB 1004 1991–92 |
Property tax relief/seniorsIncreases the limit for combined disposable income from eighteen to twenty-two thousand dollars. Revises the definition of "combined disposable income" to provide property tax relief for persons receiving home health care. | John O'Brien (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1005 1991–92 |
Treatment of minorsRevises the procedures for minors who are fifteen years or older. | John O'Brien (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1006 1991–92 |
Georgetown steamplant museumMakes an appropriation of one hundred fifty thousand dollars to assist the friends of the Georgetown steam plant. | John O'Brien (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1007 1991–92 |
Child alcohol/drug abuseAuthorizes a parent or guardian to petition the superior court to commit a child to a hospital facility for evaluation of possible substance abuse. Provides for commitment to an inpatient treatment facility for a sixty-day... | John O'Brien (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1016 1991–92 |
Concealed weapons permitsA license to carry a concealed pistol will not be issued to an individual ineligible to possess a weapon under federal law. Technical clarifications are made regarding the role of the Department of Licensing in license revocations. | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1034 1991–92 |
Indebtedness issuance limitsThe statutory debt limit is changed from 7 percent to an incremental schedule for each of the next 12 years. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1038 1991–92 |
Efficiency/accountblty comsnThe statutory expiration date for the commission is extended to December 31, 1995. | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |