Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Al O'Brien
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1188 2005–06 |
State patrol officer wagesMakes wage issues, other than certain employee benefits, a subject of bargaining for Washington State Patrol officers, and requires bargaining for wages, wage-related matters, and nonwage matters with the Governor's designee. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 438, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| HB 1478 2005–06 |
Vehicle loads on highwaysCreates three levels of failure to secure a load to a vehicle and criminalizes those acts that rise to the level of first and second degree failure to secure a load. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 431, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| HB 1640 2005–06 |
Landlord and tenant disputesTemporarily expands the existing ombudsman service provided to mobile home park owners and mobile home park tenants and managed by the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (DCTED) to resolve disputes between... | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 429, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| HB 1687 2005–06 |
Firearms/insanityMakes a verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity the equivalent of a guilty verdict for purposes of making a person ineligible to possess a firearm; | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 453, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| HB 1848 2005–06 |
Multiunit residential bldgsRequires course-of-construction inspections of the building enclosures of multi-unit residential buildings, including condominiums, specifically for water penetration around windows and more generally for compliance with the... | Larry Springer (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 456, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| HB 1934 2005–06 |
Assault of a peace officerMakes assault of a peace officer with a projectile stun gun assault in the third degree with a seriousness level equivalent to assault in the second degree. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 458, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| HB 1936 2005–06 |
PERS emergency medical techsProvides members of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) employed in a full-time, fully compensated position as emergency medical technicians (EMT) membership in the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters'... | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 459, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| HB 2015 2005–06 |
Substance abuse treatmentCreates a new residential chemical dependency treatment-based alternative Drug Offender Sentencing Alternative (DOSA) program in addition to the original prison-based DOSA, where a nonviolent offender with a substance abuse... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 460, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| HB 1903 2005–06 |
Job development fundCreates the Job Development Fund to assist in the financing of public infrastructure projects that create jobs, stimulate community development, and stimulate economic development. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 425, Laws of 2005 |
May 12, 2005 |
| HB 2241 2005–06 |
Recreational facilitiesAuthorizes counties meeting specified criteria to, until June 30, 2006, designate qualifying agricultural lands as recreational lands. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 423, Laws of 2005 |
May 12, 2005 |
| HB 1064 2005–06 |
Government performanceCreates a Citizen Oversight Board (Board) to develop an assessment and performance grading program of state agencies. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 385, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 1242 2005–06 |
State budgeting processRequires that the Governor communicate statewide priorities to agencies and seek public involvement and input on these priorities. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 386, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 1402 2005–06 |
Offender travel or transferAuthorizes the Department of Corrections to supervise nonfelony offenders, placed on parole for one year or more for a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor offense, transferring to Washington under the Interstate Compact for the... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 400, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 1426 2005–06 |
Incarcerated parentsRequires the Department of Corrections to establish an oversight committee to develop a comprehensive interagency plan to provide the necessary services and supports for children whose parents are incarcerated. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 403, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 1970 2005–06 |
Government managementRequires state agencies to establish a quality management, accountability, and performance system. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 384, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 1270 2005–06 |
LEOFFRS retire rehirePermits retired members of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Retirement System Plan 2 (LEOFF 2) who become employed in a job covered by the Public Employees' Retirement System, the Teachers' Retirement System, the School... | Richard Curtis (R-18) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 372, Laws of 2005 |
May 10, 2005 |
| HB 1313 2005–06 |
Parks & recreation commDirects the Parks and Recreation Commission (Commission) to adopt rules that require background checks of job applicants, volunteers, and contractors who have unsupervised access to children or vulnerable adults, or who will... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 373, Laws of 2005 |
May 10, 2005 |
| HB 1791 2005–06 |
Dev disabilities trust fundCreates the Dan Thompson Memorial Developmental Disabilities Community Trust Account in the state treasury. All income from the lease of land, conservation easements, sale of timber, or other activities short of the sale of... | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 353, Laws of 2005 |
May 10, 2005 |
| HB 1951 2005–06 |
Vision exams for childrenRequires an eye examination be completed for a student diagnosed with a learning disability beginning in September 2006. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 379, Laws of 2005 |
May 10, 2005 |
| HB 2282 2005–06 |
Transporting offender prprtyAuthorizes the Department of Corrections to determine the types and amounts of offender property that the department will transport between institutions or to other jurisdictions at the agency's expense. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 382, Laws of 2005 |
May 10, 2005 |
| HB 1168 2005–06 |
Prescription reimportationRequires the Department of Health to license Canadian pharmacies that provide services to Washington residents. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 275, Laws of 2005 |
May 4, 2005 |
| HB 1220 2005–06 |
Long-term care financingEstablishes a Joint Legislative and Executive Task Force on Long-term Care Financing and Chronic Care Management. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 276, Laws of 2005 |
May 4, 2005 |
| HB 1694 2005–06 |
Public employee informationExempts from public records disclosure of certain information pertaining to public employees, volunteers, and their dependents. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 284, Laws of 2005 |
May 4, 2005 |
| HB 1794 2005–06 |
Baccalaureate degree prgrmsAuthorizes the University of Washington (UW) Bothell and Tacoma, and Washington State University (WSU) Vancouver to begin admitting freshmen and sophomores while also expanding upper-division and graduate capacity and programs. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 2005 |
May 4, 2005 |
| HB 1189 2005–06 |
Veterans' reliefModifies or repeals existing veterans' relief provisions. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, Laws of 2005 |
May 3, 2005 |