Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by John O'Brien
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1067 1991–92 |
Nonproft org tax exemptionAuthorizes exemptions from retail sales tax and business and occupation taxes for meals served no more frequently than once a week. | Fred May (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1158 1991–92 |
Minors/alcohol/drugsMinors incapacitated by alcoholism and/or other drug addiction, may be involuntarily committed for treatment under the processes provided by law. Parental consent for involuntary alcohol and drug treatment is not required. | Joanne Brekke (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1171 1991–92 |
Student traffic safety instrRequires that every pupil in grades K to 6 shall annually receive eight hours of instruction in pedestrian, bicycle, and school bus safety. Makes appropriations to carry out the purposes of the act. | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1173 1991–92 |
Student transportation saftyRequires, effective September 1, 1992, that every school bus be equipped with a crossing arm that will require students crossing in front of the bus to walk more than five feet from the front of the bus. Provides for a pilot... | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1174 1991–92 |
Bus drivers/violtn reportingIf school bus drivers decide to report a school bus stop law violation, they must make a report to a law enforcement agency within 72 hours after the violation occurred and the report must include the time and location at... | Jeffrey Holland (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1197 1991–92 |
Secondary school securityMakes an appropriation of three million three hundred thousand dollars to the superintendent of public instruction to provide matching grants to enhance security in secondary schools. | Lawrence Phillips (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1245 1991–92 |
Public works compliancePrevailing wages must be paid when a state or local government agency causes new construction of a facility and the agency will lease or purchase more than 50 percent of the facility. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1282 1991–92 |
Reopening indust ins claimsIf a worker's industrial insurance claim is reopened, the worker's temporary disability compensation will be based on the worker's wages at reopening unless the Department of Labor and Industries determines that the worker's... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1284 1991–92 |
Workplace safety bonus prgrmAny workplace safety bonus program implemented by an employer: (1) must award safety bonuses only on the basis of individual safety performance, and may not make the award contingent on the performance of other workers; (2)... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1297 1991–92 |
Low-income hmeownrs tx relieAssistance is provided for homeowners with incomes below $30,000. To receive assistance the homeowner's 1991 property tax bill must exceed the 1990 tax bill by 20 percent or $200. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1338 1991–92 |
Unemployment comp/pensionsThe deduction from unemployment compensation benefits made because of a claimant's pension does not apply to the claimant's federal social security pension. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1340 1991–92 |
Unemployment comp benefitsThe amount of a claimant's weekly earnings that will be disregarded for purposes of computing the claimant's unemployment compensation benefits is raised from $5 to $25. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1348 1991–92 |
Transportation labor negotnsIf a collective bargaining agreement for the transit system has not been negotiated within 60 days of the commencement of bargaining between a labor union and a local government transportation authority, then either party to... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1374 1991–92 |
At-risk student motivationDeclares a further purpose to provide funds for retrieval outreach efforts for students who have dropped out of school. | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1386 1991–92 |
Comm coll student scholrshpsEncourages outstanding students to continue their higher education by creating the community college conditional scholarship program. Directs the higher education-coordinating board to establish a planning committee to develop... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1390 1991–92 |
Teen community mobilizationA grant program is established in the Department of Social and Health Services to fund up to six community-based projects for teenagers. The programs, if funded, will offer health screening and referrals; employment search and... | Lorraine Hine (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1407 1991–92 |
State funds investmentThe State Investment Board is required to compile an annual list of corporations in which the State Investment Board has invested that directly or through a subsidiary do business in Northern Ireland. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1412 1991–92 |
Racial disproportn/juv justcThe Legislature will provide for a study to identify the causes of minority disproportionality within the juvenile justice system and to recommend changes. The study will identify key decision points in the juvenile justice... | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1414 1991–92 |
First-time homebuyers tx exmThe Department of Revenue is directed to provide an exemption of any obligation to pay a pro-rated portion of the amount of excess and regular property taxes for the year the exemption is claimed and for a period of three... | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1424 1991–92 |
African Amer scholarship prgThis bill establishes the African American Endowed Scholarship program. The Higher Education Coordinating Board is responsible for administering the program. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1434 1991–92 |
Campaign contributionsA system is established for limiting campaign expenditures and for providing matching funds for the election campaigns of candidates for state executive and legislative offices. The matching monies are available to candidates... | Lorraine Hine (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1442 1991–92 |
Infra financing/econ developDeclares an intent to balance economic development across the state to reduce the negative impacts of growth in rapidly growing areas and to expand opportunities in areas in need of economic development. Directs that... | Jay Inslee (D-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1461 1991–92 |
Magnet school programEstablishes a grant program to operate magnet schools offering programs capable of attracting students of varied racial or ethnic backgrounds. Designates the requirements for the approval of grant applications. Designates the... | Lawrence Phillips (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1465 1991–92 |
Vocational rehabilitationRevises provisions for industrial insurance vocational rehabilitation services. | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1471 1991–92 |
Foundation for families actFamily Leave and Family Care Size of a Covered Employer - The employers covered by family leave provisions are expanded from those employing a daily average of 100 or more to those employing a daily average of 50 or more.... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |