Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Al O'Brien
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1402 2003–04 |
Arrest of parole violatorsGrants law enforcement officers the same powers with respect to searching and arresting offenders under the supervision of the Department of Corrections as community correcttions officers. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1408 2003–04 |
Material harmful to minorsDeclares an intent to promote the safety and well-being of children by limiting the ability of children to access sexually explicit materials and to ensure the law reinforces and supports the wishes of parents regarding their... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1415 2003–04 |
Firearms training exemptionExempts certain persons from RCW 77.32.155. | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1424 2003–04 |
Health benefit subsidiesDeclares an intent to establish a method of determining subsidy amounts based on actual costs that provides predictability for budget purposes and fairness and certainty for families. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1425 2003–04 |
Health benefitsProvides that retired or disabled school district and educational service district employees, or retired state employees, who are receiving a retirement allowance under chapter 41.32 or 41.40 RCW as of September 30, 1993, and... | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1426 2003–04 |
Extraordinary invstmnt gainsProvides that, beginning January 1, 2005, and on January 1st of odd-numbered years thereafter, the amount of extraordinary investment gains, if any, shall be used to provide a lump sum payment to each plan 1 retiree under... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1471 2003–04 |
Church tax exemptionRevises the property tax exemption for church and church camp property. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1485 2003–04 |
Auto theftIncreases the seriousness level for taking a motor vehicle in the second degree from a seriousness level I to a level II and adds a mandatory minimum sentence. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1486 2003–04 |
Higher edu tuition exemptionCreates a permissive tuition waiver for all or a portion of undergraduate tuition for the surviving spouse of a deceased law enforcement officer or fire fighter. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1502 2003–04 |
Failure to summon assistanceDeclares that a person is guilty of the crime of failing to summon assistance if: (1) He or she knows that another person has suffered substantial bodily harm and is in need of assistance; (2) He or she could reasonably summon... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1504 2003–04 |
Parks & rec law officersRevises provisions addressing the parks and recreation commission law enforcement officers' membership in the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system plan 2 for periods of future service. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1506 2003–04 |
Assaults on state employeesMakes an assault of a state employee lawfully enforcing a state statute or agency rule assault in the third degree, unless the employee's duties included care for persons with mental disabilities and the employee is assaulted... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1507 2003–04 |
Gain sharingRevises provisions relating to calculating gain sharing. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1516 2003–04 |
Parks & rec park rangersChanges the designation of the Washington Parks and Recreation Commission from limited authority law enforcement agency to general authority law enforcement agency. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1523 2003–04 |
ElectriciansProvides that no license under the provisions of this chapter shall be required from any person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other entity because of work in connection with the installation, repair, or maintenance of... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1525 2003–04 |
Environmental remediationExtends the sales tax exemption and the special business and occupation tax rate of 0.471 percent for environmental remedial action until July 1, 2008. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1554 2003–04 |
Food stamp eligibilityAllows individuals who have been convicted of a felony offense to receive benefits under the food stamp program. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1558 2003–04 |
Law enfrcmnt license plateCreates a law enforcement memorial license plate. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1585 2003–04 |
State patrol retirementDeclares it is the intent of this act to: (1) Establish a board of trustees responsible for the adoption of actuarial standards to be applied to the plan; (2) Direct the board to zealously manage the trust funds for the... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1586 2003–04 |
Secure trans comm facilitiesFinds that home-based instruction is no more compatible with the immediate proximity of secure community transition facilities than a public or private school. Declares that homes in which children receive home-based... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1600 2003–04 |
Liquor control brd law offcrRevises provisions addressing the liquor control board law enforcement officers' membership in the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system plan 2 for periods of future service. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1618 2003–04 |
Wood smoke pollutionProhibits the burning of wood in any solid fuel burning device if an impaired air quality event is determined. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1620 2003–04 |
Comm & tech college facultyRequires community and technical colleges to award faculty salary increments based on local collective bargaining agreements. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1629 2003–04 |
Manufactured home purchaseCreates the manufactured home purchase assistance program. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1630 2003–04 |
Developmentally disabledThe net proceeds from surplus property at Lakewood Village, Rainier School, and Yakima Valley School are designated to supplement funding for employment and day services for individuals with developmental disabilities. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |