Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Al O'Brien
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2790 1999–00 |
Firearms/state capitol bldgsDeclares that, it is unlawful for any person to carry, transport, convey, or to have in his or her possession or under his or her control any firearm while within the east state capitol campus grounds, the west state capitol... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2794 1999–00 |
Fetal tissueRequests that the office of the attorney general conduct an investigation to determine if illegal trafficking of fetal remains is occurring in Washington state. The results of the investigation shall be reported to the health... | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2796 1999–00 |
Confinement costsAn offender who, at any period in time, has a total consecutive period of confinement greater than one year must serve that confinement in a state facility. This includes terms of confinement from more than one sentence, as... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2808 1999–00 |
[Bster care/education needsDirects the office of the superintendent of public instruction, in cooperation with the department of social and health services, to conduct a study that examines the educational experiences and achievement levels of students... | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2811 1999–00 |
Community service programsDirects the secretary to adopt rules to provide that certified community residential programs for persons with developmental disabilities shall be paid a benchmark rate for wages and benefits that amounts to no less than... | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2812 1999–00 |
Property tax exemptionAmends RCW 84.36.381 and 84.36.383 relating to property tax exemptions for persons confined in adult family homes and certain boarding homes. | Dave Anderson (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2707 1999–00 |
Firearms saleProvides that a person who, while at a gun show or event, offers to sell or sells a handgun to another must be licensed as a dealer under 18 U.S.C. Sec. 923 and post the license in accordance with 27 C.F.R. Sec. 178.91 and... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2718 1999–00 |
Beverage container refundEstablishes a program for the refund and reuse of beverage containers. | Brian Sullivan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2730 1999–00 |
Juvenile recordsDeclares that, in any case in which a complaint has been filed with the prosecutor and referred for diversion pursuant to RCW 13.40.070, the person who is the subject of the complaint may file a motion with the court to have... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2732 1999–00 |
DNA identification systemAny adult or juvenile convicted of any felony must have a blood sample drawn for the purposes of DNA analysis. The requirement applies to all felons convicted after the effective date of this legislation, and all felons... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2740 1999–00 |
Public transit/disabledDeclares that the following persons are entitled to free or reduced fare coupons for travel on paratransit or municipal transit vehicles: (1) Veterans, as defined in RCW 41.04.005, who are over seventy years of age and their... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2742 1999–00 |
FirearmsRevises provisions relating to restoration of the right to possess a firearm. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2743 1999–00 |
Tobacco/public investmentsProvides that, on or after January 1, 2001, the state investment board shall not make additional or new investments of public pension and retirement funds in the stocks, bonds, securities, or other evidence of indebtedness or... | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2756 1999–00 |
Staffing agenciesC Staffing agencies must provide information to their employees on rates paid by employer clients for services provided by the staffing agency employees. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2758 1999–00 |
Court ordersCourts are authorized to issue court orders prohibiting specific parties from coming within a specified distance of another party or a particular location. A police officer shall arrest any person who violates the restraint or... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2618 1999–00 |
Fetal tissueProvides that, the body tissue, organs, parts, or fluids of a human embryo or fetus shall not be sold or otherwise transferred for any use or purpose for valuable consideration. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2624 1999–00 |
Mining/flood plainsAn environmental impact statement is categorically required for any new or expanded public or private surface mine, if all or any part of the proposed mine falls within a flood plain as defined by rule. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2631 1999–00 |
Comm transactions/privacyProvisions are made to restrict the use of customers = personal and sensitive information by financial institutions and others, and to assist victims of identity theft. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2632 1999–00 |
Liquor agencies adv commDeclares that the liquor agencies advisory committee's purpose is to foster communication between the legislature, the Washington state liquor control board and the liquor agencies. The liquor agencies advisory committee shall... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2636 1999–00 |
Long-term care trainingThe requirement for caregiver basic training is expanded to include administrators and staff in all boarding homes, which includes licenced only boarding homes not just those who contract with the state. All care giving staff... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2638 1999–00 |
Kids get care projectEstablishes the kids get care pilot project. Requires the secretary of the department of health to report to the governor and the legislature on the effectiveness of the kids get care project by December 2001. Makes an... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2639 1999–00 |
Vulnerable adultsC Creates a hearsay exception for certain statements made by vulnerable adults. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2641 1999–00 |
Ferry joint task forceRequires the joint task force on ferries to report to the full legislature at the beginning of the 2001 legislative session. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2645 1999–00 |
PUD/telecommunicationsAuthorizes public utility districts to develop telecommunication facilities. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2665 1999–00 |
Local school district leviesAuthorizes a local school district regular levy for the purpose of enhancing kindergarten through twelfth grade education by reducing class sizes and improving educational programs, to be allowed as a credit against the state... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |