Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Al O'Brien
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1069 1999–00 |
Multiple death investigatns$ Allows the Forensic Investigations Council to spend up to $250,000 per biennium from the Death Investigations Account to assist local governments to investigate multiple deaths. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 142, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 30, 1999 |
| HB 1181 1999–00 |
Domestic violence perpetratr$ Mandates that domestic violence perpetrator treatment programs approved by the Department of Social and Health Services include education regarding the effects of domestic violence on children if either the perpetrator or... | Jeanne Edwards (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 147, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 30, 1999 |
| HB 1251 1999–00 |
Boards, commissions, progrms$ Numerous boards and commissions are terminated or consolidated. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 151, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 30, 1999 |
| HB 1041 1999–00 |
Public works projects fundng$ Approves the 1999 list of projects recommended by the Public Works Board. | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 98, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 23, 1999 |
| HB 1133 1999–00 |
Voter registration lists$ Enhanced procedures are established to maintain voter registration lists. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 100, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 23, 1999 |
| HB 1584 1999–00 |
Fire protection districts$ Allows fire protection districts to annex adjacent (rather than contiguous) unincorporated areas under the election method of annexation. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 105, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 23, 1999 |
| HB 1819 1999–00 |
School district name change$ Allows a school district name change without an election. | Dave Anderson (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 101, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 23, 1999 |
| HB 1175 1999–00 |
Street rods$ Amends definition of street rods to include reproduced replicas built after 1949. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 58, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 21, 1999 |
| HB 1297 1999–00 |
Offender earned early releas$ Clarifies the statutory language relating to the 15 percent cap on good time for certain criminal convictions by adding "commas" to a sentence. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 19, 1999 |
| HB 1963 1999–00 |
Flood plain management$ Exempts existing farmhouses in designated floodways from the general floodway prohibition against substantial repair or reconstruction. | John Koster (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 15, 1999 |
| HB 1126 1997–98 |
911 fundingThe decrease in the maximum state E911 excise tax from a maximum rate of 20 cents per switched access line to 10 cents is eliminated. The actual tax rate must be based on actual revenue needs and may vary from year to year. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 304, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 1549 1997–98 |
Gov restrictns/property taxA property owner may appeal directly to the county assessor to reconsider valuation of real property, if a government entity adopts a restriction on the property that limits the use of the property. A request to reconsider... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 306, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 1939 1997–98 |
Reserve law enforcmnt offcrsAny county, city, town, or other municipality = s law enforcement agency may extend the death and disability benefits portion of the Volunteer Fire Fighters' Relief and Pension system to its reserve officers and pay annual... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 307, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2491 1997–98 |
Investment gains sharingWhen the compound average rate of investment returns on the pension funds over the previous four years exceeds 10 percent, half the earnings over 10 percent will be used to increase benefits and the other half will be used to... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 340, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2556 1997–98 |
Child abuse preventn/treatmnWhen the department makes reasonable efforts to reunify an abused or neglected child with his or her parents, the department must ensure that the child's health and safety are the paramount concern. Reasonable efforts to... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 314, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2544 1997–98 |
Retirement system fundingThe Pension Funding Council is created and consists of the Director of the Department of Retirement Systems, the Director of the Office of Financial Management, and the chair and ranking minority members of the House | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 283, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 2, 1998 |
| HB 2496 1997–98 |
Salmon recovery planningThe state retains primary responsibility for salmon recovery planning and implementation. A Salmon Recovery Office is created within the Office of the Governor. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 246, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| HB 1786 1997–98 |
Trans improvmnt brd reportngStarting February 1, 2000, the Transportation Improvement Board is required to submit lists of proposed projects to be funded in the agency = s budget request for legislative review prior to enactment of an appropriation. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 31, 1998 |
| HB 1165 1997–98 |
Watercraft crimesThe crimes of assault by watercraft and homicide by watercraft are created. The elements, classifications, rankings, and evaluation and treatment provisions for these crimes are the equivalents of those that apply to vehicular... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 219, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 1172 1997–98 |
Sex offender registrationSex and kidnapping offenders must notify the sheriff of a change of address within 72 hours of moving. The agency with jurisdiction over a developmentally disabled sex or kidnapping offender must notify the Division of... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 220, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 1221 1997–98 |
Vehicle impoundmentA law enforcement officer may impound a vehicle operated by a person with a suspended or revoked driver = s license. An impounded vehicle may only be released pursuant to a written order from the agency that ordered the impound. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 203, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 1254 1997–98 |
Driving records destructionCourts are required to keep records of drunk driving convictions permanently. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 204, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 1441 1997–98 |
VoyeurismA person commits the crime of voyeurism when, for the purpose of arousing or gratifying the sexual desire of any person, he or she views, photographs or films another without the other = s knowledge and consent, when the... | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 221, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 2500 1997–98 |
Fresh pursuitOfficers from other states may also pursue, arrest, and hold subjects suspected of driving under the influence, impaired driving, or reckless driving with the same authority as a local officer. Language is made gender neutral. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 2557 1997–98 |
Out-of-home child placementThe Department of Social and Health Services must give notice to parents in writing that they have a right to civil action to obtain out-of-home placement in cases where the department does not accept a voluntary placement... | Kip Tokuda (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 229, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |