Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Al O'Brien
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2875 1997–98 |
Part-time employee equityRequires that every employer who offers benefits to any of its full-time employees shall offer the same benefits to all part-time employees on a prorated basis by prorating the employer's share of the premium contribution.... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2884 1997–98 |
Legislative bill sponsorshipProvides that each legislator may introduce as primary sponsor no more than five bills in each regular session of the legislature. Authorizes a legislator to introduce as primary sponsor legislation requested by departments or... | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2895 1997–98 |
Child care background checksDirects the department to investigate the conviction record, pending charges, and dependency record information, pursuant to chapter 43.43 RCW, of all providers who are authorized for payment for in-home or relative child care... | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2896 1997–98 |
Minimum wage increasedProvides procedures for increasing the state minimum wage rate to six dollars and fifty cents an hour by the year 2000 with inflation increases thereafter without addressing deductions from or credits against employees' wages... | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2799 1997–98 |
Pipefitter/fuel gas installrRequires a certificate of competency as a journeyman pipefitter before an individual engages in the trade of pipefitting. Requires a certificate of competency as a journeyman plumber, journeyman pipefitter, or fuel gas piping... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| HB 2690 1997–98 |
Public news organizatn/taxA person may claim a tax credit against B&O or public utility taxes for monetary donations made to support a nonprofit organization that provides unedited televised coverage of legislative proceedings or other governmental... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2694 1997–98 |
Regional business recruitmntA regional business recruitment grant program is created within the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (DCTED). The purpose of the program is to assist local communities or regional areas in their... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2695 1997–98 |
Internatnl marketing grantsAn international marketing grant program is created. The purpose of the program is to assist businesses located in distressed areas market their products and services on an international basis. | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2706 1997–98 |
Senior/disabled property taxThe property tax relief for those with incomes below $18,000 is increased as follows: Between $15,000 to $18,000: The exemption on regular property tax levies is increased to the greater of $40,000 or 35 percent valuation... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2708 1997–98 |
Municipal utility taxesA first city or town whose municipal light and power business delivers electricity or electrical distribution services in a second city or town must provide a tax credit for any tax or payment imposed by the second city or... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2718 1997–98 |
Books/tax exemptionProvides tax exemptions for books. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2719 1997–98 |
Student transport by emplyeeDeclares that it is an act of unprofessional conduct for a school district employee to provide transportation services to a student after school hours without the written authorization of the student's parent or legal... | Jim McCune (R-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2721 1997–98 |
School employee crimesSection 1. Adds new subsection to RCW 9.94A.120 relating to punishments for felonies. | Jim McCune (R-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2726 1997–98 |
Child rape seriousnss increaRape of a Child in the First Degree. Changes the seriousness level to the maximum level XV, which is punishable by life in prison without parole or death. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2759 1997–98 |
Traffi infraction penaltiesProvides that local courts may provide an automatic reduction in the amount of the penalty for a traffic infraction, not to exceed ten percent, for those persons who do not contest the traffic infraction and pay the monetary... | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2543 1997–98 |
Disabled parking feesFinds that, despite the best effort of Washington's transit agencies, our state's disabled travelers often have few public transportation alternatives other than to travel by their personal vehicle. Declares an intent not to... | Patty Butler (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2606 1997–98 |
Foster parent eligibilityA person is ineligible to become a foster parent if they have been convicted of a felony within the past ten years or five or more misdemeanors within the three years prior to applying for a foster care license. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2608 1997–98 |
DUI laws strengthenedThe BAC level for a per se DUI violation is lowered from 0.10 to 0.08. Deferred Prosecution. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2619 1997–98 |
Jobs in distressed countiesA new distressed areas tax exemption program is created. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2626 1997–98 |
Education excellence accountFinds that the emergency reserve fund was established to benefit education in the state, both directly through allocation of excess balances to education construction, and indirectly by protecting the single largest... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2631 1997–98 |
Health care accessDeclares that, in addition to funds dedicated in RCW 66.24.290, 82.02.030, 82.04.260, 82.04.322, 82.04.4289, 82.08.150, 82.24.020, 82.24.080, 82.26.020, and 82.44.110, any financial claims due the state for losses resulting... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2632 1997–98 |
Children's health initiativeMakes the basic health plan available to persons covered by the federal children's health initiative. | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2633 1997–98 |
Police officer death benefitProvides that a one hundred fifty thousand dollar death benefit for general authority police officers shall be paid to the member's estate, or such person or persons, trust, or organization as the member has nominated by... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2637 1997–98 |
Motor vehicle tax/crim justcProvides for 1.4484 percent to be deposited in the following manner: (1) An amount equal to 64 percent shall be deposited into the county criminal justice assistance account created in RCW 82.14.310; (2) an amount equal to 27... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2638 1997–98 |
Personnel system reform actEnacts the personnel system reform act of 1998. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |