Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Al O'Brien
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2535 1997–98 |
Federally subsidized housingDeclares that the purpose of this act is: (1) To assist in the preservation of the existing supply of affordable federally subsidized housing; and (2) to provide a source of financial assistance to eligible organizations and... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2536 1997–98 |
Emergency mortgage/rent aidDirects CTED to establish and administer a state-wide emergency mortgage and rental assistance program. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2539 1997–98 |
Military service creditProvides that, after completing twenty-five years of creditable service, any member who is a veteran of the Vietnam conflict may have service in the armed forces credited to him or her as a member whether or not he or she left... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2540 1997–98 |
Dental care charges/insurancThe bill requires that every health plan offered to public employees and their families by the State Health Care Authority and every health plan offered by a health carrier that provides coverage for hospital or medical... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2571 1997–98 |
Peace officers conduct/respoCreates the committee on professional conduct and responsibility for Washington state peace officers. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2592 1997–98 |
Family planning fundingThe bill directs the Governor to negotiate a waiver of Title XIX rules with the federal government. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2593 1997–98 |
Maternity care coverageRequires every policy issued by a health carrier that provides hospital, surgical, or medical coverage to provide coverage for maternity care, including hospital, surgical, or medical care under the same terms and conditions... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2594 1997–98 |
Contraceptive insur coverageDeclares an intent to reduce the number of unintended pregnancies and increase equity in coverage of prescription drugs and devices by increasing coverage of contraception services and supplies in health plans that cover... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2433 1997–98 |
Vets'/POW free license plateRevises RCW 73.04.110 to apply to veterans regardless of the date of the person's service or disability. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2448 1997–98 |
Distressed rural area busnssProvides that a person shall be allowed a credit against the tax due under chapter 82.04 RCW as provided in this act. The credit shall equal the wages paid for each qualified employment position in the prior year. The amount... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2449 1997–98 |
Distressed area new businessDeclares that chapter 82.04 RCW shall not apply to the gross sales or the gross income received by a new small business located in an eligible area as defined in RCW 82.62.010. Provides a definition for a qualifying new small business. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2450 1997–98 |
Distressed area job trainingProvides that there may be credited against the tax imposed by chapter 82.04 RCW, the value of state-approved, employer-provided or sponsored job training services designed to enhance the job-related performance of newly hired... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2455 1997–98 |
Retired teachers teachingIn addition to the 525 hours that Teachers' Retirement System Plan I retirees may work each year with no reduction in benefits, TRS Plan I retirees working for certain school districts may work an additional 525 hours as... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2458 1997–98 |
Law enforcemnt training fndsMakes appropriations of: (1) The sum of one million eighty-four thousand dollars from the general fund to the criminal justice training commission. These funds are provided solely for increasing the length of the basic law... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2467 1997–98 |
Heritage/cultural org fundngBuilding for the Arts If the Legislature provides an appropriation for the program, the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (CTED) must establish a state-wide competitive evaluation process to solicit and... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2468 1997–98 |
Heritage organization fundngHB 2468 amends current law by requiring an appropriation be made by the legislature prior to the society establishing and submitting a prioritized list of heritage capital projects to the legislature. The prioritized list... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2470 1997–98 |
Sexual contact with inmateSection 1. Amends RCW 9A.44.010(11). | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2475 1997–98 |
School program requirementsThe minimum school year length is increased by one day per biennium beginning in 1999-2001 and ending in 2017-19, when the school year then will be 190 days. The minimum program hours that must be offered are expressed as a... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2493 1997–98 |
Chinook/coho salmon bycatchFinds that many chinook and coho salmon populations are at risk and may be listed as threatened or endangered under the federal endangered species act. One threat to chinook and coho salmon stocks is their incidental catch by... | Dave Anderson (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2495 1997–98 |
Public disclosure violationsPenalties for violating public disclosure laws are increased, a person or entity who fails to comply with an order relating to public disclosure laws is restricted from engaging in certain campaign activities, and changes are... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2517 1997–98 |
Medical care & services/taxRevises RCW 84.52.069 to eliminate the time limit on regular tax levies for medical care and services. Applies to taxes levied for collection in 1999 and thereafter. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2518 1997–98 |
DUI/drug or alcohol testingTesting of a driver's urine is added to the implied consent law. Testing of urine may be done under the same circumstances as testing of the blood. | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2520 1997–98 |
K-12 facility constrctn/taxAuthorizes a tax exemption on the state share of labor and services on K-12 facility construction. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2524 1997–98 |
Accountant educatnl reqrmntsThe Higher Education Coordinating Board must approve or disapprove any requirement by the Board of Accountancy that CPA candidates take more than one hundred and twenty semester credit hours of college work. The Higher... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2390 1997–98 |
Senior/retired property taxThe $28,000 income threshold for the senior citizens and persons retired due to disability property tax relief program is raised to $30,000. The Department of Revenue is instructed to periodically review the effects of... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |