Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Al O'Brien
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1227 1997–98 |
Prostitution/HIV testingA person who is arrested for prostitution or patronizing a prostitute must submit to an HIV test approved by the State Board of Health. The person must pay $100 for the cost of the test if the person is convicted of the charge. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1228 1997–98 |
Absentee vote countingRevises provisions relating to conducting elections with the use of absentee ballots and mailed ballots. Repeals RCW 29.36.126 and 29.36.139. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1229 1997–98 |
College textbook taxationExempts college textbooks from sales and use taxes. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1240 1997–98 |
Elected official's editorialAn elected official may send a guest editorial or column to a newspaper regarding a ballot proposition if invited by the newspaper = s editorial board or other person or organization controlling the newspaper = s editorial... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1242 1997–98 |
Motorcycle equipmentNo person under the age of 21 may ride a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle or moped without wearing a commercially manufactured motorcycle helmet. The requirement that motorcycle equipment (glasses, goggles, face shields and... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1244 1997–98 |
Driver's license identifictnRevises RCW 46.20.035 to delete the authorization of consideration of alternative documentation to establish an applicant's identity. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1246 1997–98 |
Driver's license use/fraudNo later than 90 days after the department of licensing adopts a finger imaging requirement for renewal or issuance of a driver = s license, the department of social and health service will only approve new or continued... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1256 1997–98 |
Basic skills trainingA business and occupation tax credit is provided for state-approved, employer-provided or sponsored basic skills training for employees. The basic skills training must be provided by the employer or a qualified training... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1262 1997–98 |
Disabled parkingRequires special parking privilege placards to have a picture of the person to whom the placard is issued. Increases the penalty for unauthorized use to a gross misdemeanor with a monetary penalty of five hundred dollars. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1265 1997–98 |
Community corrections offcrsCommunity corrections officers who have completed the necessary training requirements may carry firearms, at their discretion, while conducting their daily duties. Firearm Policies & Training Requirements. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1270 1997–98 |
Law enforcemnt medal of honrMakes an appropriation of twenty-five thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1282 1997–98 |
Paid petition gatheringEach state initiative or referendum petition, where persons are being paid to solicit ssignatures on the petition, must include a statement at the top of the petition that paid signature gatherers are being used and indicate... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1284 1997–98 |
K-4 extended-time grant progA K-4 Extended-Time Grant Program is established. The purpose of the program is to ensure that students achieve EALR benchmark standards for the fourth grade. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1287 1997–98 |
Low-income housing/tax exempMulti-unit housing, rented to low-income households, is exempt from the state property tax under the following conditions: 1. The housing has four or more rental units; 2. | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1291 1997–98 |
Low-income housing tax credtDeclares an intent to: (1) Develop a source of funding that can be used to meet public and private funding source matching requirements for the development of housing for very low-income households and households with special... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1311 1997–98 |
Studded tiresProvides that, beginning July 1, 1999, a person may not sell a studded tire or sell a stud for installation in a tire unless the stud qualifies as a lightweight stud under this act. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1322 1997–98 |
WSP employment agreementsThe Washington State Patrol may negotiate wage-related matters, but not wages, as part of a collective bargaining agreement. A collective bargaining agreement negotiated before funds are approved to implement the agreement may... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1334 1997–98 |
Private investigatorsNew provisions are added and current provisions are revised for the licensing of private investigators, armed private investigators, private investigator businesses, and armed private investigator businesses. The term A armed... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1335 1997–98 |
Tourism & devlpmnt task forcThe Task Force on Tourism Promotion and Marketing (Task Force) is created. The Task Force is created to study tourism promotion and issues related to the establishment of a private commission to market Washington state and its... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1340 1997–98 |
Surreptitious viewingDeclares that a person commits the crime of invasion of privacy if, for the purpose of arousing or gratifying the sexual desire of any person, he or she knowingly views, photographs, or films another person, without that... | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1362 1997–98 |
Minority/women business deveMakes appropriations of two hundred eighty thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1365 1997–98 |
Criminl justice financingRevises RCW 82.44.110 to eliminate a limitation on state criminal justice financial assistance. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1366 1997–98 |
LEOFF/fish & wildlife offcrsProvides that an employee who was a member of the public employees' retirement system on or before January 1, 1997, and, on the effective date of this act, is employed by the department of fish and wildlife as a fish and... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1377 1997–98 |
State budgetingCreates the efficiency fund in the custody of the state treasurer. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1386 1997–98 |
Paid signature gatherersAny person who is paid to gather signatures on state initiative or referendum measures must file as a lobbyist with the Public Disclosure Commission and wear a badge that includes his or her photo and clearly identifies the... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |