Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by John O'Brien
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1736 1991–92 |
Real property improvementMoney released to or obtained by an owner, developer, prime contractor, subcontractor, or other person in charge of a public or private construction project is held in trust for the benefit of persons making the payment and... | John O'Brien (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 223, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2348 1991–92 |
Child sex abuse victimsLegislative Findings. The Legislature finds that cooperation of child victims and their families is integral to the successful prosecution of sex offenses against children. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 188, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2459 1991–92 |
Superior court judgesSeventeen Judicial positions are reauthorized in the five counties in which they were authorized but not funded in 1991. The numbers of superior court judges in the five counties are increased as follows: King County - from 46... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 189, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2466 1991–92 |
Juvenile issues task forceJuvenile Offenders The intent and purpose of the state's Juvenile Justice Act is restated to emphasize the equally important policies of rehabilitation, accountability, and flexibility in service delivery, sanctions, and... | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 205, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2498 1991–92 |
Regulatory fairnessWhen any proposed rule requires a small business economic impact statement, the agency must provide small businesses with notice of the proposed rule. Notice can be given by: (1) direct notification of known interested small... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 197, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2514 1991–92 |
Sen citizen/prop tax reliefThe calculation of retirement income is changed for persons whose retirement income is reduced when their spouse dies. If the income is reduced for at least two months, then an annual disposable income is calculated only from... | John Wynne (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2947 1991–92 |
PERS/TRS early retirementPlan I members of the Public Employees' and Teachers' Retirement systems (PERS and TRS) who meet certain criteria can retire, as long as they notify their employer and apply to retire no later than June 15, 1992, and actually... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2373 1991–92 |
Concealed weapon permitsAdditional felony crimes are added to the category of offenses that disqualify a person from obtaining a concealed pistol license. Those crimes are: assault in the third degree, indecent liberties, malicious mischief in the... | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 168, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2857 1991–92 |
Ret school employ health insInsurance policies created to provide benefits to school district employees and their dependents must allow retired or disabled employees to continue medical, dental, or vision coverage under the group policy until June 30,... | Lorraine Hine (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 152, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2337 1991–92 |
Malpractice insurnce/retiredThe Department of Health (DOH) is directed to purchase and maintain liability insurance for retired physicians who provide primary care without compensation to low income persons at community clinics. The department is... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 113, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 1631 1991–92 |
African-American affairs comThe Washington State Commission on African-American Affairs is established, by statute, under Chapter 43 RCW. | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 96, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 27, 1992 |
| HB 1932 1991–92 |
School excess levy limitsThe calculation of the levy base is changed for levies collected in calendar year 1993 and thereafter. The effect of the change is to provide an inflation adjustment covering both school years supported by a calendar year levy. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 49, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2374 1991–92 |
Senior volunteer programsThe Department of Community Development will distribute appropriated funds to retired senior volunteer programs according to the following formula: 65 percent according to criteria determined by the department, up to 20... | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 65, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2735 1991–92 |
Voluntarism/citizen serviceThe bill reworks the intent section prefacing the Legislature's enactment of the act. The name of the center is changed to the Center for Volunteerism and Citizen Service. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 66, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2212 1991–92 |
Holocaust study requirementEvery public high school is encouraged to include a unit of instruction on the Holocaust. The instruction may also include other examples of genocide from ancient and modern history. | John O'Brien (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 1003 1991–92 |
Prescription drug informatnThe Legislature finds that legend drugs may have adverse side effects. The Legislature also finds that patients need information from their health care provider and/or pharmacist in order to minimize or eliminate any adverse... | John O'Brien (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1073 1991–92 |
Voter regist/hi school studnWith the assistance of the Secretary of State and county auditors, the Superintendent of Public Instruction must develop a voter registration and education program for high school students. Information regarding the program... | John O'Brien (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1234 1991–92 |
Execution/mentally retardedA person convicted of aggravated first-degree murder who was mentally retarded at the time the crime was committed cannot be sentenced to death. A diagnosis of mental retardation must be documented by a licensed psychiatrist... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1246 1991–92 |
Prevailing wages/public wrksThe Legislature declares that there is a need to assure that public agencies carry out their responsibilities under the prevailing wage law and that an enforceable standard of compliance is established. The requirement is... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1279 1991–92 |
Unemployment compensationThe provision is deleted that disqualifies employees in a multi-employer bargaining unit from unemployment compensation benefits when the employees have been locked out following a strike against one of the employers in the... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1280 1991–92 |
Industrial insur/disabilityAll compensation amounts listed under the industrial insurance permanent partial disability schedule are doubled. The maximum compensation amount for total bodily impairment is increased from $90,000 to $180,000. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1281 1991–92 |
Workers' comp benefitsThe maximum monthly disability or death benefit payable to an injured worker or beneficiary is increased from 100 percent to the following percentage of the state average monthly wage: PercentEffective date 133 1/3July 1, 1991... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1285 1991–92 |
Time lost from work paymentsAn injured worker who misses work without pay while attending a required medical examination must receive compensation that is equal to his or her usual wages. The act applies to all injured worker claims, regardless of the... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1298 1991–92 |
Low-income prop tx exemptionA property tax exemption similar to the senior citizen property tax exemption is created for homeowners with incomes below $18,000. Qualified homeowners are exempt from regular and excess property tax levies on a portion of... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1655 1991–92 |
Collective bargaining/stateCollective bargaining for classified state employees is expanded to include bargaining over wages, hours, insurances, and terms and conditions of employment. Bargaining is authorized for all employees classified under a... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |