Al O'Brien
Representative
· Democrat
· District 1
· most recent term 2009–10
2009–10 · House · D · LD 12007–08 · House · D · LD 12005–06 · House · D · LD 12003–04 · House · D · LD 12001–02 · House · D · LD 11999–00 · House · D · LD 11997–98 · House · D · LD 1
364
Bills as prime sponsor
50
of those became law
2,072
Bills co-sponsored
11,009
Recorded votes
0.2%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1654 2005–06 |
Right of conscienceDeclares that no physician or health care personnel shall be civilly or criminally liable to any person, estate, public or private entity, or public official by reason of his or her refusal to perform, assist, counsel,... | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1683 2005–06 |
Civil forfeiture proceedingsProvides that, prior to a determination of forfeiture of real property under RCW 69.50.505 and upon a motion by the seizing agency, the court may issue orders to prevent and restrain a person from permitting foreclosure on the... | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1724 2005–06 |
Disclosure of outsourcingRequires certain state contracts to include provisions requiring disclosure of offshore outsourcing information. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1725 2005–06 |
Offshoring of workProhibits work under certain state contracts from being performed at locations outside the United States. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1736 2005–06 |
Ambulance servicesProvides that the legislative authority of any city or town may establish an ambulance service as defined by RCW 18.73.030. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1760 2005–06 |
Solar energy systemsProvides tax incentives for solar module manufacturers. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1761 2005–06 |
Renewable energy incentivesEstablishes cost recovery incentives for investment in solar and wind electricity generation systems. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1768 2005–06 |
Transfer of adult offendersRequires the compact administrator to: (1) Upon the approval of a petition from a compacting state to transfer an adult offender to Washington, notify the local law enforcement agency of the county where the offender intends... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1784 2005–06 |
Criminal justice officialsFinds that the dissemination of personally identifying information as proscribed in RCW 4.24.680 is not in the public interest. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1792 2005–06 |
Use of force in schoolsPermits the use of physical restraint in schools only when there is a threat of imminent, serious, bodily harm. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1809 2005–06 |
Medical malpractice insEstablishes a voluntary supplemental insurance program for medical malpractice. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1810 2005–06 |
HomelessnessAssigns the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (DCTED) and each county government (or city government in some cases) with ending homelessness within 10 years. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1818 2005–06 |
Local public health fundingFinds that the public health system as defined in RCW 43.70.575 is essential to fulfilling the state's responsibility to protect the health and safety of its citizens. Finds that local public health departments lack adequate... | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1858 2005–06 |
Injuries from health careProvides that a medical malpractice action may not be brought more than eight years after the act or omission resulting in injury, except when the parent of an injured minor knew of the claim and failed to bring an action on... | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1860 2005–06 |
Expert witnessesLimits the number of expert witnesses in a medical malpractice action to two per party on each issue, unless there is good cause for additional experts. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1861 2005–06 |
Health care claimsRequires 90 days notice to a defendant before a medical malpractice action may be commenced. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1862 2005–06 |
Injuries from health careChanges the entities to whom fault may be allocated in a medical malpractice action. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1869 2005–06 |
New business b & o taxProvides a new business an exemption from paying business and occupation taxes during its first 36 months of operation. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1873 2005–06 |
LEOFFRS plan 1 benefit capDeletes the cap on retirement benefits of members of the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system plan 1. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1877 2005–06 |
State civil service lawChanges the definition of "manager" for purposes of the Washington Management System. | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1910 2005–06 |
Health insurance marketRecognizes that to stabilize the health insurance market and reduce the number of uninsured people in Washington state, health insurance premiums need to be lower. An uncertain market due to the uncompensated care needs of... | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1913 2005–06 |
Primary election dateChanges the date of the primary to the third Tuesday in May; | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1919 2005–06 |
KindergartensAuthorizes school districts to offer full-day kindergarten as part of basic education. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1943 2005–06 |
Missing personsProvides that, when a person reported missing has not been found and criminal activity is suspected to be the basis of the victim being missing, the sheriff, chief of police, county coroner, or county medical examiner, or... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1948 2005–06 |
Ferry fuelExempts fuel used by the Washington State Ferry system from sales and use taxes. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
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