Al O'Brien
Representative
· Democrat
· District 1
· most recent term 2009–10
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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 2802 2003–04 |
Nonambulatory livestockMakes the knowing transport or acceptance of live nonambulatory livestock to, from, or between designated facilities a criminal violation of the state's animal cruelty laws. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| HB 2488 2003–04 |
Electronic productsDirects the Department of Ecology, in consultation with the Solid Waste Advisory Committee and stakeholders, to research information and develop recommendations for implementing an electronic product collection, recycling and... | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| HB 3045 2003–04 |
Common schools trust landsRequires the "Hats and Boots" parcel adjacent to South Seattle Committee College's Duwamish Training Center currently in the common school trust be exchanged with land of equal value in the charitable, educational, penal and... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 198, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| HB 1328 2003–04 |
Taxation of boarding homesLowers B&O tax rate from 1.5 percent to 0.275 percent for licensed boarding homes. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| HB 2650 2003–04 |
Bird areasAllows the Department of Natural Resource's natural heritage program to recognize certain sites that are identified by a qualifying nonprofit organization as having been scientifically determined to be necessary to conserve... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| HB 2663 2003–04 |
RCW respectful languageInstructs the Code Reviser to refrain from using specific offensive or demeaning terms in language of new and revised laws in reference to individuals with disabilities. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 175, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| HB 2908 2003–04 |
Salvage vehiclesAdds inspection and documentation requirements for salvage vehicles, authorizes Washington State Patrol to adopt rules relating to salvage vehicles, and amends the definition of salvage vehicle. | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 188, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| HB 2364 2003–04 |
Homeowner's insuranceProhibits an insurer from discriminating against a homeowner based upon a homeowner's status as a foster parent licensed under chapter 74.15 RCW. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 84, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2556 2003–04 |
Criminal background checksCreates a Joint Task Force on Criminal Background Check Processes to study current statutes, costs, and response times for criminal background checks. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 41, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2598 2003–04 |
Adm rule change venueExpands, for a limited time, where persons in certain geographical locations may petition for declaratory judgment challenging an agency rule. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2601 2003–04 |
Reserve officersProhibits employers with 20 or more employees from discharging or disciplining reserve officers because of leave related to emergency calls. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 44, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 3055 2003–04 |
Admissibility of DUI testsMakes it explicit that the implied consent law does not prevent the police from getting a search warrant for a person's breath or blood; | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 68, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 1645 2003–04 |
Rental of housingAllows a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking to terminate a rental agreement without further obligation under the agreement under certain circumstances. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 15, 2004 |
| HB 1053 2003–04 |
Government accountabilityEstablishes a Priorities of Government Oversight Board to prioritize conduct up to two performance audits each year of a high priority government program, and an activity assessment of one or more lower-priority programs. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2004 |
| HB 1000 2003–04 |
Metropolitan municipal corpsProhibits a metropolitan municipal corporation that has not initiated review under the State Environmental Policy Act from condemning lands for an essential public facility outside its component county boundaries without first... | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1005 2003–04 |
Long-term energy supplyEstablishes the Joint Task Force on Long-term Energy Supply to study energy supply and demand issues, and to review the state's energy strategy and recommend specific implementation actions. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1031 2003–04 |
Traffic infraction paymentRequires courts to enter into payment plans with persons who are unable to immediately pay civil or criminal fines for traffic law offenses. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1257 2003–04 |
Dogs for fightingCreates a gross misdemeanor offense for participating in the sale or purchase of a dog with the intent to use the dog in fighting with other animals for exhibition. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1258 2003–04 |
Sexually violent predatorsRequires notification to be given to the county prosecutor in a county where a person who may meet the definition of a sexually violent predator is about to be released, and allows that prosecutor to file a petition alleging... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1283 2003–04 |
Conviction records/vacationRemoves the once-in-a-lifetime restriction on vacation of records of misdemeanors. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1333 2003–04 |
Judicial conduct commissionChanges a reference to "district" court judges to "limited jurisdiction" court judges in the statute describing the membership of the Commission on Judicial Conduct. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1357 2003–04 |
Physical fitness taxationExempts physical fitness services from retail sales and use taxes, and reclassifies them under the Business and Occupation tax as service activities. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1603 2003–04 |
Antiharassment prtctn ordersRequires a petition for an antiharassment protection order to make a prima facie case of harassment before the court may set a hearing on the petition. | Dennis Flannigan (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1741 2003–04 |
Housing discriminationProhibits local governments from enacting any local statute or ordinance that has the effect of discriminating against consumers' choices in the placement or use of a home. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1840 2003–04 |
Self-insurance risk poolsAuthorizes nonprofit corporations to individually or jointly self-insure, or jointly purchase insurance or reinsurance, with local government entities and/or other nonprofit corporations. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
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