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 2928 2003–04 |
NASCAR platesProvides that the department shall issue a special NASCAR license plate displaying a symbol approved by the department. The NASCAR license plate may be used in lieu of regular or personalized license plates for motor vehicles... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| HB 2936 2003–04 |
Criminal history checksRequires businesses and organizations to conduct criminal background checks for all persons acting on behalf of, or serving the business who may have supervised or unsupervised access to a child, developmentally disabled... | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| HB 2937 2003–04 |
Tax exemption/biodiesel fuelExempts one hundred percent biodiesel fuel from the additional special fuel tax. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| HB 2939 2003–04 |
Health care providersAuthorizes the commission to initiate an investigation and disciplinary proceedings under chapter 18.130 RCW against any physician based upon any information contained in a report received under this act. | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| HB 2942 2003–04 |
Mental health serviceFinds that the involvement of persons with mental illness, their family members, and advocates in designing, implementing, and delivering mental health services reduces unnecessary hospitalizations and incarceration and... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| HB 2943 2003–04 |
Admissibility of statementsAllows certain hearsay statements made by dependent persons to be admissible in criminal proceedings. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| HB 2950 2003–04 |
Correctional institutionsProvides that a contract to provide inmates with telephone services in a Department of Corrections (DOC) operated facility may not include a commission to the department based upon amounts billed by the telecommunications... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| HB 2961 2003–04 |
Military leave of absenceProvides that every officer and employee of the state or of any county, city, or other political subdivision thereof who is a member of the Washington national guard or of the army, navy, air force, coast guard, or marine... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| HB 2832 2003–04 |
Staffing services taxationReduces the business and occupation tax rate for temporary staffing service businesses from 1.5 percent to 0.484 percent or 0.471 percent, depending on the nature of the service. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2847 2003–04 |
DNA identification systemFinds that the DNA identification system is becoming increasingly useful in the accurate investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses. Finds that the use of DNA identification deters recidivist acts, significantly aids... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2852 2003–04 |
Failure to appear in courtRevises penalties for failure to appear after release on recognizance. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2855 2003–04 |
ExplosivesDeclares that a person is guilty of a class C felony if he or she manufactures, possesses, stores, sells, purchases, transports, or uses an explosive or a component of an explosive for an unlawful purpose under circumstances... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2858 2003–04 |
All-terrain vehiclesRequires the department to adopt standards for and implement a comprehensive all-terrain vehicle safety education and training program. The program must provide for the hands-on training of all-terrain vehicle operators, and... | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2733 2003–04 |
State forest landsRequires the Department of Natural Resources to obtain a third-party sustainability certification for the state-owned forests that it manages. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2747 2003–04 |
Internet filtering/librariesDeclares that a computer that: (1) Is located in a lending library supported by public funds, public school library or media arts center, or in the library of a public institution of higher education; (2) Can access the... | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2766 2003–04 |
Caseload forecast councilExpands the responsibilities of the caseload forecast council. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2770 2003–04 |
Collective bargainingFinds that: (1) Respect for human rights includes respect for fundamental worker rights; (2) The foundation of worker rights is freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collectively bargain over... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2778 2003–04 |
DUI community serviceReplaces a mandatory day in jail for first-time DUI offenders with a mandatory 200 hours of community service. | Rodney Tom (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2790 2003–04 |
Drug offensesChanges the Drug Offense Sentencing Grid for repeat offenders convicted of a seriousness level I drug offense. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2644 2003–04 |
Drunk driving courtsExplicitly authorizes local jurisdictions to create drunk driving courts; | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| HB 2658 2003–04 |
Excise tax creditsProvides that a taxpayer may claim a credit against the tax imposed by chapter 82.04 RCW equal to costs the taxpayer incurred, including accounting costs, because of regulatory requirements in the reporting period. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| HB 2659 2003–04 |
Local licensing feesProvides that a city may charge a general license fee upon a person for registration or certification purposes that ensures efficient administration of the city's business taxes. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| HB 2664 2003–04 |
State patrol wage bargainingIncludes rates of pay or wage levels in the subjects over which the Washington State Patrol is required to bargain collectively with its officers. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| HB 2555 2003–04 |
Pulp, paper, and paperboardRevises provisions relating to training benefits for pulp, paper, and paperboard workers. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| HB 2558 2003–04 |
Personal informationAllows an employee of the criminal justice or court system to request a local or state agency to redact personal and identifying information in accessible official public records; | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
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