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 2666 1999–00 |
Teacher salary bonusesTeachers who have obtained certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards will receive a 15 percent salary bonus for the duration of the certificate granted by the board. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2668 1999–00 |
Private transportation srvcsEstablishes restrictions on public passenger transportation system agreements for services by private entities. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2677 1999–00 |
Deferred prosecutionDeclares that a person is not eligible if he or she has more than two prior convictions for an offense or offenses to which RCW 46.61.513 applies, or for any equivalent out-of-state offense or offenses, where the prior... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2679 1999–00 |
PERS early retirementAuthorizes early retirement for certain members of the public employees' retirement system. | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2689 1999–00 |
Wrongful death of childC Allows an action for the wrongful death of an adult child without requiring financial dependence on the adult child. | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2690 1999–00 |
Intellectual propertyRevises RCW 9.16.005 relating to the definition of intellectual property. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2701 1999–00 |
[Bnior/disabled property taxAmends RCW 84.36.381 to raise the income threshold to qualify for the senior citizens property tax exemption. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2702 1999–00 |
Agency computer useRequires state agencies to use their computers for thirty-six months. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2708 1999–00 |
LEOFF families/insuranceProvides life insurance for families of law enforcement officers and fire fighters killed in the line of duty. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2530 1999–00 |
After-school careRequires the department of social and health services to establish a grant program to be administered by the office of child care policy to provide funding for after-school care for middle school youth. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2544 1999–00 |
Educator reimbursement prgrmFinds that: (1) Carefully targeted professional development is a critical component of the state's education reform efforts; (2) Washington's teachers are required by the state to fund and complete college coursework in order... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2547 1999–00 |
TANFA TANF recipient with a child over three months of age may volunteer to work in a licensed child care facility for 20 hours per week and meet their work activity participation requirements. The TANF volunteer and his or her... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2550 1999–00 |
Washington answers! programThe Washington Answers! program is created. The Director may award grants from the Washington Answers! account for the purpose of improving agency customer service. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2551 1999–00 |
Property tax creditC Provides a tax credit equal to the state property tax on the homes of participants in the senior citizens and persons retired due to disability property tax relief program. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2555 1999–00 |
Sex offendersA sex offender classified as a risk level II or III is prohibited from camping or sleeping in a public park or a playground between dusk and 6 a.m. In addition, level II and III sex offenders may not reside or maintain a... | Dave Anderson (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2563 1999–00 |
Drug crimes around childrenEnhanced penalties, doubling the maximum fines and confinement times, is created for any person who unlawfully sells, manufactures, delivers, or possess with intent to manufacture, or deliver a controlled substance, in the... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2568 1999–00 |
Civil service reformEnacts the civil service reform act of 2000. Repeals provisions of chapters 41.06, 41.56, and 41.64 RCW. Repeals RCW 28B.16.015. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2574 1999–00 |
Inmate laborObjectives of the correctional system : The system should reflect the values of the community, including not displacing citizens from their jobs. Another stated objective of the system is to provide for inmate work programs... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2602 1999–00 |
Crimes against law enforcmntPenalties are increased for offenders, who commit crimes against a person, knowing the person is a law enforcement officer. Aggravating Factor. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2478 1999–00 |
Dioxin controlRequires the department of ecology to place controls on dioxin. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2480 1999–00 |
Reiter pond hatcheryMakes an appropriation of ninety thousand dollars for the biennium ending June 30, 2001, from the state wildlife account to the department of fish and wildlife solely to operate Reiter pond hatchery. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2482 1999–00 |
Release of sex offendersPublic Notification: The Department of Corrections is responsible for the initial notification for level II and III offenders being released from state correctional facilities, and the Department of Social and Health Services... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2485 1999–00 |
Sales tax equalizationProvides a revenue source for equalization of sales taxes. Repeals RCW 82.14.200 and 82.14.210. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2488 1999–00 |
Correctional industriesClass I Industries : Any agreement between an employer model Class I industry and the department must first be reviewed and approved by the Board. The review must include an analysis of the potential impact of the contract on... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2489 1999–00 |
Financial privacy lawsDeclares that every financial institution has an affirmative and continuing obligation to respect the privacy of its customers and to protect the security and confidentiality of those customers' personal information,... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
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