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 2003 1999–00 |
Radar evidenceProvides that, in a hearing held to contest the determination that a traffic infraction has been committed, the court may take judicial notice of the reliability of the design, construction, and function of a radar speed... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2004 1999–00 |
Fetal alcohol syndromeDeclares that the secretary shall, with the funds appropriated from the general fund and with the additional revenue provided under RCW 66.24.290, provide services for individuals diagnosed with fetal alcohol syndrome... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2012 1999–00 |
Oil tanker passageThe line at which oil tankers greater than 125,000 deadweight tons are prohibited from entering into state waters is moved westward to a line extending between Bonilla Point on Vancouver Island and Tatoosh Island. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2014 1999–00 |
Tobacco litigation moneysDeclares that moneys received by the state of Washington in accordance with the settlement of the state's legal action against tobacco product manufacturers, exclusive of costs and attorneys' fees, shall be deposited in the... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2023 1999–00 |
Retired/disabled health careDeclares an intent to establish a method of determining subsidy amounts based on actual costs that provides predictability for budget purposes and fairness and certainty for families. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2024 1999–00 |
Retired/disabled health careProvides that retired or disabled school district and educational service district employees, or retired state employees, who are receiving a retirement allowance under chapter 41.32 or 42.40 RCW as of September 30, 1993, and... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2027 1999–00 |
No-contact ordersNo-Contact Orders When determining whether to grant a no-contact order, a court must consider the physical or psychological danger posed by the defendant to any child. If such danger exists, the no-contact order may supersede... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2028 1999–00 |
Intoxication as defenseDeclares that voluntary intoxication is not a defense to any criminal charge, nor may the fact of voluntary intoxication be used by a defendant to demonstrate the lack of any particular mental state that is an element of a... | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2032 1999–00 |
Patient bill of rightsDeclares an intent that patients covered by health plans receive quality health care and that they: (1) Have sufficient and timely access to appropriate health care services; (2) have choice among providers; (3) are assured... | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2034 1999–00 |
Auto insurance senior discntProvides that, when the spouse of a fifty-five year old or older insured dies, insurance companies writing automobile liability and physical damage insurance in this state shall continue to apply to the premium paid by the... | Brian Sullivan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2055 1999–00 |
Foster care scholarship$ Creates a foster care scholarship program. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2056 1999–00 |
Optometrists' drug useDirects the board to establish, by rule, specific guidelines for the prescription and administration of drugs by optometric physicians, so that licensed optometric physicians and persons filling their prescriptions have a... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2087 1999–00 |
Telephone slamming & billingThe Legislature finds that slamming and cramming are unfair and deceptive consumer practices. Current penalties and remedies need to be increased to deter these practices. | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2100 1999–00 |
Adult family home licensesThe DSHS is allowed to implement a moratorium on the issuance of new adult family home licenses if the number of adult family homes is beyond the departments ability to monitor the homes. If the ratio of adult family homes to... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2101 1999–00 |
School funding reviewThe Temporary Citizens = Commission on School Funding and Education Excellence is created. The committee will conduct a comprehensive review of the state = s system of funding public schools using a two-stage process. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2104 1999–00 |
Retail employee wage paymentRequires retail or service employers to pay: (1) One hundred percent of the wage required by RCW 49.46.020 as cash wages; or (2) elect to pay tipped employees no less than eighty-five percent of the wage required by RCW... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2132 1999–00 |
Veterans' widows & widowersExempts widows or widowers of honorably discharged veterans from property taxation. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2146 1999–00 |
Associated student body orgsDeclares that nothing in RCW 28A.325.030 precludes the school board from authorizing associated student body activities to generate moneys for support of the poor and infirm, including assisting students who experience... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2159 1999–00 |
Private school employees$ Private school employees must undergo background record checks. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2191 1999–00 |
Growth management/housingDeclares that it is in the public interest in the most densely populated areas to direct growth to urban areas and accommodate housing for all economic segments of the population. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2216 1999–00 |
Mobile home parks$ Requires the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development to provide technical assistance in the acquisition of existing mobile home parks and the development of new mobile home parks. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2217 1999–00 |
Unsafe driver reexaminationDeclares that the director has good cause to require an examination if he or she receives a written report based upon personal observation of deterioration or lack of skills necessary for driving from: (1) A law enforcement... | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2220 1999–00 |
Visual surveillanceA person who, with premeditated intent, observes the private activity of another person, without the consent of the person being observed, is guilty of unauthorized visual surveillance. However, if the circumstances of the... | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2221 1999–00 |
Personal information transfrC Prohibits a merchant from selling, trading, or transferring purchaser information if the purchaser has not been given notice or the purchaser objects to the sale, trade, or transfer. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2222 1999–00 |
Mother Joseph dayRecognizes the sixteenth day of April as Mother Joseph day. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
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