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 2881 1997–98 |
State contractor auditsRCW 43.88.570 is amended with regard to annual audits of nongovernmental entities. A licensed CPA performs the audit for the first group of randomly selected nongovernmental entities. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 232, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 1211 1997–98 |
Accident report availabilityThe Traffic Safety Commission is added to the list of agencies which are to receive accident reports and analysis from the Washington State Patrol, as well as authorizing other public entities to receive the information at the... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 169, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| HB 2439 1997–98 |
Traffic safety educationWTSC establishes a program for administering grants for educational programs on pedestrian safety and the safe operation of bicycles. The commission should cooperate with the Criminal Justice Training Commission, the Bicycle... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 165, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| HB 2598 1997–98 |
Nonprofit org prop tax exmptThe exemption for rented or leased property is indefinitely allowed by removing the limitation that the exemption only applies through 1999. | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| HB 2615 1997–98 |
Strategic freight investmntsA freight mobility strategic investment program is created for the purpose of reviewing, evaluating and recommending funding for freight transportation projects that are of strategic importance to the state. The Freight... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 175, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| HB 2659 1997–98 |
Special fuel/vehicle fuel txEffective January 1, 1999, motor vehicle fuel and special fuel taxes are imposed at the time of removal of special fuel from a terminal rack in Washington. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 176, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| HB 2752 1997–98 |
Unsolicited E-mailThe sending of a commercial e-mail message from a computer located in Washington or to a Washington resident that contains untrue or misleading information is prohibited under specified conditions. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 149, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| HB 2553 1997–98 |
Mandatory measured telecommThe ban on the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission = s ability to approve a mandatory local measured service tariff filing is extended to June 1, 2001, and is expanded to include a ban on the commission = s... | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 110, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 23, 1998 |
| HB 2346 1997–98 |
DSHS vendor revenue recoveryWhen the department determines that it has overpaid a vendor, it is required to serve the vendor with a notice of the overpayment. The vendor has the right to dispute the overpayment by filing an application for an... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 66, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| HB 2499 1997–98 |
District court jurisdictionWashington's long-arm statute is extended to allow district court judges the same authority to deal with out-of-state parties as superior court judges. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 73, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| HB 2628 1997–98 |
Methamphetamine manufactureThe manufacture of methamphetamine is ranked at level X on the sentencing grid (51 to 68 months for a first offense). | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 78, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| HB 2634 1997–98 |
Fugitives/public assistanceGeneral assistance, a form of welfare benefit available to qualified persons without dependents, is not available for anyone who is fleeing to avoid prosecution for a felony or attempted felony, or who is violating a condition... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| HB 2707 1997–98 |
Inmate work programs/sex offThe Department of Corrections must ensure that sex offender obtain no access to private individuals' names, addresses, or telephone numbers while working in an inmate work program. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 83, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| HB 2901 1997–98 |
WorkFirst job searchNonexempt recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy families (TANF) participate in up to 12 weeks of initial job search. They are assisted with search activities and instructed on how to secure a job. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 89, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| HB 2576 1997–98 |
Manufctrd/mobile home landsA licensed real estate broker or affiliated licensee can negotiate the purchase, sale, lease or exchange of new manufactured or mobile homes in conjunction with purchase, sale, exchange, rental or lease of land upon which the... | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 46, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| HB 1046 1997–98 |
Child personl floatatn devicNo person may operate, or permit to be operated, a vessel under 19 feet in length unless each child nine years of age or younger on the vessel wears a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device. Enforcement of this... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1055 1997–98 |
Undergraduate fellowshipsThe Washington Undergraduate Fellowship Trust Fund Program is created. Through the program, the Legislature intends to help Washington's state-supported institutions of higher education fund fellowships for needy or... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1093 1997–98 |
Election lawsA variety of changes are made to election laws, both technical and substantive. The maximum fine for using registered voter data for commercial advertising or solicitation is increased from $5,000 to $10,000. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1129 1997–98 |
Eluding a police vehicleAttempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle is a level II, class B felony, giving a person with no scored criminal history a standard range sentence of 0-90 days. The driver's license of a person convicted of this crime must... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1150 1997–98 |
Assault of school/sports empAssaulting a sports official is made an aggravating sentencing factor for all degrees of assault. The same provision is made for both felony and nonfelony sentencing. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1245 1997–98 |
Driver's license use/fraudThe motor vehicle statutes are amended. The use of a false or fictitious name in an application for a driver = s license or identicard, or knowingly making a false statement, concealing a material fact, or otherwise committing... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1260 1997–98 |
Counselor/client communicatnCertified counselors are given a statutory privilege for oral and written communications to the same extent and subject to the same exceptions as psychologists. No privilege can be asserted against the parents of a minor child. | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1332 1997–98 |
Diversion agreementsA diversion unit may impose a requirement that the juvenile refrain from contact with the victims or witnesses of offenses committed by the juvenile. The provision that restricts a juvenile court from imposing on a juvenile... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1421 1997–98 |
Transportation centersThe purposes for which transportation centers may be used, beyond those primarily related to travel services, are expanded to include commercial retail services, offices, professional services, financial institutions, or any... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1505 1997–98 |
Law enforcmnt prsnnl privacyThe home addresses, phone numbers, social security numbers, and photos of active or former state and local law enforcement personnel, including correctional and correctional probation officers, are exempt from public... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
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