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 2657 1997–98 |
Controlled substance/sentencSentencing Options for Drug Offenders. In addition to the current sentencing options, a joint legislative committee is created to review adult criminal justice sentencing options available for drug offenders who possess or... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2685 1997–98 |
Domstc violnce victim/advocaA testimonial privilege is created for communications made by a victim to a domestic violence victim advocate. A domestic violence victim advocate may not be examined about any communication made by the victim to the advocate,... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2709 1997–98 |
Municipal utility taxesA city or town cannot tax its municipal light and power business's gross receipts that are earned by delivering electricity or electrical distribution services in other cities or towns. Electricity is delivered at the situs of... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2723 1997–98 |
Industrial land banksCriteria are established for any county that plans under the Growth Management Act to designate industrial land banks. After appropriately amending its planning policies, a county may designate in its comprehensive plan up to... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2730 1997–98 |
Drivers' licenses securityIn accordance with the recommendations in the Feasibility Study of Driver's License Technologies, by July 1, 1999, DOL must enter into a contract for the procurement of a new state driver's license and identicard. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2774 1997–98 |
Adult family homesThe Secretary of the Department of Health must appoint an advisory committee, in consultation with DSHS, on matters relating to the regulation of administrative rules, enforcement process, staffing, and training requirements... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2888 1997–98 |
Transportation accountsThe transfer relief account, the gasohol exemption holding account, and the highway construction stabilization account are each repealed or eliminated. The marine operating account is repealed, and the activities within the... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2889 1997–98 |
Transportatn agency consolidThe three agencies, TIB, CRAB and DOT, in cooperation with the LTC, the Office of Financial Management (OFM), and the chairmen of the respective boards and commissions, are required to submit to the LTC and OFM by December 1,... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2890 1997–98 |
Transportation perfrmnc budgThe Transportation Efficiency and Accountability Act is created. DOL, DOT, and WSP must implement a performance budgeting system that provides a link between agency objectives and the budget. | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2898 1997–98 |
Buildable lands evaluationThe review and evaluation program under the GMA is modified. If the evaluation demonstrates that the urban growth area does not contain sufficient land suitable for development to accommodate residential, commercial, and... | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2910 1997–98 |
Domestic violence victm insuAn insurance company cannot deny or refuse an application, refuse to issue or renew a policy, charge a higher rate, or cancel a policy on the basis that the person is, was, or may be the victim of domestic abuse. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2912 1997–98 |
Learning materials loan progA local school district may loan learning materials to students who attend private schools in the district. A private school desiring to borrow materials must submit an annual request for learning materials to the public... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2929 1997–98 |
Extraordinary crime investigThe extraordinary criminal investigations assistance account is created in the state treasury. The amount is funded by an | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2932 1997–98 |
Intersectn stop/nonwork signExcept when directed to proceed by a flagger, police officer or firefighter, a driver of a vehicle approaching an intersection whose traffic signal is not functioning, must stop and yield the right of way in compliance with... | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2938 1997–98 |
Senior/retired property taxThe $15,000 income threshold for the senior citizens and persons retired due to disability property tax relief program is raised to $16,000. The $18,000 income threshold for the senior citizens and persons retired due to... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2964 1997–98 |
Regional transportatn planRTPO board membership is modified. Any member of the House of Representatives or the state Senate whose districts are within the boundaries of the regional transportation planning organization are considered ex-officio,... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2976 1997–98 |
RTA trains manufactureRTA is required to consult with the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development to explore the potential for developing contracting methods that encourage development of a manufacturing base in Washington for... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1117 1997–98 |
Minors and alcoholThe crimes of providing liquor to a minor and possessing or consuming liquor by a minor are made gross misdemeanors. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| HB 3130 1997–98 |
Equal opportunity/quotasDeclares that the state is prohibited from using quotas that require hiring or selecting persons in public employment, education, and contracting, based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Declares that no... | Kip Tokuda (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 9, 1998 |
| HB 1181 1997–98 |
Radar evidenceA legislative finding is made that radar devices listed by the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration are reliable speed measuring instruments, and that courts may take judicial notice of that reliability if the... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 27, 1998 |
| HB 2419 1997–98 |
Reading improvementReading Improvement Plan Beginning on June 30, 1998, all schools that meet one of two conditions must develop a school-wide reading improvement plan. The primary element of the plan will be the implementation of a beginning... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2610 1997–98 |
Sex offender/kidnapper regisSex offenders are required to register their employers with the county sheriff. The county sheriff is responsible for distributing sex offender background information to each employer of a level III sex offender. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2612 1997–98 |
WSP authorizing statutesAn examination is required for the rank of captain; the rank of captain is made an RCW rank (like the rank of trooper, sergeant and lieutenant). WSP officers with one year of experience in the rank of lieutenant are eligible... | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2660 1997–98 |
Movie theater snacks/taxThe term, "restaurant," does not include movie theater snack counters. As a result, a special sales and use tax up to 0.5 percent imposed by a county with a population over 1 million on food and beverages sold in restaurants,... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2691 1997–98 |
Real estate research centerThe Washington Center for Real Estate Research is established, to be located in the College of Business and Economics at WSU. The center is financed by a fee of $10 to be assessed on each real estate broker, associate broker,... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
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