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 1388 1997–98 |
Work release program sitingDepartment of Corrections (DOC) contractors are required to comply with the same public notification and public hearing requirements that DOC must follow when establishing and relocating work release facilities. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 348, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| HB 1398 1997–98 |
Spokane superior court judgsThe number of statutorily authorized judicial positions in Spokane County is increased from 11 to 13. The additional judicial positions take effect upon the effective date of the act, but the actual starting dates must be... | Brad Benson (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 347, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| HB 1423 1997–98 |
Crim justice training commisThe membership of the commission is increased by two positions for a total of 14 members. The two members are appointed by the Governor and must be peace officers with the rank of sergeant or below and who are currently... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 351, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| HB 1589 1997–98 |
Crime victim advocatesThe proceedings at which a crime victim advocate = s presence may be allowed are expanded to include any judicial proceeding related to criminal acts committed against the victim of a violent or sex crime. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 343, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| HB 1924 1997–98 |
Sex offense sentencingRape in the first degree and rape of a child in the first degree are each Level XII, class A felonies which, for a defendant with no scorable criminal history, yield a standard range sentence of 93 to 123 months (a midpoint of... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 340, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| HB 1234 1997–98 |
Plumbers' advisory brd membrThe membership of the board increases to five members, by adding one additional journeyman and one additional member conducting a plumbing business. The staggered terms of the board members expire between 1998 and 2000. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 307, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| HB 1392 1997–98 |
Crime victims' compensationRecords relating to appeals of crime victims = compensation claims are exempt from the public inspection and copying requirements in the Public Records Act. Claimants may have access to the information in their own files. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 310, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| HB 1011 1997–98 |
Ferry fuel sales and use taxSpecial fuel (diesel) and motor vehicle fuel (gasoline) purchased to operate ferries owned or operated by the state or a county are exempt from the retail sales and use tax and the motor fuel tax. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 9, 1997 |
| HB 1875 1997–98 |
Massage practitionersMassage therapy involves massage for educational as well as therapeutic purposes. Specified massage techniques are no longer included in the practice of massage: effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, vibration, nerve strokes,... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 297, Laws of 1997 |
May 9, 1997 |
| HB 1372 1997–98 |
Advanced college tuition payAdministration . The Washington Advanced College Tuition Payment Program is established. The program allows families to buy tuition units. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 289, Laws of 1997 |
May 7, 1997 |
| HB 1367 1997–98 |
Surplus educational propertySchool districts, educational service districts, or state and local educational agencies may sell, rent, or lease surplus educational materials at depreciated cost or fair market value to private schools only if the school is... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 264, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| HB 1513 1997–98 |
Transportation demand mngmtThe commute trip reduction (CTR) goals for reductions in single-occupancy vehicle trips or vehicle miles traveled are revised to 20 percent in 1997, 25 percent in 1999, and 35 percent by 2005. The work site is able to choose... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, Laws of 1997 |
May 5, 1997 |
| HB 1202 1997–98 |
High school credit equivalncBy statute, at the college or university level, five quarter or three semester hours equals one high school credit. The State Board of Education and Higher Education Coordinating Board task force reporting requirement on high... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 222, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 1327 1997–98 |
Sales tx collectn reimbursmnRetailers may retain a portion of the state sales taxes they collect from consumers to reimburse them for the administrative costs of collecting the taxes. Businesses are allowed to retain 1.0 percent of state retail sales... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 1588 1997–98 |
Hearing instruments/tax exmpLabor and service charges for repairing, cleaning, or altering a hearing instrument are exempt from retail sales and use taxes. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 224, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 1940 1997–98 |
Ignition interlocks for DUIUse of ignition interlock devices is expanded, and various periods of license suspension or revocation are increased for implied consent and DUI violations. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 229, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 2197 1997–98 |
K-20 ed technology fundAll network users pay an equitable share of the costs for use of the network to the education technology revolving fund created in the custody of the State Treasurer. Only the Director of the Department of Information Services... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 1047 1997–98 |
Higher ed employee tuitionThe statute in the original bill is repealed and some of the persons who are eligible to participate in space-available waiver programs are consolidated into another statute. The types of institutional employees who may... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 211, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 25, 1997 |
| HB 1776 1997–98 |
School auditsThe Superintendent of Public Instruction must withhold or recover state payments to school districts based on findings of the State Auditor. The superintendent is authorized to require school districts to submit revised data... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 25, 1997 |
| HB 1551 1997–98 |
Higher ed fiscal flexibilityEach baccalaureate institution may use up to 2 percent of the institution = s operating fee revenue to waive all or a portion of tuition and fees for any student, except on the basis of intercollegiate athletics. This... | Dawn Mason (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 207, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| HB 1604 1997–98 |
Limousine advertisingA limousine carrier is not required to use the UBI when advertising in the alphabetical listing in a phone directory. The UBI is still required when advertising in a display ad. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 193, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| HB 1189 1997–98 |
Oil & gas exploration moratoThe prohibition on coastal oil and gas exploration, development, and production is made permanent. The statute requiring the 1994 study is repealed. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 152, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| HB 1219 1997–98 |
Health care service prepaymnThe HMO and HCSC exemption from the 2 percent premium tax for Medicare payments is continued indefinitely. | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 154, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| HB 1402 1997–98 |
Street & highwy projct fundsA city, town or county is authorized to create an assessment reimbursement area on its own initiative, without participation of a private property owner, to finance the costs and to receive reimbursements from later... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 158, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| HB 1429 1997–98 |
Tobacco product litteringIt is a class 1 civil infraction for a person to discard a cigarette, cigar, or other tobacco product that is capable of starting a fire on state or private land not owned by the person or in the waters of the state. The... | Bob Sump (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 159, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
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