John O'Brien
Representative
· Democrat
· District 37
· most recent term 1991–92
1991–92 · House · D · LD 37
19
Bills as prime sponsor
5
of those became law
137
Bills co-sponsored
1,646
Recorded votes
1.2%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1811 1991–92 |
Student motivation programsIn addition to the dropout data they currently report, school districts annually must report to OSPI, for each of their high school programs: (1) number of students eligible for graduation in fewer than four years; (2) number... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1817 1991–92 |
Wetland lands classificationDefines "wetland land." Includes wetland land in current use assessment provisions. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1940 1991–92 |
Foster care citizen reviewThe juvenile court is authorized to appoint the Local Indian Child Welfare Advisory Committee to serve as the citizen review board in cases involving Indian children. The Indian Child Welfare Advisory Committee will follow... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2014 1991–92 |
Blood donor programsRequires blood donor programs to establish a procedure to honor requests by donors to have blood donations directed for use by specified persons. Designates the required elements of the program. | John O'Brien (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2060 1991–92 |
Low-income home weatherizatnRequires utilities to submit a plan to complete weatherization of one-half of the homes of their low-income customers by the year 2001. Directs the development and implementation of an education program for low-income persons... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2066 1991–92 |
Property tax relief/incomeRevises combined disposable income levels for property tax relief for senior citizens and those unable to obtain gainful employment. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2067 1991–92 |
Property assessment/averagngDeclares the assessed value of real property is equal to the average of the appraised values for that year and the immediately proceeding three years. Declares the assessed value of personal property is equal to the current... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2123 1991–92 |
Liquor as raffle prizesA bona fide charitable or nonprofit organization may offer unopened bottles of liquor as prizes at raffles. | John O'Brien (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2178 1991–92 |
Property tax reliefLimits the rate of increase of the assessed values of owner-occupied real property so that the effect of rapidly rising property taxes is spread over a period of years. Provides for a revaluation of the property upon a change... | John O'Brien (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2199 1991–92 |
Shared leave limitationsDeletes the restriction on transfers from employees who do not accrue annual leave. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2221 1991–92 |
Purple heart recipient day(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 6/19/91) Establishes purple heart recipient recognition day. | Rose Bowman (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2228 1991–92 |
Pesticide records/postingRevises recordkeeping and posting requirements for pesticide use. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2242 1991–92 |
Property tax/homes for agingThe phase-in of taxation of homes for the aging is delayed by one year. For taxes collected in 1992, two-thirds of the assessed value of the home that would otherwise be taxable is exempt rather than one-third of the assessed value. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 2, 1991 |
| HB 1136 1991–92 |
Cosmetology regulationsThe definition of "board" is amended to include esthetics. The definition of "the practice of cosmetology" is amended to include cutting, trimming, styling, and shampooing hair, as well as manicuring and esthetics. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 324, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1608 1991–92 |
Children's servicesThe Department of Social and Health Services is authorized to assess a representative sample of children in its care to determine the appropriate level of residential and treatment services needed. The department will submit... | June Leonard (D-11) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 326, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1938 1991–92 |
State-wide 911 networkThe Director of the Department of Community Development, through a State Enhanced 911 Coordinator, shall coordinate and facilitate implementation and operation of E911 statewide. E911 shall be implemented statewide by 1998. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 329, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1986 1991–92 |
Dev disabled rights protectnThe Governor must designate an agency for the protection and advocacy of the rights of developmentally disabled and mentally ill individuals. The designated agency must be independent of any agency that provides treatment or... | June Leonard (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 333, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1120 1991–92 |
Horse racing receiptsAmendments are made to provisions in the horse racing code relating to: the pari-mutuel tax; the distribution of revenues; wagers on exotic races; satellite locations; and ex officio members of the Horse Racing Commission. The... | Judith Roland (D-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 270, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 1496 1991–92 |
Real estate broker licensesThe requirement that $5 from each license fee and each renewal fee received from a member of the real estate profession be placed in the general fund is removed. The requirement that 20 percent of all fees collected from... | John O'Brien (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 277, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 1813 1991–92 |
Teacher training/recruitmentCenters for the Improvement of Teaching. Each ESD shall establish a Center for the Improvement of Teaching. | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 285, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 1534 1991–92 |
Sexual assault investigationThe Criminal Justice Training Commission is to offer a yearly training session on investigating and prosecuting sexual assault cases for prosecutors, police officers, public defenders, and victim advocates. The training must... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| HB 1172 1991–92 |
Student pedestrian safetyA school pathway and bus stop improvement program and council are established. | Jeffrey Holland (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 230, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 1299 1991–92 |
Senior citizens tax exemptnsThe income and assessed valuation thresholds for the senior citizen property tax exemption are increased. The $18,000 income threshold is increased to $22,000. | Lawrence Phillips (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 2106 1991–92 |
Shelters/state surplus proprThe Department of General Administration is authorized to donate state-owned surplus, tangible personal property to shelters providing assistance to the homeless. The shelters must be participants in the Department of... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 216, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 2198 1991–92 |
Joint center/higher educatnThe statutes related to the Joint Center for Higher Education in Spokane and the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute are amended as follows. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
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