Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Michael Heavey
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5150 1997–98 |
Contempt of court citationsA commissioner of a court of limited jurisdiction may impose sanctions for contempt of court. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5298 1997–98 |
Genetic informatn/discrimntnA health carrier (health maintenance organization, health care service contractor or disability insurer) may not deny or cancel health coverage, or vary premiums, terms, or conditions for health plan coverage on the basis of... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5316 1997–98 |
State conventn centr parkingThe WSCTC must accept credit and debit cards for parking charges. As a result, the WSCTC expects to pay about $10,000 for equipment purchases and $3,500 per year in credit card charges. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5348 1997–98 |
Aggravated 1st degree murderIt is an aggravating circumstance for the imposition of aggravated first degree murder that at the time of the murder there was a court order, from Washington or any other state, which prohibited the defendant from contacting,... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5613 1997–98 |
Homeowners' reserved parkingAn exception is made to the prohibition against reserving parking spaces for those persons living on or near college or university property. The municipality in which the college or university is located establishes the... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5813 1997–98 |
Automated teller machinesDominant banking institutions and their affiliates are prohibited from imposing user surcharges on automated teller machines that they own or operate, unless they are located at one of their branches. This prohibition ends... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5875 1997–98 |
Veterans & military personnlThe Joint Select Committee on Veterans and Military Personnel Affairs is created. The committee consists of four members, one from each caucus of the House of Representatives and the Senate. | Lena Swanson (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5877 1997–98 |
Lottery winnings assignmentA lottery prize winner may assign all or a portion of the remainder of his or her prize to a third party. The provision prohibiting the implementation of the assignment law until a ruling is provided by the IRS regarding the... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5972 1997–98 |
Contributions by mailThe period in relation to a regular session in which accepting or soliciting campaign contributions is proscribed begins on December 10. A contribution that is received by mail and postmarked before the proscribed period may... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5983 1997–98 |
Industrial investmentsIndustrial projects of statewide significance are defined. Counties and cities are to include in their written plans a process for expediting the completion of projects of statewide significance. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6132 1997–98 |
Sellers of travelRegistration of Travel Sellers . A separate registration fee must be paid for each office or business location having two or more employees for businesses operating in multiple locations. Registration is renewed annually... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6277 1997–98 |
Bus drivers' compensationBus drivers are not subject to the state's wage and hour laws if they are exempt from federal overtime provisions, their pay is more than 1 2 times the state = s minimum wage, and they are covered by a collective bargaining... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6300 1997–98 |
Housing authoritiesFor cities with populations over 400,000, the housing authority is expanded from five to seven commissioners, with specific representation designated: one representative each from labor, senior citizens, low income housing... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6326 1997–98 |
Student social security nos.School districts are prohibited from requesting a student = s Social Security number, except for Medicaid reimbursement purposes, employment purposes (if the student is a school employee), school board-approved longitudinal... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6332 1997–98 |
Vehicle lubricant warrantiesThe insurance code is amended to exclude a manufacturer of a motor vehicle lubricant or chemical treatment product who issues an agreement warranting the performance of the product in connection with the sale of the product.... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6372 1997–98 |
Child care provider/B&O taxThe state business and occupation tax does not apply to amounts derived from the provision of care to children for periods of less than 24 hours by nonprofit organizations. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6377 1997–98 |
Mobile/manufactured homesAn optional certified installation training program is provided. The Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is to review and approve training programs conducted by private entities or local governments. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6423 1997–98 |
Unemplymnt comp/prt-time facThe federal conformity issues concerning the payment of unemployment insurance to part-time community college faculty are eliminated by the following modifications: 1. A Academic year @ continues to be defined to include the... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6432 1997–98 |
Constitutn & Declar of IndepKindergarten through grade 12 students must study the United States Constitution and the Declaration of Independence at least one school day per year. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6440 1997–98 |
Lightweight tire studsLightweight studs, which are at least 15 percent lighter than metal studs most commonly used in the industry, are the only type approved for use in studded snow tires beginning July 1, 2004. Wholesalers must sell only... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6479 1997–98 |
Workers' comp death awardsIf there is no surviving spouse and no child or children at the time of death of a person entitled to an industrial insurance payment, the amount of the award or monthly payment must be paid according to the terms of the... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6495 1997–98 |
Motor home lemon lawDefinitions for "motor home" and "motor home manufacturer" are added. "Motor home manufacturer" means "first stage manufacturer," "component manufacturer," and "final stage manufacturer," each of which is also defined. A... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6538 1997–98 |
Restaurant liquor licensesEstablishments that serve complete meals or such foods as sandwiches, hamburgers or salads are permitted to sell spiritous liquor. Establishments are not required to prepare or cook such foods on the premises. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6563 1997–98 |
Effective dates of billsThe importance of the people = s power of referendum is emphasized by requiring state and local legislatures to state with specificity both the particular emergency situation and the facts that support the finding of that... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6572 1997–98 |
Econ develpmnt strategy counThe Washington Economic Development Strategy Council is created. The council consists of the Governor, five private sector members, four Senators, and four House members. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |