Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mike Hewitt
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5308 2011–12 |
Military training/licensingThe Department must develop a process to evaluate military training and experience that may be applied toward meeting the training and educational requirements for cosmetologists, barbers, manicurists, estheticians,... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5316 2011–12 |
Competition councilCreates the Washington competition council as an advisory council within the office of financial management to, among other duties: (1) Examine and promote methods of providing select government-provided or government-produced... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5327 2011–12 |
Electronic benefit cards(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) Expands the limitations on purchases made with an electronic benefit card. Requires certain businesses to disable the ability of ATM and point-of-sale machines located on their premises to... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5328 2011–12 |
Public assistnce eligibilityDSHS may not provide pubic assistance to any applicant who has not provided a SSN that has been verified by DSHS as well as written authorization to annually electronically transmit the applicant's most recent federal income... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5329 2011–12 |
Special investigations div.A Division of Special Investigations (DSI) is established in the SAO. The Auditor appoints the DSI Director who must be chosen solely upon the basis of integrity and demonstrated ability in law enforcement management, public... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5330 2011–12 |
Temp assist/needy familiesNo later than July 1, 2012, DSHS must dispense TANF cash assistance as an electronic voucher benefit using the EBT system to ensure that the grant is being spent for the benefit of the children. The EBT voucher is to consist... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5331 2011–12 |
Child care providers/auditsRequires the department of early learning to annually conduct an audit of the attendance and financial records of certain child care providers receiving a working connections child care subsidy. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5336 2011–12 |
Abortion funding limitsProhibits public funds from being used for payment or reimbursement for the performance of any induced abortion. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5345 2011–12 |
Collective bargainingEncourages state agencies to use competition to lower the cost and improve the quality of public services and to compete for contracts to provide services. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5347 2011–12 |
Right to workDeclares that it is the policy of the state that a person shall not be required by an employer to: (1) Abstain or refrain from membership in any labor organization as a condition of employment or continuation of employment; or... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5349 2011–12 |
Collective bargaining/repealEliminates the ability of state employees and other nontraditional groups to collectively bargain with the executive branch over compensation. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5366 2011–12 |
Off-road vehiclesAuthorizes the operation of a four-wheel all-terrain vehicle on any roadway having a speed limit of 35 miles per hour or less providing that certain licensing, insurance, and equipment requirements are met. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5379 2011–12 |
Taxpayer savingsIdentifies and incentivizes taxpayer savings and efficient delivery of government services. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5438 2011–12 |
Dept of fish & wildlife landWDFW must evaluate opportunities for timber sales on department lands. WDFW must provide recommendations to the Commission on timber sales that would generate revenue while sustaining or enhancing the suitability of the... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5489 2011–12 |
Public hospital districtsExempts public hospital districts from certificate of need requirements. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5493 2011–12 |
Cities w/ambulance utilitiesAuthorizes a city, after January 1, 2012, to reduce its allocation of general fund revenues to its ambulance service utility below levels currently required by statute. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5508 2011–12 |
Committee on health reformThe JSC is reauthorized and extended to June 30, 2012. The reauthorized JSC has co-chairs comprised of the chairs of the health committees of the Senate and House of Representatives, and two additional members from each caucus. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5523 2011–12 |
State printingEffective July 1, 2011, the Department is eliminated as a state agency. In coordination with the Department of General Administration (GA), they will sell or surplus all equipment. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5542 2011–12 |
Cigar lounges/tobacconistsCreates cigar lounge and retail tobacconist shop endorsements to the tobacco products retailer's license that allow smoking of tobacco products in designated areas. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5547 2011–12 |
Small loans in twelve monthsThere is no limit on the number of small loans a borrower may receive in any 12-month period. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5559 2011–12 |
County sales and use taxesAddresses a county's use of money collected from local retail sales and use taxes. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5562 2011–12 |
Construction crane safetyA construction crane safety review taskforce is established. Specifically, the members of the taskforce must review the following issues on crane safety: industry impact; industry safety record to date; inspection efficiency;... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5563 2011–12 |
Energy independence actProvides utilities with more time during the continuing economic downturn to meet certain mandates of the energy independence act and thereby delay the rate impacts that would be caused by the capital investments to meet the mandates. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5564 2011–12 |
Nuclear energy facilitiesExpedites regulatory processes and provides incentives for establishing additional nuclear-generated power in the state. Creates a joint legislative task force on nuclear energy to study the feasibility of pursuing additional... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5587 2011–12 |
Property tax deferral prog.Terminates the low-income property tax deferral program beginning in 2011. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |