Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Michael Heavey
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6577 1997–98 |
Minimum wage increaseThe state minimum wage for those 18 and older is $5.75 for 1999, $6.50 for the year 2000, and for each year thereafter the minimum wage is adjusted for inflation by the Director of the Department of Labor and Industries. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| SB 5250 1997–98 |
Studded tiresLightweight studs, which are defined as studs at least 35 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, 2003. Wholesalers must... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 5311 1997–98 |
Information services boardThe Governor = s eight appointments to the board are the five public members, one representative of higher education who is from the discipline of computer technology, the director of OFM, and the director of the Department of... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 6491 1997–98 |
Work force training/ed boardOne additional representative of business, one additional representative of labor and the Director of the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development are added as members of the Workforce Training and Education... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 6505 1997–98 |
Workers' comp/insur agentsThe exclusion of insurance brokers, insurance agents, and insurance solicitors from the mandatory coverage of the state's workers' compensation laws is eliminated. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 6508 1997–98 |
Public stadium seat licensesNo professional sports team playing in a facility owned or operated by a public facility district may require the purchase of a seat license as a condition for the purchase of any ticket. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 6512 1997–98 |
Part-time employee equityThe Legislature finds there has been a decline in employee benefits and an increase in the number of part-time employees and intends that employers provide part-time employees benefits comparable to those provided full-time... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 6521 1997–98 |
DOT noise wall retrofit projProvides that, for purposes of funding noise wall retrofit projects, in each fiscal year the department of transportation shall expend, as a minimum, a sum equal to five-tenths of one percent of all funds, both state and... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 6522 1997–98 |
Maternity care coverageEvery policy issued by a health carrier that provides hospital, surgical, or medical coverage must provide coverage for maternity care under the same terms and conditions that coverage is provided for illness or disease.... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 6412 1997–98 |
Port commissioner electionEvery port district with a population of one million or more is divided into five commissioner districts and has five commissioners. The commissioners are nominated and elected by district. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6413 1997–98 |
Airport noise prop tax exmptDeclares that if any portion of a tract or parcel of real property is within the 55 Ldn contour of an airport noise exposure map, the entire tract or parcel is exempt from port taxes levied for collection in the year following... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6426 1997–98 |
Uniformed personnel definitnAdds employees of an operating agency constructing or operating a nuclear power plant under a site certificate issued under chapter 80.50 RCW. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6427 1997–98 |
Uniformed personnel definitnAdds an electrical lineman as provided in RCW 19.28.200 that is employed by an operating agency constructing or operating a nuclear power plant under a site certificate issued under chapter 80.50 RCW. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6428 1997–98 |
Noise health effects studyDeclares an intent to authorize a comprehensive review of current research studies on the health effects of noise and a review of current state and local noise programs in order to provide greater understanding of... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6446 1997–98 |
Health care fundingProvides that a tax is imposed at the rate of 1.0 percent on all taxable income of each person for each taxable year. Provides for taxable income modifications. Provides that partnerships, S corporations, and limited liability... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6471 1997–98 |
Personnel system reformEnacts the personnel system reform act of 1998. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6478 1997–98 |
School educational foundatnsDirects the department of community, trade, and economic development to enter into a contract with one or more organizations or individuals to provide support, guidance, training, and technical assistance to individuals and... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6480 1997–98 |
Environmental restoratn/imprThe environmental restoration and improvement account is created. Fines levied for all civil or criminal violations of the Water Pollution Control Act or the Oil and Hazardous Substances Spill Prevention and Response Act are... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6376 1997–98 |
Contraceptive health care beProvides that a health plan issued to individuals or groups shall not exclude or restrict benefits for: (1) Prescription of contraceptive drugs or devices allowed under Title 69 RCW or generic equivalents substitutable under... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6386 1997–98 |
Drivers' license suspensionThe Department of Licensing (DOL) must notify an employer when an employee's driver's license or commercial driver's license is suspended, revoked or canceled. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6390 1997–98 |
Impact fees/sales & use taxExempts certain impact fees from sales and use taxation. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6318 1997–98 |
Public relations commissionRevises RCW 41.56.160 to require the public relations commission to petition courts to enforce its orders. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6335 1997–98 |
Prize promotion disclosuresProvides that, if the offer is made by a promoter, as defined in chapter 64.36 RCW, as part of a promotion consisting of more than one communication to a person, the disclosures required in RCW 19.170.030 need not be made in... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 5078 1997–98 |
Merchant marine/retrmnt crdtRevises RCW 41.40.170 to credit merchant marine service for retirement purposes. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5214 1997–98 |
Property tax reliefProvides that there is allowed a credit against the state regular real property tax equal to the tax imposed on the first sixty-two thousand dollars of assessed valuation of owner-occupied residential property, multiplied by... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |