Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Michael Heavey
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5251 1997–98 |
Northern Ireland investmentsOn January 1 of each year the board must make a list of the companies in which it has invested that operate in Northern Ireland. The board is to determine if these companies have followed the MacBride principles. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5252 1997–98 |
Immigrant food assistanceRequires the department to establish a food assistance program for persons whose immigrant status meets the eligibility requirements of the federal food stamp program as of August 21, 1996, but who are no longer eligible... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5256 1997–98 |
Motorcycle equipmentNo person under the age of 21 may ride a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle or moped without wearing a commercially manufactured motorcycle helmet. The requirement that motorcycle equipment (glasses, goggles, face shields and... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5268 1997–98 |
Thoroughbred horses taxationAuthorizes tax exemptions related to thoroughbred horses. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5280 1997–98 |
Office of student assistanceThe Office of Student Assistance is established. The office administers the state's responsibilities for student financial aid programs. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5297 1997–98 |
Mastectomy health care benefEvery health carrier, including the high risk pool, and every health plan operated by the state Health Care Authority that provides coverage for mastectomies must permit the attending health care provider to make decisions... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5301 1997–98 |
Gender/excessive chargesAn individual who directly or indirectly performs a retail personal service, such as hairdressing, barbering, manicuring, dry cleaning or tailoring is required to post a sign visible to all customers that includes the... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5310 1997–98 |
Information technolgy commttThe Legislature recognizes that information technology, properly used, can be the state = s primary tool both for improving delivery of services and for containing the costs of those services. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5314 1997–98 |
Vehicle excise tax distribtnThe limit on the growth in the municipal criminal justice account and county criminal justice account is removed. Growth in the 5 percent allocation available to the State Patrol for enhancements to the crime laboratory system... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5378 1997–98 |
Prop tax reduction extendedThe one-time 4.7187 percent reduction of the 1996 state property tax is extended to 1997. In addition, a 4.7187 percent reduction in 1998 and thereafter is referred to the voters. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5379 1997–98 |
Sales tax collectn reimbursmAuthorizes each seller to retain, as reimbursement for the costs associated with collection and administration under RCW 82.08.050, the following amounts each reporting period: (1) 1.25 percent of the tax collected on the... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5430 1997–98 |
Publ trans beneft area powrsThe powers of Public Transportation Benefit Area Authorities are broadened to permit those agencies to contract with cities and counties, whose roads, streets, and related properties they use and affect, to pay for road,... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5485 1997–98 |
Law enforcmnt offcr retirmntEmployees hired as officers of liquor control enforcement and state park rangers, who are hired 90 days after the effective date of this act, become members of LEOFF II. Current members have one year to make an irrevocable... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5495 1997–98 |
Adverse possession claimsProvides that, where there has been an actual continued occupation of lands or tenements, or a portion of them, by a person or persons other than the holder of the title of record to those lands or tenements, not founded upon... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5522 1997–98 |
Gambling devicesProvides that the ownership, possession, purchase, sale, transportation, manufacture, or operation of gambling devices is prohibited. Declares that the device or mechanism includes but is not limited to: Slot machines, video... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5544 1997–98 |
Transportation/excise tx useDesignates a formula for determining the distribution from motor vehicle excise taxes into the transportation fund beginning with 16.67 percent for fiscal year 1998 until reaching 100 percent for fiscal year 2003 and thereafter. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5553 1997–98 |
Vehicle titling & licensingThe Department of Licensing (DOL) is required to make its vehicle information database available to enable dealers to properly conduct vehicle titling, licensing and collection of motor vehicle excise taxes. DOL must give... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5557 1997–98 |
Private businss/state moneysLegislative intent emphasizes the importance of ensuring that public assistance to businesses creates a net increase in jobs within the state. Assistance to businesses include grants, loans, bonds, and tax deferrals. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5558 1997–98 |
Workers' comp appeal reconsiA worker's temporary total disability compensation or medical aid benefits must continue while the order granting such benefits is being reconsidered, subject to repayment or recoupment of the benefits. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5572 1997–98 |
UBI number recordsPersons contracting with independent contractors in the construction industry are to obtain and maintain a record of the independent contractor = s unified business identifier number. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5577 1997–98 |
Construction labor/tax exempProvides tax exemptions for labor on construction and remodeling on real property. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5581 1997–98 |
Gambling gross receiptsThe practice of taxing punch boards and pull-tabs by local governments is modified. Local governments may impose a tax of up to 5 percent on gross receipts less the amount awarded as prizes and the cost of the games. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5597 1997–98 |
Juvenile justice systemDeclares an intent: (1) To help eliminate the underlying causes of the offenders' criminal behavior and to ensure public safety; (2) provide for a progression of interventions and consequences for delinquent behavior,... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5602 1997–98 |
Joint bingo gamesTwo or more charitable or nonprofit organizations may be authorized to operate joint bingo games where prizes are pooled and when the games are conducted during each organization's normal period of operation. The Gambling... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5605 1997–98 |
Local sales tax revenueThe preclusion on cities counting transit sales tax collections for the purpose of match for collecting the motor vehicle excise tax (MVET) is modified to permit cities over 60,000 persons, operating a transit system on... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |