Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Michael Heavey
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6643 1995–96 |
Health care workplace violncWorkplace violence prevention plans are required, as a condition of on-going licensure and certification, in "all health care settings." The workplace violence prevention plan includes security considerations and policies,... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6722 1995–96 |
Summer youth employmnt progrThe Legislature recognizes the importance of summer employment and training programs in providing disadvantaged youth with opportunities to develop work ethics, attain economic self-sufficiency, and put their talents and... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6750 1995–96 |
Casino managmnt entities/taxThe B&O statutes are modified to include a new category of business services and a tax rate for these services. The B&O tax rate for businesses that are certified by the state and provide casino management services to gaming... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6765 1995–96 |
Charter schoolsOverview: Twenty-seven charter schools may be created in the state with a maximum of three in each educational service district. The stated purpose is to enhance parent and student choices and to promote educational excellence. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6745 1995–96 |
Tobacco products tax limitPlaces limitations on cigarettes and other tobacco products taxes. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1996 |
| SB 6730 1995–96 |
HOV lane restrictionsHOV lane restrictions are aurthorized only during peak periods from 6:00 a.m. through 9:00 a.m., and 3:30 through 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1996 |
| SB 6721 1995–96 |
Youth tobacco preventn progrProvides that, in addition to the taxes provided in RCW 82.24.020, there is imposed and shall be collected, an additional tax upon the sale, use, consumption, handling, possession, or distribution of cigarettes, in an amount... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1996 |
| SB 6728 1995–96 |
Thoroughbred industry/taxThe 1.0 percent parimutuel tax rate if daily receipts are $250,000 or less is decreased to 0.5 percent and the 2.5 percent parimutuel tax rate if daily receipts are greater than $250,000 is decreased to 2.0 percent. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1996 |
| SB 6117 1995–96 |
B & O tax rates reductionB&O tax rates are reduced effective January 1, 1996 as follows: the selected business service rate is reduced from 2.5 percent to 2.0 percent; the financial business service rate is reduced from 1.7 percent to 1.6 percent; and... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 1996 |
Jan 25, 1996 |
| SB 6706 1995–96 |
Homeowner property tax exmptRevises the age and income requirements for property tax exemptions. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| SB 6665 1995–96 |
Optometrists/drugs & prescrpAuthorizes optometrists to prescribe drugs for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| SB 6670 1995–96 |
Vehicle excise tax distribtnRevises distribution of motor vehicle excise tax revenues. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| SB 6634 1995–96 |
Taxing district levy increasProvides that the levy for a taxing district for collection the following year shall not increase from the current year, other than an additional dollar amount calculated by multiplying the increase in assessed value in that... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1996 |
| SB 6654 1995–96 |
Manufacturing machinery/taxThe replacement parts and costs of repairing and/or cleaning equipment used in the manufacturing process is exempt from sales tax and use tax. The requirement to improve efficiency, increase productivity or extend the useful... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1996 |
| SB 6655 1995–96 |
Manufacturing R & D/taxThe current sales and use tax exemption on machinery and equipment for manufacturers is expanded to include machinery and equipment used in research and development by manufacturers. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1996 |
| SB 6611 1995–96 |
Disabled persons businessesRevises provisions of chapter 39.19 RCW to include disabled persons as well as minority and women owned businesses in the policy for increased level of participation in contracting opportunities. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| SB 6612 1995–96 |
Minimum wageThe state minimum wage for any employee who has graduated from high school or passed a general educational development test is 50 cents per hour more than the minimum wage otherwise in effect for those 18 and older. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| SB 6623 1995–96 |
Higher ed suspensionProvides that any student enrolled in a four-year institution of higher education who is convicted of a violent offense as defined in this act or an alcohol-related offense while enrolled in the institution of higher education... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| SB 6630 1995–96 |
Beer tax allotmentAmends RCW 66.24.290 to delete a future increase in beer taxes allocable to the health services account to commence June 30, 1997. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| SB 6568 1995–96 |
Retirement incentive paymentAny employee and member of the Teachers' Retirement System Plan I who has 30 or more service credit years by July 1, 1996, and who petitions for retirement by July 1, 1996, receives a one-time lump sum retirement incentive... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| SB 6581 1995–96 |
BingoBona fide charitable and nonprofit organizations are no longer prohibited from sharing bingo locations with other organizations that also operate bingo. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| SB 6592 1995–96 |
Milwaukee Road corridorA transportation corridor is created. State-owned portions of land running from Ellensburg to Lind are consolidated into a single owner, DOT. DOT is charged with management and control of the corridor, and is directed to... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| SB 6527 1995–96 |
City limits reductionRevises RCW 35.16.010 to provide an alternate method for reducing city limits for cities with over ten thousand population. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| SB 6534 1995–96 |
Human rights commssn jurisdcRevises provisions of chapter 49.60 RCW to include sexual orientation in the practices of discrimination which are prohibited. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| SB 6537 1995–96 |
Civil rights act of 1996A governmental entity or person who, under color of any statute, ordinance, regulation, custom, or in any manner prohibited by the state Constitution deprives a resident of the state of Washington of any right, privilege, or... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |