Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mike Hewitt
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5017 2003–04 |
Minors in family businessesExpands the industrial insurance exemption for children employed on the family farm to any employment by a parent of his or her child, except a foster child, on providing written evidence of health insurance coverage for the child. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5077 2003–04 |
Stock-watering withdrawalsClarifies the exemption from water right permit requirements provided for stock-watering and for watering certain lawns and noncommercial gardens. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5079 2003–04 |
Natural science educationCreates an account as a repository for state and other monies provided to support natural science, wildlife, agriculture, forestry and environmental education programs provided to schools by nonprofit organizations. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5106 2003–04 |
Water consumptive amountAlters the calculation of the "annual consumptive quantity" of water that may be spread to new or additional uses. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5209 2003–04 |
Actions against hlth careMakes the following changes relating to medical malpractice actions: | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5360 2003–04 |
Workers' compensationFixes the criminal penalty for a person who falsely claims industrial insurance benefits at a class C felony unless the amount of the wrongfully obtained benefits is $1,000 or more, which is fixed at a class B felony. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5427 2003–04 |
State expendituresIn addition to the state General Fund, the state expenditure limit is expanded to include appropriations from the Health Services Account, the Violence Reduction and Drug Enforcement Account, the Public Safety and Education... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5462 2003–04 |
Wage and hour lawsThe terms and provisions of the state Minimum Wage Act must be given the same meaning as comparable terms and provisions under the FLSA, unless the Legislature has expressly established a different standard. In the absence of... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5701 2003–04 |
Voter registrationThe statement reminding the person of the age and citizenship requirements for voting is changed to a question. The driver's license issuer must provide the person with a voter registration form only if the person answers yes... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5841 2003–04 |
County taxationAuthority is given to counties to impose an excise tax on non-Washington residents who work in the county. The amount of tax is based on the actual benefits that the employee receives from the county, including police... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5909 2003–04 |
Government accountabilityEstablishes the Priorities of Government Oversight Board to prioritize conduct up to two performance audits each year of a high priority government program, and an activity assessment of one or more lower-priority programs. | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 6677 2003–04 |
Workers' compensationThe above rule applies to workers under age 62 whose entitlement to total disability benefits begins before January 2, 1983, workers under age 65 whose entitlement to total disability benefits begins after January 1, 1983, and... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5521 2003–04 |
Health insuranceSeveral requirements of current group insurance policies are eliminated or reduced. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6071 2003–04 |
Veterans/retirementOperation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and the Persian Gulf War II are added to the list of periods of war used to determine whether or not an individual qualifies as a veteran for the purpose of eligibility for PERS 1... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6345 2003–04 |
CigarettesTo obtain information regarding the administration or enforcement of taxes on cigarettes, the LCB or its agents, may inspect the books, documents or records of any person transporting cigarettes to any person or entity in Washington. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6506 2003–04 |
Real estate appraisersAn employee or independent contractor cannot be disciplined for affiliating with an appraiser whose certificate or license has been revoked. A state-certified or state-licensed appraiser can be disciplined for being an... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6521 2003–04 |
Public utility districtsA process is established for changing the commissioner district boundaries of a PUD that is located in a county with a federal nuclear reservation. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6529 2003–04 |
Senate confirmation on apptsGubernatorial appointees, subject to Senate confirmation, continue to serve until rejected by a vote of the Senate. If the Senate does not act before the conclusion of the next regularly scheduled legislative session, the... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6548 2003–04 |
Wildlife crop damageAssessments of wildlife damage are conducted by rangeland experts selected by the parties or if they cannot agree, by experts selected by Washington State University. The Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) must reimburse... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6622 2003–04 |
Privilege taxesIf an entire nonhydroelectric generating facility is located in more than one county, then the balance must be distributed to each county in an amount equal to the percent of the original cost of the generating facility... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6190 2003–04 |
Water policy & aquifer levelTo offset aquifer depletions due to ground water withdrawals, the department must enter into agreements with the United States and CBP irrigation districts. Such agreements may allow surface water conserved within currently... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 10, 2004 |
| SB 6739 2003–04 |
Pump installer licensesA new licensing system within L&I is established for persons engaged in the business of installing domestic or commercial pumps. No other license or fee may be required of a pump installer. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 10, 2004 |
| SB 5982 2003–04 |
Liquor control boardThe LCB must create or amend an existing retail business plan to improve efficiency and maximize revenue-generating opportunities. The plan must include, but is not limited to: expanding hours to include Sunday sales; in-store... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6539 2003–04 |
Historic county courthousesThe Historic County Courthouse Grant Program is created, to be administered by the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development's Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation. The Historic County Courthouse... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6734 2003–04 |
Water rightsMost state-based water right holders are required to confirm and document the quantity of their water right put to beneficial use, based on the highest instantaneous and annual quantity used between the January 1, 1994 to... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |