Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mike Hewitt
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5700 2003–04 |
Tax-me-more accountThe Tax-Me-More account is established in the state treasury for the deposit of voluntary monetary contributions, donations, gifts, bequests, grants, or other monies. Money from this account may be spent only by appropriation... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5722 2003–04 |
Prescription drug accessThe prescription drug access board is created to negotiate prescription drug prices on behalf of a broad-based consortium of prescription drug purchasers consisting of state, local, and private entities, including individuals.... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5727 2003–04 |
Distinguished flying crossProvides that the special plates will commemorate the recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross and provide for educational scholarships awarded to at-risk youth through the Northwest Chapter of the Distinguished Flying... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5771 2003–04 |
BeerBefore a government subdivision creates an alcohol impact area by ordinance, it must petition the board to issue a restricted grocery store or specialty shop license. Under a restricted grocery store or specialty shop license,... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5795 2003–04 |
Armed forces/drivers' licnsThe definition of service member is expanded for purposes of the driver's license renewal waiver. The new definition includes those serving in the armed forces reserves, National Guard, or Coast Guard, regardless of whether or... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5799 2003–04 |
High schl grad requirementsProvides that the high school assessment system required under RCW 28A.655.060 that leads to a certificate of mastery shall include multiple measures of assessment to determine whether students have met the standards for a... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5808 2003–04 |
Interest arbitrationFor the purposes of interest arbitration panel determinations, wages, hours and working condition comparisons for all uniformed employees must be based on like personnel in Washington when an adequate number of comparable... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5822 2003–04 |
Hydraulic project approvalAt the request of a city, county, or private party, the department must develop five-year renewable maintenance or mitigation agreements for flood damage repair or reduction under agreed-upon conditions. The HPA must allow for... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5906 2003–04 |
Small school districtsAll school districts with a student enrollment of less than 3,000 full-time equivalent students are exempt from the requirements of each chapter of the education code applicable to public school districts and schools, except... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5920 2003–04 |
Local public health servicesA new state property tax is authorized at a maximum rate of $0.25 per $1,000 of assessed value beginning with taxes due in calendar year 2004. The maximum tax rate for the state levy for the support of the common schools is... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5979 2003–04 |
Workers' compensationBeginning July 1, 2006, every employer must obtain industrial insurance with an authorized insurance carrier, the state fund, or by qualifying as a self-insurer. The Joint Select Committee on Industrial Insurance Competition... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5999 2003–04 |
Claims against public entityFinds that, while the common law doctrine of sovereign immunity declares that the state is immune from liability for the tortious conduct of its employees and officers, Article II, section 26 of the state Constitution allows... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6009 2003–04 |
Lottery on-line gamesThe Lottery is authorized to conduct on-line games in which the winning ticket is drawn more often than once every 24 hours. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6124 2003–04 |
Public lands definitionsThe definition of "public lands" is broadened to include all lands of the state of Washington administered by the Department of Natural Resources. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5271 2003–04 |
Workers' comp/hearing lossRequires industrial insurance claims for hearing loss due to occupational noise exposure to be filed either within two years of the last injurious exposure or one year after the bill's effective date, whichever is later. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 2003, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 20, 2003 |
| SB 5120 2003–04 |
Ignition interlock devicesRequires the Department of Licensing (DOL), rather than the courts, to supervise the mandatory installation of ignition interlocks in drunk driving cases. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 366, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| SB 5713 2003–04 |
Electrical contratorsEstablishes exemptions from certain electrical code requirements for appliance repair work, equipment repair work, boiler work, medical devices, and electrical work that is incidental to plumbing work. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 399, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| SB 5586 2003–04 |
Lead-based paint activitiesEstablishes a state program for worker training, certification, and training program accreditation for lead-based paint activities at the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (DCTED). | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 322, Laws of 2003 |
May 16, 2003 |
| SB 5602 2003–04 |
Growth management planningRequires local governments planning under the Growth Management Act to ensure that comprehensive plans or development regulations provide a sufficient capacity of land suitable for development to accommodate allocated housing... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 333, Laws of 2003 |
May 16, 2003 |
| SB 5178 2003–04 |
Legislative intrnl trade accCreates the Legislative International Trade Account. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |
| SB 5358 2003–04 |
School diplomas for veteransPermits school districts to issue high school diplomas to honorably discharged veterans who left school before graduation to fight in the Korean Conflict. | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 2003 |
May 12, 2003 |
| SB 5256 2003–04 |
Rule-making proceduresRequires agencies to include in the notice of rule-making a statement indicating that a copy of the preliminary cost-benefit analysis is available. Any supplemental notices must contain a statement that a revised preliminary... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 165, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| SB 5787 2003–04 |
Water quality leaching testAllows the Department of Ecology (DOE) to require the use of the Synthetic Precipitation Leaching Procedure (SPLP) in water quality certifications to assess the potential impact to water quality from the importation of fill material. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 210, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| SB 5725 2003–04 |
Semiconductor clusterCreates the following tax preferences for manufacturing semiconductor materials if a contract is signed for an investment of at least $1 billion in a semiconductor microchip manufacturing facility in Washington: Lowers... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 149, Laws of 2003 |
May 8, 2003 |
| SB 5942 2003–04 |
Elevator mechanicsExempts owners of conveyances who meet certain criteria from elevator permitting and licensing requirements. | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 143, Laws of 2003 |
May 7, 2003 |