Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mike Hewitt
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6180 2001–02 |
Water conservationDirects the state conservation commission to provide grants to conservation districts to assist the agricultural community to implement water conservation measures and irrigation efficiencies in the sixteen water resource... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6193 2001–02 |
Consistency in gamingThe gambling policy statement in current law is amended to declare that eligible charitable entities and commercial operators shall have an equal and uniform opportunity to engage in all lawful aspects of gambling. The three... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6216 2001–02 |
Industrial insurance fundsProvides that the department must fix basic premium rates that are the lowest necessary to maintain actuarial solvency of the accident and medical aid funds in accordance with recognized insurance principles, subject to the... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6235 2001–02 |
Higher education/residencyAny child who has completed a full senior year at a Washington high school and obtained a diploma from that high school is permitted to pay resident tuition at Washington public universities and colleges if the student enrolls... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5237 2001–02 |
Fair fundEach fiscal year beginning with fiscal year 2002, $2 million per year is transferred into the fair fund. An additional $100,000 is appropriated for the upcoming fiscal year for special assistance grants to fairs. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 2001, 2nd Special Session |
Jul 13, 2001 |
| SB 5583 2001–02 |
Public mental health system$ Makes a legislative declaration of support for most of the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC) mental health recommendations. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 334, Laws of 2001 |
May 15, 2001 |
| SB 5309 2001–02 |
Local criminal justice$ Imposes a $10 penalty on traffic infractions with revenue split as 68 percent to local government and 32 percent to the state Public Safety and Education Account (PSEA); | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 289, Laws of 2001 |
May 14, 2001 |
| SB 5333 2001–02 |
Water rights$ Extends the periods during which applications for and preliminary water rights permits are valid in areas governed by state or federal moratoria on new water diversions or withdrawals. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 239, Laws of 2001 |
May 11, 2001 |
| SB 5695 2001–02 |
Teacher certification$ Creates two new alternative routes to teacher certification through mentored internships that provide college graduates who do not have teaching degrees with a chance to become teachers after working for a year with... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 158, Laws of 2001 |
May 3, 2001 |
| SB 5734 2001–02 |
Agricultural fairs$ Authorizes the director of the Department of Agriculture to allow a county fair that has operated at least two years to reorganize as an area fair and be eligible for state fair funding. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 157, Laws of 2001 |
May 2, 2001 |
| SB 5335 2001–02 |
Enhanced 911 system$ Establishes priorities for use of state E911 excise tax revenue. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 27, 2001 |
| SB 5252 2001–02 |
Crts of limited jurisdiction$ Authorizes district courts to have temporary venue over other district court criminal matters when there is an emergency. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 13, 2001 |