Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mike Hewitt
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6668 2015–16 |
LEOFF 1 & TRS 1 mergeThe assets, liabilities, and membership of the LEOFF Plan 1 retirement system are merged into the TRS Plan 1 retirement system. The members' retirement benefits of the two systems remain unchanged. | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6676 2015–16 |
State agency lobbyingAllows agency employees to assist with lobbying activities. Allows an agency's elected officials, appointed officials, director, or deputy directors to engage in certain lobbying activities. Prohibits the delegation of... | Brian Dansel (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6443 2015–16 |
Gender seg. facility rulesThe Commission must repeal WAC 162-32-060 on gender-segregated facilities in its entirety. The Commission may not initiate any rule-making procedure that involves the subject of gender segregated facilities. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 10, 2016 |
| SB 5993 2015–16 |
Public works contracts, projProvides that the apprentice utilization requirement for Department of Transportation public works applies to projects estimated to cost $3 million or more, rather than $2 million or more, for five years beginning July 1, 2015. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 40, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 14, 2015 |
| SB 5994 2015–16 |
State trans project permitsRequires cities, towns, and counties to issue permits to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) for transportation projects that cost less than $500 million within 90 days of the completion of the permit... | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2015 |
| SB 5996 2015–16 |
DOT transportation projectsDirects the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to continue using the multiagency permit program and places various requirements upon the staff and the program. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 17, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2015 |
| SB 5997 2015–16 |
Trans project deliveryAuthorizes and strongly encourages the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to use design-build contracting for projects over $2 million. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2015 |
| SB 5843 2015–16 |
Outdoor recreationProvides the additional consideration of programs that utilize veterans for at least 50 percent of their program implementation or administration for the Director of the State Parks and Recreation Commission to consider when... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 245, Laws of 2015 |
May 13, 2015 |
| SB 5596 2015–16 |
Wine manufacturer sp. permitAuthorizes the Liquor Control Board to issue a special permit to a wine manufacturer, allowing such manufacturer to conduct an invitation-only wine tasting and sales event at a specified location on a specified date. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 195, Laws of 2015 |
May 7, 2015 |
| SB 5486 2015–16 |
Parents for parents programRequires that the Parent for Parent (PFP) program be funded by a pass-through from the Office of Public Defense to a non-profit lead organization with extensive experience supporting veteran parents, subject to the... | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 117, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5974 2015–16 |
Disabled vets sup coverageRequires the Insurance Commissioner to review and report on barriers to attracting insurance policies supplemental to the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 127, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5275 2015–16 |
Tax code improvementsMakes technical clarifications, updates, and consolidations in the state tax code. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 86, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| SB 5464 2015–16 |
Fishing guide/unlawfullyCreates the crime of Unlawfully Engaging in Fishing Guide Activity, which makes punishable as a gross misdemeanor the failure of a holder of certain licenses to perform any duty related to catch record cards or to violate any... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 90, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| SB 5088 2015–16 |
Geological hazard assessmentRequires the state Geological Survey (Survey) to apply the best practicable technology, including light detection and ranging (Lidar) mapping, while performing its existing obligation to identify and map volcanic, seismic,... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| SB 5504 2015–16 |
Liquor stocking/distributorsPermits 18- to 21-year-old employees of alcoholic beverage distributors, wholesalers, and manufacturers to handle alcoholic products on both retail and nonretail premises. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 33, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| SB 6272 2013–14 |
Car dealers & manufacturersProvides additional authority for the Department of Licensing to deny a license for a new motor vehicle manufacturer or new motor vehicle dealer. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 2014 |
Apr 3, 2014 |
| SB 5691 2013–14 |
Veterans' homesCreates the Walla Walla Veterans' Home as a branch of the Washington Soldiers' Home. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 184, Laws of 2014 |
Apr 2, 2014 |
| SB 5981 2013–14 |
Mason Co. superior crt judgeRaises the number of statutorily authorized superior court judges in Mason County from two to three. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 169, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 31, 2014 |
| SB 6387 2013–14 |
Devel. disabilities servicesRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to implement a Medicaid waiver to replace the Individual and Family Services (IFS) program no later than May 30, 2015. | Andy Hill (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 139, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 28, 2014 |
| SB 5972 2013–14 |
Forested lands fire damagesEstablishes an exclusive cause of action for property damage to public or private forested lands resulting from a fire that started on or spread from public or private forested lands. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 81, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 27, 2014 |
| SB 6065 2013–14 |
Tanning devices/UV radiationProhibits minors from using ultraviolet tanning devices without a prescription from a physician. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 87, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 27, 2014 |
| SB 6226 2013–14 |
Distillery spirits salesIncreases the annual spirits production limit for craft distillers from 60,000 gallons to 150,000 gallons. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 92, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 27, 2014 |
| SB 6514 2013–14 |
Farmers markets/beer & wineChanges definition of "qualifying farmers market" such that farmers markets may qualify for retail sales and sampling of beer and wine produced by domestic wineries and microbreweries if the combined gross annual sales of... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 105, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 27, 2014 |
| SB 6041 2013–14 |
Fish & wildlife enforcementMakes a number of changes related to the enforcement policies of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and the crimes primarily enforced by the WDFW. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 48, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 19, 2014 |
| SB 6442 2013–14 |
Cider salesPermits licensees currently allowed to sell beer in growlers to also sell cider in growlers. | Senator (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 19, 2014 |