Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mike Hewitt
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5290 2013–14 |
Hydroelectric generationQualifies as an eligible renewable resource under the Energy Independence Act electricity from generation facilities located in irrigation pipes, irrigation canals, water pipes whose primary purpose is for conveyance of water... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5648 2013–14 |
Energy conservationUsing Excess Conservation to Meet Conservation and Renewable Acquisition Targets. A qualifying utility may count conservation acquired in excess of a conservation target toward a subsequent conservation target or as an... | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5663 2013–14 |
Derelict & abandoned vesselsCreates future requirements for owners of certain vessels to conduct a marine survey prior to the sale of a vessel. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5727 2013–14 |
Prev wages/distressed countyPublic works projects located in distressed counties are exempt from prevailing wage requirements if at least 50 percent of the project funding comes from private sources. Distressed counties are those with an unemployment... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5753 2013–14 |
Education system flexibilityRepeals the requirement that the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) provide information on motorcycle awareness and the proper use of left-turn lanes in instructional materials for traffic safety courses. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5795 2013–14 |
Redistrcting commission/planThe Commission must complete its redistricting by no later than November 15 of the year ending in one. The Commission must cease to exist on May 1 of each year ending in two, unless the Supreme Court extends the Commission's term. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5883 2013–14 |
Higher education fundingBeginning with fiscal year 2014, public institutions of higher education must receive a baseline level of funding that is equal to the maintenance-level appropriations in the Omnibus Appropriations Act for the 2013-15 biennium... | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5916 2013–14 |
Public retirement plansThe local government self-insurance program of the Department of Enterprise Services must provide assistance to a workgroup composed of city, county, and fire district representatives to develop a voluntary local government... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5974 2013–14 |
Veterans' homesThe Walla Walla Veterans' home is established and maintained as a branch of the state soldiers' home, and any veterans, veterans' spouses, or parents of children who died while serving in the armed forces may apply for... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 6244 2013–14 |
Public collective bargainingThe 30-day window for questioning representation is changed to a 90-day window. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 6386 2013–14 |
Alcohol tasting by studentsIn addition to community and technical colleges, regional and state universities with a culinary, wine, beer, or spirits technology, or sommelier, wine business, enology, or viticulture-related degree program may apply for a... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5680 2013–14 |
Economic developmentModifies the list of agencies that must fully participate in the Business Licensing Service. | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 5988 2013–14 |
Campaign contributionsIn an odd-numbered year, campaign fundraising is not permitted by any state officials, or persons acting on their behalf, during any period the Legislature is not in session if the Legislature has not submitted to the Governor... | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 6089 2013–14 |
Eminent domainPrivate property may be taken only for public use and the taking of private property by any public entity for economic development does not constitute a public use. No public entity may take property for the purpose of... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 6214 2013–14 |
Industrial hemp productionThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 6334 2013–14 |
Sales of growlers of wineDomestic wineries are permitted to sell wine and beer at retail. They are also permitted to sell wine of their own production and beer in kegs or growlers that comply with federal requirements for consumption on or off premises. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 5069 2013–14 |
Judges/Benton & Franklin co.Increases the number of statutorily authorized superior court judges in Benton and Franklin counties, jointly, from six to seven. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| SB 5176 2013–14 |
Crim. incompetency/commitmntRequires that evaluations for involuntary treatment of individuals who have had felony charges dismissed due to incompetency occur at state hospitals. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| SB 5243 2013–14 |
H.S. academic accelerationEncourages school districts to adopt a policy to automatically enroll a student who meets the standard on the high school state assessments or the Preliminary SAT in the next most rigorous advanced course in that subject, with... | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| SB 5244 2013–14 |
School suspensionsProhibits student suspensions or expulsions of indefinite length. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| SB 5349 2013–14 |
Alt public works contractingExtends alternative contracting procedures to June 30, 2021. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| SB 5784 2013–14 |
Aerospace tech innovationAuthorizes the Governor to use funds from the Economic Development Strategic Reserve Account for the Joint Center for Aerospace Technology Innovation (Center). | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| SB 6039 2013–14 |
Hunter safetyBeginning July 1, 2014, DFW may charge a registration fee of up to $20 for a hunter education training course and up to $10 for a duplicate hunter education certificate. The fees must be collected consistent with federal... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2014 |
| SB 6318 2013–14 |
Small business assistanceThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2014 |
| SB 6322 2013–14 |
Telecommunications investmntCreating a Sales and Use Tax Exemption for Telecommunications Equipment and Machinery. Sales and use taxes do not apply to sales or use of telecommunications machinery and equipment, or to sales or use of tangible personal... | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2014 |