Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Michael Heavey
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6580 1997–98 |
Judicial conduct commissionMembers of the Commission on Judicial Conduct are required to obtain 15 hours of judicial education beginning January 1, 2000. In addition, new members of the commission must attend an orientation program. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6672 1997–98 |
Crimes against childrenPersons convicted of rape of a child in the first degree, child molestation in the first degree, or homicide by abuse when the victim is under 16 years of age are guilty of a crime against a child. They must receive a... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6708 1997–98 |
Road rageA person is guilty of the crime of aggressive driving if the person commits two or more acts of aggressive driving in a manner which intimidates or threatens another person within five consecutive miles. The first violation is... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6709 1997–98 |
RTA train manufactureThe Regional Transit Authority is required to consult with the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development to explore the potential for developing contracting methods that encourage development of a manufacturing... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5888 1997–98 |
U.S. DOE workers' compCurrent law authorizing the Department of Labor and Industries to administer workers' compensation claims for the United States Department of Energy on the Hanford Nuclear Reservation is updated and codified. Obsolete language... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 6473 1997–98 |
Local levy equalizationThe levy equalization is increased to 12 percent for all districts with above average property tax rates. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6714 1997–98 |
School capital imprvmnts/taxSchool districts are authorized to make a one-time election to request a county excise tax in lieu of school impact fees. If requested by a school district, a county must impose an additional excise tax on the sale of real... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6437 1997–98 |
Family planning fundingDirects the governor to negotiate with the federal department of health and human services' health care financing administration to obtain a regulatory waiver of provisions of the medical assistance statute, Title XIX of the... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1998 |
| SB 6442 1997–98 |
Low-cost housing/tax incentvIndividuals or businesses who make donations to nonprofit organizations that devote a majority of their resources to low cost housing construction, rehabilitation or preservation are eligible for a 25 percent business and... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1998 |
| SB 6747 1997–98 |
Child care/low-income parntsDeclares that persons who are meeting the work activity requirements stipulated in P.L. 104-193 and chapter 74.08A RCW shall receive child care payments for the hours during which they are attending a state community or... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 1998 |
| SB 6745 1997–98 |
Deferred compensation progrmEncourages employees to take advantage of the deferred compensation program. Provides a one-time additional salary payment of five hundred dollars for state and educational employees. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 1998 |
| SB 6472 1997–98 |
Children's health initiativeThe Children's Health Initiative Program is created under the auspices of the state Health Care Authority (HCA). The program is to provide health insurance coverage to persons age 18 and under whose family income is between... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1998 |
| SB 6738 1997–98 |
State emplyee cost-of-livingProvides an annual cost-of-living allowance for public employees. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1998 |
| SB 6327 1997–98 |
Disabled entrepreneurial opp"Disabled person" is defined as a person with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity but is not related to drug or alcohol addiction. The Office of Minority and Women's Business... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1998 |
| SB 6663 1997–98 |
Genetic info discriminationDeclares that the purpose of this act is to: (1) Protect the confidentiality of genetic information; (2) regulate the collection, retention, disclosure, or use of genetic information; and (3) protect against discrimination by... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| SB 6693 1997–98 |
Livestock/poultry feed taxDeclares that the tax levied by RCW 82.08.020 does not apply to sales of feed to persons for use as food for livestock and poultry. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| SB 6694 1997–98 |
Newborn screening for drugsDirects the department of health, in consultation with appropriate medical professionals, to develop screening criteria for use in identifying pregnant or lactating women addicted to drugs or alcohol who are at risk of... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| SB 6695 1997–98 |
Substance abuser/family planRequires the availability of family planning services for pregnant or parenting substance abusers. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| SB 6661 1997–98 |
Salmon restoration fundingDeclares that it is the purpose of this act to allocate state funding from existing programs and appropriations for the purpose of priority salmon stock recovery, and to make new appropriations for this purpose. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1998 |
| SB 6607 1997–98 |
Beach drivingDeclares that motorized traffic on ocean beaches is permitted during the period from April 15th to the Friday before Labor Day only as follows: (1) On Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday of Memorial Day weekend; and (2) on July 4th. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1998 |
| SB 6615 1997–98 |
Inmate work progrm activitieThe use of inmate labor and inmate work programs of all classes are subject to all laws designed to protect the public interest, and all laws designed to protect the health or safety of the public or of workers. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1998 |
| SB 6019 1997–98 |
Dev. disabled long-term careThe Legislature declares its intent to bring an end to the long standing conflict between advocates for persons with developmental disabilities. The Legislature affirms its longtime commitment to secure for all persons with... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| SB 6543 1997–98 |
Automobile clubsAutomobile clubs are defined as any person who, for financial considerations, promises subscribers to assist in matters relating to travel and operation and maintenance of a motor vehicle, as well as other services that may... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| SB 6547 1997–98 |
Pipefitter/fuel gas installrEstablishes provisions relating to certificates of competency as a pipefitter and as a fuel gas piping installer. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| SB 6564 1997–98 |
Parking facility financingExcludes facilities which may be funded pursuant to chapter 28B.07, 35.82, 43.180, or 70.37 RCW or parking facilities designed primarily to support private commercial activity from the definition of a nonprofit facility in RCW... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |