Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mike Hewitt
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5492 2011–12 |
Beer commissionRemoves the requirement that brewers must produce less than 100,000 barrels per year to be assessed by and represented by the Washington Beer Commission. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 13, 2011 |
| SB 5747 2011–12 |
Horse racing fundsAuthorizes the Washington Horse Racing Commission (Commission) to make payments to nonprofit race meets for purses at qualified race tracks that were operating in 2010, as well as at qualified race tracks that have been... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 5, 2011 |
| SB 6889 2009–10 |
Convention and trade centerAuthorizes the creation of a new public facility district in King County to take over the Washington State Convention and Trade Center. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 2010, 1st Special Session |
Apr 9, 2010 |
| SB 6476 2009–10 |
Sex crimes involving minorsIncreases the felony class of the offense of Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor to a class B and that of Promoting Sexual Abuse of a Minor to a class A; also increases the seriousness level for these offenses on the grid for... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 289, Laws of 2010 |
Apr 1, 2010 |
| SB 6485 2009–10 |
Craft distilleriesIncreases the gallon threshold to qualify as a craft distillery from 20,000 to 60,000 gallons. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 290, Laws of 2010 |
Apr 1, 2010 |
| SB 6481 2009–10 |
Forest practice jurisdictionLimits the number of counties that are required to adopt local forest practices ordinances to counties that plan under the Growth Management Act with a population greater than 100,000 citizens. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 219, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 25, 2010 |
| SB 6522 2009–10 |
Accountable care projectsDirects the Health Care Authority to appoint a lead organization to support two accountable care organization pilot projects. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 220, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 25, 2010 |
| SB 6789 2009–10 |
Equipment in data centersProvides a retail sales and use tax exemption for server equipment and power infrastructure for computer data centers. The exemption expires on April 1, 2018. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 2010, 1st Special Session |
Mar 25, 2010 |
| SB 6329 2009–10 |
Beer and wine tastingAllows grocery stores to offer beer and wine tasting. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 141, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| SB 5075 2009–10 |
Econ revitalization boardThe requirement that applicants for CERB funds demonstrate convincing evidence that the median hourly wage of the private sector jobs created after the project is completed will exceed the countywide median hourly wage is eliminated. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5109 2009–10 |
Property valuation freezesModifies provisions relevant to property valuation freezes for senior citizens and persons retired due to physical disability. Provides that the act applies to taxes levied for collection in 2010 and thereafter. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5114 2009–10 |
Water rights relinquishmentThe bill removes the existing language in the forfeiture statute that provides for a loss of "some portion thereof" of a water right for non-use and provides that an owner of a water right does not relinquish that person's... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5161 2009–10 |
Tidal and wave energyIncluding Tidal, Wave, and Geothermal Power in the Sales and Use Tax Exemption Relating to Renewable Power . The exemption from the retail sales and use taxes for machinery and equipment used directly to generate at least 200... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5163 2009–10 |
Art for public buildingsDuring the 2009 – 2011 biennium, 100 percent of the monies appropriated for the original construction of a state agency, public school, university, or college building may be used for the original construction. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5183 2009–10 |
Sexual depictions of minorsThe crime of possession of depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct is expanded to include a second degree. A person commits this offense in the second degree if that person intentionally views over the... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5186 2009–10 |
Appropriations legislationRequires an omnibus operating, capital, or transportation appropriations bill, or proposed substitute, striking amendment, or conference committee report on the bill, to be made publicly available to the members of the... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5193 2009–10 |
Weapons possession by alienNonimmigrant aliens in possession of a valid Washington hunting license and while accompanied by a Washington-licensed hunter who is over 18 and has held a Washington hunting license for the prior three years may carry or... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5194 2009–10 |
Energy prk electricity generIf an EFSEC certificate holder transfers all or a portion of a site to an energy park, EFSEC must amend the site certification agreement to release those portions of the site that are transferred. "Energy park" is defined as... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5212 2009–10 |
Parenting plan modificationProcedures are created to address changes in a custody decree or parenting plan when a parent is unable to exercise residential time or visitation because of the parent's military duties. The effects of a parent's "military... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5214 2009–10 |
Military monumentsFinds that the military and its personnel play a vital role in defending the lives and freedom of all Americans. Declares an intent to honor the contribution of the military. Directs the military department, in consultation... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5215 2009–10 |
Vehicle owner informationEliminates the notice requirement when an attorney or private investigator requests vehicle owner information. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5217 2009–10 |
Expenditures for art worksNo public money may be allocated for or expended upon the placement of works of art in the Special Commitment Center on McNeil Island, secure community transition facilities, and other halfway houses operated by the Department... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5218 2009–10 |
Sp commitment ctr computersProhibits any person civilly committed or detained as a sexually violent predator from accessing a personal computer unless access is necessary or beneficial in bringing about a positive response to a specific and certain... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5232 2009–10 |
Sexual misconduct/schoolsSexual misconduct with a minor in the first or second degree encompasses school employees who have sexual relations with an enrolled student of the school where the employee is employed. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5234 2009–10 |
Extending state route 397Extends state route number 397 to Interstate 82. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |