Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mike Hewitt
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6237 2003–04 |
Agricultural land useAllows accessory uses on agricultural lands specifically designated under the Growth Management Act that support, promote, or sustain agricultural operations and production. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 207, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| SB 6269 2003–04 |
Harbor linesAuthorizes the Harbor Line Commission to change, relocate, or reestablish the harbor lines for the city of Blaine's Drayton Harbor, the city of Edmonds, the city of Ilwaco, the city of Pasco, and the city of Kennewick. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 219, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| SB 6115 2003–04 |
Amusemnt/recreatn tax exemptA use tax exemption is created for amusement and recreation services donated to nonprofit organizations or state or local governments. "Amusement and recreation services" are golf, pool, billiards, skating, bowling, ski lifts... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 155, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6642 2003–04 |
Family group conferencesRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to facilitate a case conference following shelter care. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 147, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6655 2003–04 |
Beer/wine manufacturersEnables marketing agents for breweries and wineries outside of Washington but within the United States to obtain a certificate of approval from the Liquor Control Board to sell beer or wine in Washington. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 160, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6480 2003–04 |
Special occasion liquor licAllows county and area agricultural fairs to count a multi-day fair as one event for the purpose of the 12-day per year limit on special occasion licensees serving alcohol. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 24, 2004 |
| SB 6584 2003–04 |
Liquor licenseesPermits caterers licensed to sell alcoholic beverages to operate on the premises of wineries, under certain conditions. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 62, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| SB 6650 2003–04 |
Elevator safetyRequires the Department of Labor and Industries to adopt rules establishing licensing requirements for work on private residence conveyances. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 66, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| SB 5052 2003–04 |
Significant legislative ruleRequires that significant legislative rules adopted before December 1 of each year do not take effect until after the next regular legislative session. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5053 2003–04 |
Agency rules/adoptingRequires state agencies to have specific legislative authority before adopting rules that exceed federal standards or policies. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5255 2003–04 |
Rule-making authorityRequires certain agencies to only adopt rules that are derived from a specific grant of legislative authority. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5257 2003–04 |
Rule adoption proceduresRequires the Governor to sign all significant legislative rules adopted by agencies that have agency heads appointed by the Governor. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5378 2003–04 |
Workers' compensationChanges are made to the calculation of wages and time-loss benefits. Calculation of Wages . Wages are defined as the gross renumeration paid in cash by the employer to the worker for services performed for a pay period, before... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5697 2003–04 |
Minimum wageThe Legislature declares that mandatory minimum wage increases, combined with other factors, force businesses to eliminate jobs and hire fewer employees. The minimum wage rate must be adjusted by the rate of inflation for... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6178 2003–04 |
Traffic control devices"Optical strobe light devices" is replaced in the law with "signal preemption device" to include any device capable of altering the normal operation of a traffic control signal. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6200 2003–04 |
Horse racing commissionHorse Racing Commission (Commission) accounts are transferred from a local bank to interest-generating accounts in the custody of the State Treasurer. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6233 2003–04 |
Supp capital budgetSupplemental capital budget appropriations are made for the 2003-05 fiscal biennium. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6317 2003–04 |
Workers' compensationThe general rule that self-insured employers are vested with the powers and duties necessary to process many aspects of workers' compensation claims of their injured workers without prior approval or consent of L&I is... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6403 2003–04 |
Public works board projectsApproves the list of local government infrastructure projects funded under the Public Works Trust Fund program in the 2003-05 Capital Budget. The list includes 79 projects totaling $236.3 million. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6424 2003–04 |
Staffing services taxationThe B&O rate for temporary staffing services is reduced from 1.5 percent to 0.484 percent, with the exception that services provided to perform retailing services are subject to the 0.471 percent retailing rate and the retail... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6442 2003–04 |
Dev disabilities trust fundRequires that excess property and harvestable timber identified in the 2002 JLARC capital study of residential habilitation centers be managed to produce income for deposit into the developmental disabilities community trust... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6461 2003–04 |
Workers' comp premiumsRequires the Department of Labor and Industries to report to the Legislature on the positive and negative aspects of using total payroll instead of hours worked as the basis for workers' compensation premiums. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6660 2003–04 |
Light and power businessesLight and power businesses are no longer excluded from the definition of manufacturing processes and are eligible to claim the machinery and equipment sales and use tax exemption on conversion machinery and equipment installed... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6665 2003–04 |
Fruit & veg excise taxationExempts fresh fruit and vegetable processing from business and occupation tax. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6689 2003–04 |
Financial assistance/countyThe county assistance account is created in the custody of the State Treasurer. $470,000 of liquor sales tax revenues is deposited each month into the account, and beginning July 1, 2005, this amount increases yearly by the... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |