Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Michael Heavey
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1152 1993–94 |
Bar assn/public employerThe Washington Supreme Court is encouraged and authorized to provide by rule that the Washington State Bar Association is considered a public employer under the Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 76, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1452 1993–94 |
Adoption informationThe types of nonidentifying information which can be provided to adoptive parents when they adopt a child are enumerated. The Department of Health is required to provide a noncertified copy of the original birth certificate to... | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 81, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1670 1993–94 |
Paid leave/service creditPublic employees who take leave to serve as an elected official of a labor organization are considered to be on a paid leave of absence and are eligible to receive retirement service credit, as long as: (1) the leave is... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 95, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1216 1993–94 |
Liquor control board fundsThe Liquor Control Board accepts and disburses, subject to appropriation, federal grants or other funds or donations from any source for the purpose of improving public awareness of the health risks associated with the misuse... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 14, 1993 |
| HB 1217 1993–94 |
Seized liquorLaw enforcement agencies are required to dispose of liquor seized pursuant to a search warrant or an arrest. The board may provide liquor at no charge, including seized or forfeited liquor, to recognized law enforcement... | James Springer (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 14, 1993 |
| HB 1400 1993–94 |
Real estate appraisersA "state licensed real estate appraiser" level is created and other conforming amendments are made. A state-licensed real estate appraiser may make licensed appraisals of noncomplex property of one to four residential units,... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 14, 1993 |
| HB 1643 1993–94 |
Landscape architectsBoard composition is changed to four landscape architects and one member of the general public. Applications need three, not five, references. | Richard King (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 14, 1993 |
| HB 1495 1991–92 |
Land development regulationsRegistration of a public offering statement with the Department of Licensing is no longer required. A developer is required to provide a purchaser with a public offering statement at least two days prior to the closing of a sale. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 191, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2053 1991–92 |
Electrical licensing exmptnsNo license is required from, and no inspection is authorized for, any utility or contractor whose installation, repair or maintenance work on lines, wires, apparatus, or equipment is subject to final approval or acceptance by... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 240, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2274 1991–92 |
Employee privacyAn employer is not permitted to refuse to hire, discharge, or disadvantage individuals because they consume lawful products while not at work. An employer may differentiate between individuals when offering insurance policies... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2348 1991–92 |
Child sex abuse victimsLegislative Findings. The Legislature finds that cooperation of child victims and their families is integral to the successful prosecution of sex offenses against children. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 188, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2466 1991–92 |
Juvenile issues task forceJuvenile Offenders The intent and purpose of the state's Juvenile Justice Act is restated to emphasize the equally important policies of rehabilitation, accountability, and flexibility in service delivery, sanctions, and... | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 205, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2498 1991–92 |
Regulatory fairnessWhen any proposed rule requires a small business economic impact statement, the agency must provide small businesses with notice of the proposed rule. Notice can be given by: (1) direct notification of known interested small... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 197, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2514 1991–92 |
Sen citizen/prop tax reliefThe calculation of retirement income is changed for persons whose retirement income is reduced when their spouse dies. If the income is reduced for at least two months, then an annual disposable income is calculated only from... | John Wynne (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2609 1991–92 |
Airport expansionsPublic entities that intend to extend or construct new runways may proceed with the planning process as required by the Growth Management Act, the State Environmental Policy Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. | Lorraine Hine (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 190, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2639 1991–92 |
Nonprofit homes for agingThe income threshold used in determining the nonprofit homes for the aging property tax exemption is increased to $22,000. For-profit homes for the aging that convert to nonprofit status must wait five years before receiving... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2686 1991–92 |
Contractor licensingBoth construction and electrical contractors are required to provide information about their workers' compensation coverage to the Department of Labor and Industries when applying for registration or licensure. | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 217, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2344 1991–92 |
Street gang activity penaltsCommitting any felony in association with, or at the direction of, or for the benefit of a criminal street gang is an aggravating circumstance under the Sentencing Reform Act. That aggravating circumstance may be used to... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2373 1991–92 |
Concealed weapon permitsAdditional felony crimes are added to the category of offenses that disqualify a person from obtaining a concealed pistol license. Those crimes are: assault in the third degree, indecent liberties, malicious mischief in the... | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 168, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2635 1991–92 |
Litter/recycling assessmentFor fiscal year 1993, proceeds from the litter tax may be used to control litter, encourage recycling, enforce compliance with the litter tax, and for market development. After fiscal year 1993, youth litter control programs... | Nancy Rust (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 175, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2640 1991–92 |
Sludge management programThe Department of Ecology shall develop a biosolid management program under its water quality responsibilities to maintain state primacy and delegated authority and to conform to recent and proposed federal regulations on... | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2831 1991–92 |
Pesticide records/postingPesticide application records . The Departments of Agriculture and Labor and Industries are authorized to adopt more than one prescribed form for pesticide application recordkeeping. Pesticide application records are no longer... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2896 1991–92 |
Ferry bondsUpon legislative appropriation authority, the state Finance Committee is authorized to sell up to $210 million in bonds for vessel acquisition. The proceeds from the sale of bonds shall be deposited in the Puget Sound capital... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 158, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 1481 1991–92 |
Natural death act amendmentThere are legislative declarations that pain medication to increase comfort for terminal patients should not be withheld; that the right to control health care decisions may also be exercised through a durable power of... | Fred May (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 98, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 2281 1991–92 |
Passenger train crew sizeThe provisions are deleted that require passenger, mail, or express trains of four or more cars to have a crew consisting of at least five persons. New provisions are added that prohibit state regulatory agencies from... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 102, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |