Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Michael Heavey
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2496 1991–92 |
Workers' comp appealsThe provision governing appeals to the superior court from final decisions of the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals is amended to require that notice of these appeals be served on the worker or the beneficiary and on any... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2528 1991–92 |
Child care programsThe promotion of before-and-after-school child care programs located in or near public school buildings is established as state policy. Mini-centers are deleted from current policy. | Holly Myers (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2532 1991–92 |
Assault against a childNew crimes of assault of a child in the first, second, or third degree are created. The crimes apply to adults age 18 and over who assault children under age 13. | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2574 1991–92 |
Self-insurersThe authority for hospitals to form industrial insurance self-insurance groups is amended by deleting the reference to a repealed definition of "hospital." A new definition is added that includes hospitals under the hospital... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2583 1991–92 |
Vehicle fuel excise taxFor purposes of providing fuel tax refunds, the Department of Licensing is authorized to establish by rule formulas for determining power take-off unit fuel use when direct measurement of the fuel used is not feasible.... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2636 1991–92 |
Waste from outside stateOwners or operators of solid waste landfills are required to notify the Department of Ecology 60 days before receiving solid waste generated from an out-of-state source. Ecology must prepare reporting guidelines. | Nancy Rust (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2722 1991–92 |
Professional sports franchisIn addition to owning an existing professional sports franchise, counties or cities can own an interest in the franchise when the owner of the franchise decides to sell or move the franchise. The purchase must be approved by... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2729 1991–92 |
Tuition and financial aidTUITION: Building fees will be a percentage of total tuition instead of a fixed dollar amount in statute. The percentage varies between 4 and 6 percent of total tuition at the four-year institutions, and 11 and 15 percent at... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2830 1991–92 |
Metro municipal corporationsAn alternative procedure is provided for a county with a population of 1 million or more to assume the rights, powers, functions, and obligations of a metro within its boundaries. Under this alternative procedure, the county... | Richard Nelson (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2843 1991–92 |
Liquor licensesThe requirement that a retail license may not be issued to a person who has not resided in the state for at least one month is stricken. A retail license may not be issued to a corporation having any officer or director who... | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2848 1991–92 |
Transportation planningOn a trial basis the Department of Transportation is given authority to perform design work, conduct public hearings, and provide comprehensive environmental assessments on significant transportation projects before... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2954 1991–92 |
Franchise/commerce discriminIt is unlawful, under the Franchise Investment Protection Act, to discriminate against a franchisee by refusing to sell or allow the sale of a franchise, or placing conditions on a franchise agreement on the basis of race,... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2977 1991–92 |
Sports franchise removalA cause of action is created for the wrongful removal of a professional sports franchise. The state and its political subdivisions may recover damages against any person, corporation, state, or other entity for a decision,... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1952 1991–92 |
Jockeys workers' compensatnMandatory industrial insurance coverage is extended to all employment of jockeys and apprentice jockeys. Owners and trainers are given status as "special employers" for the purpose of covering jockeys and apprentice jockeys,... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 19, 1992 |
| HB 2439 1991–92 |
Unemployment insur disqualfnTo requalify for unemployment insurance benefits, a person who voluntarily quits work without good cause must obtain bona fide work and earn wages of not less than five times his or her weekly benefit amount, but the... | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 1992 |
| HB 2651 1991–92 |
Surety liabilityA surety bond may not provide any insurance coverage other than surety coverage defined by the insurance code. Any statute, ordinance or contract requiring, or bond providing, coverage not permitted under the insurance code is void. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 1992 |
| HB 2433 1991–92 |
Payment of wagesAgricultural employees must be paid wages due within 24 hours after the employee ceases to work for the employer. An employer that willfully fails to pay an employee's wages at the termination of employment within the time... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 18, 1992 |
| HB 2914 1991–92 |
Unemploy comp administrationEmployment Security Department compliance and audit resolution Money from the administrative contingency fund may be expended for resolving federal claims arising from compliance and audit issues requiring payment from... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 1992 |
| HB 2340 1991–92 |
Discrim golf/country clubsGolf and country clubs that offer memberships to men and women are not entitled to a class H liquor license if they discriminate on the basis of gender in granting access to facilities and services that are available to all members. | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1992 |
| HB 2891 1991–92 |
Bank acquisitionsAn acquisition of a commercial bank doing business within the state is presumed to substantially lessen competition for purposes of the Consumer Protection Act, if the acquisition would give the acquiring entity control of 30... | William Day (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 11, 1992 |
| HB 2432 1991–92 |
Agricultural workers protctnThe provisions of the farm labor contractor act are amended and the act is renamed the Washington Agricultural Workers Protection Act. Coverage of agricultural employers and associations Agricultural employers and agricultural... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2536 1991–92 |
Automotive repairThe automotive repair statute is amended to provide more specificity and to improve communication between automotive repair shops and consumers. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2585 1991–92 |
Labor-management coop progrmThe Industrial Insurance Labor-management Program is codified and the June 30, 1992 expiration date is repealed. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2608 1991–92 |
Contractor certificationThe Department of Labor and Industries is directed to establish a voluntary certificate of competency program for registered contractors by July 1, 1993. The program will include both general contractors and specialty contractors. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2728 1991–92 |
Impact fee tax creditsLegislative intent A statement of legislative intent recognizes that business development and expansion of the state's commerce creates jobs and secures the economic well-being of the state's citizens. To assure continued job... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |