Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Michael Heavey
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6247 1999–00 |
Firearms liabilityProvides that any person eighteen years of age or older who has possession or control of a firearm that is left unattended and (1) Was not placed in a locked box or similar device, or (2) did not have a trigger lock attached... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 6258 1999–00 |
Credit card marketng/studntsCredit card issuers that market credit cards on college campuses in Washington must provide students and their families with a program of counseling and education on the responsible use of credit. Credit cards must not be... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5110 1999–00 |
Airport noise prop tax exmptDirects the department to adopt noise exposure maps for each airport operated by a port district that serves more than twenty scheduled jet aircraft flights per day. Requires noise exposure maps to include a 55 Ldn noise level... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5118 1999–00 |
Motor vehicle theftThe penalties for taking a motor vehicle without permission are increased to a class B felony with a maximum sentence of 10 years. The seriousness level is raised to a level "II" for a standard range of 0-90 days for a... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5129 1999–00 |
Adverse possessionThe common law requirements for adverse possession are codified. Additionally, a person claiming adverse possession is required to show an "honest belief" that he was the owner of the property at the time he entered the property. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5130 1999–00 |
Discrimination law expansionThe definition of A employer @ includes any person acting in the interest of an employer, directly or indirectly, who employs one or more persons. It does not include any religious corporation, association, educational... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5135 1999–00 |
Domestic violence victim/advEstablishes a privilege for communications between a victim of domestic violence and victims' advocates. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5151 1999–00 |
Unlawful check/venueProvides that an action upon the unlawful issuance of a check or draft may be brought in any division of the judicial district in which the check or draft was issued or presented as payment. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5162 1999–00 |
DUI electronic monitoringCourts may waive otherwise mandatory electronic home monitoring in DUI cases if: $ The offender has no dwelling, phone, or other necessity for monitoring; $ The offender resides outside the state; $ There is reason to believe... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5204 1999–00 |
Recreational gamingMany of the Gambling Commission's regulations governing recreational gaming activities are codified and made applicable only to bona fide charitable and nonprofit organizations. An organizer is limited to a charge of no more... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5207 1999–00 |
Energy facility employeesRevises the definition of uniformed personnel to include employees of an operating agency constructing or operating a nuclear power plant under a site certificate issued under chapter 80.50 RCW. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5245 1999–00 |
Shoreline management actDeclares that no rule adopted by the department or by any local government may be construed to change the definitions in RCW 90.58.030. In the event that any rule by the department or by a local government conflicts with the... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5251 1999–00 |
State criminal jurisdictionPertains to a person who commits an act in the airspace over the state aboard an aircraft that subsequently lands or docks within the state which, if committed within the state, would be a crime. Provides that a crime... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5269 1999–00 |
Prevailing wageProvides that, for off-site work, "locality" shall be the physical place or places where the construction called for in the contract will remain when work on it has been completed. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5287 1999–00 |
Motorcycle equipmentRevises motorcycle equipment laws. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5303 1999–00 |
Court judicial officersMunicipal court judges may appoint municipal court commissioners when authorized to do so by the city council. These municipal court commissioners have the same authority as the appointing judges, unless a lesser power is so... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5337 1999–00 |
Employment discriminationA task force is created to study and make recommendations regarding numerous issues pertinent to employment discrimination. The task force is composed of 10 members, two each from the Senate and House of Representatives, three... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5373 1999–00 |
Six-year driver's licenseWashington State driver = s licenses, commercial driver = s licenses, and driver = s licenses containing motorcycle endorsements are valid for six years. The fee for both the initial and renewal driver = s license is $21 (or... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5394 1999–00 |
State employee salariesProvides that, effective July 1, 1999, the legislature shall fund annual salary increases of two and one-half percent to those employees identified in the comprehensive salary and fringe benefits survey and the trend salary... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5395 1999–00 |
Court filing feesRevises court filing fees for tax warrants and recovery of state agency overpayments. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5425 1999–00 |
Mental health servicesHealth insurance plans must provide coverage for mental health services, and do so under the same terms and conditions as coverage for medical and surgical services, imposing treatment limitations or financial requirements on... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5458 1999–00 |
Guilty & mentally ill verdctDeclares an intent to increase the accuracy of jury verdicts, to ensure just sentencing under the standards of the sentencing reform act for offenders who are mentally ill but not insane, to ensure that offenders who are... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5476 1999–00 |
Crimes against childrenProvides that a person convicted of a crime against a child must be punished by confinement and fine to be no less than the following: By confinement in a state correctional institution for a term of life imprisonment without... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5488 1999–00 |
Electrical board membershipExpands membership of the electrical board by appointment of one outside line worker. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5505 1999–00 |
Vehicle accident/arrestProvides that any law enforcement officer investigating a motor vehicle accident may arrest the driver of a motor vehicle involved in the accident if the officer has probable cause to believe that the driver has committed in... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |