Michael Heavey
Senator
· Democrat
· District 34
· most recent term 1999–00
1999–00 · Senate · D · LD 341997–98 · Senate · D · LD 341995–96 · Senate · D · LD 341993–94 · House · D · LD 341991–92 · House · D · LD 34
263
Bills as prime sponsor
38
of those became law
911
Bills co-sponsored
8,583
Recorded votes
3.9%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5920 1997–98 |
Veterans remembrance emblemProvides that veterans discharged under honorable conditions and individuals serving on active duty in the United States armed forces may purchase a veterans remembrance emblem or campaign medal emblem. The emblem is to be... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5932 1997–98 |
B & O tax impact studyDirects the department of revenue to perform a study to: (1) Analyze the relative business and occupation tax burden on the retail industry in comparison with other industry sectors; (2) analyze the economic impacts of any... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5949 1997–98 |
Cemetery dist commissionersProvides that members of the board shall receive fifty dollars per day or portion thereof, not to exceed four thousand eight hundred dollars per year, for attendance at board meetings and for performance of other services in... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5950 1997–98 |
Social card games/taxThe maximum tax rate imposed on the gross revenues from social card games is reduced to 10 percent. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5951 1997–98 |
Organ donor medalA Washington State Organ Donor Medal is established, consisting of an inscribed bronze medal awarded by the Governor at the request of the donor's family and friends. The organ donor is defined as an individual who makes a... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5956 1997–98 |
Inmate laborProvides that neither the department, an organization operating or managing an inmate work program, or another entity employing inmate labor within the state of Washington may contract with or employ a member of the... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5957 1997–98 |
Inmate employmentProvides that, notwithstanding any other provision of law, the board of directors must ensure that no resident of Washington state has his or her employment jeopardized by the provision of employment opportunities for inmates. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5979 1997–98 |
Steelhead management plansRequires open public meetings on steelhead trout management plans. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5980 1997–98 |
First degree murderPertains to victims under the age of twelve. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5994 1997–98 |
Contractor registrationA A contractor @ includes any registered or unregistered person, firm, or corporation. Notice . A contractor whose registration has been suspended or revoked is prohibited from participating or advertising to do work as a contractor. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6000 1997–98 |
Compulsive gambling educatnThe Washington State Gambling Commission is directed to implement a compulsive gambling education and awareness program. Expenditures are authorized from the state lottery account as part of the lottery advertising budget to... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6012 1997–98 |
Wage payment violationsFinds that the Washington state minimum wage law and wage claim laws do not require payment of interest on back wages owed and do not authorize adequate penalties against violators. To improve compliance, the department of... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6017 1997–98 |
World War II vet memorialFinds that site designation for the Washington State World War II Memorial authorized and directed by chapter 348, Laws of 1995 which was passed by the 54th Legislature during the 1995 Regular Session, has not been adequately... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6033 1997–98 |
Aviation research centerEstablishes the National Research Center for Aviation History, Space, and Technology at the Museum of Flight. Makes an appropriation of seven hundred fifty thousand dollars, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1998, from the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6043 1997–98 |
Peace Corps ret. servc credtAuthorizes service credit for Peace Corps service. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6112 1997–98 |
Vehicle excise tax reductionThe value of automobiles, motorcycles, light trucks, and motor homes used for determining the motor vehicle excise tax is reduced by the lesser of $2,500, or the value of the vehicle if the value of the vehicle is less than... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6128 1997–98 |
Leg. transportation commtteeThe number of Senate members on the Legislative Transportation Committee is increased from 11 to 12 (to equal the number of House members). Not more than six members from each house may be from the same political party. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5845 1997–98 |
Beer taxThe general fund portion of the beer tax is reduced beginning July 1, 1997. The liquor revolving fund portion is reduced from $2.60 to $1.30 per barrel and these revenues are distributed 80 percent to cities and 20 percent to counties. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 451, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5750 1997–98 |
Property insur rate filingsCommercial property casualty policies may be issued prior to filing the rates and forms with the commissioner. Commercial property casualty rates and forms must be filed within 30 days of issuing the policies. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 428, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| SB 5740 1997–98 |
Rural distressed areasThe Rural Area Marketing Plan (RAMP) is established with the following goals: promote the ongoing operation and expansion of businesses in rural communities; attract new businesses to rural communities, and promote the... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 366, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| SB 5267 1997–98 |
Real estate brokers/salesperA number of modifications are made to the real estate brokers and salespersons licensing and practice act. They include the following: Changes to the Department = s Administrative Procedures : Licensing procedures cover... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 322, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| SB 5570 1997–98 |
Tax evasion penaltiesThe current employer misrepresentation provisions of the workers' compensation statutes are modified to make an employer who intentionally misrepresents payroll or employee hours liable for up to ten times the difference... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 324, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| SB 5571 1997–98 |
Unemplymnt/workers comp formEmployers are to report industrial insurance premiums and unemployment insurance contributions on a unified form beginning with reports due in calendar year 1998. The unified report is to be a multiple part form mailed to a... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 325, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| SB 5749 1997–98 |
Medical gas piping installerA "medical gas piping installer" endorsement to a journeyman plumber = s certificate of competency is established. Beginning, July 1, 1998, no individual may install or offer to install medical gas piping without holding a... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 326, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| SB 5965 1997–98 |
Workers' comp agency ratingsThe requirement that moneys in the industrial insurance refund account be spent only after appropriation is eliminated. Agency requests for expenditure of the funds in the account must be filed with the State Treasurer. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 327, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
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