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 5518 1995–96 |
Growth managmnt hearings brdAbolishes the three growth management hearings boards effective June 30, 1996. Repeals RCW 36.70A.250, 36.70A.260, and 36.70A.270. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5519 1995–96 |
Urban growth area boundariesProvides that urban growth may be encouraged in any area within the urban growth boundary as determined by the local jurisdiction responsible for planning in that area. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5525 1995–96 |
Muni court judges salariesThe salary of Seattle municipal court judges is fixed by the legislative body of the city in the amount set by the State Salary Commission for district court judges. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5548 1995–96 |
Land surveyors & engineersThe registration provisions relating to land surveyors are amended to make the land surveyor registration requirements roughly equivalent to the engineer registration requirements. A "professional land surveyor" must have... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5562 1995–96 |
World War II vet memorialProvides for the creation of a memorial to the veterans of the Second World War. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5589 1995–96 |
Minimum wageEffective January 1, 1996, the state minimum wage for those 18 and older is $5.25 per hour. Effective January 1, 1997, the state minimum wage for those 18 and older is $5.43 per hour. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5590 1995–96 |
Unemp insur voluntary contriSmall employers are permitted to make voluntary contributions to the Employment Security Department, and so reduce their "experience rate" and thereby their quarterly taxes, provided they meet the following requirements:... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5600 1995–96 |
Human rights commissn jurisdIncludes "sexual orientation" in the prohibited practices of discrimination against residents of the state. Does not require the endorsement of any specific belief, practice, behavior, or orientation. Does not authorize formal... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5602 1995–96 |
Gambling devicesAuthorizes gambling devices to any entity holding a gambling license if they are authorized on Indian or federal lands. Repeals RCW 9.46.235. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5603 1995–96 |
Punch board & pull-tab accesPunch board and pull-tab devices operated in establishments frequented by minors must be placed out of the direct sight of children. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5604 1995–96 |
Vessel registrationThe exemption from registration and excise tax requirements for vessel dealers is emphasized. Vessel dealers are authorized to pool purchase money security deposits into a single trust account. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5620 1995–96 |
Urban growth areasRevises RCW 36.70A.110 and 43.62.035 relating to factors used in the establishment of urban growth areas. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5659 1995–96 |
Compulsive gamblingMakes an appropriation of one hundred fifty thousand dollars from the state lottery account for the purposes of the act. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5678 1995–96 |
WhistleblowersIf a local government has failed to adopt and publish policies advising employees to whom they may report alleged improper governmental actions, the employees may make such reports to the county prosecuting attorney, unless... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5681 1995–96 |
Tobacco/illegal activitiesPenalties which the Liquor Control Board may impose upon retail establishments for selling tobacco products to those under age 18 or for failing to properly display notice regarding the illegality of sale of tobacco to minors... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5689 1995–96 |
Cigarette/tobacco giveawaysGiving away cigarettes or tobacco products to any person in person or through the mail is not considered advertising and is prohibited, as is providing coupons which may be exchanged for free cigarettes or tobacco products. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5705 1995–96 |
Work force development progmThe Employment Security Department is directed to submit operating plans for workforce training and development programs to the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Council that are consistent with the council's... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5708 1995–96 |
Plat approvalAfter a preliminary plat is approved, the time within which the final plat must be approved is extended to five years. If the final plat is not approved within five years, the proposed subdivision lapses. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5736 1995–96 |
Public agency lobbyistsRevises RCW 42.17.160, 42.17.190, and 43.88.030 relating to public agency lobbyists. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5740 1995–96 |
Medical records preservationDeclares that it is necessary that hospitals retain and preserve certain medical records. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5744 1995–96 |
Taxation of hospitalsAmends RCW 82.04.260 to apply the tax to hospitals, as defined in chapter 70.41 RCW, not just those operated as a nonprofit corporation or by the state or any of its political subdivisions. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5745 1995–96 |
Burn-accelerant cigarettesCigarettes or other tobacco products that are treated with a substance that makes them burn faster or in a nonself-extinguishing fashion may not be sold. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5759 1995–96 |
Legal abortion obstructionAn aggravating circumstance that the court may consider upon sentencing an offender for a violent offense is whether the offense was committed to obstruct or hinder legal abortions and the victim was an employee, volunteer, or... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5761 1995–96 |
Contractor registrationSeeks to protect the citizens who purchase construction services and the economic welfare of contractors by providing swift and meaningful remedies for those failing to register as required by chapter 18.27 RCW. Requires the... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5765 1995–96 |
Hydraulic project approvalThe department must delegate to local municipal jurisdictions the HPA approval authority for projects within harbor areas when five conditions are met: (1) the local jurisdiction requests the authority in writing; (2) the... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
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