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 5992 1995–96 |
Work force training/educatnThe board is required to report annually to the Legislature regarding progress in implementing the state comprehensive plan for workforce training and education. The board's comprehensive plan must be updated every two years... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 22, 1995 |
| SB 5857 1995–96 |
Public works subcontractingSubcontractors whose subcontracts are 10 percent of the bid price must be listed. The format used for listing is more easily understood by the general public. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 18, 1995 |
| SB 5583 1995–96 |
Unemployment insurn contrbtnA successor employer that prior to the acquisition of a firm did not have employees of its own is assigned the lower of two unemployment insurance tax rates: (1) the old firm's (predecessor's) rate class, or (2) the average... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5688 1995–96 |
Fetal alcohol syndromeAn intent section is created in which the Legislature finds that because fetal alcohol exposure is among the leading causes of mental retardation in our state, and because individuals with undiagnosed FAS suffer substantially... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5266 1995–96 |
Court reportingThe court reporting practice act is adopted. All references to the practice of "shorthand reporting or court reporting" are changed to "court reporting." A person may not practice as a court reporter without first obtaining a... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 27, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 13, 1995 |
| SB 5279 1995–96 |
Small loan feesLicensed check sellers and cashers are authorized to make loans of up to $500 for a period of 31 days or less, and may accept a post-dated check from the borrower as security for the loan. Check cashers and sellers who wish to... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| SB 5368 1995–96 |
Port commissioner electionsEvery port district with a population of 500,000 or more must establish commissioner districts for both the primary and general elections. Where any port district has three commissioners, three commissioner districts and three... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 14, 1995 |
| SB 5303 1995–96 |
Public employee travelWhen traveling on public business at public expense, state and local government officers and employees must minimize travel expenses by obtaining the least costly air-fare for the most direct and timely routing on the carrier... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 13, 1995 |
| HB 2641 1993–94 |
Bar association employeesThe Washington State Bar Association is considered a public employer under the Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 297, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 2, 1994 |
| HB 2153 1993–94 |
Sexual harassment policyBy December 31, 1994, SPI is to develop criteria for use by school districts in developing sexual harassment policies. The criteria shall address grievance procedures, remedies, disciplinary actions and other subjects at the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2228 1993–94 |
Gambling policy clarificatnThe following statement of Washington's public policy toward gambling is codified: "The public policy of the state of Washington on gambling is to keep the criminal element out of gambling and to promote the social welfare of... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 218, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2326 1993–94 |
Gasohol tax exemptionThe fuel tax exemption and credit for alcohol used as motor vehicle fuel is repealed. From May 1, 1994 through June 30, 1995, increased gas tax revenue resulting from the repeal is placed in the newly created gasohol exemption... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 225, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2424 1993–94 |
Massage services taxationThe standard industrial classification code used for licensed massage practitioners is changed from "miscellaneous personal services" to "offices and clinics of health practitioners". The Department of Revenue is directed to... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 228, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2555 1993–94 |
Transient accomodatn lcnsngThe number of facilities inspected yearly is reduced from all to 10 percent. The Department of Health will develop and use alternative survey methods which will encourage the person operating the transient accommodation to... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2627 1993–94 |
Single-family home ownershipThe Washington State Housing Finance Commission, in cooperation with the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development, and the State Investment Board, must develop and implement a housing finance program. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 235, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2696 1993–94 |
Chemically related illnessBy July 1, 1994, the Department of Labor and Industries must establish interim criteria and procedures to ensure consistent and fair adjudication of claims involving chemically related illness. The final criteria and... | Stanley Flemming (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2167 1993–94 |
Race tracksLicensees who are nonprofit corporations and have race meets of 30 days or more are no longer required to contribute any portion of their daily gross receipts to the Washington Thoroughbred Racing Fund. Additional requirements... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 159, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2333 1993–94 |
Custodial interferenceCustodial interference in the first degree is amended to provide that a parent commits the crime if the parent takes or conceals a child from the other parent who has a right to time with the child under a parenting plan and... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 162, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2390 1993–94 |
Labor and industries deprtmtReferences to the Divisions of Industrial Insurance, Building and Construction Safety Inspection Services, Industrial Safety and Health, and Industrial Relations are deleted. References to supervisors of these divisions are... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 164, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2169 1993–94 |
Regional transit authoritiesCounty executives from counties within regional transit authority (RTA) boundaries are made eligible to be appointed as members of an RTA. Language is added providing that only board members, not including alternates or... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 109, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2382 1993–94 |
GamblingThe sections of the gambling code defining "commercial stimulant" and providing the maximum fee for play at a card room are amended. An activity is operated as a commercial stimulant only when it is an activity operated in... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 120, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2642 1993–94 |
Fireworks enforcementReferences to the Department of Community Development are changed to the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development. The definition of "special effects" is amended to cover effects that are an integral part of a... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2151 1993–94 |
HIV test results disclosureUpon request of the victim, disclosure of test results to victims of sexual offenses shall be made if the result is negative or positive. The county prosecuting attorney shall notify the victim of the right to such disclosure. | Linda Johnson (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2388 1993–94 |
Prevailing wageIf a contractor or subcontractor is found to have participated in violating the requirement to pay prevailing wages for a second time within a five-year period, the contractor or subcontractor is subject to the statutory civil... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 88, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2526 1993–94 |
Chiropractic/workers' compThe health services that are available to an injured worker include chiropractic care and evaluation. Injured workers may be required by the Department of Labor and Industries to undergo chiropractic examination to assist the... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
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