Mike Hewitt
Senator
· Republican
· District 16
· most recent term 2015–16
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106
Bills as prime sponsor
31
of those became law
856
Bills co-sponsored
11,862
Recorded votes
4.8%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5246 2009–10 |
Motor vehicle restorationProhibits, under certain conditions, a local government from enacting, enforcing, or maintaining an ordinance, development regulation, zoning regulation, or official control, policy, or administrative practice that prohibits... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5257 2009–10 |
Employer contribution ratesReferences in the successor employer statutes are corrected. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5258 2009–10 |
Good cause for late filingESD must waive the delinquent tax rate when unpaid contributions, interest, and penalties are less than $100 or less than one-half of 1 percent of the employer's total taxes reported for the year. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5280 2009–10 |
Energy independence actAllowing Conservation to Meet Eligible Renewable Resource Targets . Conservation achieved in excess of a biennial target may be used to meet an eligible renewable resource target. A qualifying utility may not claim as... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5296 2009–10 |
Public facilities districtsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5345 2009–10 |
Renewable energyChanging the Definition of Biomass. The following are added to the definition of "biomass energy:" organic byproducts of pulping process, wooden demolition or construction debris, food waste that is decomposed in an anaerobic... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5358 2009–10 |
Intrastate commuter aircraftThe sale of airplanes for use in providing intrastate air transportation by a commuter air carrier is exempt from the sales and use tax. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5362 2009–10 |
Minimum hourly wageRequires every employer to pay each of his or her employees, who has reached the age of eighteen years, wages at a rate of not less than eight dollars and fifty-five cents per hour. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5382 2009–10 |
Mouse and rat trapsThis bill would exempt any trap used to capture old world and new world rats and mice from the definition of a body-gripping trap. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5390 2009–10 |
Radioactive waste cleanupDeclares an intent to ensure that the radioactive waste cleanup business and occupation tax classification applies to all activities funded by the United States department of energy's environmental management budget and that... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5403 2009–10 |
Malt beverage distr & prodRequires successor distributors of malt beverages to compensate distributors whose rights to distribute a brand have been terminated, cancelled, or not renewed. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5405 2009–10 |
Resident studentsThe definition of "resident student" is expanded for the purposes of determining whether a student pays resident tuition rates at Washington institutions of higher education. An individual qualifies as a "resident student" if... | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5422 2009–10 |
Land & water area liabilityThe statute is amended to: specify that limited-liability protection applies to hydroelectric project owners who allow free recreation on their lands and water areas; specify that kayaking, canoeing, and rafting are types of... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5441 2009–10 |
Biomass energyExpanding the Definition of Biomass Energy . The following are added to the definition of "biomass energy" in Initiative 937: (1) organic by-products of the pulping process or algae; (2) wooden demolition or construction... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5462 2009–10 |
Workers' comp benefitsSimplifies and adds certainty to the calculation of workers' compensation benefits. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5463 2009–10 |
Minimum wage & overtime compAn employer is not subject to liability or penalty for failing to pay minimum wages or overtime compensation if the employer establishes that he or she acted in good faith and conformity with and reliance on a rule related to... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5465 2009–10 |
Indus insur final settlementEstablishes requirements for industrial insurance final settlement agreements. Directs the department of labor and industries to develop and maintain a registry system by which it records final settlement agreements entered... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5466 2009–10 |
Employ/minimum wage purposesDefines the terms "employ" and "work" for minimum wage purposes. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5467 2009–10 |
Alcohol, biomass, biodieselRequires a person claiming a tax preference that requires a survey under section 8 of the act to file a complete annual survey with the department of revenue by March 31st of the year following any calendar year in which a... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5483 2009–10 |
Small domestic wineriesCertain wineries may submit annual reports to the LCB, including wine tax reports and tax returns. Wineries qualified to submit annually are those that did not withdraw from their premises more than 6,000 gallons of wine... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5505 2009–10 |
Renewable energyThe definition of "renewable resources" used for utility resource planning, which classifies all electricity generated by water as "renewable," replaces renewable energy definitions in the following: the Fuel Mix Disclosure... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5515 2009–10 |
School employee benefitsSchool districts are authorized to offer health reimbursement arrangements and health savings accounts as part of their basic benefits. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5558 2009–10 |
Family & med leave insur actRepeals the 2007 family and medical leave insurance act. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5637 2009–10 |
Concealed pistol licenseAllows a member of the armed forces to apply for renewal of a concealed pistol license by mail. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5638 2009–10 |
Fire protection districtsRequires that a contract between a fire protection district and another public or private entity contain provisions ensuring that the district receive adequate compensation for any services rendered. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
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