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 6523 2009–10 |
Apple health community careThe 2009 legislation directing DSHS to submit a waiver to the federal HHS is modified to include additional waiver requests that conform with the national health insurance reform developments. DSHS is directed to explore a... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6524 2009–10 |
Unemployment insurance ratesModifies certain provisions of the unemployment insurance system for delinquent employers. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6525 2009–10 |
Unemployment insurance/RCW(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Corrects references to certain unemployment insurance statutes. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6534 2009–10 |
Minimum hourly wageAuthorizes a decrease in the minimum wage rate by the decrease in the rate of inflation. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6535 2009–10 |
Health care freedom actAdopts the Washington state health care freedom act of 2010. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6587 2009–10 |
Unemployment insuranceThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6605 2009–10 |
Disposition of remainsAddresses disposition of human remains when the decedent died while serving on active duty in any branch of the United States armed forces, United States reserve forces, or national guard. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6621 2009–10 |
State patrol retirementActive members of WSPRS are allowed to transfer service credits earned as a Communications Officer or a Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officers in PERS 2 to WSPRS. If the employee chooses to transfer credits to the WSPRS, they... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6625 2009–10 |
Tuition & financial aidResident undergraduate students must pay the full cost of instruction for the following quarter or semester and nonresident undergraduate students must pay twice the full cost of instruction if they accumulate more than 125... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6638 2009–10 |
Workers' compensation reformMakes the workers' compensation system more cost-effective by: (1) Authorizing voluntary medical provider networks and voluntary settlement agreements; and (2) Assuring that the workers' compensation system will only be... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6643 2009–10 |
2nd-class school districtsPermits second-class districts to submit condensed compliance reports to the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6768 2009–10 |
County treasurers/prop taxesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6821 2009–10 |
State govt tax increasesRequires a measure to be submitted to the voters that would reaffirm the provisions of Initiatives 601 and 960 that required a two-thirds vote of the legislature to raise state taxes, absent voter approval. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6854 2009–10 |
Machinery & equipmentAffirms and improves the manufacturing sales and use tax incentive as a primary economic development tool for our state. Provides the broadest application of the incentive by expanding the existing machinery and equipment tax... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6858 2009–10 |
Basic education fundingAn additional state property tax at the rate of 88 cents per $1,000 assessed property value is established and dedicated to the support of common schools. School District Property Levy. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6883 2009–10 |
Legislators' expensesProhibits members of the legislature from receiving any allowances for per diem expenses during a special session that is convened within thirty days following a regular session. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5840 2009–10 |
Energy independence actModifies the renewable resources and energy conservation requirements of the Energy Independence Act (Initiative 937). | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 26, 2010 |
| SB 5470 2009–10 |
Low-income senior housingExempts from sales tax meals provided to people over 62 years of age that are residents of federally-subsidized, low-income senior housing facilities. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 483, Laws of 2009 |
May 14, 2009 |
| SB 5963 2009–10 |
Unemployment insuranceProvides that an individual has good cause and is not disqualified from benefits if continuing in employment would work an unreasonable hardship on the individual, and modifies the "quit to follow" provision. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 493, Laws of 2009 |
May 14, 2009 |
| SB 5248 2009–10 |
Military childrenEnacts the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children (Compact) with certain amendments. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 380, Laws of 2009 |
May 7, 2009 |
| SB 5110 2009–10 |
Serving wine and beerAllows wedding boutiques and art galleries to offer one complimentary glass of wine or beer to customers who are 21 years of age or older. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 361, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |
| SB 5720 2009–10 |
Tuition waivers/stepchildrenDefines "child" to include a biological, adopted, or step child for purposes of the tuition waiver for children of eligible veterans and National Guard members who died or became totally disabled as a result of active service... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 316, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 30, 2009 |
| SB 5008 2009–10 |
Hunting licenses/militaryExempts military personnel from the firearm skills portion of hunter's education course requirements. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 269, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 29, 2009 |
| SB 5793 2009–10 |
One-occupant farm conveyanceExempts certain single-occupancy farm conveyances from inspection, permitting, and other requirements for elevators and conveyances. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 17, 2009 |
| SB 5233 2009–10 |
County elected officialsAuthorizes a board of county commissioners to provide offices at a location other than the county seat for certain county officials. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 105, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 16, 2009 |
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