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 5167 2003–04 |
Sellers of travelLinks the dollar amount of surety bonds posted by sellers of travel to the seller's gross sales to Washington residents. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 38, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 17, 2003 |
| SB 5244 2003–04 |
Unclassified citiesAuthorizes an unclassified city to adopt by resolution any of the powers granted to code cities. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 42, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 17, 2003 |
| SB 5994 2003–04 |
WineRemoves wine manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors from the provisions of the law that define the business relationships between beer and wine suppliers and distributors. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 17, 2003 |
| SB 6234 2001–02 |
Insurance premiums$ Requires that automobile insurance policies specify the date on which the premium is due and that such policies allow for a five day grace period before any late charges will be assessed. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 344, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 3, 2002 |
| SB 6416 2001–02 |
Utilities/reduced rates$ Allows public utility districts to establish the eligibility criteria for their low-income rate discount programs. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 270, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 29, 2002 |
| SB 6703 2001–02 |
Agricultural liens$ Allows a reasonable estimate of the amount due in a statement filed for a processor or preparer lien. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 278, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 29, 2002 |
| SB 5552 2001–02 |
Border county higher educatn$ The Border County Higher Education Project is made permanent and is expanded to include bordering Oregon counties and Washington institutions of higher education to participate in the program. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 26, 2002 |
| SB 5253 2001–02 |
Civil jury trial fees$ Raises the fee for demanding a jury in a civil trial in district court from $50 to $125. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 5546 2001–02 |
State board of educationThe State Board of Education is changed from a class three group to a class four group. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 5571 2001–02 |
License plates/future farmerA specialized license plate depicting an FFA design is created. The Department of Licensing (DOL), the Washington State Patrol and the Washington State Association of Future Farmers of America jointly create and design the FFA plate. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 5882 2001–02 |
Musculoskeletal disordersThe implementation schedule for Washington State's ergonomics rules is delayed for two years. L&I performs extensive pilot demonstration projects with employees and employers of various sizes of businesses, to increase... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 5906 2001–02 |
Schools/technologyThe Technology in Education Task Force is created. The task force is responsible for developing recommendations about the use of technology and technology funding in schools with a focus on grades three through 12. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 5997 2001–02 |
Fairs/license platesA special fair license plate series is established. The license plate is available beginning January 1, 2003. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6003 2001–02 |
Commercial drivers' licensesChristmas trees and wood products harvested from private tree farms and transported by vehicles weighing no more than 40,000 pounds licensed gross vehicle weight are removed from the definition of agricultural products. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6251 2001–02 |
Administrative rule adoptionThe order of adoption issued by an agency adopting a rule under the APA must contain the Governor's signature. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6252 2001–02 |
Rule-making authorityThe individual statutes for 35 various state agencies and departments, including the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Utilities and Transportation Commission, and the... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6327 2001–02 |
United we stand lcns platesA United We Stand license plate emblem is authorized to be displayed in a manner described by the Department of Licensing. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6395 2001–02 |
Beer & wine merchandising$ Permits retail licensees to allow persons between the ages of 18 and 21 years employed by nonretail liquor licensees to handle, stock, and merchandise beer and wine on the retail premises when an adult employee of the retail... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6471 2001–02 |
Labeling of agriculture$ Requires businesses offering fresh fruit or vegetables grown in the United States or grown in Washington for retail sale to display placards indicating that the product was either "Grown in United States" or "Grown in... | Senator (R-15) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 40, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6474 2001–02 |
Agency land purchases$ Directs the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee to conduct a review of state land purchasing practices. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6494 2001–02 |
Vehicle licensing$ A two-year vehicle licensing cycle is created for all vehicle classes except those paying gross weight fees for vehicles weighing 8,000 pounds or more. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6501 2001–02 |
Offender residences$ Requires juveniles found guilty of a sex offense to be detained prior to disposition. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6547 2001–02 |
Driver trainingDriver training classes offered to Washington residents under age 18 by driver training schools must meet standards established by the driving instructor advisory committee within DOL. Driver training schools must be annually... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6564 2001–02 |
Significant lgsltv rulesSignificant legislative rules to which the extensive pre-adoption analysis applies must be adopted before December 1 of any year and may not take effect before the end of the next regular legislative session. For newly... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6598 2001–02 |
Natural science/wildlife edu$ Creates a fund as a repository for state monies provided to support natural science and wildlife education programs delivered by nonprofit organizations to students and teachers. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
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