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 6449 2015–16 |
Enhanced rafflesExtends the expiration date of the statutory authorization for enhanced raffles from June 30, 2017, to June 30, 2022. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 116, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 26, 2016 |
| SB 6274 2015–16 |
Columbia river endorsementRenames the "Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Pilot Stamp Program" to the "Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement Program" ("Endorsement Program"), extends the expiration date of the Endorsement Program from June... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 223, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 6470 2015–16 |
WineriesAuthorizes a nonprofit organization that obtains a special occasion liquor license to sell wine in original, unopened containers for consumption on the licensed premises. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 235, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 6528 2015–16 |
Cybersecurity jobs actRequires the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) to implement a process for detecting and responding to security incidents and to develop plans to ensure continuity of commerce in the event of a security incident. | Senator (R-8) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 237, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 5670 2015–16 |
Universal comm services progAllows unspent funds in the Universal Communications Services Account remaining at the end of any fiscal year to be carried over and spent in subsequent fiscal years. | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| SB 5778 2015–16 |
Ambulatory surgical facilityProhibits the Secretary of Health from increasing ambulatory surgical facility licensing fees until July 1, 2018. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 146, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| SB 6220 2015–16 |
Federal economic dev. fundsRequires the Department of Commerce (Department) to track federal economic development funds and annually provide funding information to the economic development committees of the Legislature. | Senator (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 2016, 1st Special Session |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6400 2015–16 |
Technical changes/wildlifeAllows the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to enforce the crime of Unlawful Recreational Fishing during seasons that are closed to the harvest of wild salmon if a person is found in possession of a salmon... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 64, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6200 2015–16 |
WA fish license platesCreates the Washington's fish special license plate collection. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 25, 2016 |
| SB 6254 2015–16 |
Purple Heart license platesAllows individuals qualified to display Purple Heart special license plates to purchase additional plates for use on more than one motor vehicle. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 25, 2016 |
| SB 5001 2015–16 |
Alcohol tasting by studentsAdds regional and state universities to the list of educational institutions eligible to receive a special permit from the Liquor Control Board authorizing the tasting of alcoholic beverages by underage students enrolled in... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5044 2015–16 |
Shoreline devel. mitigationThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5045 2015–16 |
Union security provisionsPublic employees can petition PERC to de-authorize union security provisions in collective bargaining contracts. Petitions must be signed by at least 30 percent of the employees in the bargaining unit affirming the desire to... | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5064 2015–16 |
Quarterly revenue forecastsThe first forecast of each calendar year must be submitted to the Governor and the Legislature on or before February 20. The provision for a March 20 forecast in odd-numbered years is removed. | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5069 2015–16 |
Financial fraud instrumentsAn additional crime of possession of instruments of financial fraud is created if a person also possesses a device to receive financial information from an access device with the intent to commit financial fraud. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5089 2015–16 |
Energy ind. act/clean energyAdding SMRs as an Eligible Renewable Resource Under I-937. Electricity from small modular reactors that commence operation after December 31, 2019, is classified as an eligible renewable resource under I-937. | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5090 2015–16 |
Energy ind. act/clean energyCreating a New Alternative Compliance Method in I-937 for the Acquisition of Electricity From an SMR. In general a qualifying utility that fails to meet an annual target in I-937 for acquiring eligible renewable resources will... | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5091 2015–16 |
Nuclear energy as alt energyAmends the definition of "qualified alternative energy resource" under voluntary alternative energy option programs to include nuclear energy. | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5092 2015–16 |
Nuclear energy/st. strategyAdds Nuclear Energy to the State Energy Strategy. Nuclear energy is included as a clean energy source in the guiding principles of the state energy strategy. | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5093 2015–16 |
Nuclear energy edu programEstablishes a nuclear energy education program to be administered by the Washington State University Extension Energy Program. | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5094 2015–16 |
Hydroelectric generationAllows incremental electricity produced as a result of efficiency improvements to hydroelectric generation projects whose energy output is marketed by the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) to qualify as an eligible... | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5171 2015–16 |
County veterans assist. fundModifies the definitions of "veteran" and "family" for the purposes of the Veterans' Assistance Fund. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5206 2015–16 |
Audits finding noncomplianceSeveral steps are mandated if the State Auditor finds, in an audit, that an agency has not complied with state law. Within 30 days of receiving an audit finding that it has not complied with state law, the audited agency must... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5209 2015–16 |
Ag crop protection products(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Exempts from hazardous substance taxes, possession of a hazardous substance that is solely for use by a farmer or certified applicator as an agricultural crop protection product and... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5237 2015–16 |
Public collective bargainingThe 30-day window for questioning representation is changed to a 90-day window as follows: for state employees, from 120–90 days to 150–60 days; for marine employees, from 120–90 days to 180–90 days; and for all other... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
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