Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mary Margaret Haugen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6266 1993–94 |
Sewer district commissionersThe sewer commissioners of the merging district shall hold office as commissioners of the new consolidated sewer district until their respective terms of office expire. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 289, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6278 1993–94 |
Restroom facilities/visitorsThe limitation to cities of 5,000 or less in population is removed. Any city or town may use the hotel/motel tax to provide public restroom facilities intended for the use of visitors. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 290, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6284 1993–94 |
Real estate brokers/salesperIndividuals seeking a real estate broker's license must complete 120 clock hours of instruction in real estate, including specific course work in brokerage management, real estate law, and business management. Individuals... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 291, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6339 1993–94 |
Environmental laws integratnGrowth Planning Hearings Boards The growth planning hearings boards may appoint hearings examiners to carry out board functions as directed by the board, including issuing recommended decisions. A board member or hearings... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 257, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6045 1993–94 |
Execution of judgmentsA party who has been awarded a judgment may apply within 90 days before the original ten-year enforcement period expires for an additional ten-year extension. The party seeking the extension must pay a fee equal to half the... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 189, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6063 1993–94 |
Local voters' pamphletsThe county legislative authority must adopt an ordinance authorizing the county auditor to publish and distribute a local voters' pamphlet. The county auditor shall then notify cities and towns a voters' pamphlet will be produced. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 191, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6111 1993–94 |
Ethics for state officrs/empThe laws prescribing ethical standards for state employees and statutory definitions pertaining to those laws are consolidated into a single chapter which applies to all branches of state government except where an individual... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 154, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6143 1993–94 |
Retirement service creditMembers who have failed to meet statutory deadlines for restoring service credit, for establishing allowable membership service not previously credited, or for restoring service credit represented by a lump sum payment in lieu... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 197, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6203 1993–94 |
Rural part-county libr distsThe condition that a rural partial county library district have an assessed valuation of not less than $50 million is repealed. If, at the time of creation, a rural partial county library district has an assessed valuation of... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 198, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6283 1993–94 |
Real estate disclosuresWithin five days of the signing of an agreement for the purchase and sale of a residential property, the seller must provide to the buyer a real property transfer disclosure statement on a prescribed form. Residential property... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6061 1993–94 |
Special levy/bond electionsThe authority to call a special election at any time to validate an excess levy or bond issue to meet the needs resulting from the failure of a county, school district, or junior taxing district to pass a special levy for the... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 142, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| SB 6021 1993–94 |
Emrgncy serv cmmnctn dstrctsFollowing a public hearing on the issue, a county legislative authority may consolidate less than county-wide emergency service communication districts, if the county legislative authority finds the action to be in the public... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| SB 6028 1993–94 |
Local option electionsIt is clarified that annexation by a city does not extend that city's prohibition against the sale of liquor under class H liquor licenses to the territory of the county so annexed. Only another election held by the expanded... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 55, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| SB 6188 1993–94 |
Natnl Voter Registration ActTerminology : The general definitions in the election code are amended to add the term "special ballot." Registered voters are distinguished as either "active" or "inactive." The term "deputy registrar" is changed to... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| SB 6276 1993–94 |
TrademarksThe Secretary of State must establish by rule fees for the registration, renewal, and assignment of trademarks. Registration of a trademark is effective for six years, and may be renewed for successive terms of six years. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 60, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| SB 6030 1993–94 |
Water/sewer district biddingTwo sections of law, one in the title on water districts and a parallel section in the title on sewer districts are reenacted to eliminate a "double amendment." | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| SB 5022 1993–94 |
Charitable solicitationsThe Secretary of State retains registration and rule-making authority over charitable organizations. Enforcement authority is transferred to the office of the Attorney General and veterans' organizations are required to... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5028 1993–94 |
On-site sewage additivesAfter July 1, 1994 the use, sale, and distribution of septic tank additives are prohibited unless the product has been approved by the Department of Health. A product evaluation fee may be charged by the department. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5029 1993–94 |
Prop tax increase deferralSpecifies a formula for determining the portion of property taxes eligible for deferral. Designates criteria for eligibility for deferral of taxes. Takes effect for taxes levied for collection in 1994 and thereafter. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5030 1993–94 |
Residence valuation/prop taxDesignates a formula for determining the taxable valuation of the residence. Takes effect for taxes levied for collection in 1994 and thereafter. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5031 1993–94 |
Marine fish enhancementA marine fish enhancement and research fund is created from user fees on recreational and commercial fishers. A research program is established to conduct basic and applied research on marine fish species, with emphasis on:... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5032 1993–94 |
Lost fishing net recoveryAbandoning or discarding a commercial fishing net is prohibited, except in cases in which the net is caught and cannot be freed, or is inadvertently lost. The Department of Fisheries must be notified of lost or abandoned nets. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5033 1993–94 |
County research servicesThe responsibilities of the Municipal Research Council are expanded to include contracting for county research and services. The services provided to cities, towns and counties shall be in proportion to the moneys appropriated... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5034 1993–94 |
Navigable waters/leased bedsThe department will lease tidelands to the city and will return 75 percent of the water dependent lease fees and 25 percent of the non-water dependent lease fees to the city for water dependent uses. The remaining funds will... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5036 1993–94 |
Noise pollutionStatutory authority for the state's noise pollution control program is transferred from the Department of Ecology to the Department of Health. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: Technical changes are made. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |