Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mary Margaret Haugen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5043 2007–08 |
State parksThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2008 |
| SB 6476 2007–08 |
Public facility sale/use taxMaximum rates for the local option sales and use tax imposed to finance public facilities in rural counties are set by population levels, as follows: 25,000 or more–0.09 percent (currently applicable to Benton, Chelan,... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2008 |
| SB 5040 2007–08 |
Survivors' endowed schlrCreates the Survivors Endowed Scholarship for children and spouses of military veterans killed in a combat zone. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6296 2007–08 |
Self-employmentA credit is allowed against the business and occupation tax for contributions made to the SBDC. The credit is limited to one hundred thousand dollars per calendar year per person. The total amount of tax credits available from... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| SB 5550 2007–08 |
Real propertyCreates implied warranties for the construction of new homes or the substantial remodel of homes. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 25, 2008 |
| SB 6676 2007–08 |
Forage and mulchesAuthority is provided to the State Noxious Weed Control Board (Board), in conjunction with county noxious weed control boards, to enter into an memorandum of agreement to implement a program that meets minimum requirements of... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6354 2007–08 |
Identity crime offendersThe reference to a statute defining "person" outside of the chapter on identity crimes is removed. A new definition of person is inserted within the chapter relating to identity crimes. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| SB 6363 2007–08 |
Evidence admissibilityFinds that in sex crime cases generally, and in child molestation cases in particular, the offense often is committed in the absence of any independent witnesses. Prior acts of similar misconduct, as opposed to other types of... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| SB 6754 2007–08 |
State route number 520A SR 520 tolling implementation committee (Committee) is formed, consisting of three members, one each from the Puget Sound Regional Council, WSDOT, and the State Transportation Commission. The Committee must evaluate various... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| SB 6772 2007–08 |
Transportation governanceThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| SB 6689 2007–08 |
State ferries' fare mediaProvides the use of fare media allowing for multiple discounted trips aboard Washington state ferries vessels may not be restricted to a particular driver or drivers. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6700 2007–08 |
Artistic organizationsProvides a limited property tax exemption for the use of facilities by artistic, scientific, and historical organizations. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6706 2007–08 |
Annual property revaluationsBy January 1, 2012 all counties must revalue real property annually. The Department of Revenue will provide guidance and financial assistance to counties converting to annual revaluations. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6667 2007–08 |
High-capacity transportationThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 5304 2007–08 |
Special fuel taxesThe definition of "urban passenger transportation systems" is modified to specifically include systems operated by a regional transit authority authorized to operate between counties. The definition is also modified to include... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5366 2007–08 |
Canadian borderThe Department of Licensing (Department) may enter into a memorandum of understanding with any federal agency to facilitate border crossing between the state of Washington and the Canadian province of British Columbia. The... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5444 2007–08 |
Eminent domainState agencies, counties, cities, school districts, certain corporations and other entities with condemnation authority must provide landowners notice of the entity's final action or public meeting regarding condemnation of a... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5797 2007–08 |
Motorcycle endorsementThe Department of Licensing is required to verify, at the time of the motorcycle registration renewal, that all registered owners of motorcycles have a special motorcycle endorsement or permit effective with vehicle... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5799 2007–08 |
Fuel distributorsProvides a reduction in business and occupation tax rate for fuel distributors from 0.484 to 0.2904 percent until July 1, 2010. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5803 2007–08 |
Regional transportation commMakes findings related to the need to establish a single regional transportation governance entity in the central Puget Sound area that has authority over the planning, funding, and prioritization of roads and transit systems. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5979 2007–08 |
Trans innovative partnershipVarious clarifying changes are made to the 2005 TIP program enabling legislation, including the bonding, advisory committee, and expert review panel provisions. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6127 2007–08 |
State ferriesLevel of Service Standards: Language is added allowing WSDOT to set a level of service standards for ferry routes such that they are seasonally flexible. Market Survey: The Commission is directed, with the involvement of WSDOT... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6278 2007–08 |
Pilot rule-making processClarifies the pilot rule-making process, including statements of inquiry, rule-making dockets, and proposed pilot projects. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6473 2007–08 |
Sr citizens/veterans taxRevises the property tax exemption income eligibility requirements for senior citizens and veterans with service-connected disabilities. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6512 2007–08 |
Floyd Jones flywayLivingston Bay, which sits on the northeast side of Camano Island, is renamed the "Floyd Jones Flyway." | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |