Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mary Margaret Haugen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6379 2007–08 |
Energy efficient appliancesBeginning July 1, 2008, an exemption from retail sales tax is provided for energy-efficient appliances and equipment. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6390 2007–08 |
Governing boardsThe governing boards at the University of Washington, Washington State University, The Evergreen State College, and each of the regional universities are required to have a faculty representative on their governing boards. The... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6455 2007–08 |
State patrol retirementThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6320 2007–08 |
Sr property tax exemptionIn calculating the disposable income for purposes of the senior property tax exemption and deferral programs, amounts used to repair a residence damaged as a result of acts of nature may be deducted. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2008 |
| SB 5028 2007–08 |
School district leviesStatutes are amended to provide for a simple majority of voters to approve the incurring of debt by school districts. Statutes are amended to provide for a simple majority of voters to authorize general obligation bonds by... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5033 2007–08 |
Women's suffrage dayThe nineteenth day of July is recognized as Women's Suffrage Day, but must not be considered a legal holiday for any purpose. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5038 2007–08 |
Auto theftDeclares that it is the intent of this act to deter motor vehicle theft through a statewide cooperative effort by combating motor vehicle theft through tough laws, supporting law enforcement activities, improving enforcement... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5045 2007–08 |
Contractor licensingThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5054 2007–08 |
Emergency workersThe activity covered by the indemnity provisions for emergency workers includes acts done or attempted during or while traveling to or from an emergency or disaster, search and rescue, or training or exercise authorized by the... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5056 2007–08 |
Small farm assistance progThe July 1, 2007, expiration date for the state small farm and direct marketing program is deleted, thus extending the program indefinitely. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5058 2007–08 |
Veterans' cemeteryThe state establishes the Eastern Washington State Veterans' Cemetery, in which all honorably discharged veterans are entitled to interment. The Department of Veterans Affairs is directed to access available resources... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5070 2007–08 |
Offender recidivismExisting law is changed and new provisions are added that impact offenders returning to the community from confinement in the following areas: work release, supervision, educational programming, employment barriers, housing,... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5094 2007–08 |
Public facilitiesAmends RCW 82.14.370 to change the sales and use tax for public facilities in counties. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5107 2007–08 |
Bonds for highwaysRequests the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds for state highway improvements. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5133 2007–08 |
Commercial driver's licenseProvides that no person may be issued a commercial driver's license unless that person presents evidence satisfactory to the department that he or she is a resident of this state, has successfully completed a course of... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5136 2007–08 |
Trans budget 2007-09Makes transportation appropriations for 2007-2009. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5138 2007–08 |
Trans sup budget 2005-07Makes supplemental transportation appropriations for the 2005-2007 biennium. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5146 2007–08 |
Motor vehicle excise taxesSound Transit may continue to impose its MVET only so long as it is contractually obligated to impose the tax, but may not impose the tax after the last scheduled bond payment is due on existing bonds. Additionally, Sound... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5147 2007–08 |
Surcharge on vehicle insEach insurer engaged in writing automobile insurance policies is required to pay to the Department of Revenue a surcharge of two dollars per motor vehicle insured. The surcharge must be paid to the insurer by the policyholder,... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5148 2007–08 |
Development activityBuildings or structures constructed by a regional transit authority (e.g., Sound Transit) are specifically exempted from the type of development activity subject to the imposition of local government impact fees. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5169 2007–08 |
International relationsThe Washington International Relations Foundation is organized as a non-profit corporation to provide assistance to the Legislature in economic, educational, and cultural exchanges between foreign leaders and citizens and... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5187 2007–08 |
Property tax valuationA homestead exemption equal to the first $50,000 of valuation from state property taxes imposed on real property occupied as the owner's principal residence is provided. Persons claiming the homestead exemption must file an... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5198 2007–08 |
Safety beltsAmends RCW 46.61.688 and 46.61.687 regarding the admissibility of failing to properly use safety belt and child restraint systems. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5209 2007–08 |
Historical park resourcesCurrent law directs the Commission to protect historic resources, locations, and artifacts. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5210 2007–08 |
Growth managementJurisdictions that plan under the GMA must prohibit approval of new development if it causes the level of service on state-owned transportation facilities to fall below congestion standards adopted by the state or by a... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |