Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mary Margaret Haugen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6725 2005–06 |
HOV lanes/towing trailersMotor vehicles towing trailers are prohibited from using high-occupancy vehicle lanes on public highways, regardless of the number of occupants in the vehicle. "High-occupancy vehicle" is defined as a public transportation... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 6726 2005–06 |
Trans safety improvementsRequires each insurer engaged in writing automobile policies to, on or before April 15th of each year, pay to the state treasurer through the commissioner's office a transportation enforcement fee. The fee shall be one dollar... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 6736 2005–06 |
Small loansPay day lenders must perform an assessment of a borrower's ability to repay, evaluating the borrower's current and anticipated income, debts and employment. A pay day loan cannot exceed forty five percent of a borrower's... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 6737 2005–06 |
Military borrowersPay day lenders shall not threaten to contact a military borrower's chain of command, either verbally or in writing. The definition of "military borrower" is expanded to include the spouse of an active duty member, national... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 6738 2005–06 |
Small loan payment plansIf a borrower is unable to repay a pay day loan, the lender must provide a payment plan, without waiting for four loans. The payment plan constitutes a new loan, with a balance in the amount of the outstanding loan, net payments made. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 6645 2005–06 |
Distributing communicationsState employees are not prohibited by the Ethics in Public Service chapter from distributing communications from an employee organization or charitable organization to other state employees, unless the communications support... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| SB 6616 2005–06 |
Limitations on huntingIn counties with a population density of greater than 100 persons per square mile, hunting is prohibited within one mile of a public or private school serving students in preschool through the 12th grade. The prohibition on... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| SB 6642 2005–06 |
ProstitutionProhibits sellers of travel from promoting travel for prostitution. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| SB 6600 2005–06 |
Density on islandsProvisions of the GMA that allow counties to foster land use patterns and develop a local vision of rural character will state expressly that the GMA does not require a maximum residential density on an island that is entirely... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| SB 5641 2005–06 |
Entrepreneurial developmentThe Washington Entrepreneurial Assistance Center is created in the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (CTED). The Center is to have a director and an advisory board. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| SB 6543 2005–06 |
Cosmetology apprenticeshipThe apprenticeship program is created. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| SB 6335 2005–06 |
Prprty tx penalty waiverInterest and penalties are waived if a tax payer misses one property tax payment on the taxpayer's personal residence due to hardship caused by the serious illness of the taxpayer's parent, sibling, or child who resides with... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6345 2005–06 |
Eminent domainDeclares that the intent of this act is to make clear that Article I, section 16 of the Washington State Constitution prohibits the use of eminent domain to take private property for private use, except under narrow exceptions. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6349 2005–06 |
Criminal justice legislationOFM prepares a fiscal note for any bill introduced before the Legislature that would result in a net increase in the periods of incarceration in state and local adult or juvenile facilities. The fiscal note must identify... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6350 2005–06 |
Vesting of rights/landSpecifies actions required for vesting of rights in land use actions. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6370 2005–06 |
Nonprofit prprty tx exemptnDeclares that the exemption is not nullified by the lease or rental of the property to entities not eligible for a property tax exemption under chapter 84.36 RCW if: (1) The property is used a majority of the time for the... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6393 2005–06 |
Farmers/tax exemptn for fuelRed-dyed diesel used by a farmer in the process of producing agricultural products is exempt from the sales and use tax. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 5164 2005–06 |
Mitigation feesAuthorizes the Department of Transportation (DOT) to impose mitigation fees on development activities creating significant demand on highways of statewide significance and highways in urban growth areas. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 5270 2005–06 |
Vessel registrationThe Department of Revenue is given the authority to assess a penalty to an owner of an unregistered vessel. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 5878 2005–06 |
Internet gamblingThe prohibition against gambling by using certain technologies, including the internet, is reaffirmed. The Lottery is prohibited from conducting games where a participant becomes eligible to win a prize, except by using... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6285 2005–06 |
Low-income home energy asst$7.6 million of the Public Service Revolving Fund is provided for home heating and weatherization services for low income families through the LIHEAP program. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6302 2005–06 |
Parking fees at state parksProvides that the commission may not charge a fee for the first two hours of parking in a state park. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 5003 2005–06 |
DNA testingAny convicted felon who requests DNA testing can submit the request to the court that entered the judgment of conviction. The requirement that the request be made before December 31, 2004, is eliminated. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5011 2005–06 |
Trans budget 2005-07Makes 2005-07 transportation appropriations. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5012 2005–06 |
Trans budget 2003-05 suppMakes 2003-05 supplemental transportation appropriations. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |