Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mary Margaret Haugen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6494 1999–00 |
Small claims courtThe jurisdictional amount in small claims court is increased from $2,500 to $4,000. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6520 1999–00 |
Land use permit applicationsApplications for building permits and divisions of land are no longer considered based on the permit or zoning ordinances in effect at the time of the application. Instead, an application is considered based on permit or... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6583 1999–00 |
Groth mngmnt policy boardsAny legislators whose districts are, in whole or in part, within the counties which adopt multicounty planning policies are considered ex officio, nonvoting members of the regional growth management policy board for these counties. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5285 1999–00 |
NuisancesA specific statute is created governing when a action for damages can be brought under a nuisance law for air emissions, water discharge, or solid waste discharge or release. An action for nuisance can be maintained if air... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 5325 1999–00 |
Unincorporated area councilsVoters of unincorporated areas of any county planning under the Growth Management Act may establish an unincorporated area council to develop a proposed subarea plan consistent with the county's comprehensive plan. The area... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 5469 1999–00 |
Bid amounts/inflationThe bid limits of a first class city with a population over 150,000 are raised to $100,000 for a public works project if more than a single craft or trade is involved and to $50,000 if only a single craft or trade is involved... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 5519 1999–00 |
Growth managmnt/project revuWith respect to any application that is subject to the authority of a community municipal corporation council, the time between the date of the final decision by the local government and the date of decision by the community... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 5900 1999–00 |
Political campaign ads/expen$ Independent expenditure committees are subject to A last minute @ contribution limitations and special reporting. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6281 1999–00 |
Ferries as no smoking areasAll state ferries must be designated as A No Smoking @ areas in their entirety. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6388 1999–00 |
Traffic control/rdway illumThe Department of Transportation (DOT), counties, cities, and towns are not required to obtain an electrical contractors license to perform work within the rights of way of any public highway, road, or street in connection... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6519 1999–00 |
Growth managementSpecial purpose districts must comply with local comprehensive plans and development regulations. Special purpose districts may appeal the countywide planning policy to the Growth Management Hearings Board. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6565 1999–00 |
MotorcyclesThe Department of Licensing may waive the endorsement examination for persons who pass the department's voluntary motorcycle operator training and education class. The exemption from mandatory liability insurance given to... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6852 1999–00 |
Rules/gubernatorial approvalDeclares that, before a nonemergency rule adopted by an agency becomes effective, the agency must present it to the governor. If the governor approves the rule, the governor shall sign it and file it in the office of the code... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 16, 2000 |
| SB 6689 1999–00 |
Real estate excise taxExcept for river and/or waterway flood control projects, the use of revenues from the second excise tax of one-quarter percent on each sale of real property is expanded to include all uses that are authorized for the first... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2000 |
| SB 6755 1999–00 |
State patrol highway accountThe State Patrol highway account is abolished and all funds are transferred to the motor vehicle fund. All references to the State Patrol highway account are changed to the motor vehicle fund. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 12, 2000 |
| SB 6816 1999–00 |
Multimodal fundThe multimodal fund is created. Revenue from rental car taxes is deposited in the multimodal fund. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 12, 2000 |
| SB 6630 1999–00 |
Traffic safety improvementsThe bicycle and pedestrian safety account, impaired driving safety account, and school zone safety account are combined into a single traffic safety improvement account (TSIA) to provide funding through the Washington Traffic... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 11, 2000 |
| SB 5300 1999–00 |
Cities and townsx$ Makes numerous technical and other changes to city and town statutes. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 8, 2000 |
| SB 6787 1999–00 |
Vehicle weight violationsExisting law is amended and: (1)An additional fine in the amount of 30 percent of the existing fines is assessed if the violator = s vehicle is 15 percent or more over its legal weight and these additional funds are deposited... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 8, 2000 |
| SB 6423 1999–00 |
Local capital facilty plansThe legislative body of a county or city, through ordinance or resolution may impose a sales and use tax for collection on the sale of or charge made for new construction. The tax is deducted from the state sales and use tax... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6550 1999–00 |
Equal access to justice actThe Equal Access to Justice Act is amended to allow qualified persons who prevail at the administrative hearing level (final agency action) to recover reasonable attorney = s fees not to exceed $25,000 if it is determined that... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6656 1999–00 |
Foster careThe Washington State Institute for Public Policy must conduct a study of the educational experiences and achievement levels of foster children. The institute must consult with the Office of the Superintendent of Public... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6824 1999–00 |
Transportation funds/accntsThe multimodal fund is created. Expenditures from this fund are to be used for transportation purposes. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2000 |
| SB 6817 1999–00 |
Multimodal fundProvides for the deposit of the retail car rental tax into the multimodal fund. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2000 |
| SB 6819 1999–00 |
Vehicle licensingThe Department of Licensing must issue vehicle licenses for a registration period of two years. At the end of the 24 months, the vehicle owner must renew the license. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2000 |