Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mary Margaret Haugen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6391 1997–98 |
Public transportation infoThe names and other personally identifiable information maintained by public transit agencies regarding persons who participate in public transportation programs administered by the agency are exempt from public inspection and copying. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6399 1997–98 |
Driver's license securityIn accordance with the recommendations in the Feasibility Study of Driver's License Technologies, by July 1, 1999, the Department of Licensing (DOL) must enter into a contract for the procurement of a new state driver's... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6436 1997–98 |
RTA short-term obligationsRegional transit authorities are identified as agencies that may borrow money and issue short-term obligations. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6440 1997–98 |
Lightweight tire studsLightweight studs, which are at least 15 percent lighter than metal studs most commonly used in the industry, are the only type approved for use in studded snow tires beginning July 1, 2004. Wholesalers must sell only... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6444 1997–98 |
Habitat conservation plansHabitat conservation plans and similar agreements under the federal Endangered Species Act may benefit all Washington by providing measures for protection and recovery of federally listed species. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6482 1997–98 |
Growth managmnt prjct reviewFor applications subject to the authority of a community municipal corporation council, the interval between the local government's final decision and the community council's final decision, but not more than 60 days, is added... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6510 1997–98 |
Drug paraphernaliaEvery person who sells or gives drug paraphernalia, in any form, to a person under 18 years of age is guilty of a class I civil infraction. Permitting the sale or gift is also an infraction. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6514 1997–98 |
Student catheterizationSchool district employees, except registered nurses, who have not agreed to perform clean intermittent bladder catheterization as part of their job description, may file a written letter refusing to do this procedure on... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6551 1997–98 |
Boarding/adult home sitingThe Department of Health, in the case of boarding homes, and the Department of Social and Health Services, in the case of adult family homes, must notify the city within which the home is proposed to be licensed. The... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6563 1997–98 |
Effective dates of billsThe importance of the people = s power of referendum is emphasized by requiring state and local legislatures to state with specificity both the particular emergency situation and the facts that support the finding of that... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6596 1997–98 |
Regionl transportatn planngThe Regional Transportation Planning Organization Policy Board membership is expanded to include at least one member from the state Senate and the House of Representatives. RTPOs are required to provide a schedule of their... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6666 1997–98 |
Vehicle accidnt/drivers dutyThe driver of a vehicle involved in a noninjury accident must move the vehicle as soon as possible off the roadway and freeway main lanes and adjacent areas. The driver must move the vehicle to an exit ramp shoulder, frontage... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6684 1997–98 |
Commercial vehicle officersCVEOs are granted the same law enforcement and arrest authority as commissioned WSP officers as it relates to commercial vehicles. This limited police authority does not grant CVEOs commissioned status, nor does it qualify... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6686 1997–98 |
Tobacco possession by minorsA minor who possesses cigarettes or tobacco products commits a class 3 civil infraction and is subject to a fine of up to $50 or participation in up to four hours of community service or both. A court may also require a minor... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6709 1997–98 |
RTA train manufactureThe Regional Transit Authority is required to consult with the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development to explore the potential for developing contracting methods that encourage development of a manufacturing... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6752 1997–98 |
Municipal transit servicesThe requirement that a public transportation agency must purchase or condemn the services of a private bus or airporter operating in an area also served by the transit authority is removed if the transit service: (1) provides... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5048 1997–98 |
State highway route 41A four-tenths mile portion of existing State Route 2 in Newport, which connects with Idaho SR 41, is renamed as a new state highway, State Route 41. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5062 1997–98 |
Business registratn/licensngState agencies participating in the master business license program are authorized to contract with any appropriate federal agency to issue federal documents and credentials when businesses apply for registration or licensing. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5063 1997–98 |
Naming conventionsCities, counties, state agencies, and other political subdivisions of the state have the ability to pursue administrative dissolution of any corporation whose name is not distinguishable from the applying entity. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5068 1997–98 |
Charitable trust registratnCharitable trustees must register with the Secretary of State if (a) the trust holds assets for income producing purposes exceeding a threshold value to be established by the Secretary by rule; (b) all or part of the principal... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5071 1997–98 |
School district territoryThe automatic transfer of annexed property of a one-site school district to an annexing city or town is changed. If a city or town annexes property in a one-site school district and the annexed property contains a school... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5312 1997–98 |
DOT lands/sale of materialsTwo additional processes are prescribed which enable the Department of Transportation to dispose of timber attached to state land: the department may sell the timber to an abutting landowner, for cash at the full appraised... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5795 1997–98 |
Vehicle and vessel licensingReferences to the display area requirement are removed to reflect changes made by the Legislature in previous sessions. DOL = s authority to deny an application to a person attempting to conceal his or her true identity... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 6741 1997–98 |
Noncommercial marine fuel/txMotor vehicle fuel and special fuel used for noncommercial marine purposes are exempt from the sales tax and the use tax. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 10, 1998 |
| SB 6460 1997–98 |
Distressed co. job develpmntA series of tax incentives are provided to attract and retain businesses in order to promote the establishment of manufacturing facilities and create jobs in distressed counties. A A distressed county @ is defined as one with... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 9, 1998 |