Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mary Margaret Haugen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5624 1995–96 |
Lodging damage/parent liabilThe parents or legal guardian of an unemancipated minor are liable for any damages caused by the minor when the minor receives a lodging or accommodation or uses the facilities at a hotel, motel, boarding house, or lodging... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5626 1995–96 |
Historic preservation counclThe members serving one-year, rotating terms are replaced by one representative of a local or state heritage organization. The provision for establishing a system of staggered terms is removed. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5627 1995–96 |
Ballot titlesThe concise statement prepared by the Attorney General for statewide ballot measures must not exceed 25 words. While the term "referendum bill" is expressly added to the ballot measures covered by the amended subsection, other... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5631 1995–96 |
Citizen councilor programProposes a structure whereby any small group of eight to twelve citizens meeting at times and places convenient to themselves may receive public information and queries on issues and communicate back to officials, themselves,... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5634 1995–96 |
Unfunded agency activitiesIn preparing the Governor's biennial and supplemental budget documents that are submitted to the Legislature, the Director of Financial Management is required to provide a delineation of each agency's inactive, unfunded... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5653 1995–96 |
Public assistance fraudStatutory responsibility for investigation of public assistance fraud is transferred from the Department of Social and Health Services to the Office of the Attorney General. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5658 1995–96 |
Felon transfer to prisonA felony offender who is sentenced to a term of more than six months must be committed to a state correctional institution. Felons sentenced to six months or less may be sentenced to jail. | Hal Palmer (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5678 1995–96 |
WhistleblowersIf a local government has failed to adopt and publish policies advising employees to whom they may report alleged improper governmental actions, the employees may make such reports to the county prosecuting attorney, unless... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5682 1995–96 |
Hotel-motel tax/island cityThe authority to use this special hotel/motel excise tax fund for the funding of specific events, festivals and promotional infrastructures including, but not limited to, an ocean beach boardwalk is extended to a city wholly... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5683 1995–96 |
Northwest WA postsecondry edThe Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB), in consultation with the city of Everett and the tri-county area, must evaluate the postsecondary education needs of the area, and based upon those findings evaluate and... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5689 1995–96 |
Cigarette/tobacco giveawaysGiving away cigarettes or tobacco products to any person in person or through the mail is not considered advertising and is prohibited, as is providing coupons which may be exchanged for free cigarettes or tobacco products. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5692 1995–96 |
Business/nonprofit corp lawsRestructures nonprofit corporations statues. Repeals provisions of chapters 24.03, 24.06, 24.12, 24.20, 24.24, 24.28, and 23.86 RCW. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5693 1995–96 |
Corporation financial reprtsAll nonprofit organizations listed in the Nonprofit Corporations Act with either assets of at least $5 million, expenses of at least $1 million, or both, must complete a nonprofit corporation financial form provided by the... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5696 1995–96 |
Workers' comp/logging industExtends the employer workers' compensation group self-insurance provisions to the logging industry. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5708 1995–96 |
Plat approvalAfter a preliminary plat is approved, the time within which the final plat must be approved is extended to five years. If the final plat is not approved within five years, the proposed subdivision lapses. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5709 1995–96 |
Agency rules durationAn agency's statutory authority to adopt rules expires two years after the effective date of the statute or two years after the effective date of this act, whichever is later. After the agency's statutory rule-making authority... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5715 1995–96 |
Primary candidates' pamphletDirects the secretary of state to allocate space in the pamphlet to candidates or nominees according to the respective offices sought. Repeals RCW 29.80.050 and 29.80.060. | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5727 1995–96 |
Polling/regist places accessLocal election officials must modify, relocate, retain, or designate alternate polling places to assure accessibility to elderly and handicapped persons. The requirement that county auditors make a report to the Secretary of... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5730 1995–96 |
Forest land transfers/parksLand is not removed from classification or designation if an agency that would be exempt from the tax manifests its intent in writing, or by other official action, to acquire an interest in the land in a transaction that would... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5731 1995–96 |
Mobile home/factry built houLocal governments are authorized to approve any alteration or modification made to an existing mobile home, commercial coach or recreational vehicle. No factory built housing or commercial structure may be modified prior to or... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5749 1995–96 |
Property tax paymnt/credt caThe county treasurer is given the authority to choose to accept payment of property taxes by credit card. The treasurer may collect up to a 5 percent processing charge and adopt reasonable procedures to avoid the fraudulent... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5753 1995–96 |
Property tax deferralAllows persons to defer payment of property taxes on their principal residences to the extent that the taxes exceed the increase in inflation. Declares the amount deferred becomes a lien on the property and designates the... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5762 1995–96 |
Land acquisition/compensatnRevises RCW 43.98A.090 and 84.34.220 to provide for the determination of just compensation for certain land acquisitions. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5763 1995–96 |
Real estate excse tx applicaSales to the United States, this state or any political subdivision thereof, or a municipal corporation of this state are exempt from the real estate excise tax. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5783 1995–96 |
Agency internal complaintsThe Legislature finds that state departments should adopt internal discrimination complaint procedures, that investigation of discrimination complaints be completed within reasonable time limits, and that the informal... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |