Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mary Margaret Haugen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5052 1995–96 |
Printing & duplicating centrThe statutory provisions establishing the printing and duplicating center in the Department of General Administration and providing for its termination on June 30, 1981 are repealed. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 13, 1995 |
| SB 5083 1995–96 |
Vet affairs advisory committThe definitions of the veterans' organizations with the largest number of active members, and with at least one active chapter in the state are expanded to include nationally recognized veterans' service organizations. These... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 13, 1995 |
| SB 5222 1995–96 |
Log truck lengthThe legal overall length of a log truck and stinger-steered pole trailer is 75 feet. Stinger-steered means the coupling device is located behind the tires of the last axle on a log truck. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 13, 1995 |
| SB 5274 1995–96 |
Muni research council fundngThe enactment of a double amendment in 1990 is corrected by reenactment. The funding of the Municipal Research Council comes from the motor vehicle excise tax allocation for cities (65 percent) and from the city sales tax... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 13, 1995 |
| SB 5370 1995–96 |
Credit cards/local gov useLocal governments and political subdivisions have the option of using credit cards for official governmental purchases or acquisitions. Local government is empowered to contract for the issuance of the credit cards. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 13, 1995 |
| SB 5400 1995–96 |
Crime victims' compensationThe Department of Labor and Industries may issue a notice of debt due and owing to a person who, in a civil or criminal court proceeding, has been found to have committed a criminal act that resulted in the payment of... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 33, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 13, 1995 |
| SB 5630 1995–96 |
Nonconsensual commn law lienThe nonconsensual common law lien statute is revised to clarify the invalidity of such liens, and to make it easier for public officials and employees to have nonenforceable liens removed from their property. A person subject... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| SB 5735 1995–96 |
County fees/credit card paymCounties are given the authority to choose to accept the payment by credit card or debit card of state or county fees under certain conditions. Payment by credit card or debit card may be accepted if the bank or financial... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 10, 1995 |
| SB 6606 1993–94 |
B & O surtax repealThe 6.5 percent surtax is repealed January 1, 1995. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 6, 1994 |
| SB 6228 1993–94 |
Agricultural & forest landsThe legislative intent provides long term protection be given to lands which grow timber. Clarification of definitions will not require all counties covered by the Growth Management Act to readopt plans. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 307, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 2, 1994 |
| SB 5038 1993–94 |
Locl govmnt servce agreemntsThe county legislative authority of every county with a population of 150,000 or more must convene a meeting by March 1, 1995, to develop a process for the establishment of service agreements. Other counties may utilize these... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 266, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 5819 1993–94 |
Voting by mailThe county auditor may conduct elections by mail in any precinct, in any primary, special or general election during the two year period commencing with the effective date of this act. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 269, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6003 1993–94 |
Sexually explicit materialsThe statutory prohibitions on distribution or display of erotic materials to minors are repealed and replaced with provisions prohibiting the display, sale, or distribution of materials harmful to minors. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6018 1993–94 |
Real proprty excise tax usesIt is clarified counties, cities, and towns under 5,000 population planning under the Growth Management Act and any county, city, or town not planning under the Growth Management Act may use the revenues from the 1982... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 272, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6023 1993–94 |
Emergency managementThe Military Department, instead of the Department of Community Development (DCD), administers the state's comprehensive emergency management program. Sections 1 through 6 accomplish this purpose by substituting the "military... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6025 1993–94 |
Cities and townsThe petition requesting the reduction of city or town limits must be signed by at least 10 percent of the number of voters voting at the last general election. Alternatively, the city or town legislative body may, by... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 273, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6053 1993–94 |
County assessor assistanceOnce the assessor gives the Department of Revenue and the county legislative authority written notice of his or her intent to implement a classification and salary plan, the committee is then formed. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 276, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6069 1993–94 |
Nonvoter approved munic debtCounties, cities and towns are limited to an indebtedness amount not exceeding 1 1/2 percent of the value of the taxable property in such city or town without approval of 60 percent of the voters voting at an election held to... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 277, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6080 1993–94 |
Ag/forest lands prop damageLegislative findings are made that forest lands and agricultural lands are particularly vulnerable to wrongful property damage, especially vandalism and theft. Every person who wrongfully uses or occupies agriculture or forest... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 280, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6081 1993–94 |
Biological septic tank addtvBiological additives are not specifically exempt from regulation. The deadlines, notification procedures, and approval standards in existing law for additives regulation are substantially modified. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 281, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6124 1993–94 |
Homeowners' equityRoofing and siding contracts must be in legible written form and a copy provided to the homeowner at the time of signing. Work must be itemized and grade or quality of materials designated. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 285, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6125 1993–94 |
Hunting/fishing licensesA sport recreational license is created to include the personal use food fish, game fish, hunting, hound and eastern Washington upland bird licenses, and warm water game fish surcharge. The license may also include provisions... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 255, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6204 1993–94 |
Seaweed harvestingThe Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Fish and Wildlife may establish seaweed harvest limits of less than ten pounds for conservation purposes. The commercial harvesting of seaweed from private and public... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 286, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6230 1993–94 |
Business organizatn licensesThe Secretary of State shall set the base revenue amount exemption for charity filing by rule rather than having the amount set by statute. The specific reference to a "toll free" number for consumer information is changed to... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 287, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6255 1993–94 |
Children removd from parentsThe new definitions for "current placement episode," "dependency guardian," "guardian," and "out-of-home care" are provided for the dependency statute. The permanency plan shall be developed no later than 60 days after the... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 288, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |