Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mary Margaret Haugen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5420 1999–00 |
Distress co. publ facilitiesThe 0.04 percent local option tax is increased to 0.08 percent for more specifically defined public facility purposes in distressed counties. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5425 1999–00 |
Mental health servicesHealth insurance plans must provide coverage for mental health services, and do so under the same terms and conditions as coverage for medical and surgical services, imposing treatment limitations or financial requirements on... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5448 1999–00 |
Firearms on public transitA new crime is created making it illegal to carry a firearm onto, or possess a firearm on, any means of public transit. A violation is a gross misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in county jail. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5449 1999–00 |
Provisional driver's licenseThe minimum age for holding a driver's license is raised to age 18. The minimum age for holding a learner's permit is raised to 16. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5486 1999–00 |
Rape victim protectionProvides that a person convicted of any sex offense under chapter 9A.44 RCW may not bring an action for the purposes of declaring the existence or nonexistence of a father and child relationship with a child who was conceived... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5494 1999–00 |
Public works contractorsAuthorizes governmental entities that award publicly funded contracts to select contractors using the lowest responsible bidder method. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5498 1999–00 |
Enhanced 911 accountFinds that the retention of interest earnings by the state enhanced 911 fund is appropriate and supportive to the purpose of that fund. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5506 1999–00 |
Transportatn systm agreemntsPublic transit agencies are prohibited from contracting out for services typically or historically provided by transit employees unless the third party service provider provides equal or greater wages and benefits to its... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5532 1999–00 |
Low-income rental housing/txProperty owned by nonprofit entities used to provide housing for very low-income households is exempt from taxation if certain conditions are met: (a) 100 percent of the units are occupied by very low-income households; (b)... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5535 1999–00 |
Building code adoptionThe statute does not adopt by reference any particular building codes. The State Building Code must consist of the Uniform Codes or of codes published by a nationally recognized code organization. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5576 1999–00 |
Impounded vehicle releaseRevises RCW 46.55.120 to provide that an impounded vehicle must not be released to any person until the registered owner establishes with the court having jurisdiction that any penalties, fines, or forfeitures owed by him or... | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5577 1999–00 |
Explosive transportRepeals RCW 46.37.460. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5600 1999–00 |
WW II veterans memorialA sales and use tax exemption is provided for labor and services rendered and tangible personal property that becomes an ingredient or component of a World War II memorial on the state capitol grounds during the course of... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5605 1999–00 |
Transportation funding optnsCities, towns and transportation benefit districts are provided authority for locally imposed transportation funding options. Three new funding options are created for cities and towns. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5645 1999–00 |
Whistleblower protectionRequires that, in order to be investigated, an assertion of improper governmental action must be provided to the auditor within one year after the occurrence of the asserted improper governmental action. Declares the auditor... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5646 1999–00 |
Outdoor burningDeclares that the goal for the state should be a reduction in outdoor burning, but such burning must be allowed under reasonable conditions until viable alternatives are found and put into place. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5674 1999–00 |
Community health clinicsCommunity and migrant health centers are exempt from business and occupation taxes. Retail sales taxes do not apply to the sales of materials, labor, and services used in the construction of community health care clinics. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5696 1999–00 |
Election costsThe state of Washington must assume its prorated costs of a state primary or general election in even as well as odd numbered years. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5722 1999–00 |
Noise wall retrofit projectsEach fiscal year, the Department of Transportation is required to expend a minimum of 2 of 1 percent of all highway construction funds C both state and federal C on noise wall retrofit projects. If the department expends more... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5788 1999–00 |
School district organizationA master planned community is defined as one that was developed after January 1, 1985, and contains over 1,500 dwelling units. The governing body of the area where the master planned community is located may call for a special... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5795 1999–00 |
Camps & retreat centers/taxDeclares that all real and personal property owned by a nonprofit organization, association, or corporation qualified for exemption under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. Sec. 501(c)(3)) that... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5826 1999–00 |
Open space rights acquisitnLiability for back taxes is increased from the tax benefit over the previous seven years to the tax benefit over the previous 10 years. Thirty percent of the back taxes, penalties, and interest is distributed to the county and... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5830 1999–00 |
Traffic congestionThe Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) is authorized to provide grants for transportation improvements in: distressed counties; rural natural resources impact area; and designated community empowerment zones.... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5835 1999–00 |
Foster care respite servicesDirects the department of social and health services, in concert with community-based organizations, to develop a plan for a comprehensive respite care system for children and families. In developing the plan, the department... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5836 1999–00 |
Foster parent supportThe basic reimbursement rate for foster children is raised by $3 per day. The foster child clothing allowance is established as $200 per year. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |