Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mary Margaret Haugen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6096 1999–00 |
Comm, trade, & econ dev deptDeclares that the purpose of this act is to effectively organize state efforts to address the community and economic development needs of the citizens of the state of Washington by restructuring the department of community,... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6114 1999–00 |
Insurance commissioner appt.The Insurance Commissioner is no longer elected. The commissioner is appointed by the Governor, with the consent of the Senate. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6156 1999–00 |
Capital facilities fundingAuthorizes a city or county voter approved sales tax to fund capital facilities plans. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6189 1999–00 |
Transportatn prjcts/sales txClarifies that transportation projects involving environmental mitigation do not constitute a sale at retail. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5649 1999–00 |
Long-term vehicle impounds$ Defines suspended license impound. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 398, Laws of 1999 |
May 18, 1999 |
| SB 5931 1999–00 |
Campaign finance/reporting$ A variety of requirements are made to encourage, and in some instances require, the electronic filing of reports with the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) and to make reports that have been filed with the PDC available... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 401, Laws of 1999 |
May 18, 1999 |
| SB 5744 1999–00 |
Child dependency proceedingsC Requires the Office of Public Defense to develop a proposal addressing the costs of legal representation for indigent criminal defendants and indigent parents, guardians, custodians, and children involved in dependency and... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 371, Laws of 1999 |
May 17, 1999 |
| SB 5672 1999–00 |
Whistleblowers$ Changes the burden of proof under the state Whistleblower Act so that a state agency must demonstrate that a retaliatory action did not occur and adds examples of what constitutes retaliatory action. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 283, Laws of 1999 |
May 13, 1999 |
| SB 5728 1999–00 |
Bond issuance validityC Includes the state in the category of plaintiffs that may bring an action to determine the validity of a bond issuance. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 284, Laws of 1999 |
May 13, 1999 |
| SB 5358 1999–00 |
Motorcycle handlebars$ The height restriction for motorcycle handlebars is increased from 15 inches to 30 inches. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 275, Laws of 1999 |
May 12, 1999 |
| SB 5382 1999–00 |
Scenic vistas actThe Scenic Vistas Act is modified: | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 276, Laws of 1999 |
May 12, 1999 |
| SB 5666 1999–00 |
Vehicle wreckers/acquisitns$ Major component parts of vehicles that only have value as scrap are exempt from statutory record-keeping requirements. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 278, Laws of 1999 |
May 12, 1999 |
| SB 5706 1999–00 |
License fraud$ Decriminalizes license fraud and imposes a fine of $1,000 to $10,000 for intentionally avoiding a payment of Washington taxes and fees. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 277, Laws of 1999 |
May 12, 1999 |
| SB 5095 1999–00 |
Open public meetings$ Clarifies that public corporations, commissions, or authorities created by counties and cities are subject to general laws controlling local governments, such as the Open Public Meetings Act and the Open Public Records Act. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 246, Laws of 1999 |
May 10, 1999 |
| SB 5371 1999–00 |
Passenger rail service$ Subject to appropriation, the Department of Transportation (DOT) is granted power to acquire, develop, and own facilities related to providing rail passenger service. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 253, Laws of 1999 |
May 10, 1999 |
| SB 5385 1999–00 |
Cultural arts, stadium distr$ Creates a second option for dissolving a cultural arts, stadium, or convention district. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 254, Laws of 1999 |
May 10, 1999 |
| SB 5424 1999–00 |
Aquatic plant management$ Allows the use of certain commercially approved herbicides for aquatic plant management. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 1999 |
May 10, 1999 |
| SB 5502 1999–00 |
Ferry employee salary survey$ Exempts the Marine Employees Commission's salary survey from public disclosure laws and establishes the State Auditor's Office as the entity who is authorized to audit the survey's raw data. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 256, Laws of 1999 |
May 10, 1999 |
| SB 5005 1999–00 |
Highway information signs$ Current law prohibits the Washington State Department of Transportation to sign alternate routes to roadway services that may be safer, but exceed the limit of being greater than 15 miles off of the highway. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 1999 |
May 7, 1999 |
| SB 5064 1999–00 |
Public transportation info$ Exempts certain personally identifiable information held by public transit authorities from public disclosure. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 1999 |
May 7, 1999 |
| SB 5153 1999–00 |
Freight mobility board$ Allows board members to receive reimbursement for all necessary and reasonable travel expenses. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 216, Laws of 1999 |
May 7, 1999 |
| SB 5273 1999–00 |
Scenic byways designation$ Allows local routes to voluntarily participate in the scenic byways program - only state routes are currently allowed to be a scenic highway. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 218, Laws of 1999 |
May 7, 1999 |
| SB 5384 1999–00 |
Lightweight tire studs$ Phase out the use of older, heavier studded snow tires. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 219, Laws of 1999 |
May 7, 1999 |
| SB 5102 1999–00 |
Fire fighter training$ Enhances the retirement benefits provided to volunteer fire fighters. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 117, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 28, 1999 |
| SB 5233 1999–00 |
Dept. of correctns/civil srv$ Exempts certain positions with the Department of Corrections from civil service rules. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 122, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 28, 1999 |