Mary Margaret Haugen
Senator
· Democrat
· District 10
· most recent term 2011–12
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885
Bills as prime sponsor
196
of those became law
2,155
Bills co-sponsored
18,077
Recorded votes
5.5%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5952 2009–10 |
Sexual orientation/definingChanges the definition of "sexual orientation" to mirror the definition u nder the Washington's Labor Regulations Act and subsequently, expands the definition to include gender expression or gender identity. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 22, 2009 |
| SB 6068 2009–10 |
Definition of "conviction"Requires entry into a deferred prosecution program to be treated as a conviction for commercial driver's license purposes. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 22, 2009 |
| SB 5017 2009–10 |
Inactive voter ballotsEliminates the requirement that a county auditor send inactive voters a ballot or ballot application at least 18 days prior to an election. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 103, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 16, 2009 |
| SB 5195 2009–10 |
Life settlements model actRequires licensing of any person who buys or brokers a life insurance policy from the owner if the owner is a resident of this state. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 104, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 16, 2009 |
| SB 5350 2009–10 |
Poultry slaughter and saleExpands the coverage provided under a special permit issued by the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) to slaughter, prepare, and sell 1,000 or fewer chickens in a calendar year directly to the ultimate consumer... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 114, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 16, 2009 |
| SB 5695 2009–10 |
State patrol/donationsAuthorizes the Washington State Patrol to accept donations, bequests, gifts, conveyances, devices, grants, money, property, or other things of value. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 108, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 16, 2009 |
| SB 5009 2009–10 |
Experience rating accountsProvides that employers may request non-charging of unemployment benefits paid to former employees who were hired to replace employees called to federal active military service. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 50, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 10, 2009 |
| SB 5437 2009–10 |
Conservation commissionAuthorizes the State Conservation Commission (Commission) to seek and accept grants, gifts, and endowments. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 55, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 10, 2009 |
| SB 5481 2009–10 |
Veterans' burialsRequires the transfer of a veteran's or veteran's dependent's remains to the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) upon certification of eligibility for interment at a federal or state veterans cemetery, if the remains are... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 10, 2009 |
| SB 5944 2009–10 |
Lake Whatcom/phosphorusDirects the Puget Sound Partnership to assist the City of Bellingham and Whatcom County in implementing a demonstration program regarding phosphorous loading into Lake Whatcom. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 48, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 10, 2009 |
| SB 5012 2009–10 |
Missing persons recoveryRequires the Washington State Patrol (WSP) to develop and implement an America’s Missing Broadcast Emergency Response (AMBER) Alert plan to assist in recovering abducted children. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 8, 2009 |
| SB 5035 2009–10 |
Veterans' access to servicesRequires the Department of Veterans Affairs to study ways to increase veterans' access to state and federal assistance programs. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 8, 2009 |
| SB 5228 2009–10 |
Construction/county forcesReplaces the phrase "day labor" with "county forces." | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 8, 2009 |
| SB 5671 2009–10 |
Suitability of annuitiesRequires insurers and insurance producers to meet suitability standards when recommending the purchase or exchange of an annuity to a consumer. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 2009 |
Mar 30, 2009 |
| SB 5221 2009–10 |
Distressd proprty conveyanceExempts licensed real estate brokers and salespersons from the definition of "distressed home consultant" when the broker or salesperson is providing services governed under the real estate brokerage laws and the services do... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 2009 |
Mar 25, 2009 |
| SB 5348 2009–10 |
Mitigation banking projectRemoves mitigation banking projects from the list of allowable uses of the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program funds in the Habitat Conservation Account and the Riparian Protection Account. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 2009 |
Mar 25, 2009 |
| SB 6277 2007–08 |
Private transit providersRequires transit agencies that have received state funding for a park and ride lot to reasonably accommodate certain private transportation providers at the park and ride lot. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 257, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 31, 2008 |
| SB 6806 2007–08 |
Anaerobic digesterCreates a six-year property tax exemption for anaerobic digesters. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 268, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 31, 2008 |
| SB 6851 2007–08 |
Inheritance/tax exemptionConcerning the documentation required in order to obtain a real estate excise tax exemption at the time of inheritance. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 269, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 31, 2008 |
| SB 6607 2007–08 |
Shellfish protectionRemoves the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit exemption for shellfish protection district assessments, fees, and charges and limits the assessments that may be levied against dairies with certified dairy... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 28, 2008 |
| SB 6237 2007–08 |
Armed forcesDeletes references to Washington when referring to the National Guard special license plate. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 27, 2008 |
| SB 6371 2007–08 |
Tuition and fee waiversClarifies eligibility requirements and other terms for purposes of tuition waivers for families of eligible veterans and National Guard members. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 188, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 27, 2008 |
| SB 6483 2007–08 |
Local food productionMakes changes to state procurement policy to encourage and facilitate the purchase of Washington grown food by state agencies and institutions of higher education. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 27, 2008 |
| SB 6950 2007–08 |
Emergencies/limited waiverExtends the Governor's authority under a declared state of emergency to waive or suspend statutory obligations. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 27, 2008 |
| SB 6195 2007–08 |
Rural county definitionTies the definition of "rural county" under the Community Economic Revitalization Board, Associate Development Organization, Rural Washington Loan Fund, and the Electric Utility Rural Economic Development Revolving Fund... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 131, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 25, 2008 |
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