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 6786 2005–06 |
City trans authorityThe governing board of a city transportation authority must be comprised of 5 members and may act as long as a quorum of 3 members is present. Provisions are made for how the seats on the board are to be filled. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 5349 2005–06 |
Dyslexia pilot programCreates a dyslexia reading instruction pilot program. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 5632 2005–06 |
Small agricultural employersThe term "small farming operation" is defined, which must be interpreted to be consistent with the definition used by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): an employer engaging in agricultural... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 5657 2005–06 |
Liquefied petroleum gasA person who sells at retail, supplies, handles, or transports liquefied petroleum gas is not liable for civil damages for death, injury, or loss of property under the following circumstances: liquefied petroleum gas equipment... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6423 2005–06 |
Ballot notice requirementsThe requirement that the auditor notify all voters with signature problems by telephone is removed. Instead, notice is mailed to the voters by first class mail. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6467 2005–06 |
Armed forces license platesThe provisions relating to the "Armed Forces" license plates are changed to refer to the National Guard, rather than the Washington National Guard. The "Armed Forces" license plates recognize the contributions of veterans,... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6483 2005–06 |
Apprenticeship opportunitiesThree programs are implemented to expand opportunities for secondary school students to prepare for technical careers and related internships. Centers, as designated by the SBCTC, as well as other colleges with a high density... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6525 2005–06 |
Design-build/trans projectsThe design-build construction expiration date of April 30, 2008, is removed, allowing DOT to continue using this provision. DOT may also use the design-build process on up to five pilot projects costing between two and ten... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6563 2005–06 |
Failing to wear safety beltFailure to comply with the safety belt assembly and child restraint system requirements may be admissible in any civil action. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6643 2005–06 |
Payroll deductionsIn addition to labor or employee organization dues, an employee may authorize payroll deductions for contributions to any funds, committees, or subsidiary organizations maintained by labor or employee organizations. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6654 2005–06 |
Traffic infractionsThe photo enforcement system statute for toll violations is changed to conform with the administrative provisions found in ESSB 5060 enacted last session. Toll violations detected through the use of photo enforcement systems... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6005 2005–06 |
State publicationsThe State Library must maintain the state publications distribution center to provide copies of materials that are not available in electronic format to state depository libraries. An electronic repository of publications must... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| SB 5070 2005–06 |
Superior court judgesIncreases the number of superior court judicial positions in Skagit County from three to four. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 5221 2005–06 |
Veterans' & military affairsThe joint committee is permanent. The joint committee must establish an executive committee. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 5280 2005–06 |
Motorcycle safety coursesThe information on motorcycle awareness required to be provided in driver training courses must be approved by the Department of Licensing Director, rather than the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6469 2005–06 |
Commission/health care costsThe Blue Ribbon Commission on Health Care Cost and Access is created to provide a forum for the development and implementation of long-term strategies to assure access to secure, appropriate, and affordable care for all... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6859 2005–06 |
Unregistered contractorsContractors are prohibited from hiring unregistered contractors. For the limited purposes of this prohibition, a party is considered to be a contractor if the party is hired by a homeowner and retains the services of a general... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2006 |
| SB 6848 2005–06 |
Disclosure of import vehicleDeclares that "import vehicle" means any vehicle originally manufactured for use in countries other than the United States. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| SB 5138 2005–06 |
Transportation feesThe following DOL fees are raised: The reflectorized plate fee is raised from 50 cents to $2; The reflectorized plate set fee is raised from $2 to $4; The fee for replacement plates is raised from $3 to $10; The fee for an... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 5262 2005–06 |
Drvr's lic suspension reviewProcedures are established for an administrative review when the DOL is required by statute to withhold a person's driving privileges. Whenever the DOL is required by statute to withhold a person's driving privilege, the DOL... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 5436 2005–06 |
Commercial motor vehicle lawIf WSP does not receive payment or a request to mitigate the penalty within 15 days, the WSP may begin an adjudicative proceeding under the Administrative Procedures Act to confirm the violation and recover the penalty. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 5442 2005–06 |
Long-term care financingCreates a task force on long-term care financing and services. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 5744 2005–06 |
Mail ballot electionsAllows counties to conduct all elections by mail ballot prior to January 1, 2012. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 5822 2005–06 |
Motorist information signsCurrent law that requires DOT to contract out the motorist information sign program is repealed. The motorist information sign panel program may be administered by DOT. DOT must charge reasonable fees to recover the cost of... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 6104 2005–06 |
Ferry constructionIf a single pre-qualified proposer or a single best qualified proposer emerges from phase one of the competitive design-build procurement process, an alternative process to design-build phases two and three is provided. DOT... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2006 |
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