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 6120 1997–98 |
Personal restraint petitionsRevises RCW 10.73.140 relating to court of appeals consideration of personal restraint petitions. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6121 1997–98 |
Court of appeals positionsRevises RCW 2.06.076 relating to the method for staggering the terms of court of appeals positions. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6124 1997–98 |
Court of appeals budgetIt is clarified that the Court of Appeals is part of the judicial branch of government and as such, its budget requests are not subject to prior review by OFM. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6126 1997–98 |
Marine bulkhead permitsProvides that if an application for a hydraulic permit is conditioned, modified, or denied, the department shall issue a written explanation of the reasons why, the rationale behind the decision, and any suggested curative... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6128 1997–98 |
Leg. transportation commtteeThe number of Senate members on the Legislative Transportation Committee is increased from 11 to 12 (to equal the number of House members). Not more than six members from each house may be from the same political party. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6177 1997–98 |
Initiative & ref signaturesRequires that a person must be a registered voter of this state to solicit or procure signatures on an initiative or referendum petition. A person who violates this provision is subject to a civil penalty of not more than five... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5521 1997–98 |
County research serviceThe responsibilities of the Municipal Research Council are expanded to include contracting for county research and services. The services provided to cities, towns and counties shall be in proportion to the moneys appropriated... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 437, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5718 1997–98 |
Vehicle & driver recordsDisclosure and use of "personal information" contained in motor vehicle and driver records is prohibited, unless explicitly authorized by law or permitted by the individual named in the record. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5739 1997–98 |
Employee wearing apparelIf an employer requires an employee to wear a uniform, the employer must furnish or compensate the employee for such apparel. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5781 1997–98 |
City assumptn/water-sewer syA city shall not assume jurisdiction over a water or sewer district unless the voters of the district vote for the assumption. The district must be contiguous to the city. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5783 1997–98 |
Public water systemsA statement of legislative findings concludes that it is in the public interest that public water systems be allowed to prolong and maximize the use of water rights applied to municipal purposes consistent with population... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 445, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5785 1997–98 |
Wells/ground water rightsUpon application to the Department of Ecology, the holder of a ground water permit may consolidate with a ground water right exempt from the need for a permit (stockwatering, half-acre lawn or garden watering, single and group... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 446, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5845 1997–98 |
Beer taxThe general fund portion of the beer tax is reduced beginning July 1, 1997. The liquor revolving fund portion is reduced from $2.60 to $1.30 per barrel and these revenues are distributed 80 percent to cities and 20 percent to counties. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 451, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 6061 1997–98 |
Transportation budgetDepartment of Transportation. No funds provided for new projects to expand highway capacity. | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 457, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5104 1997–98 |
Pheasant enhancement programBeginning the 1997 hunting season, pheasant hunters in eastern Washington must pay a $10 surcharge, in addition to other licensing requirements, in order to hunt pheasants. Funds from the program are utilized to release... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 422, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| SB 5105 1997–98 |
State rules federal requirmnThe authority of a significant legislative rule-making agency to determine that it is necessary for a rule to differ from federal law is removed. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |
| SB 5273 1997–98 |
Compensatory mitigationAdvanced compensatory mitigation is defined as mitigation in advance of known, unavoidable impacts of planned development projects. A project proponent may propose a mitigation plan that includes advanced compensatory... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 424, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| SB 6094 1997–98 |
Growth managementRural Intent . Local comprehensive plans and development regulations require counties and cities to balance priorities and consider local circumstances. The ultimate responsibility for planning and implementing a county's or... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 429, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| SB 5462 1997–98 |
Loc govrnmnt permit timelineThe determination by the local government in connection with a permit application is expanded to a threshold determination of either significance and nonsignificance. The notice of application may be combined with issuance and... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 396, Laws of 1997 |
May 16, 1997 |
| SB 5831 1997–98 |
Venue of actions/countiesActions are commenced only in the county being sued, or in the county where the defendant resides. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 401, Laws of 1997 |
May 16, 1997 |
| SB 7900 1997–98 |
Model toxics control act J.SLiability : The owner of a site that overlies a plume of contaminated groundwater is not held liable for the contamination. To be eligible for this exemption, an owner must demonstrate that hazardous substances used on the... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 406, Laws of 1997 |
May 16, 1997 |
| SB 5402 1997–98 |
Nonprofit camps/tax exemptnsThe sales of certain goods and services by nonprofit camps and conference centers are exempt from retail sales tax and B&O tax. The exemption is limited to sales of: (a) lodging, conference and meeting rooms, camping... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 388, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| SB 5442 1997–98 |
Flood damage repairsThe Department of Fish and Wildlife must develop five-year maintenance approval agreements consistent with comprehensive flood control management plans adopted by the county. This must be done at the request of any county. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 385, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| SB 5827 1997–98 |
Gov use of collectn agenciesMunicipalities may add a reasonable fee to the outstanding debt for the collection agency fee. A municipality may agree to a contingent fee of up to 50 percent of the unpaid debt as a reasonable fee for the collection agency. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 387, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| SB 5336 1997–98 |
Cities and townsMunicipalities may contract with licensed collection agencies to collect public debts. The term "debt" is clarified to include fees, penalties, reasonable costs, and assessments, as well as fines and other debts. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 361, Laws of 1997 |
May 14, 1997 |
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