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 5938 1997–98 |
SentencingManslaughter in the first degree is added to the list of A serious violent offenses. @ The seriousness level is raised from Level IX to Level XI which means the presumptive sentence ranges are increased. For example, a first... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 365, Laws of 1997 |
May 14, 1997 |
| SB 5512 1997–98 |
Child abuse/guilt admittanceUnless a parent, custodian, or guardian is convicted of a crime for acts of abuse they cannot be required to admit guilt in order to complete successfully any necessary treatment and education as ordered by the court. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 344, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| SB 5361 1997–98 |
Charter use of ferriesWashington State Ferries (WSF) may be used for the transportation of hazardous materials when established route operations and normal user requirements are not disrupted. The rate to charter a WSF for purposes of hazardous... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 323, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| SB 5749 1997–98 |
Medical gas piping installerA "medical gas piping installer" endorsement to a journeyman plumber = s certificate of competency is established. Beginning, July 1, 1998, no individual may install or offer to install medical gas piping without holding a... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 326, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| SB 5968 1997–98 |
Electric-assisted bicyclesElectric bicycles are defined as bicycles fully operative with pedals, but also having an electric motor capable of propelling the bike not more than 20 miles per hour. Electric bicycles are exempt from vehicle registration... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 328, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| SB 5991 1997–98 |
Quality awards councilThe council becomes its own private nonprofit corporation separate from the Quality for Washington State Foundation. The Secretary of State's Office provides limited staff assistance. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 329, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| SB 6030 1997–98 |
Workrs' comp performnc auditThe Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee must, in consultation with the Workers' Compensation Advisory Committee and a legislative advisory committee, contract for a performance audit of the Department of Labor and Industries. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 330, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| SB 5229 1997–98 |
Assembly halls/property taxThe property tax exemption for nonprofit public assembly halls and meeting places is not lost by the use for pecuniary gain or to promote business activities for periods of not more than seven days in a year. | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 298, Laws of 1997 |
May 9, 1997 |
| SB 5230 1997–98 |
Current use taxationBack taxes do not have to be paid for forest land that is removed from classification or designation if official action disallows the present use of the land. In King County, an exception to the payment of back taxes is... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 299, Laws of 1997 |
May 9, 1997 |
| SB 5763 1997–98 |
Internet service taxationUntil July 1, 1999, cities and towns using a gross receipts tax may only tax Internet service providers under the service classification of the business and occupations tax. It is clarified that Internet service provision does... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 304, Laws of 1997 |
May 9, 1997 |
| SB 5511 1997–98 |
Child abuse/neglect informtnThe Department of Social and Health Services must purge, after six years, information in files or reports of child abuse and neglect if the information is determined to be unfounded and no new reports have been received within... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 282, Laws of 1997 |
May 7, 1997 |
| SB 5565 1997–98 |
Election procedures reviewThe periodic review by the election review staff of the Office of Secretary of State must be conducted in conjunction with an election. The requirement that each county must periodically be reviewed not less than once every... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 284, Laws of 1997 |
May 7, 1997 |
| SB 5674 1997–98 |
Teaching history awardThe board of trustees of the Washington State Historical Society makes the final determination regarding two annual cash awards: one to an individual teacher and one to an organization. These cash awards are raised through... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 263, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| SB 5318 1997–98 |
Writs of restitutionA writ of restitution is not invalidated by the acceptance by the landlord of a partial payment of the judgment against the tenant, unless pursuant to a written agreement signed by both parties. If there is a written... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 1997 |
May 5, 1997 |
| SB 5005 1997–98 |
Violent crime sentencingWhen a person is convicted of two or more current violent offenses arising from separate and distinct criminal conduct, the crimes are sentenced consecutively to each other unless the person's sentence would be longer if he or... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| SB 5600 1997–98 |
County operationsThe language prescribing how the county auditor pays the county's superior court judges is updated to provide that the judges are paid by the auditor in the same manner as all other elected officials are paid. A county's... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 204, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| SB 5782 1997–98 |
Water-sewer district biddingThe water-sewer district = s ability to use the small works roster for projects estimated to cost in excess of $10,000 to less than $50,000 is clarified. A Project @ is defined to include labor, materials, supplies and equipment. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| SB 5670 1997–98 |
Solid waste collctn certificUpon incorporation or annexation of an area, the UTC continues to regulate solid waste collection within the limits of the city or town. The regulation continues until the city or town notifies the UTC, in writing, of its... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 171, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| SB 5681 1997–98 |
Assault/health care personnlWhat would otherwise be a misdemeanor fourth-degree assault becomes a felony third-degree assault if committed against certain persons who are performing nursing or health care duties at the time of the assault. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| SB 5724 1997–98 |
Limitation of actions/theftTheft in the first degree must not be prosecuted more than three years after the discovery of the theft when the victim is a tax exempt corporation under 501(c)(3). | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| SB 5744 1997–98 |
Legislatv review/agncy rulesJARRC may require that the significant legislative rule-making analysis be performed on any rule of any agency within 180 days of JARRC = s receipt of the notice of proposed rule-making. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| SB 5997 1997–98 |
Cosmetology inspectionsThe Department of Licensing must inspect schools of cosmetology, barbering, esthetics and manicuring at least once a year. In addition, the department must inspect cosmetology, barbering, esthetics and manicuring salons and... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| SB 5998 1997–98 |
Cosmetology advisory boardThe advisory board membership is increased by two members appointed by the director. Both are experienced members of the professions, one having chain salon supervisory experience and the other having salon and school experience. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 179, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| SB 5313 1997–98 |
Environmental mitigationThe environmental mitigation revolving fund, which is not tied to programmed transportation projects, is created to finance the acquisition and development of environmental mitigation sites in advance of transportation project... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 140, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| SB 5551 1997–98 |
Significant historic placesThe generic term "state register" is replaced with the more specific "Washington heritage register." Nominations made to the national register of historic places must comply with any standards promulgated by the United States... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
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