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 5953 1995–96 |
Land use decisions reviewReforms the process for judicial review of land use decisions made by local jurisdictions, by establishing uniform, expedited appeal procedures and uniform criteria for reviewing such decisions, in order to provide consistent,... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5980 1995–96 |
Transportation dept. auditThe Legislative Transportation Committee (LTC) is required to contract for an independent and objective performance audit of the Department of Transportation. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5989 1995–96 |
Govrnmnt organization chartsThe Legislative Budget Committee is directed to prepare an organizational chart for each of the following departments of state government: Social and Health Services, Ecology, Labor and Industries, Agriculture, Fish and... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6001 1995–96 |
School impact feesIt is the intent of the Legislature to ensure that school districts affected by growth are provided with a uniform level of support from new development. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6005 1995–96 |
County hospital trusteesThe number of trustees is increased to 19. The county executive appoints the 13 persons nominated by the county legislative authority. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6014 1995–96 |
Electrical inspectionsGives to counties the same authority to perform electrical inspections as cities currently exercise. Directs the counties to consider employing the trained persons currently employed by the department of labor and industries. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6023 1995–96 |
Interest on funds and accntsEighty percent of interest earnings on transportation-related accounts remain in those accounts, rather than being transferred to the general fund-state to be spent for general government purposes. This restores the law as it... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6034 1995–96 |
Health insurance mandate repThe series of provisions in current law that phases in the employer mandate to pay no less than 50 percent of the premium for the lowest priced uniform benefits package of health insurance for all employees and their... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6046 1995–96 |
Youth in need housingAuthorizes tax exemptions for new construction of alternative housing for youth in need. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6047 1995–96 |
Medical care products/tax exA sales and use tax exemption is provided for over-the-counter drugs, including vitamins, naturopathic medicines, eyeglasses, prescribed durable medical equipment, adult incontinent pads and pants, and the following medical... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6061 1995–96 |
Water administrationThe Washington Water Resources and Water Quality Board is created. Members are appointed by the Governor, with consent of the Senate. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6139 1995–96 |
Rape in second degreeThe crime of rape in the third degree is committed if a person engages in sexual intercourse with a resident of a state or county adult or juvenile correctional facility, and is not married to the victim. Consent of the victim... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6164 1995–96 |
Annexation by petitionIf the legislative body of a city allows the circulation of a direct annexation petition, the legislative body must give notice by mail, within ten working days after acceptance of the proposed annexation, to the owners or... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5000 1995–96 |
Property tax reductionsThe state property tax for collection in 1996 is reduced by 4.7187 percent which is $54.4 million. Other taxing district levies are prevented from being higher as a result of the lower state tax levy. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 16, 1995 |
| SB 5739 1995–96 |
Nonprofit org sales/tax exmpThe first $20,000 received in a calendar year by a nonprofit organization from bazaars and rummage sales is exempt from the B&O tax and the sales are not subject to sales tax. A B&O tax exemption is provided for income from... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 15, 1995 |
| SB 5001 1995–96 |
Senior/disabled property taxThe following changes are made to the senior citizen and disabled person property tax exemption program effective July 1, 1995, for taxes payable in 1996: (1) All changes made to the senior citizen and disabled person property... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| SB 5201 1995–96 |
Manufacturing/processing taxA statewide sales and use tax exemption is provided and the state's sales and use tax deferral programs are revised as follows. Sales Tax Exemption . Sales of new and replacement machinery and equipment used directly in a... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 8, 1995 |
| SB 5003 1995–96 |
Agr funds & accounts interstThe agricultural local fund, the grain inspection revolving fund, and the fair fund are included with the list of funds that receive their prorated share of interest earnings. The rural rehabilitation account, which currently... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 365, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5092 1995–96 |
Library capital facilt areasA library capital facility area must be established by the legislative authority of the county or counties in which the area is located upon the receipt of a petition requesting the area from the board of a library district.... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 368, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5093 1995–96 |
Fire protectionGovernance : In order to promote efficiency and effectiveness, the ten-member state Fire Protection Policy Board is reduced to eight members. Multiple representation on the board is eliminated. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 369, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5106 1995–96 |
Grizzly bear managementThe Department of Fish and Wildlife cannot transport or introduce in the state grizzly bears that are not native to the state of Washington. The department must protect grizzly bears and develop management programs that... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 370, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5121 1995–96 |
Agricultural safety standrdsThe Department of Labor and Industries is directed to delay the effective date of agricultural safety rules adopted after January 1, 1995, until January 15, 1996. This delay covers both changes to agricultural-specific... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 371, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5127 1995–96 |
Public facilities districtsThe public facilities districts are given powers and administrative mechanisms similar to those of other special districts. The board is given authority to promulgate rules for the day-to-day operation of the district, within... | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 396, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5157 1995–96 |
Hatchery salmon markingCoho salmon and chinook salmon produced in salmon hatcheries are marked for the purpose of identification in mixed stock fisheries. The bill is null and void if funding is not provided in the budget. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 372, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5387 1995–96 |
Multiple-unit housing taxatnA property tax exemption program for new, rehabilitated or converted multiple-unit housing in urban areas is established. The exemption is good for ten years from the issuance of a tax exemption certificate. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 375, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
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