Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ed Murray
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6729 2007–08 |
Self-storage facilitiesA late fee is defined as a fee or charge assessed by an owner of a self-service storage facility as an estimate of any loss incurred by an owner for an occupant's failure to pay rent when due. A late fee is not a penalty nor... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6731 2007–08 |
Independent contractor(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Consolidates, aligns, and clarifies exception tests for the determination of independent contractor status under unemployment compensation and workers' compensation laws. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6737 2007–08 |
WSU collective bargaining(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Intends to promote cooperative labor relations between Washington State University and the employees who provide instructional, research, and related academic services, and who are enrolled... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6757 2007–08 |
Architecture practice(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides that an architect or architectural firm registered in any other jurisdiction recognized by the state board of registration for architects may offer to practice architecture in this... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6820 2007–08 |
Student excellence(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Directs the economic development commission, in consultation with the higher education coordinating board and the workforce training and education coordinating board, to study and identify... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6822 2007–08 |
Vehicle miles traveled(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides to support the implementation of RCW 47.04.280 and 47.01.078(4), the department of transportation shall adopt broad statewide goals to reduce annual per capita vehicle miles... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6848 2007–08 |
University stadium facilityThe board of regents of a state research university may apply for a sales tax deferral for a university stadium renovation project. The taxes must begin to be paid back in the fifth year following completion of the project. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6218 2007–08 |
Historic vessels(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Declares the intent to encourage responsible participation in the hobby of collecting, preserving, restoring, and maintaining vessels of historic and special interest, a hobby that... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2008 |
| SB 6272 2007–08 |
Financial literacyRequires the Department of Financial Institutions to expand financial literacy through education and counseling. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 2008 |
Feb 11, 2008 |
| SB 6276 2007–08 |
DV advocate pilot program(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires the department of social and health services to create a pilot program to place a full-time domestic violence expert in a minimum of two division of children and family services... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2008 |
| SB 6352 2007–08 |
Institution of higher eduWhen the Legislature considers the location of a higher education institution in the north Puget Sound region, priority consideration must be given to whether the site is centrally located in the Snohomish, Island, and Skagit... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2008 |
| SB 6406 2007–08 |
Offender education program(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires, as a component of basic academic skills education, the department of corrections to create, by rule, a program to provide offenders who are United States citizens with the... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2008 |
| SB 6469 2007–08 |
Urban forestry(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Supports city efforts to conserve, protect, improve, and expand Washington's urban forest in order to reduce storm water pollution in Puget Sound, flooding, energy consumption and greenhouse... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2008 |
| SB 6605 2007–08 |
Energy efficiency worker(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Creates an energy efficiency worker training program. Expires June 30, 2013. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2008 |
| SB 6696 2007–08 |
Wrongful injury or deathThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2008 |
| SB 6255 2007–08 |
Solar electric power(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Increases or extends incentives payments for solar power installation. Makes an appropriation for solar electric demonstration projects. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2008 |
| SB 6593 2007–08 |
Groundwater monitoringThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2008 |
| SB 6923 2007–08 |
Passenger vehicle excise taxProvides that the department of licensing must annually collect a vehicle excise tax on greenhouse gas emissions on all motor vehicles licensed under the passenger use class. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2008 |
| SB 6366 2007–08 |
Saint Edward seminary bldg(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Creates the Saint Edward seminary building future uses assessment committee to conduct an assessment of and make recommendations regarding the future uses of the seminary building at Saint... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2008 |
| SB 6407 2007–08 |
Small business creditThe maximum credit against the B&O is increased to 40 dollars per each month in the reporting period. Beginning in 2010, the maximum credit against the B&O will increase at a rate equivalent to the increase in the rate of the... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2008 |
| SB 6538 2007–08 |
Reading instruction(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Creates the Washigton state adolescent reading program. Requires that, statewide, a reading specialist shall be hired at each educational service district, with two specialists hired in the... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2008 |
| SB 5040 2007–08 |
Survivors' endowed schlrCreates the Survivors Endowed Scholarship for children and spouses of military veterans killed in a combat zone. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6516 2007–08 |
Greenhouse gas emissions(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Commences a process to ensure the emission reductions established in this act are achieved. Directs the state to continue its participation in the development of a regional process to design... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6841 2007–08 |
Possession of weaponsIt is unlawful for a person to carry onto, or to possess in or on, lands, buildings, or facilities owned or controlled by an institution of higher education that enrolls common or private school students participating in a... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| SB 5550 2007–08 |
Real propertyCreates implied warranties for the construction of new homes or the substantial remodel of homes. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 25, 2008 |