Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Patty Murray
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5984 1991–92 |
Additional teaching materialMakes an appropriation of twenty-five million dollars to replace out-of-date teaching materials. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5993 1991–92 |
Income limits/non-prof homesFor purposes of the property tax exemption for nonprofit homes for the aging, the maximum income limit of residents of nonprofit homes for the aging is increased from the income limit for property tax relief from regular... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6156 1991–92 |
Warrant serversWarrant servers may be employees of either the municipal courts or the city police departments. The title of the position is changed from warrant "server" to warrant "officer." Warrant officers are expressly authorized to make... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6481 1991–92 |
School bus strobe lightsSchool buses may be equipped with a single hazard strobe lamp that meets the standards and specifications of the Washington State Patrol. | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6177 1991–92 |
Site-based school councilsSchool district boards of directors may adopt policies establishing school site-based councils. The school district board of directors has the final authority to determine the powers and duties of the site-based council. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1992 |
| SB 6397 1991–92 |
Work opportunities programThe Washington Work Opportunities Program is created. The program is administered by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) through a contract for services with private sector vendors. | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| SB 6467 1991–92 |
Children/youth/families counIn serving children and families the state shall seek to maintain their dignity and respect while building upon their inherent strengths. The state shall focus public policy towards involving communities in all levels of... | Lois J. Stratton (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 1992 |
| SB 6431 1991–92 |
Discrimination in housingDeclares a goal of providing a decent home in a suitable environment for every resident of the state. Revises tax provisions relating to affordable housing developments. Provides that certain property conveyances are exempt... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1992 |
| SB 6446 1991–92 |
Nursing home residents dischRequires a provider to hold open the recipient's bed for a minimum of three days immediately following the day of discharge. Requires the recipient to be readmitted during the three day period. Provides for reimbursement to... | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1992 |
| SB 6411 1991–92 |
Public disclosure lawsOpen public records : The definition of "writing" includes motion pictures, film and video recordings, diskettes, sound recordings, and data compilations from which information may be obtained or translated. Agencies must... | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| SB 6414 1991–92 |
Excess levy validationSchool district general obligation bonds are validated when the total number of persons voting equals at least 40 percent of the majority of votes cast on any single school district general issue or candidacy. The requirement... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| SB 6346 1991–92 |
Discrim golf/country clubsProvides that golf and country clubs that offer memberships to both men and women shall not be entitled to a class H license if they discriminate on the basis of gender in granting access to facilities and services.... | Mike Kreidler (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1992 |
| SB 6362 1991–92 |
Hospital definedIncludes hospitals as defined in RCW 70.41.020(2) and psychiatric hospitals regulated under chapter 71.12 RCW, but does not include beds utilized by a comprehensive cancer center for research. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1992 |
| SB 6363 1991–92 |
Insurance assessment noticeRevises the notice provisions of RCW 51.16.200, 51.48.120, and 51.48.150. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1992 |
| SB 6311 1991–92 |
Retirement allowancesProvides an adjusted retirement allowance for certain retirees. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1992 |
| SB 6312 1991–92 |
Retirement cost of livingAdjusts cost of living increases for public employees' retirement system and teachers' retirement system retirees. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1992 |
| SB 6313 1991–92 |
Retirement cost of livingAdjusts costs of living increases for public employees' retirement system and teachers' retirement system retirees. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1992 |
| SB 6269 1991–92 |
Educational services demonstThe intent of the legislation authorizing special services demonstration projects is expanded to include discouraging unnecessary labeling of students when providing state funding for needed services. The mechanism for funding... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1992 |
| SB 6271 1991–92 |
Prescription medicine insurEach disability insurance policy, group disability insurance policy, health care service contract, health maintenance agreement, and public employees health plan that provides for payment of all or a part of prescription costs... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1992 |
| SB 6280 1991–92 |
Long-term care insuranceProhibits long-term care insurance policies from excluding coverage for home care and from denying a claim for reasons of material misrepresentation for an ailment which took place more than ten years prior to the effective... | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1992 |
| SB 6247 1991–92 |
Toxic household productsAny toxic household product manufactured or sold in Washington that contains any substance included on a list prepared by the Board of Pharmacy must include a nontoxic bittering agent or be packaged with child-resistant safety... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1992 |
| SB 5522 1991–92 |
Life insurance policy limitsInsurers may rely on clauses to limit liability in the event of war, suicide or aviation under life insurance, annuity or pure endowment contracts only if the policyholder has been told at the time the contract was sold that... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 6167 1991–92 |
Civil actions against emplyrThe section of Washington's law against discrimination which establishes the right to be free from discrimination is amended. Employment includes any person acting in the interest of an employer who employs one or more persons. | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1992 |
| SB 6131 1991–92 |
State employee child careRequires the director of personnel to provide a plan, by June 30, 1993, for the development of a child care program that includes objective, quantifiable, and measurable standards and goals to be achieved. Authorizes suitable... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1992 |
| SB 6117 1991–92 |
FranchisesAuthorizes the director to make revisions as deemed necessary for the protection of franchisees who lack the customary education, business experience, or English language skills. Authorizes the courts to grant rescission of... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1992 |