Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ed Murray
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6065 2007–08 |
Public school art programsWhen lottery revenues cease to be distributed for debt services on the baseball stadium bonds, that portion of lottery revenues will be deposited in the School Art Restoration Program Account, which is created in the State Treasury. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6077 2007–08 |
College textbooksUpon the request of a prospective purchaser who is a faculty member at an institution of higher education, textbook publishers must disclose the intended price of their products at the on-campus bookstore. The history of... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6078 2007–08 |
Hotel liquor licensesA new liquor retailer's license is created and is called a hotel license. The LCB may issue the hotel license to an applicant regardless of whether he or she already holds any other liquor licenses. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6114 2007–08 |
Autism task forceThe Caring for Washington Individuals with Autism Task Force is created to assist in implementing recommendations of the task force, evaluate ways to improve the delivery and coordination of autism services in the state,... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6143 2007–08 |
Regional trans planning orgsProvides comprehensive membership of significant jurisdictions on the executive board of regional transportation planning organizations. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6182 2007–08 |
Public works board projectsAuthorizes project loans recommended by the public works board to be made with funds appropriated from the public works assistance account. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6189 2007–08 |
Pharmacy owners complianceIntends to protect and promote public health, safety, and welfare by ensuring the timely availability of all legally prescribed drugs and devices in all state licensed pharmacies, and that each pharmacy comply with its duty to... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6190 2007–08 |
Production of wineDeclares that equipment used in the production of wine does not need to be listed, labeled, or otherwise indicated as acceptable by an accredited electrical product testing laboratory if the equipment was manufactured in a... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6200 2007–08 |
Prescription drug programThe HCA will create a prescription drug professional education (PDPE) program. The goal of the PDPE program is to promote evidence-based treatment and use of evidence-based prescriptions by health care practitioners... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5085 2007–08 |
Transportation-related acctsAllows transportation accounts to receive 100 percent of their proportionate share of earnings. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 513, Laws of 2007 |
May 15, 2007 |
| SB 5207 2007–08 |
Freight congestion reliefDirects the Joint Transportation Committee to administer a consultant study of freight congestion relief options. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 514, Laws of 2007 |
May 15, 2007 |
| SB 5412 2007–08 |
Transportation agenciesEstablishes five overarching policy goals for the planning, operation, performance of, and investment in, the state's transportation system, and streamlines existing transportation goals and objectives. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 516, Laws of 2007 |
May 15, 2007 |
| SB 6099 2007–08 |
State route number 520Requires that the state move forward with a state route 520 (SR 520) bridge replacement project design that provides six total lanes, with four general purpose lanes and two lanes that are for high occupancy vehicle travel... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 517, Laws of 2007 |
May 15, 2007 |
| SB 5037 2007–08 |
Cell phone use while drivingProhibits, with limited exceptions, the use of wireless communications devices while operating a motor vehicle unless used in conjunction with a hands-free device. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 417, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| SB 5050 2007–08 |
Motor vehicle lemon lawChanges the calculation of the reasonable offset that a consumer is required to pay when a vehicle is replaced or repurchased under the Motor Vehicle Warranties Act. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 426, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| SB 5084 2007–08 |
Rail transit safety plansModifies the rail fixed guideway system safety and security plan to comply with federal regulations. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 422, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| SB 5937 2007–08 |
High-accident corridorsIncreases the fee for an abstract of driving record from $5 to $10. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 424, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| SB 5097 2007–08 |
Safe school plansRequires school districts to adopt and implement safe school plans. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 406, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| SB 5098 2007–08 |
College bound scholarshipCreates the Washington College Bound Scholarship Program to provide a four-year tuition scholarship program for students from low-income families. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 405, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| SB 5288 2007–08 |
CyberbullyingRevises the definition of harassment, intimidation, and bullying for school district policies to include electronic acts. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 407, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| SB 5627 2007–08 |
Basic education fundingCreates a Joint Task Force on Basic Education Finance (Task Force) composed of eight legislators, a chair and three public members appointed by the Governor, a representative of the Governor's Office or the Office of Financial... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 399, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| SB 5320 2007–08 |
Public guardianship officeCreates an Office of Public Guardianship within the Administrative Office of the Courts to provide guardianship services to low-income individuals who have been determined by a court to need the services of a guardian. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 364, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| SB 5572 2007–08 |
Excise tax reliefExempts certain amounts received by public development authorities from the business and occupation and retail sales and use taxes. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 381, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| SB 5859 2007–08 |
Retail liquor licenseLowers spirits, beer, and wine restaurant density cap to one license for every 1,300 people in the state. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 370, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| SB 5372 2007–08 |
Puget Sound partnershipCreates the Puget Sound Partnership, a new state agency, to clean up and restore the environmental health of Puget Sound by the year 2020. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 341, Laws of 2007 |
May 7, 2007 |