Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Patty Murray
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5653 1991–92 |
Homeless parents/child careThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is directed to contract with eligible providers for specialized child care and respite care for children of homeless parents. A minimum of $25,000 per fiscal year is... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 6110 1991–92 |
Health services commissionThe principles of health care reform are set forth in legislative intent. They include recognition that the fundamental purpose of the health care system is to improve the health of Washington residents, balance extending the... | Mike Kreidler (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5046 1991–92 |
Consistent spare tire sizingAll new passenger cars sold in Washington after December 31, 1993 are required to have as standard equipment a spare tire that is matched in tire size designation, construction and profile to the other tires on the vehicle. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5113 1991–92 |
Student pedestrian safetyA school pathways and bus stop improvement program is established. | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5115 1991–92 |
Student traffic safety instrSchool districts are required to provide elementary school children eight hours of instruction in pedestrian, bicycle, and school bus safety each year effective September 1, 1993. The Superintendent of Public Instruction is... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5125 1991–92 |
Private detective licensingApplicants for a private detective license must meet the following requirements: 1) be at least 18 years old; 2) be a citizen or resident alien; 3) cannot have had a felony conviction within the last ten years; 4) be employed... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5152 1991–92 |
Contractor registrationAuthorizes the department of labor and industries to require that persons registering as contractors attend a seminar on laws and practices applicable to the business of contracting in the state. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5153 1991–92 |
Plumbing regulationRequires the department of labor and industries to establish separate certification requirements for backflow preventer assembly installers and backflow preventer assembly testers. Takes effect July 1, 1991. | Patrick R. McMullen (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5154 1991–92 |
Employment of minorsThe director of the Department of Labor and Industries is to issue written citations for violations of the child labor standards of the state's industrial welfare law. For first-time, nonserious violations, an abatement period... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5155 1991–92 |
Wage payment laws violationsAuthorizes the assessment of interest on back wages and the imposition of civil penalties and criminal penalties for violations of wage laws. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5182 1991–92 |
Educ services demo projectsGrants are provided to school districts to develop special services demonstration projects to encourage blending of categorical program resources including funds for handicapped, learning assistance, bilingual and federal... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5183 1991–92 |
Hazardous substance spillsSpill Prevention and Response Office . An Office of Spill Prevention and Response is established within the Department of Ecology. The administrator of the division will have overall authority for state programs relating to... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5215 1991–92 |
Indust safety/health violtnsIncreases civil penalties for industrial safety and health violations. | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5234 1991–92 |
Educational excellence progPART I - REACH FOR EXCELLENCE GRANT PROGRAM The State Board of Education (SBE) establishes the REACH FOR EXCELLENCE grant program to assist schools and school districts in local efforts to improve student learning and skills... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5235 1991–92 |
Fair start programThe Superintendent of Public Instruction establishes a voluntary grant program to assist school districts in providing prevention and intervention programs and services for children in preschool through grade six. The name of... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5238 1991–92 |
Earthquake prepardness/schlsSchool districts must adopt by January 1, 1992, an earthquake preparedness policy that provides for: (1) training all students and staff in earthquake safety and earthquake hazard mitigation procedures; (2) a minimum of twice... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5239 1991–92 |
Extending the school yearSCHOOL YEAR FOR STUDENTS: Beginning with the 1992-93 school year, students would attend school for a minimum of 181 equivalent school days. The state-funded school year would be 181 days, a one-day increase over the current... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5240 1991–92 |
Corporal punishment/schoolsBy December 1, 1991, the State Board of Education is required to adopt a policy prohibiting the use of corporal punishment in the schools. The policy shall be implemented by school districts by September 1, 1992. | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5252 1991–92 |
School security monitorsFunds are appropriated from the general fund for matching grants to enhance security in secondary schools. School districts may apply for grants of up to 75 percent of the district's total yearly expenditure for school security. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5253 1991–92 |
Pesticide notification reqmtWhen pesticides are applied by a certified applicator to public and private school yards, day care centers, public recreation areas, or residential property, the applicator is required to post warning signs. Signs must be... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5254 1991–92 |
Teachers for 21st centuryThe Teachers for the Twenty-First Century pilot program is created to foster change in the state educator preparation system. The State Board of Education awards grants to public higher education institutions in the state for... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5255 1991–92 |
Unemployment compensationProvides that an individual shall not be considered to have left work voluntarily without good cause if the individual leaves work voluntarily to relocate with his or her spouse. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5270 1991–92 |
Senior citizen income limitsIncreases the maximum income limits for senior citizens and retired persons' tax exemptions. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5271 1991–92 |
Low-income property tx exmptProvides the required conditions for the exemption from any legal obligation to pay all or a portion of the amount of excess and regular real property taxes. Provides that the act shall take effect if the proposed amendment to... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5272 1991–92 |
Low-income temp prop tx relfAuthorizes a person to receive assistance for all or a portion of the amount of excess and regular real property taxes in accordance with a specified formula. Provides that a person signing a false claim with the intent to... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |