Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ed Murray
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3049 1997–98 |
Watershed planning/mitigatnThe Department of Transportation, the Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the Department of Ecology are directed to co-chair a work group to develop a framework for evaluating mitigation alternatives within and between... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 3130 1997–98 |
Equal opportunity/quotasDeclares that the state is prohibited from using quotas that require hiring or selecting persons in public employment, education, and contracting, based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Declares that no... | Kip Tokuda (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 9, 1998 |
| HB 2980 1997–98 |
Research data protectionA new exemption is added to the public disclosure requirements. Research data developed or received by a research university is exempt from public inspection and copying until the data is published or publicly distributed or a... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 3125 1997–98 |
Emergency medicl care leviesRevises RCW 84.52.069 relating to property tax levies for emergency medical care and services. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 17, 1998 |
| HB 3126 1997–98 |
Contraceptive health careDeclares that a health plan issued to individuals or groups shall not exclude or restrict benefits for: (1) Prescription of contraceptive drugs or devices allowed under Title 69 RCW or generic equivalents substitutable under... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 17, 1998 |
| HB 3127 1997–98 |
Class size reductionProvides that certificated instructional staffing allocations shall be as follows: (1) For students in grade four, beginning in the 1998-99 school year, allocations shall be on the basis of one full-time certificated... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 17, 1998 |
| HB 3128 1997–98 |
Health insurance/HIV coveragAuthorizes the department of health to expend funds from the human immunodeficiency virus intervention program to purchase health insurance coverage for persons with human immunodeficiency virus. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 17, 1998 |
| HB 1782 1997–98 |
Downtown/neighbrhd revitalizThe Washington Main Street program is established in statute and various incentives are provided to assist in the revitalization of downtown and neighborhood commercial districts. Business and Occupation Tax Credit. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2601 1997–98 |
End-of-life issues studyThe Governor is directed to form a commission to study end-of-life issues and make recommendations to the Legislature on state policies and private sector practices affecting persons approaching the end of life. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2641 1997–98 |
Employee child care/tax credThis bill provides a business and operations (B&O) tax credit for companies with less than 400 employees that provide child care for employee children. The credit is equal to 50 percent of child care costs, but may not be... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2787 1997–98 |
Telephone assistance programThe Washington Telephone Assistance Program is extended until June 30, 2003. | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2789 1997–98 |
Adult family/boarding homesThe DSHS, the Department of Health (DOH), and the NCQAC are directed to meet with provider and resident groups and, by December 1, 1998, to recommend to the Legislature enhanced staff training standards and improvements in the... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 3112 1997–98 |
Power of attrny/health careRevises RCW 11.94.010 relating to the power of attorney for health care decisions. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 1998 |
| HB 2494 1997–98 |
Temporary worker housingThe Department of Health (DOH) is directed to adopt a temporary worker building code by administrative rule. The temporary worker building code governs the construction, alteration, or repair of temporary worker housing and... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1998 |
| HB 3100 1997–98 |
State emplyee cost-of-livingProvides an annual cost-of-living allowance for public employees. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1998 |
| HB 1091 1997–98 |
Assault of health care workrWhat would otherwise be a misdemeanor fourth-degree assault becomes a felony third-degree assault if committed against certain persons who are performing nursing or health care duties at the time of the assault. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1151 1997–98 |
Replacement tires feeA new tire replacement fee of $1 per replacement tire is collected by the retailer at the time of sale. New replacement tires do not include retreads. | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1168 1997–98 |
Legislators' newslettersUnder the striking amendment, the 12-month freeze on mailings begins on December 1 of the year before a general election for the state legislator's election to office and runs through November 30 after the election. It is... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1395 1997–98 |
Filling office vacanciesThree nominees may be selected for a vacancy in a legislative position or partisan county elective position at any time after the legislator or county official submits a letter of resignation to the proper authority, whether... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1415 1997–98 |
PUD commissioner compensatnA variety of changes are made to salaries for public utility district commissioners. The basis upon which PUDs are classified, to determine monthly salaries for commissioners, is altered from using the amount of their gross... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1436 1997–98 |
Library electronc info accesThe Legislature finds public access to a wide variety of information to be vital, and that public libraries are a primary source for information, educational opportunities, and serve as centers for community activity. Much... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1437 1997–98 |
Gender equity in higher edThe sunset date for tuition waiver authority is repealed. By June 30, 2002, institutions of higher education must strive to achieve equitable participation in their intercollegiate athletics programs. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1683 1997–98 |
Women in military memorialThis bill appropriates $50,000 to the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs for the purpose of contributing to the cost of constructing the monument. Fiscal Note: Not requested. | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 3051 1997–98 |
Nonhighway transportationRequires the pilot project to adhere to the following principles: (1) It may not involve highway construction; (2) it must serve community needs; (3) it must promote nonautomobile travel; and (4) it must provide response to... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1998 |
| HB 2981 1997–98 |
Mitigation activities fundngProvides funds for the mitigation of highway noise, water pollution, and fish passage barriers. | Frank Chopp (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1998 |