Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ed Murray
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2642 1997–98 |
Vehicle fuel tax/trans fundsIncreases and indexes the motor vehicle fuel tax. Alters the distribution of revenues. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2643 1997–98 |
Transportation bondsDeclares that, in order to provide funds necessary for the location, design, right of way, and construction of highway improvements, there shall be issued and sold upon the request of the Washington state transportation... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2644 1997–98 |
Transportation budgetMakes supplemental transportation appropriations. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2645 1997–98 |
Water quality account managmManages the water quality account by changing the timing of transfers and reallocating cigarette tax revenues to the health services account. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2675 1997–98 |
Local capital facilities/txDeclares an intent to provide to local government a partial exemption from the state share of the retail sales tax on construction of infrastructure projects identified under the growth management act as necessary. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2237 1997–98 |
Telecommnctns/rights-of-wayThe committee adopted a striking amendment. The Department of Transportation is given the authority to grant franchises to telecommunications providers in limited-access rights-of-ways under the same procedure as used when... | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2281 1997–98 |
Transportation fundingThe following appropriations are made to the Department of Transportation (DOT): $25.1 million of federal funding for floods; $4 million additional snow and ice funding (includes $2.0 million that was placed in snow and ice... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2526 1997–98 |
Design-build demo projectsDirects the department of transportation to develop, by January 1, 1999, a process for awarding competitively bid highway construction contracts for projects that may be constructed using a design-build procedure. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2540 1997–98 |
Dental care charges/insurancThe bill requires that every health plan offered to public employees and their families by the State Health Care Authority and every health plan offered by a health carrier that provides coverage for hospital or medical... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2564 1997–98 |
Special fuel & fuel tax collFinds and declares that: (1) The health, safety, and welfare of the people of the state of Washington are dependent on the state's ability to properly collect the taxes enacted by the legislature; (2) the current system for... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2565 1997–98 |
Special fuel taxFinds and declares that: (1) The health, safety, and welfare of the people of the state of Washington are dependent on the state's ability to properly collect the taxes enacted by the legislature; (2) the current system for... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2593 1997–98 |
Maternity care coverageRequires every policy issued by a health carrier that provides hospital, surgical, or medical coverage to provide coverage for maternity care, including hospital, surgical, or medical care under the same terms and conditions... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2594 1997–98 |
Contraceptive insur coverageDeclares an intent to reduce the number of unintended pregnancies and increase equity in coverage of prescription drugs and devices by increasing coverage of contraception services and supplies in health plans that cover... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2595 1997–98 |
Dental assistantsProvides for certification of dental assistants for advanced practice. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2449 1997–98 |
Distressed area new businessDeclares that chapter 82.04 RCW shall not apply to the gross sales or the gross income received by a new small business located in an eligible area as defined in RCW 82.62.010. Provides a definition for a qualifying new small business. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2450 1997–98 |
Distressed area job trainingProvides that there may be credited against the tax imposed by chapter 82.04 RCW, the value of state-approved, employer-provided or sponsored job training services designed to enhance the job-related performance of newly hired... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2495 1997–98 |
Public disclosure violationsPenalties for violating public disclosure laws are increased, a person or entity who fails to comply with an order relating to public disclosure laws is restricted from engaging in certain campaign activities, and changes are... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2498 1997–98 |
Recreational therapistsPersons practicing recreational therapy are required to register as counselors under state law. Applicants may register as recreational therapists if employing recreational therapy as a modality. | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 1006 1997–98 |
Incumbent mailingsThe authority of a legislator is expanded to use public funds to mail individual letters to individual constituents during the 12 months period preceding the last day for certifying election results for the legislator = s... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1025 1997–98 |
Northern Ireland investmentsEncourages the state investment board to sponsor, cosponsor, or support shareholder resolutions designed to encourage corporations doing business in Northern Ireland, in which the state investment board has invested, to adopt... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1029 1997–98 |
Nonprofit org tax exemptionsThe limits for B&O and sales tax exemptions for fund-raising activities are changed as follows. Auctions: Not more than two events per year. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1041 1997–98 |
Property tax reliefProvides that there is allowed a credit against the state regular real property tax equal to the tax imposed on the first sixty-two thousand dollars of assessed valuation of owner-occupied residential property, multiplied by... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1044 1997–98 |
Employment discriminationDeclares that the act does not require an employer to establish or implement employment goals or quotas or, with respect to discrimination based on sexual orientation, require employers to provide or offer access to employee... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1100 1997–98 |
WSP retirement benefitsProvides that, effective July 1, 1997, the retirement allowance under RCW 43.43.260 and 43.43.270(2) shall not be less than twenty dollars per month for each year of service. Decodifies RCW 43.43.275 and 43.43.277. | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1131 1997–98 |
Domestic violence penaltiesPrivileged Communication: A privilege is created for communications made by a victim to a domestic violence counselor or advocate. "Domestic violence counselor or advocate" is defined as the employee or volunteer from a... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |