Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Patty Murray
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5110 1991–92 |
Senior citizen/tax exemptnsApplication for exemption is required every two years. | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 203, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| SB 5474 1991–92 |
Children data collection sysAn interagency task force is created to plan a state system for the efficient collection and reporting of data about conditions affecting the education and well-being of children. The task force is coordinated and staffed by... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 235, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| SB 5475 1991–92 |
Honorary degreesUpon recommendation of the faculty, the governing boards of the regional institutions of higher education, and the governing boards of the community colleges, may grant honorary degrees. The honorary degrees may be granted to... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 228, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| SB 5114 1991–92 |
Student transportation saftyAll school buses owned or contracted by school districts in the state must be equipped with a crossing arm by September 1, 1992. The Superintendent of Public Instruction is responsible for purchasing and distributing the... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5520 1991–92 |
Wine shipment permitsWine manufacturers in states which afford Washington wineries an equal reciprocal shipping privilege may ship, for personal use and not for resale, no more than two cases of wine of its own manufacture per year to any adult... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 149, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| SB 5528 1991–92 |
Local literacy programsThe Learn-in Libraries program is extended. The State Library Commission is authorized to provide grants to local libraries to develop and implement learn-in-library programs that provide after school and vacation programs for... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 91, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| SB 5982 1991–92 |
Free/reduced meal funding(DIGEST AS ENACTED) Makes an appropriation of two million dollars to replace federal funding for free and reduced school breakfasts and lunches that the state will not receive because of the teacher's work stoppage. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 22, 1991 |
| SB 5251 1991–92 |
Vehicle wreckers regulationThe State Patrol is responsible for inspecting all wrecking yards. The chief of the State Patrol has joint rule making authority with the director of the Department of Licensing. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 20, 1991 |
| SB 5849 1991–92 |
Property tax averagingEach year, the current appraised value is compared to the assessed value for the previous year. The new assessed value is the lesser of (1) the current appraised value, and (2) the greater of: o106 percent of the previous... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 20, 1991 |