Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ed Murray
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5196 2007–08 |
Nonpartisan racesNo primary election may be held for the office of justice of the supreme court, judge of the court of appeals, judge of the superior court, judge of the district court, or state superintendent of public instruction if, after... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5197 2007–08 |
Sale of firearmsA person is a firearms dealer if that person makes sales, exchanges, or purchases of firearms at a gun show or event. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5210 2007–08 |
Growth managementJurisdictions that plan under the GMA must prohibit approval of new development if it causes the level of service on state-owned transportation facilities to fall below congestion standards adopted by the state or by a... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5249 2007–08 |
Election costsProvides that if an advisory ballot measure is submitted to the city voters of the city in which the Alaskan Way viaduct and Seattle Seawall replacement project is to be constructed, soliciting voter preference of the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5282 2007–08 |
Trans ballot propositionThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5286 2007–08 |
Puget Sound water qualityProcedures are established for including the Puget Sound Partnership's Leadership Council (Council) created in SB 5372 and HB 1374 in decisions regarding funding of projects impacting the Partnership's Action Agenda (Agenda)... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5287 2007–08 |
Renewable energyCreating a Renewable Energy Purchase Requirement for State Agencies: Each state agency that is a retail electric customer is required to use eligible renewable resources or acquire and retire equivalent renewable energy... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5291 2007–08 |
Prevailing wagesGovernmental employees are specifically excluded from the application of the prevailing wage statute regardless of how often the employee is paid. As a result, governmental employee wages will not be included in surveys to... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5333 2007–08 |
Teenage driversThe age for obtaining a learner's permit is increased to 16, regardless of whether or not the teen is enrolled in a driver's education program. Drivers under the age of 18 must attend school or a GED program. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5334 2007–08 |
Motor fuel vendorsBy June 1, 2008, each motor fuel wholesaler or terminal facility must be capable of operating its distribution loading racks using an alternative generated power source for a minimum of 72 hours. If the alternative power... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5335 2007–08 |
Civil marriage equalityDeclares that it is the intent of this act to end discrimination in marriage based on gender and sexual orientation in Washington, to ensure that all persons in this state may enjoy the freedom to marry on equal terms, while... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5375 2007–08 |
Gambling under agePersons under the age of 18 may play bingo and amusement games, but may not participate in other gambling activities. A minor who engages in prohibited gambling activities commits a class 2 civil infraction and is subject to a... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5376 2007–08 |
Gambling commissionThe Commission may authorize the Director to temporarily issue or suspend licenses subject to final action by the Commission. This authorization includes licenses issued to: persons, associations, or organizations conducting... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5386 2007–08 |
Environmental remediationThe retail sales tax does not apply to the sale of labor or services for environmental remedial action. The B&O tax rate for businesses performing environmental remedial actions is set at the retailing rate of 0.471 percent.... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5415 2007–08 |
Health advisory councils(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Finds that schools often have multiple advisory groups with health-related missions that overlap, which can result in competition for resources and influence. Consolidation of these groups... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5446 2007–08 |
Mental health parityEffective January 1, 2008, insurance policies issued for all groups and individuals are required to include coverage for mental health services equal to coverage for other medical and surgical services. Policies offered by the... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5484 2007–08 |
Dogs in barsAny entity holding a spirits, beer, and wine restaurant license or a beer and/or wine restaurant license may allow well-behaved, leashed dogs accompanied by their owners on the premises. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5494 2007–08 |
Colorectal cancerInsurance carriers are required to provide coverage for colorectal cancer examinations and laboratory tests specified by the American Cancer Society guidelines. Benefits must be provided for those at least 50 years old, and... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5499 2007–08 |
State patrol benefitsThe definition of emergency service personnel for purposes of eligibility to enroll in PEBB health benefit plans is expanded to include surviving spouses and dependent children of members of the Washington State Patrol... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5514 2007–08 |
Higher education employmentIn 2008, each institution of higher education must determine the number of full-time equivalent (FTE) faculty positions held by part-time, non-tenured, tenure-track, and tenured faculty in each academic department of their... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5535 2007–08 |
School dist board directorsThe Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC) will conduct a broad performance audit of school boards in Washington, analyzing the roles, responsibilities, costs, and compensation of the school boards, along with... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5559 2007–08 |
Youth soccer refereesYouth soccer referees who have been certified by a national referee certification program are added to the exemptions for employing children under the age of 14 years old. In addition, services performed for a nonprofit youth... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5563 2007–08 |
Mental health professionalsDMHPs or other mental health crisis outreach workers will not be required to conduct home visits alone. Employers will equip mental health workers who engage in home visits with a communication device. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5570 2007–08 |
Tax levies for schoolsProvides cost-of-living salary supplements to school district employees. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5586 2007–08 |
Cleaner energyDiesel emissions retrofits and funding: The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) is directed to implement a school bus replacement incentive program that funds up to 10 percent of the cost of new school... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |