Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ed Murray
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5799 2013–14 |
Tourism/task forceA tourism stakeholder taskforce is created by the Legislature. It is the intent of the Legislature to establish a working group comprised of public and private sector stakeholders in order to identify possible long-term... | Nathan Schlicher (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5833 2013–14 |
Interpreter servicesAuthorizes the department of social and health services, the department of labor and industries, and the state health care authority to: (1) Purchase interpreter services; and (2) Integrate the purchase of interpreter services... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5861 2013–14 |
Local transportation revenueA TBD may impose a local annual vehicle fee of up to $40 upon a majority vote of the governing body. MVET. A county with a population of 1 million or more may impose an MVET with the approval of the voters or upon a majority... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5864 2013–14 |
Columbia R. crossing/bondsRequires the state finance committee, in order to provide funds necessary for the location, design, right-of-way, and construction of the Columbia river crossing project, to issue and sell upon the request of the department of... | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5900 2013–14 |
Voter-approved taxEstablishes a state income tax. Decreases the state sales tax rate from six and one-half percent to five and one-half percent. Provides that all tax revenues collected pursuant to the act must be deposited in the education... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5644 2013–14 |
Liquor lic. issuance feesProvides that former contract liquor stores and former state liquor stores bought at auction are exempt from the 17 percent spirits retail license issuance fee on spirits sales to bars and restaurants. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 2013, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 30, 2013 |
| SB 5389 2013–14 |
Children/visiting & contactEstablishes that sibling visitation may not be used as a sanction or incentive for a child's behavior. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 316, Laws of 2013 |
May 21, 2013 |
| SB 5405 2013–14 |
Extended foster careExpands eligibility criteria to allow a youth to request extended foster care services if the youth has an open dependency case at age 18 and is participating in a program or activity designed to promote employment or remove... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 332, Laws of 2013 |
May 21, 2013 |
| SB 5152 2013–14 |
Sounders FC and SeahawksCreates the Seattle Sounders Football Club special license plate. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 286, Laws of 2013 |
May 17, 2013 |
| SB 5053 2013–14 |
Vehicle prowlingIncreases the penalty for the crime of Vehicle Prowling in the second degree from a gross misdemeanor to a class C felony on the offender's third or subsequent offense. | Nick Harper (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 2013 |
May 16, 2013 |
| SB 5491 2013–14 |
Educational healthEstablishes six statewide indicators of educational system health, such as student achievement on state assessments, graduation rates, and post-graduation education and employment. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 282, Laws of 2013 |
May 16, 2013 |
| SB 5507 2013–14 |
Candidate and measure donorsRequires that a statement including the Public Disclosure Commission's website be included in a prominent position within the voters' pamphlet. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 283, Laws of 2013 |
May 16, 2013 |
| SB 5674 2013–14 |
Farmers markets/wine, beerAllows for the sampling of domestic wine and beer at qualifying farmers markets under certain conditions. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 238, Laws of 2013 |
May 14, 2013 |
| SB 5712 2013–14 |
Precollege placemnt measuresRequires the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) to encourage colleges to use multiple measures to determine whether a student must enroll in a pre-college course including, but not limited to, placement... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 2013 |
Apr 23, 2013 |
| SB 5110 2013–14 |
Local government purchasingAuthorizes local governments to award contracts to the lowest bidder before taxes are applied provided that it gives notice of its intent to do so prior to submission of bids. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 2013 |
Apr 22, 2013 |
| SB 5802 2013–14 |
Greenhouse gas emissionsCreates the Climate Legislative and Executive Work Group. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 2013 |
Apr 2, 2013 |
| SB 6635 2011–12 |
Tax prefs and license feesExcludes financial businesses located in more than 10 states from taking the business and occupation (B&O) tax deduction for amounts received from interest earnings on loans secured by first mortgages on residential properties. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 2012, 2nd Special Session |
May 2, 2012 |
| SB 5127 2011–12 |
State gen. obligation bondsAppropriates $500.5 million in new state general obligation bonds, $5 million in Chehalis River Basin bonds, and $4.95 million in Columbia River Basin Water Supply bonds. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 2012, 2nd Special Session |
Apr 23, 2012 |
| SB 5010 2011–12 |
Supreme court campaignsThe Judicial Elections Reform Act (Act) is created as an optional, alternative source of financing for candidates for the Washington Supreme Court. Candidates who participate may so state in their campaign materials. | Scott White (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5039 2011–12 |
Tobacco cessation treatmentRequires health carriers to provide the preventive services mandated by the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5059 2011–12 |
Autism spectrum disordersAll health plans issued by licensed insurance carriers, and self-insured plans offered under the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) program, must include coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5074 2011–12 |
Body art/piercing, tattooingThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5094 2011–12 |
Operating budget 2011-2013Makes 2011-2013 operating appropriations. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5095 2011–12 |
Operating sup budget 2009-11Makes 2011 supplemental operating appropriations. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5126 2011–12 |
Govt officials' compensationIf a local salary commission decreases the salary of county or municipal elected officials, the decrease may take effect at any time, without regard to the officials' terms of office. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |