Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ed Murray
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2835 1995–96 |
Head start fundingMakes an appropriation of two million dollars to replace any federal funding reductions to the head start program. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1996 |
| HB 2792 1995–96 |
Intractable pain treatmentAuthorizes a practitioner to prescribe, administer, or dispense a controlled substance, including narcotics, in any quantity that the attending physician deems medically indicated for the management or relief of intractable pain. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| HB 2808 1995–96 |
Early retirement/job titlesProvides that the eligible positions are those positions within job titles designated by the agency director to be permanently abolished. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| HB 2715 1995–96 |
Voter petition fraudSpecifies the elements of the crime of voter petition fraud in the first degree, a class C felony. Specifies the elements of the crime of voter petition fraud in the second degree, a gross misdemeanor offense. Repeals RCW... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2722 1995–96 |
Half-time employees/tax crdtAuthorizes a business and occupation tax credit to small business firms that provide health benefits and share in premium costs for employees working half-time or more. | Carl Scheuerman (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2732 1995–96 |
Workers' comp reconsideratnProvides that if an employer requests reconsideration of a department order in favor of an injured worker, temporary total disability compensation or medical aid benefits granted to the worker by the order under... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2681 1995–96 |
Workplace violnce/hlth careRequires all health care settings to conduct a security and safety assessment and, using the assessment, develop and implement by July 1, 1997, a workplace violence prevention plan with measures to protect personnel, patients,... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| HB 2696 1995–96 |
Inspector general officeProvides that the inspector general shall investigate allegations of improper actions by the department based on referrals received from employees working within the department, the secretary of the department, the office of... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| HB 2571 1995–96 |
Medical care products/tax exAuthorizes sales and use tax exemptions for prescribed medical care products. | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2581 1995–96 |
Spousal maintenanceProvides that if the court orders immediate income withholding, the court must issue a mandatory wage assignment order as set forth in chapter 26.18 RCW when the court signs the maintenance order or modification of the... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2582 1995–96 |
Youth alternative housingAmends RCW 82.08.02915 and 82.12.02915 to delete the expiration dates of July 1, 1997. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2583 1995–96 |
Shoreline econ develp centerMakes an appropriation of one million five hundred thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2602 1995–96 |
Brain injury trust fundAssesses a fine of twenty-five dollars in addition to the regular penalties for a violation of RCW 46.61.502, 46.61.504, 46.61.520, or 46.61.522 for the purpose of providing services to persons disabled by traumatic brain... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2617 1995–96 |
Health plan utiliztn reviewSpecifies the criteria for the structure and operation of health plan utilization review processes. | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2618 1995–96 |
Managed care providersEstablishes requirements for written agreements between health carriers offering managed care plans and participating providers regarding standards, terms, and provisions under which the participating provider will provide... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2619 1995–96 |
Health carrier grievance prcProvides standards for the establishment and maintenance of reasonable procedures by health carriers in order to assure that covered persons have the opportunity for the equitable resolution of their grievances dealing with... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2620 1995–96 |
Neurodevelopmental therapiesRevises RCW 41.05.170, 48.21.310, 48.44.450, and 48.46.520 to extend employer sponsored group insurance coverage for neurodevelopmental therapies through age eighteen. | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2631 1995–96 |
Minimum wageEstablishes the minimum wage rate at five dollars and forty cents per hour on January 1, 1997, at five dollars and ninety cents per hour on January 1, 1998, at six dollars and forty cents per hour on January 1, 1999, and at... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2632 1995–96 |
Offshore oil and gasRevises RCW 43.143.010 to make the prohibition permanent, not just until July 1, 2000. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2470 1995–96 |
Puget Sound water quality auEncourages a cooperative partnership between public and private entities and state agencies that emphasizes technical assistance, education, incentives, and dispute resolution. Revises existing provisions relating to the Puget... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2515 1995–96 |
Guide and service dogsProvides that a guide dog trainee or service dog trainee that is trained by a nonaccredited individual or organization must be approved as provided in RCW 70.84.020 and 70.84.021. Directs the department of health to establish... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2526 1995–96 |
Higher education fundingMakes various appropriations to fund higher education programs. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2527 1995–96 |
Paid signature gatherersRequires a notice that paid signature gatherers were used to obtain voter's signatures to be placed in the voter's pamphlet. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2541 1995–96 |
Human rights commissn jurisdRevises provisions of chapter 49.60 RCW to include gender identity in the practices of discrimination which are prohibited. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2542 1995–96 |
Human rights commissn jurisdRevises provisions of chapter 49.60 RCW to include sexual orientation in the practices of discrimination which are prohibited. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |