Chris Marr
Senator
· Democrat
· District 6
· most recent term 2009–10
2009–10 · Senate · D · LD 62007–08 · Senate · D · LD 6
81
Bills as prime sponsor
27
of those became law
388
Bills co-sponsored
3,333
Recorded votes
0.9%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5181 2007–08 |
ID for signature gatherersIndividuals circulating initiative or referendum petitions must wear an identification tag that prominently displays whether the person is being paid for circulating the petition or if the person is a volunteer signature... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5182 2007–08 |
Signature gatherers to signSignature, name, and address lines are added to the declaration printed on the reverse side of initiative and referendum petitions. Petition signature gatherers must complete the declaration. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5187 2007–08 |
Property tax valuationA homestead exemption equal to the first $50,000 of valuation from state property taxes imposed on real property occupied as the owner's principal residence is provided. Persons claiming the homestead exemption must file an... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | 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 5221 2007–08 |
Release of offendersRevises the authority of the Indeterminate Sentence Review Board to set new minimum terms, impose local confinement for violations, and modifies language pertaining to the hearings. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5222 2007–08 |
Sentence review boardTwo full-time board members are added to the ISRB. The chair is to serve as a fully participating member of the board and as director of the agency. The title of the position of secretary to the ISRB is changed to executive director. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5239 2007–08 |
Mathematics assessmentSPI must implement an alternative assessment option for mathematics that presents the mathematics EALRs in segments for assessment. The new assessment must be comparable in content and rigor to the tenth grade WASL when all... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5314 2007–08 |
Dev disabilities providersAll persons who provide services through DSHS to persons with developmental disabilities are required to obtain a background check through the Washington State Patrol criminal identification system and through the FBI. In... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5322 2007–08 |
Institution of higher eduThe Office of Financial Management (OFM) must assess options and make a recommendation on alternative sites and secure purchase options for an institution of higher education in the SIS County region. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 5358 2007–08 |
News mediaEstablishes a privilege from compelled testimony and disclosure of information for members of the news media. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5359 2007–08 |
Greenhouse gas reportingCreates a greenhouse gas reporting study panel. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5380 2007–08 |
Cigarette tax contractsAuthority is granted to the Governor to enter into a cigarette tax contract with the Spokane Tribe. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5423 2007–08 |
Health info technologiesPhysicians and advance registered nurse practitioners licensed as sole proprietors or working in groups of up to five practitioners may access a new tax credit for the purchase of certified health information technologies. The... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5427 2007–08 |
Retirement plan 2 membersAuthorizes participation in insurance plans and contracts by separated plan 2 members of certain retirement systems. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 5501 2007–08 |
Washington learnsMany of the recommendations from the November 2006 report of the Washington Learn steering committee are implemented. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5504 2007–08 |
Sanctioning of health prfsThe Secretary of the Department of Health must develop a schedule defining a range of disciplinary sanctions applicable to all health care profession disciplinary authorities. This schedule of disciplinary sanctions is to be... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5543 2007–08 |
Motorcycle at traffic signalEstablishes provisions regulating motorcycles at traffic control signals. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5547 2007–08 |
Ombudsman/dev disabilitiesAn Office of the Ombudsman (office) for persons with developmental disabilities is created in the Office of the Governor. The office has jurisdiction over state-contracted programs and individuals, state licensed facilities,... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5564 2007–08 |
Health care authorityAuthorizes the administrator of the health care authority to administer grants on behalf of the authority. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5565 2007–08 |
Brand name drugsAuthorizes purchase of brand name drugs when cost-effective for all state purchased health care programs. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | 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 |
| SB 5616 2007–08 |
Health sciences and servicesHealth sciences and services authorities can be created by sponsoring local governments to promote bioscience-based economic development and advance new therapies and procedures to combat disease and promote public health.... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5666 2007–08 |
Linked deposit programThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
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