Ed Murray
Senator
· Democrat
· District 43
· most recent term 2013–14
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344
Bills as prime sponsor
79
of those became law
1,143
Bills co-sponsored
13,762
Recorded votes
3.0%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5151 2011–12 |
Companion animal programCreates the companion animal safety, population control, and spay/neuter assistance program to provide for spaying and neutering of feral and free-roaming cats and companion animals owned by low-income individuals. Requires... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5160 2011–12 |
Duty-related death benefitThe lump-sum death benefit that is paid to survivors of state, school district, or higher education employees or members of PERS, TRS, SERS, PSERS, or VFFRORPS who die as a result of injuries sustained in the course of... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5161 2011–12 |
Public corrections entitiesAdds public corrections entities formed by counties, cities, or both to the list of Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS) employers. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5162 2011–12 |
Annuities & retirement plansState institutions of higher education may only offer participation in HERP to faculty and senior academic administrators, including presidents, vice presidents, deans, directors, and chairs. The supplemental benefit component... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5163 2011–12 |
Teachers' retirement systemThe survivor of a member of TRS 1 who dies prior to retirement may choose to receive both a refund of part of the member's accumulated contributions and a reduced monthly retirement allowance. In order to qualify for this... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5183 2011–12 |
Native American heritage dayThe day after Thanksgiving Day, currently a state legal and school holiday, is recognized as Native American Heritage Day. | Scott White (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5199 2011–12 |
Budget stabilization accountThe State Treasurer is directed to transfer $140,098,000 (or as much as is available) from the BSA into the state General Fund for Fiscal Year 2011, and $149,484,000 (or as much as is available) from the BSA into the state... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5225 2011–12 |
Soil and wetland scientistsSoil scientists and wetland scientists must be certified. It is unlawful for a person to use, assume, or advertise the title state certified soil scientist or state certified wetland scientist unless that person has received... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5234 2011–12 |
Medicine stewardship programThe Medicine Return Association (Association) is established to finance and operate a product stewardship program for the collection, transportation, and disposal of unwanted legend and non-legend drugs from residential... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5262 2011–12 |
Breast reconstruction infoRequires an ambulatory surgical facility and a hospital in which a mastectomy, lymph node dissection, or lumpectomy is performed to provide the patient with information regarding the option of postprocedure reconstructive surgery. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5274 2011–12 |
Limited serv. pregnancy ctrsLimited service pregnancy centers (centers) are organizations that advertise, offer, or provide, either free or for a fee, pregnancy tests or ultrasounds and information about adoption or abortion. Centers do not provide... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5275 2011–12 |
Homeowner foreclosures(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Establishes the foreclosure fairness act to: (1) Encourage homeowners to use the skills and professional judgment of housing counselors as early as possible in the foreclosure process; (2)... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5330 2011–12 |
Temp assist/needy familiesNo later than July 1, 2012, DSHS must dispense TANF cash assistance as an electronic voucher benefit using the EBT system to ensure that the grant is being spent for the benefit of the children. The EBT voucher is to consist... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5342 2011–12 |
Property valuation appealsThe taxpayer must prove by a preponderance of the evidence that the county assessor's valuation is incorrect. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5372 2011–12 |
Vessel taxation & permittingModifies taxation and permitting provisions relating to privately owned watercraft. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5396 2011–12 |
Physicians at nursing homesAuthorizes certain nursing homes to employ physicians for the provision of professional services to its residents under certain circumstances. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5449 2011–12 |
Stolen info technologyCreates a civil cause of action against persons that manufacture products sold in Washington while using stolen or misappropriated information technology in its business operations. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5456 2011–12 |
Death penalty eliminationThe death penalty is abolished in the state of Washington. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5467 2011–12 |
Capital budget 2011-2013The Omnibus 2011-13 Capital Budget authorizes new capital projects for state agencies and institutions of higher education for the 2011-13 fiscal biennium. For additional information, see the Capital Budget Summary published... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5470 2011–12 |
Educational employeesThe I-732 COLAs are suspended for K-12 public-school employees for the 2011-12 and 2012-13 school years, and the I-732 COLAs are suspended for community- and technical-college employees for the 2011-12 and 2012-13 fiscal... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5471 2011–12 |
Student achievement fundThe act provides that per-student FTE allocations for school years 2011-12 and 2012-13 will be specified in the Omnibus Appropriations Act. The act further eliminates the current requirement to set I-728 allocations to be... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5472 2011–12 |
School & educ serv districtsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5473 2011–12 |
Long-term care workersThe effective dates for various long-term care worker training, background checks, and certification are changed. The table below details the changes. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5474 2011–12 |
Higher ed retirement incomeRevises the retirement and annuity programs of the state's institutions of higher education for future participants to reflect changes that have already occurred in state pension plans. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5475 2011–12 |
Education fundingThe stated intent of the Legislature is for the recommendations of the technical working groups established in Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2261 (Chapter 548, Laws of 2009) is to provide informed guidance to the Legislature... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
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