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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2658 1997–98 |
In-home care providersProvides that the wages for all in-home care assistants of home care agencies providing in-home care for state supported clients in chore services, medicaid personal care services, respite services, or community options... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2742 1997–98 |
Vehicle dealer licensesRevises RCW 46.70.041 relating to vehicle dealer license requirements. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2838 1997–98 |
Domestic violence offendersProvides that, if an offender is convicted of an offense that is domestic violence, as defined in RCW 10.99.020, and the offender has minor children or the victim of the offense for which the offender is convicted has minor... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2853 1997–98 |
End-of-life care actThere is a legislative declaration that palliative sedation is a widely accepted ethical medical practice and is not unlawful in this state when consented to by an informed patient. The patient has a right to make voluntary... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2860 1997–98 |
Electric customer rightsDeclares an intent to: (1) Preserve the benefits of consumer protection, system reliability, high service quality, and low-cost rates in the event of deregulation in the electrical industry; (2) ensure that all retail... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2865 1997–98 |
health carrier grievancesGrievance defined A written complaint submitted by or on behalf of a covered person regarding: (a) Denial of payment for medical services or nonprovision of medical services included in the covered person's health benefit... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2870 1997–98 |
Educator technology trainingThe use of funds for projects funded from the Education Savings Account may include training Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed. Fiscal Note: Not requested. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2875 1997–98 |
Part-time employee equityRequires that every employer who offers benefits to any of its full-time employees shall offer the same benefits to all part-time employees on a prorated basis by prorating the employer's share of the premium contribution.... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2878 1997–98 |
Health care enrollment infoRequires that, no later than September 1, 1998, the secretary of social and health services, the administrator of the state health care authority, and the superintendent of public instruction shall implement a children's... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2896 1997–98 |
Minimum wage increasedProvides procedures for increasing the state minimum wage rate to six dollars and fifty cents an hour by the year 2000 with inflation increases thereafter without addressing deductions from or credits against employees' wages... | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2903 1997–98 |
Health carrier incentivesProvides that no health carrier nor provider network or organization shall use payment methodologies, such as bonuses, incentives, or withholding of financial compensation, that directly or indirectly encourage any physician,... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2771 1997–98 |
Students/malicious harassmntProvides that, where sexual and other malicious harassment are particularly pernicious threats to school safety, the legislature intends to require that public school districts establish, publicize and enforce policies... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| HB 2798 1997–98 |
Low-income/disabled housingA one-time auction of $75 million in business and occupation (B&O) tax credits is authorized. Any person with a B&O tax liability may purchase tax credits. | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| HB 2803 1997–98 |
GMA compliance timelinesThe deadlines for adopting comprehensive plans and development regulations under the GMA are extended. A county or city required to plan under the GMA that is making reasonable progress towards adopting its plan and... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| HB 2814 1997–98 |
Time for learning programFinds that some students need additional help to have the opportunity to meet the learning standards established to meet the goals of basic education under RCW 28A.150.210. The legislature finds that alternative or additional... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| HB 2699 1997–98 |
School improvement/tax revenAt the request of a school district, the county and cities in which the school is located may impose a real estate excise tax of 0.128 percent. The tax is deducted from the state portion of the real estate excise tax. | Mike Wensman (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2757 1997–98 |
Medical research/training/txExempts from taxation property of nonprofit organizations providing medical research or training of medical personnel. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2621 1997–98 |
Vehicle insurance/low-incomeDirects the commissioner, in consultation with insurers authorized to write motor vehicle liability insurance in this state, to establish an assigned risk plan to assist low-income persons obtain the mandatory minimum motor... | Brian Sullivan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2625 1997–98 |
Local levy equalizationFinds that the increased levy authorization enacted in 1997 enabled school districts to enhance basic education programs provided by the state with local options, but that districts with higher-than-average property tax rates... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2626 1997–98 |
Education excellence accountFinds that the emergency reserve fund was established to benefit education in the state, both directly through allocation of excess balances to education construction, and indirectly by protecting the single largest... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2630 1997–98 |
Health care services decisnsFinds that health carrier practices that unjustly delay or deny medically appropriate care and treatment to consumers are unconscionable. When consumers are facing serious, even life-threatening diseases or conditions, they... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2631 1997–98 |
Health care accessDeclares that, in addition to funds dedicated in RCW 66.24.290, 82.02.030, 82.04.260, 82.04.322, 82.04.4289, 82.08.150, 82.24.020, 82.24.080, 82.26.020, and 82.44.110, any financial claims due the state for losses resulting... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2632 1997–98 |
Children's health initiativeMakes the basic health plan available to persons covered by the federal children's health initiative. | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2636 1997–98 |
Vehicle excise tax creditProvides that a tax credit equal to thirty-five dollars shall be deducted from the amount of taxes owed under RCW 82.44.020 (1) and (2) on a personal-use motor vehicle. The credit may not exceed the amount of tax that would... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2637 1997–98 |
Motor vehicle tax/crim justcProvides for 1.4484 percent to be deposited in the following manner: (1) An amount equal to 64 percent shall be deposited into the county criminal justice assistance account created in RCW 82.14.310; (2) an amount equal to 27... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
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