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 1386 1997–98 |
Paid signature gatherersAny person who is paid to gather signatures on state initiative or referendum measures must file as a lobbyist with the Public Disclosure Commission and wear a badge that includes his or her photo and clearly identifies the... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1413 1997–98 |
Workers' comp/nonresid alienRevises RCW 51.32.140 relating to industrial insurance compensation for beneficiaries who are nonresident aliens. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1414 1997–98 |
Prop tax reduction extendedExtends the 4.7187 percent state property tax levy reduction. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1444 1997–98 |
Advanced technology researchThe Advanced Technology Research Initiative is created to enhance the environment for advanced technology and to stimulate greater economic vitality in Washington. The University of Washington and Washington State University... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1446 1997–98 |
Dental services to childrenDeclares an intent of the legislature to improve access to dental care services to economically disadvantaged children and families by providing resources to overcome many of the barriers that inhibit retired dentists from... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1498 1997–98 |
Mental health practnr recrdsProvides that a person performing a utilization review of services provided by a mental health practitioner for a health carrier or lawful third party payer is limited to access to the records of persons covered by the... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1529 1997–98 |
[Northern Ireland investmntsEncourages the state investment board to sponsor, cosponsor, or support shareholder resolutions designed to encourage corporations doing business in Northern Ireland, in which the state investment board has invested, to adopt... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1616 1997–98 |
Maternity care accessThe First Steps program will provide services to eligible mothers and their children up to the child = s third birthday. Coverage for older children will be phased in over a three-year period. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1663 1997–98 |
School interpretersRequires demonstration of competencies for educational interpreters for deaf, deaf-blind, and hard of hearing students. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1694 1997–98 |
Care standards & qualty rulsProvides that each health disciplinary authority as defined in RCW 18.130.040, except the medical quality assurance commission and the board of osteopathic medicine and surgery, may, with consultation and interdisciplinary... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1722 1997–98 |
Retired/disabled health insuProvides that a county, municipality, or other political subdivision that provides a health plan for its employees shall permit retired and disabled employees and their dependents to continue participation in the plan subject... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1723 1997–98 |
Youth tobacco preventn prgrmProvides that, in addition to the taxes provided in RCW 82.24.020, there is imposed and shall be collected, an additional tax upon the sale, use, consumption, handling, possession, or distribution of cigarettes, in an amount... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1725 1997–98 |
Urban center residencesOne definition is modified and two definitions are added to the section of the tax code that provides an exemption from ad valorem property taxation for owners of new and rehabilitated multiple-unit dwellings in urban centers.... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1728 1997–98 |
Agency money-saving incentvsDeclares that, during development of budget proposals to the legislature, the governor shall require recommendations from agencies of programs or expenditure items that can be eliminated in the ensuing biennium while... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1731 1997–98 |
Longshore/harbor workr insurThe expiration of the United States Longshore and Harbor Workers Assigned Risk Plan is repealed. The program is continued indefinitely. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1735 1997–98 |
Disabled persons employmentA community rehabilitation program is established for state agencies, other than institutions of higher education, to purchase products or services. State agencies, other than institutions of higher education, are encouraged... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1737 1997–98 |
Gen. fund expenditure limitProvides that the expenditure limit for fiscal year 1996 is the expenditure limit issued by the office of financial management in July 1996 and as adjusted in accordance with RCW 43.135.035(4) and 43.135.060(2). | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1738 1997–98 |
Fiscal growth factor definedRevises RCW 43.135.025 to declare that "fiscal growth factor" means the average of the sum of inflation and population change of the five to twenty-five year old age cohort for each of the prior three fiscal years. Provides... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1744 1997–98 |
Corporate endangermentA new crime of corporate endangerment is created. A person is guilty of corporate endangerment if, while acting as a high managerial agent, the person approves an action of the corporation that endangers public health or... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1745 1997–98 |
Sexual abuse by health profeDeclares that the legislature views with the greatest concern the violation of professional relationships between patients or clients and their health providers occasioned by acts of sexual abuse. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1747 1997–98 |
Child care/employer tax crdtA business and occupation (B&O) tax credit is provided for state-approved, employer-provided child care benefits to employees. The tax credit is limited to a business with less than 50 employees or a consortium of businesses,... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1753 1997–98 |
Family leaveProvides that an employee is entitled to forty-eight hours of family health and education leave during any twenty-four-month period to: (1) Accompany the employee's child under eighteen years old during an appointment for... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1762 1997–98 |
Primary electionsThe date of the primary is moved from a date in September (the earlier of the third Tuesday in September or the seventh Tuesday preceding the general election) to the second Tuesday in August. This increases the number of days... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1764 1997–98 |
Environmental healthProvides for a summary of federal, state, and local data sources related to public health, including both personal health and environmental health, with recommendations to improve interagency coordination and increase public... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1765 1997–98 |
Jobs for environment programThe jobs for the environment program is created. The purpose of the program is to restore and conserve watersheds within the state and provide family wage jobs and training opportunities for: (1) new certified dislocated... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
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