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 6318 2011–12 |
Teacher & principal evalsThe Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) must develop a comprehensive online training package for principals and superintendents on the revised teacher and principal evaluation systems, along with a modified... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6332 2011–12 |
Art & cultural facils/grantsBFA may be used for eligible capital costs for acquisition; construction; or renovation of cultural organizations, zoos, aquariums, and science or technology centers. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6381 2011–12 |
WA voting rights act of 2012At-large elections and district-based elections may not be drawn or maintained in a manner that denies an equal opportunity of a protected class to elect candidates of its choice or an equal opportunity to influence the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6442 2011–12 |
Public school employeesThe stated intent of the act is to assure equitable access to health care for all eligible employees and their dependents; improve transparency of financial data; assure cost-effectiveness through pooling, leveraged... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6519 2011–12 |
Cmty & tech college boardsIncludes members from labor and business on community college boards of trustees. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6563 2011–12 |
LEOFF plans 1 and 2 mergerThe LEOFF 2 Board is replaced by a LEOFF Board. Board members occupying plan member positions may be appointed from either LEOFF 1 or LEOFF 2. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6565 2011–12 |
State need grant/residencyExpands resident student eligibility for purposes of the state need grant program. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6584 2011–12 |
State retirement systemsStates more clearly, and confirms, that employees of for-profit or not-for-profit corporations or other entities providing services under governmental contracts are not, as a result of providing the governmental service,... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6596 2011–12 |
Balanced state budgetRequires a balanced state budget. Provides for submission of the act to a vote of the people. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6597 2011–12 |
State art collectionRequires the state arts commission to: (1) Conduct an inventory of all works of art purchased and commissioned or under the care of the visual arts program, that have become a part of the state art collection, and the... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6607 2011–12 |
State government costsRequires the Department of Enterprise Services (DES) and the Office of the Chief Information Officer to adopt statewide polices on the use of cellular phones and state agency mailings; and the DES to adopt a state policy on... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6612 2011–12 |
Fiscal matters T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6614 2011–12 |
Solid waste tax depositsOne hundred percent of the solid waste tax is deposited in the General Fund starting July 1, 2011. Eight-five percent of the solid waste tax is deposited in the General Fund from July 1, 2013 until June 30, 2038. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6633 2011–12 |
Local sales & use tx accountBeginning January 1, 2013, DOR is required to make deposits in the local sales and use tax account on a monthly basis on the last business day of the month in which distributions are made. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6634 2011–12 |
Language access providersCollective bargaining rights under the Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act are granted to language access providers who provide spoken interpreter services for the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) medical... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6468 2011–12 |
Research universities/fundsAuthorizes the University of Washington and Washington State University boards of regents to adopt policies creating investment accounts and to deposit public moneys from operating funds not needed for immediate expenditure... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 231, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 30, 2012 |
| SB 6486 2011–12 |
Postdoctoral & clinical emplGrants collective bargaining rights under the Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act to postdoctoral and clinical employees at the University of Washington and Washington State University. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 255, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 30, 2012 |
| SB 5217 2011–12 |
Comm. college board membersPermits boards of trustees of college districts to add a student trustee. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 148, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6116 2011–12 |
On-site sewage mgmt plansAuthorizes a local board of health in the 12 counties bordering Puget Sound implementing an on-site sewage program management plan to impose reasonable rates or charges in an amount sufficient to pay for the actual costs of... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 175, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6545 2011–12 |
Devel disabilities endowmentTransfers the Developmental Disabilities Endowment program from the Department of Health to the Department of Commerce. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 197, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6581 2011–12 |
Accounts and fundsAbolishes certain inactive state funds and accounts. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 198, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 5159 2011–12 |
State patrol retirementPermits active members of the Washington State Patrol Retirement System (WSPRS) who were previously either (1) Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officers and that became commissioned officers on or before July 16, 2000, or (2)... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 23, 2012 |
| SB 6384 2011–12 |
Persons w/devel disabilitiesRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to offer clients of the Division of Developmental Disabilities who are age 21 or older the option to transfer to a community access program after nine months of... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 49, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 19, 2012 |
| SB 5895 2011–12 |
Certificated employee evalsAdds details to revised teacher and principal evaluation systems, including a requirement for the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to adopt up to three preferred instructional and leadership frameworks... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 8, 2012 |
| SB 5967 2011–12 |
Operating sup budget 2011-13Changing supplemental operating appropriations for the 2012-13 biennium. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2012 |
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