Patty Murray
Senator
· Democrat
· District 1
· most recent term 1991–92
1991–92 · Senate · D · LD 1
21
Bills as prime sponsor
3
of those became law
138
Bills co-sponsored
1,488
Recorded votes
0.9%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6054 1991–92 |
Chiropractic practiceThe act is intended to expand the chiropractic scope of practice only with regard to adjustment of extremities in connection with a spinal adjustment. Chiropractic scope of practice is expanded to include the diagnosis or... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 241, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 3, 1992 |
| SB 6354 1991–92 |
Nursing home reimbursementNursing homes are required to have a portion of their beds Medicare certified. Until June 1, 1993, DSHS is granted authority to grant exemptions from the Medicare certification requirement if the nursing home facility is... | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 6483 1991–92 |
Weights and measuresAll weighing and measuring instruments and devices are to be inspected and tested for accuracy at least once every two years by the Department of Agriculture or the city sealer. The department is to establish biennial... | Jim Matson (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 237, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 6093 1991–92 |
Pesticide application notifnPesticide Sensitive Registry The Department of Agriculture is to develop a list of pesticide-sensitive individuals. Individuals to be included on the list must have a documented pesticide sensitivity and must complete a form... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 176, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| SB 6261 1991–92 |
Child sexual exploitationDefendants in cases dealing with pictures of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct, bringing such pictures into the state, or possessing such pictures must prove they had no reasonable knowledge that the person was a... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| SB 6220 1991–92 |
Schools for 21st centuryThe requirement that participating staff have ten extra days of planning and development time is amended to require a minimum of an average of ten additional days for all participating employees. All certificated school | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 112, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 5116 1991–92 |
Student transportation saftyIf school bus drivers decide to report a school bus stop law violation, they must make a report to a law enforcement agency within 72 hours after the violation occurred and the report must include the time and location at... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 39, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6133 1991–92 |
Board of education membershpThe State Board of Education is comprised of one member from each congressional district, one member representing private schools, and the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Each member shall be elected for four-year terms. | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6327 1991–92 |
Excellence in educationClassified employees are made eligible to select the academic grant, recognition stipend, or educational grant under the Washington Award for Excellence in Education program. The act has a delayed effective date of June 30,... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 50, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6427 1991–92 |
Unauthorized mailingsIf unsolicited goods or services are provided to a person, the person may accept the goods or services as gifts. A good or service is considered unsolicited unless the person specifically requested, in an affirmative manner,... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 43, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 5345 1991–92 |
Disability claims closureThe July 1, 1990 "sunset" date is removed from the authority of self-insurers to close claims which involve only medical treatment and/or temporary time loss, which are not contested, and in which the injured worker has... | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5380 1991–92 |
Retirement allownce adjstmntThe age at which the measurement of loss of purchasing power begins is called the benefit age. The amount of purchasing power that a retiree must lose before receiving a COLA is called the applicable percentage. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6116 1991–92 |
Cogeneration facilitiesThe program allowing a sales and use tax deferral is extended to include the acquisition or installation of machinery, equipment and property for the primary purpose of cogeneration by a person or corporation other than an... | George Sellar (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6181 1991–92 |
Senior volunteer programsLegislative findings indicate that retired seniors have dedicated themselves to programs for education, at-risk youth, adult literacy, and combating drug abuse, and many others. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6191 1991–92 |
Pharmacy drug scheduleChanges to the controlled substances schedules are added to the RCW to reflect changes made by rule and by the federal government. Anabolic steroids which have become a controlled substance, are added to Schedule III.... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6192 1991–92 |
Drug regulationsThe definitions in the Pharmacy Act, the Legend Drug Act and the Controlled Substances Act are placed in alphabetical order and standardized within the three laws. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6262 1991–92 |
Sexually explicit materialsThe statutory definitions relating to erotic materials, court determination, prosecution and exemptions are repealed and replaced with provisions prohibiting the display, sale, or distribution to minors of materials which are... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6299 1991–92 |
Health care/vocational servcProvider audits . Providing high quality health care to injured workers is identified as being of paramount importance in maintaining the integrity of the industrial insurance program. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6366 1991–92 |
Planning for learning projctThe Planning for Learning Project is created. One of the goals of the project is to create a report that can be used by educators on what is known about effective teaching practices for elementary age school children who are... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6442 1991–92 |
Child labor restrictionsLanguage authorizing the Department of Labor and Industries to adopt special rules for the protection of minor employees is removed. The department is to issue work permits for the employment of minors after being assured the... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6211 1991–92 |
School excess leviesThe calculation of the levy base is changed for levies collected in calendar year 1993 and thereafter. The effect of the change is to provide an inflation adjustment covering both school years supported by a calendar year levy. | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 2, 1992 |
| SB 5181 1991–92 |
Tech and vocational eductionVoc Ed Works 2000 : The Voc Ed Works 2000 Program is created to allow selected schools and school districts, educational service districts, interdistrict cooperatives, public vocational-technical institutes, skills centers,... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5277 1991–92 |
Small business export centerThe Small Business Export Finance Assistance Center is reauthorized without modifications and removed from the sunset process. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5464 1991–92 |
Legislative session commenceRegular annual sessions of the Legislature shall commence on the second Monday of February. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5581 1991–92 |
Community partnership progrmThe community partnership program is established within the Department of Community Development. The program director has the following responsibilities: solicit volunteer assistance; work with other agencies which rely on... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
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