Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bob Morton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6395 2007–08 |
Orca whale protectionProhibits people and their vessels from being within 300 feet of or feeding any southern orca whale without an express exemption. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6508 2007–08 |
Beach management districtsCreates a statutory scheme for beach management districts by emulating requirements for lake management districts. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 5276 2007–08 |
Automatic dialing devices(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Declares that protecting the well-being, tranquility, and privacy of the home is of the highest order in a free and civilized society, and the efficient conduct of private businesses and... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5455 2007–08 |
Community revitalizationCreates the Community Revitalization Partnership Program to support locally-determined, sustainable community development in rural economically distressed areas. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5457 2007–08 |
Special meetings(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides that, if the voting district for the governing body has fewer than one thousand registered voters, individuals residing in the district who have a written request to be notified of... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5493 2007–08 |
Forest products businessesBill as referred to committee not considered. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6053 2007–08 |
Dept of fish and wildlifeCreates a task force to study the structure of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6194 2007–08 |
Fertilizer regulationsThe registration requirement for customer-formula fertilizers is eliminated if all the components of the fertilizer are registered. Requirements for labeling of packaged, bulk, and customer-formula fertilizers are clarified. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6212 2007–08 |
Recreational opportunities(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Establishes a work group to make recommendations for improving recreation on state trust lands, aquatic lands, and other state-owned lands managed by the department of natural resources. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6213 2007–08 |
Waterway structuresThe jurisdiction of the federal government over navigable waters without reference to pierhead lines is desribed. Additionally, DNR may cancel any permit after 60 days notice if a waterway is required for public highway purposes. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6315 2007–08 |
Wolf-hybridsWolf-hybrids are included in the list of potentially dangerous wild animals. Thus, subject to the applicable exceptions, a person must not own, possess, keep, harbor, bring into the state, have custody or control, or breed... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6345 2007–08 |
PUD alternative bidsClarifies the monetary limits for the alternative bid process for public utility districts as being in any calendar month. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6362 2007–08 |
Statutes of limitationThe Sentencing Guidelines Commission must review the existing statutes of limitations for all sex offenses for both civil and criminal proceedings and must report to the Legislature by December 31, 2008, regarding any... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6419 2007–08 |
Fisheries buy-back programsDFW's authority to administrate buyback programs is expanded to include commercial fishery license holders restricted in fishing as a result of the Rafeedie decision. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6619 2007–08 |
Traffic safety camera imagesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6658 2007–08 |
Renewable resourcesPublic entities may enter into agreements with limited liability companies, in addition to other types of private entities. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6780 2007–08 |
Farm machinery/equipment(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides a sales and use tax exemption for farm machinery and equipment sold at an auction. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2008 |
| SB 6918 2007–08 |
CougarDesignates the cougar as the official mammal of the state of Washington. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2008 |
| SB 6481 2007–08 |
Value of rebates(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Excludes a rebate given by a manufacturer on a motor vehicle and assigned to a seller by a buyer from sales and use taxation. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2008 |
| SB 6476 2007–08 |
Public facility sale/use taxMaximum rates for the local option sales and use tax imposed to finance public facilities in rural counties are set by population levels, as follows: 25,000 or more–0.09 percent (currently applicable to Benton, Chelan,... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2008 |
| SB 6709 2007–08 |
Predator controlMakes an appropriation from the general fund to the department of fish and wildlife for federal match funding for the control of predators that damage livestock, crops, and property. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6725 2007–08 |
Predatory animal controlProvides that the director of fish and wildlife may control predatory animals that the director determines to be injurious to livestock, crops, and property. Makes an appropriation from the general fund to the department of... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6859 2007–08 |
Firearm fish/wildlife landDeclares that it is unlawful to use a firearm on department of fish and wildlife lands under certain circumstances. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| SB 6719 2007–08 |
PUD bid limitsThe maximum estimated cost of work done by PUDs without contracting is raised from $10,000 to $25,000, and the maximum cost of material used in work by PUDs without contracting is raised from $50,000 to $200,000. PUD Materials... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| SB 6838 2007–08 |
Forest practices boardA new member is added to the Board selected from candidates recommended by labor organizations that primarily represent members involved in forestry, forest products' production, or both. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |