Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeff Morris
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2556 2011–12 |
Thermal energy/creditsEnsures that eligible renewable resources creating thermal energy are eligible for renewable energy credits as defined in the energy independence act. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2557 2011–12 |
Energy indep. act/complianceAuthorizes the Housing Finance Commission to sell advanced renewable resource compliance credits to qualifying utilities under Initiative 937. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2559 2011–12 |
Bribery of public officialsAmends the offense of bribery to explicitly include campaign contributions. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2594 2011–12 |
Criminal street gangsAllows prosecuting attorneys to seek injunctive relief against adults shown to be members or associates of a criminal street gang. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2724 2011–12 |
Public school employeesEstablishes a consolidated system for purchasing insurance benefits for school employees and their dependents. Creates the school employees' benefits board within the state health care authority to design and approve insurance... | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2223 2011–12 |
Undergr. utility damage actAuthorizes the Utilities and Transportation Commission to contract with a nonprofit entity to create a Safety Committee in advance of January 1, 2013, the effective date of the Underground Utilities Damage Prevention Act. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 96, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| HB 2664 2011–12 |
Qualified energy resourcesModifies the definition of "qualified alternative energy resource" to include thermal energy produced from certain generation facilities. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 112, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| HB 2422 2011–12 |
Aviation biofuels productionSpecifies that aviation biofuels production facilities may be a project of statewide significance. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 63, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 23, 2012 |
| HB 2233 2011–12 |
Indian country and tribesCreates a procedure by which the state may retrocede to the federal government criminal and/or civil jurisdiction over Indian tribes located in the State of Washington. | John McCoy (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 48, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 19, 2012 |
| HB 1820 2011–12 |
Blue alert systemRequires the Washington State Patrol to develop a Blue Alert system to quickly notify the public about an offender suspected of injuring or killing a law enforcement officer. | Mike Hope (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 15, 2012 |
| HB 1081 2011–12 |
Small alt energy facilitiesAuthorizes the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) to permit small alternative energy resource facilities. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2012 |
| HB 1443 2011–12 |
Education reformsRequires the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) to ensure that a fairness and bias review has been conducted before implementing revisions to the state Essential Academic Learning Requirements. | Marcie Maxwell (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2012 |
| HB 1516 2011–12 |
State ferry system managemntRequires the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Ferries Division to meet or exceed performance levels for a variety of performance criteria. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2012 |
| HB 1795 2011–12 |
Higher ed opportunity actGrants tuition-setting authority to public baccalaureate institutions for all students for four years, through the 2014-15 academic year. | Senator (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 10, Laws of 2011, 1st Special Session |
Jun 6, 2011 |
| HB 1103 2011–12 |
Vehicle television viewersRemoves the requirement that equipment capable of receiving television broadcasts must be located behind the back of the driver's seat. | Dan Kristiansen (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 368, Laws of 2011 |
May 16, 2011 |
| HB 1046 2011–12 |
Vehicle & vessel quick titleEstablishes the definition of a quick title as a certificate of ownership printed at the time of application. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 326, Laws of 2011 |
May 12, 2011 |
| HB 1267 2011–12 |
Domestic partners/parentageAmends the Uniform Parentage Act to: (1) reference state-registered domestic partnerships in specific provisions; (2) adopt some of the changes made by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws; (3) extend... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 283, Laws of 2011 |
May 10, 2011 |
| HB 1570 2011–12 |
Energy facility sitingRequires the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council, counties, cities, and towns to notify the United States Department of Defense upon receipt of an application to site, certify, or permit certain electrical generating facilities. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 261, Laws of 2011 |
May 5, 2011 |
| HB 1634 2011–12 |
Underground utilitiesSpecifies that failure by an underground facility operator to subscribe to a one-number locator service constitutes a willful intent to avoid compliance with underground utilities damage prevention law. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 263, Laws of 2011 |
May 5, 2011 |
| HB 1691 2011–12 |
EmbalmersAllows educational institutions offering embalming training programs to receive human remains that a county is required to provide for the disposition of at public expense. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 2011 |
May 5, 2011 |
| HB 1698 2011–12 |
Recreational fishingChanges requirements and administration of the Puget Sound Recreational Salmon and Marine Fish Enhancement Program with the stated intent to improve recreational fishing opportunities. | Kristine Lytton (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 266, Laws of 2011 |
May 5, 2011 |
| HB 1829 2011–12 |
Office of Native educationCreates an Indian Education Division, to be known as the Office of Native Education (Office), within the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 270, Laws of 2011 |
May 5, 2011 |
| HB 1136 2011–12 |
Vol. firefighter lic platesCreates the volunteer firefighter special license plate. | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 225, Laws of 2011 |
May 3, 2011 |
| HB 1582 2011–12 |
Forest practice applicationsRemoves the assumption that forest land platted before 1960 will convert to a non-forestry land use. | Kristine Lytton (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 207, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 29, 2011 |
| HB 1489 2011–12 |
Fertilizer w/ phosphorusProhibits, with some exceptions, the use and retail sale of turf fertilizers that are labeled to contain phosphorus. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 73, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 14, 2011 |