Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeff Morris
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1352 2009–10 |
Mobile home comm dispute resRepeals provisions relating to dispute resolution and registration in manufactured and mobile home communities. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1409 2009–10 |
Strait of Juan de FucaRequires all vessels required to file an oil spill contingency plan with the Department of Ecology to also file evidence of participation in an emergency response system for the waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca that... | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1410 2009–10 |
Public education programsAdopts definitions, requirements, and financing formulas for a Program of Basic Education and an Instructional Program that the Legislature deems complies with Article IX of the State Constitution. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1431 2009–10 |
Significant state highwaysDesignates the following as routes of statewide significance: State Route 11 from Interstate 5 to 12th Street in Bellingham; State Route 529 from the Port of Everett north to Interstate 5 near Marysville; and State Route 599... | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1490 2009–10 |
Greenhouse gas emissionsEstablishes mandatory and optional provisions in the Growth Management Act pertaining to land use planning, transportation planning, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1520 2009–10 |
St energy policy & programsFinds that implementation of Washington's sustainable energy agenda is being impeded due to the fragmented division of responsibilities among the state-based energy agencies and institutions and the lack of a central... | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1521 2009–10 |
Technology & innovationFinds that due to the fragmentation of state technology efforts and resources and the lack of a technology strategic vision and central coordinating body, the state is hindered in advancing innovation throughout the state.... | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1528 2009–10 |
Employer communicationsProhibits an employer from requiring an employee to attend a meeting, or listen to, respond to, or participate in any communication relating to political or religious matters. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1533 2009–10 |
DOT highway contract bondsAuthorizes the Department of Transportation (Department) to establish surety bond requirements at less than the full price of the contract for highway construction contracts costing $250 million or more. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1585 2009–10 |
Internet protocol servicesProhibits the regulation of voice-over Internet Protocol and other Internet Protocol-enabled services by state or local governments. | Fred Finn (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1652 2009–10 |
Ferry vessel constructionEliminates a requirement that ferry vessels that can carry up to 100 autos must be built in Washington. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1727 2009–10 |
Registered domestic partnersProvides that for all purposes under state law, state registered domestic partners shall be treated the same as married spouses and that provisions of the act shall be liberally construed to achieve equal treatment, to the... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1745 2009–10 |
Civil marriage equalityRecognizes the right of all citizens of Washington state, including couples of the same sex, to obtain civil marriage licenses. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1747 2009–10 |
Built environment pollutionThe council must adopt state energy codes that require homes and buildings constructed from 2013 through 2031 to incrementally move towards a 70 percent reduction in energy use by 2031. If economic, technical, or process... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1774 2009–10 |
Basic education allocationsAllows 70 percent of revenues generated from the sale of timber on state-owned land to be deducted from the state’s general apportionment allocations to school districts. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1804 2009–10 |
Alcohol, biomass, biodieselRequires a person claiming a tax preference that requires a survey under section 8 of the act to file a complete annual survey with the department of revenue by March 31st of the year following any calendar year in which a... | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1841 2009–10 |
College & university boardsAdds a faculty member to each of the governing boards of the public four year institutions of higher education. | Scott White (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1854 2009–10 |
Greenhouse gas standardsRequires the Department of Ecology, through rulemaking, to allow no more than 12 percent of delivered electricity from unspecified resources over the life of a long-term financial commitment. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1855 2009–10 |
Customer billings/tax infoRequires certain utility businesses in the state with over 5,000 customers to provide tax information as part of its customer billing. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1881 2009–10 |
Soil and wetland scienceRegulates soil and wetland science professions. Takes effect January 1, 2011. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1883 2009–10 |
Metropolitan park districtsRevises numerous statutory provisions regarding the creation and regulation of metropolitan park districts (districts). | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1911 2009–10 |
Solar energy wholesalersExtends tax incentives to businesses that manufacture or sell at wholesale certain solar energy materials. | Tim Probst (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2002 2009–10 |
Carbonless energy parksRequires the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) to amend a site certification agreement to allow for the creation of a carbonless energy park. | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2026 2009–10 |
Ferry system procurementDeclares an intent to restructure the duties of the Washington state ferries to reflect best procurement practices in the marine industry. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2029 2009–10 |
Enhanced 911 serviceRemoves state and county enhanced 911 (E-911) excise tax provisions. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |