Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bob Morton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6401 2005–06 |
Charter licensesEstablishes that charter boats include all vessels that charge a fee to fish, whether or not any fish are caught, or whether they are caught and then released. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 186, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 24, 2006 |
| SB 6417 2005–06 |
Sexual conduct with animalExpands the crime of first degree animal cruelty to include any acts of sexual conduct or sexual contact with an animal. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 191, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 24, 2006 |
| SB 6428 2005–06 |
Electronic product recyclingA collection, transportation, and recycling system is created to manage discarded computer monitors, desktop and laptop computers, and televisions. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 183, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 24, 2006 |
| SB 6840 2005–06 |
Energy efficiencyRemoves efficiency standards that have been preempted by federal law. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 24, 2006 |
| SB 6151 2005–06 |
Aquifer levelsEstablishes a mechanism to allow the non-use of a groundwater right from the Odessa aquifer to avoid relinquishment if certain conditions are satisfied. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 168, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 22, 2006 |
| SB 6861 2005–06 |
Domestic water usersRequires the Department of Ecology to study and report on ways that stakeholders can better understand the competing interests of surface water users in basins currently involved in a water rights adjudication when water... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 170, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 22, 2006 |
| SB 6376 2005–06 |
Livestock inspection feesModifies certain livestock inspection fees and provisions administered by the Department of Agriculture. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 156, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 20, 2006 |
| SB 6377 2005–06 |
Milk salesDeclares it unlawful for any person to operate as a milk producer or milk processing plant without obtaining a license, or to sell raw milk from a dairy farm that is not so licensed. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 157, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 20, 2006 |
| SB 5048 2005–06 |
Tobacco product samplingProhibits the distribution of tobacco product samples. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 9, 2006 |
| SB 5319 2005–06 |
Animal trappingIt is illegal to use body-gripping traps to capture wild animals or wild birds, except for nuisance species, without a trapping permit issued by the Department of Fish and Wildlife. Trapping permits may be issued for... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 5527 2005–06 |
Automatic fee increaseState agencies are prohibited from adopting administrative rules that automatically increase fees by a formula amount, such as the fiscal growth factor or the consumer price index. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6086 2005–06 |
Drought/retrofitting wellsSpecifically includes the retrofitting of domestic wells to maintain agricultural irrigation purposes as a physical works alteration that may be approved by DOE pursuant to the drought declaration provisions of the code. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6160 2005–06 |
Wildlife rescue coalitionThe Coalition statute is repealed (RCW 90.56.100). | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6379 2005–06 |
Public utility tax creditIncreases by $3 million the statewide cap on the public utility tax credit for qualifying contributions and billing discounts made by a utility for the purpose of providing home energy assistance to low-income households, for... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6501 2005–06 |
Bioenergy assistance programEstablishes an Energy Freedom Program within the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6542 2005–06 |
Farming servicesExempts custom farming services, farm management services, contract labor services, services with respect to animals that are agricultural products, and the hauling of agricultural products and farm machinery from tax if done... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6603 2005–06 |
Wildfire preventionA wildfire prevention and protection work group is created to review existing studies and make recommendations to the Legislature. A report from the group will be due December 1, 2006. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6704 2005–06 |
Manufacturing food productsExtends the Business and Occupation (B&O) tax exemption, sales and use tax deferral on manufacturing facilities, and warehouse tax remittance adopted for fruit and vegetable products in 2005 to seafood and dairy products and... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6789 2005–06 |
County sales & use taxesFor the 0.3 percent county tax that may be imposed for public safety, criminal justice purposes is defined to include health care services for suspects in custody or incarcerated offenders, pensions pre-dating the... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 5528 2005–06 |
Hydraulic inspection feesEliminates fees for any hydraulic works project examined and approved by the Department of Ecology that are less than 10 years old. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 2006 |
| SB 5226 2005–06 |
Short-term fishing licensesTemporary combination fishing licenses are established for residents and nonresidents. The fees for the temporary licenses are as follows: Number of Days Resident Nonresident 1 $7 $14 2 $10 $20 3 $13 $26 4 $15 $30 5 $17 $34 1... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6191 2005–06 |
Wood biomass fuel"Wood biomass fuel" is defined to mean a pyrolytic liquid fuel or synthesis gas-derived liquid fuel comprised primarily of carbon monoxide and hydrogen, produced from wood, and used in internal combustion engines. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6149 2005–06 |
School district contractingAn exception is added permitting a school officer of a school district that has fewer than 200 students to be employed as a substitute teacher or substitute educational aide, if the terms of the contract are commensurate with... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6252 2005–06 |
RabbitsThe Washington Food Processing Act (Act) is amended to authorize a WSDA-issued special, temporary permit for the slaughter, preparation, and sale of 1,000 or fewer rabbits a year by the producer for sale of whole raw rabbits... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6375 2005–06 |
Animal identificationThe Director of Agriculture is to convene an advisory committee composed of representatives from the various segments of the cattle industry that will be involved in the implementation of the state's component of the national... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |