Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeff Morris
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2616 2009–10 |
School district reorg planCreates the commission on statewide school district reorganization to develop and recommend a comprehensive plan for the reorganization of Washington school districts for adoption by the legislature. Requires the joint... | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2744 2009–10 |
Phosphorus in lake waterProhibits the application of a fertilizer containing phosphorus to turf after January 1, 2012, with exceptions. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2751 2009–10 |
Cmty & tech college trusteesRequires that all community college Boards of Trustees include at least one member from labor. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2757 2009–10 |
Prescriptions by ARNPsAuthorizes pharmacies to fill prescriptions written by a licensed advanced registered nurse practitioner in other states or in any province in Canada that shares a common border with this state. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2760 2009–10 |
Property tax refund claimsIncreases the time limit for filing property tax refund claims. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2765 2009–10 |
Energy efficiency of homesDetermines appropriate strategies to improve the energy efficiency of existing homes. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2785 2009–10 |
Theft of electronic devicesRegulates the sale of certain personal electronic devices. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2816 2009–10 |
Fuel taxes on exported fuelEstablishes a fuel tax credit of 35 cents per gallon against the Washington's 37.5 cent fuel tax rate resulting in a 2.5 cent fuel tax for fuel exported to other states. If the importing state's fuel tax is between 35 cents... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2884 2009–10 |
Urban growth area expansionCreates an exception to provisions prohibiting the expansion of urban growth areas into the 100-year floodplain of any qualifying western Washington river or river segment. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2892 2009–10 |
Municipal solid wasteAllows waste-to-energy facilities to qualify as an eligible renewable resource under the Energy Independence Act (Initiative 937). | John Driscoll (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2911 2009–10 |
Complete streets grant progrRequires the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to establish a Complete Streets Grant Program. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2950 2009–10 |
Workers' compensation reformMakes the workers' compensation system more cost-effective by: (1) Authorizing voluntary medical provider networks and voluntary settlement agreements; and (2) Assuring that the workers' compensation system will only be... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2952 2009–10 |
Mailings by legislatorsModifies mailing restrictions of legislators. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3075 2009–10 |
Soil and wetland scientistsRegulates soil science and wetland science as professions by: (1) Establishing minimum standards of ethical conduct and professional responsibility; (2) Establishing professional education and experience requirements for those... | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3077 2009–10 |
Coal-fired thermal facilityRepeals the sales tax exemption for coal used at a coal-fired thermal generation facility. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3079 2009–10 |
Electric vehiclesExpands the use of certain electric vehicles. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3080 2009–10 |
Info technology in state govExpands the duties of the department of information services and the director of the department with regard to information technology in state government. Requires the director of each state agency to designate an existing... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3096 2009–10 |
Archaeological investigationRequires field investigations on privately owned lands to be conducted by professional archaeologists. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3107 2009–10 |
Aerospace tax incentivesProhibits a person manufacturing commercial airplanes in this state from claiming any aerospace tax incentive if more than fifty percent of the final assembly of any commercial airplane family manufactured by the person occurs... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2704 2009–10 |
WA main street programMoves the Washington Main Street Program from the Department of Commerce to the Department of Archeology and Historic Preservation. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 12, 2010 |
| HB 2261 2009–10 |
State's education systemAdopts 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) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 548, Laws of 2009 |
May 19, 2009 |
| HB 1004 2009–10 |
Energy efficiency codeEstablishes minimum energy efficiency standards and testing methods for certain electrical products. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 501, Laws of 2009 |
May 15, 2009 |
| HB 1287 2009–10 |
Intrastate commuter aircraftProvides a sales and use tax exemption for the sale of small aircraft. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 503, Laws of 2009 |
May 15, 2009 |
| HB 2339 2009–10 |
State parks system donationDirects the Department of Licensing to collect a donation of $5 for the state park system from all vehicle owners during vehicle registration renewals coming due after September 1, 2009, unless the vehicle owner indicates that... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 512, Laws of 2009 |
May 15, 2009 |
| HB 2122 2009–10 |
Newspaper industry B & O taxReduces the business and occupation tax rate for printing and publishing newspapers, from 0.484 percent to 0.2904 percent of gross income. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 461, Laws of 2009 |
May 12, 2009 |