Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bob Morton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6712 2003–04 |
Motorists info sign panelsRecovers costs for motorist information signs. Repeals RCW 47.36.325. | Brian Murray (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2004 |
| SB 6297 2003–04 |
Electric utility tax creditThe determination of whether a rural county meets the population density requirements of the bill is made as of the date a contribution to an electric utility rural economic development revolving fund is made. References to... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2004 |
| SB 6114 2003–04 |
Animal/resource terrorismAn "animal rights or ecological terrorist organization" is defined as any association, organization, entity, coalition, or combination of two or more persons with the purpose of intimidating, coercing, or causing fear with the... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2004 |
| SB 6149 2003–04 |
Small scale miningThe Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Department of Natural Resources, and the Department of Ecology will work cooperatively with the small scale mining community to support educational meetings and demonstrations to... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| SB 5075 2003–04 |
Gifts of aquatic landsAuthorizes the Department of Natural Resources to accept gifts of aquatic lands. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5518 2003–04 |
State land purchaseA state agency or department may not purchase in fee simple privately owned parcels in excess of five contiguous acres for habitat conservation, ecosystem preservation, wetland mitigation, or endangered species protection... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 6666 2003–04 |
Respiratory practitionersProvides that applicants who meet the educational criteria as established by the national board for respiratory care to sit for the national board for respiratory care's advanced practitioner exams, or who have been issued the... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 6620 2003–04 |
Real estate excise taxREET provisions are modified to provide that sales of water rights transferred separately from land are to be reported and paid directly to the Department of Revenue within five days of the sale, as specified by the... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| SB 6119 2003–04 |
Moses Lake/pollutionThe Department of Ecology may not proceed with the total maximum daily load process for Moses Lake until it has: (1) made all reasonable efforts to provide the information requested by the Moses Lake advisory committee; and... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| SB 6131 2003–04 |
Renewable energy incentivesInvestment cost recovery incentives are created to support renewable energy projects. The incentives are funded with one and three quarters percent of the public utility tax receipts. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| SB 6486 2003–04 |
Water rights for agrA general agricultural use category is created. Within this category, water right changes regarding type of crop or agricultural use not involving a change in season of use are allowed without applying for approval. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 5086 2003–04 |
Ecology dpt water actionsA person appealing a DOE "water quantity decision" (i.e., a decision to grant or deny, amend, transfer, or enforce the conditions of a water right, or to require any person to discontinue use of water) may appeal the decision... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5108 2003–04 |
Criminal trespassCriminal trespass in the first and second degree includes law enforcement officers, state public officials, and state employees. A law enforcement officer, state official, or employee is subject to a criminal trespass... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5346 2003–04 |
Hydraulc prjct/prprty damageCreates a new cause of action for property owners harmed by a condition imposed in a hydraulic project approval that results in a change in the operating characteristics of a tide gate. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5851 2003–04 |
School dstrct superintendentSchool districts must include in any superintendent contract for employment a clause that allows the school district board to terminate the contract if, by unanimous affirmative vote of all the board members, the board finds... | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6348 2003–04 |
Water-sewer districtsIn addition to cities, duly established public water-sewer districts are declared to be appropriate providers of sewer and water services under the Growth Management Act. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6283 2003–04 |
Youth fishingThe age at which a license is required for a personal use fishing license or shellfish license is raised from 15 to 18. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| SB 6227 2003–04 |
Forest practicesCounties and cities assuming regulation of forest practices must adopt development regulations that protect public resources from material damage or the potential for material damage. Local governments provide for approvals... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6275 2003–04 |
Significant leg rulesBefore filing a notice of proposed rule adoption, the agency seeking to propose adoption of a significant legislative rule must adopt a finding of necessity and supporting findings of fact and conclusions of law. The process... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6206 2003–04 |
Criminal justice fundingProvides that any forested normal school lands, agricultural college lands, scientific school lands or university lands that are transferred from trust status, and for which the trust is fully compensated for the fair market... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| SB 6221 2003–04 |
Wetland mitigationThe Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is authorized to accept public and private funds for the purpose of creating an endowment to fund long-term monitoring, maintenance, and management of compensatory mitigation sites and... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| SB 6224 2003–04 |
Natural resource regulationsThe Legislature finds that natural resource agencies such as the Departments of Ecology and Fish and Wildlife continue to adopt rules, guidelines, permit conditions, and policies that substantially differ from those that have... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| SB 5015 2003–04 |
Ergonomics rulesDeclares that rules dealing with musculoskeletal disorders, filed on May 26, 2000, by the director, and codified as WAC 296-62-05101 through 296-62-05176, are repealed. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5020 2003–04 |
Agency purchase of landA state agency may not purchase privately-owned parcels of land in excess of five contiguous acres in any county where the public land base is 70 percent of the total area of the county, except when specifically directed to do... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5026 2003–04 |
Damage to livestockThe state is obligated to pay for damage to livestock caused by the state's wildlife. Livestock means horses, mules, donkeys, cattle, sheep, goats, swine and ratite. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |