Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeff Morris
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1008 2003–04 |
Orca whale license plateFinds that the creation of an orca whale emblem that will affix to a vehicle license plate will appeal to citizens interested in supporting orca whale research. Creates the orca whale research account in the custody of the... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1034 2003–04 |
Technology developmentExtends the business and occupation (B&O) tax and sales and use tax incentive programs for high technology businesses for certain expenditures associated with research and development (R&D) and pilot scale manufacturing to 2014. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1035 2003–04 |
Corporations/b&o tax creditsCreates a business and occupation (B&O) tax credit for high tech businesses that establish a corporate headquarters or expand or add to an existing corporate headquarters in Washington. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1040 2003–04 |
Childhood sexual abuseRemoves the statute of limitations for civil cases based on childhood sexual abuse. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1071 2003–04 |
Seniors/disabled prpty taxIncreases the three income thresholds in the senior citizens property tax relief program from $30,000 to $35,000, $24,000 to $28,000, and $18,000 to $21,000. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1094 2003–04 |
Elections by mailAllows a county auditor to designate any precinct as a "mail ballot precinct". | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1122 2003–04 |
Transportation governancePhases out the Transportation Commission, effective July 1, 2004. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1177 2003–04 |
Mountain pass highway tollsDirects the commission to establish toll facilities on segments of the state highway system that cross a major mountain pass, subject to the following conditions: (1) Tolls may be collected only on Stevens Pass (SR 2),... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1185 2003–04 |
Performance reviewsFinds that the use of performance reviews, as well as outcome and performance measures, is necessary for demonstrating the accountability of state government to the public. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1279 2003–04 |
Nonprofit corporationsAuthorizes nonprofit corporations to create committees of members. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1313 2003–04 |
Agencies to justify rulesPlaces the burden of proof on an agency during rule review. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1316 2003–04 |
Utility taxationReplaces the state public utility tax on light and power businesses with a wholesale energy transaction tax on the volume of electricity transmitted within the state. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1326 2003–04 |
Boarding homesProvides that, as of January 1, 2003, the department shall not adopt, or cause to be adopted, any new rules affecting boarding homes until and unless the legislature has appropriated adequate funding to cover the medicaid... | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1327 2003–04 |
Nursing facility paymentRevises provisions relating to nursing facility payment method improvements. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1329 2003–04 |
Nursing facility feeDeclares that, without exemptions, there is levied and there shall be collected a quality maintenance fee on nursing facilities to be calculated in accordance with this act. Provides that the quality maintenance fee shall be... | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1337 2003–04 |
Construction of wellsAuthorizes changes of existing ground water rights to new locations within a water resource inventory area (WRIA) or in an adjacent WRIA, instead of new locations tapping the same water body. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1364 2003–04 |
Intellectual propertyProhibits cities from imposing Business and Occupation taxes on intellectual property creating activity. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1365 2003–04 |
Electricity taxRevises excise taxes on generation, distribution, and sale of electricity. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1401 2003–04 |
Federal estate taxUpdates state law to conform to changes in federal estate tax. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1404 2003–04 |
Motor vehicle fuel taxRequires fuel tax revenue attributable to certain counties to be spent within those counties. | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1419 2003–04 |
Hydraulc prjct/prprty damageCreates a new cause of action for property owners harmed by a condition imposed in a hydraulic project approval resulting in a change in the operating characteristics of a tide gate. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1421 2003–04 |
Salmon habitatCreates the Skagit salmon habitat enhancement initiative to develop and implement a plan for enhancing and restoring salmon habitat on public lands. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1422 2003–04 |
Pblc investment in higher edFor 2003-05 requires public four-year institutions of higher education to internally reallocate operating funds toward "priority academic disciplines" such as health care, technology, and engineering. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1452 2003–04 |
Small trailer feesLowers vehicle registration fees for trailers under 1,500 pounds. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1461 2003–04 |
Stem cell researchExpresses that it is state policy to permit research using human embryonic stem cells, human embryonic germ cells, and human adult stem cells. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |