Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bob Morton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5332 2001–02 |
Dairy nutrient managementAuthorizes the conservation commission to, after public hearing and due consideration, including comment from the department of ecology, in accordance with the administrative procedure act, chapter 34.05 RCW, adopt standards... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5334 2001–02 |
Salmon recoveryProvides that, in lieu of the requirements of RCW 77.85.050, a lead agency under chapter 90.82 RCW may serve as the lead entity under the provisions of this act and be responsible for submitting the habitat project list for... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5339 2001–02 |
Telephone solicitationThe prohibition against ADADs is expanded to include solicitations for donations of money, property, goods, or services. In addition to remedies provided by the Consumer Protection Act, a consumer may opt to sue for $1,000... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5340 2001–02 |
Telephone solicitationThe definitions in the 1989 commercial telephone solicitation law, including the 24 exceptions for the definition of a ? commercial telephone solicitor @ are repealed. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5351 2001–02 |
Public disclosure/terrorismExempts records containing specific and unique vulnerability assessments or response plans intended to prevent or mitigate criminal acts of terrorism, the public release of which has a substantial likelihood of threatening... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5363 2001–02 |
Small rural hospitalsHospitals certified as critical access hospitals by the Heath Care Financing Administration are to be reimbursed based on allowable costs for services provided to enrollees in the state = s medical assistance programs.... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5412 2001–02 |
Water rightsIt is the policy of the state to assure timely decisions on water rights applications and limit to 500 the accumulation of applications that cannot be considered because of lack of funding. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5436 2001–02 |
Hydraulic project approvalThe Department of Fish and Wildlife may regulate hydraulic activities through general rules which are published in pamphlet form. The department may charge a fee for the pamphlets in order to recover costs. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5458 2001–02 |
Shoreline master programsThe impact of providing habitat for salmon in their various life stages is substantial and parts of the shorelines management rules adopted recently by the Department of Ecology are intended to improve shoreline practices that... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5463 2001–02 |
Hatchery-reared salmonA two-year moratorium is placed on implementing orders by federal fisheries agencies to destroy hatchery salmon or their progeny in Washington hatcheries. During the moratorium, an evaluation of alternatives to killing... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5464 2001–02 |
Surplus salmonThe Department of Fish and Wildlife must prepare an annual report on the disposition of surplus hatchery fish and transmit it to the Governor, Legislature, and make it available to the public by January 1 of each year. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5485 2001–02 |
Animal crueltyThe humane, normal, and usual use of horses, mules and oxen for logging, training, riding, and showing is provided an exemption. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5487 2001–02 |
Smoking in casinosDeclares that, if a bar, tavern, bowling alley, or restaurant is licensed by the gambling commission to operate a house-banked cardroom, it may not be designated as a smoking area in its entirety. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5516 2001–02 |
Right to voteProvides that, upon completion of his or her sentence, an individual may petition a court of record to have his or her civil right to vote restored. If the court finds that the sentence has been satisfactorily completed, it... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5517 2001–02 |
Voter registrationRequires affirmation of voting qualifications for registration. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5525 2001–02 |
Water right certificatesA water right certificate that has not been relinquished cannot be revoked or diminished without specific legislative or judicial direction. The Department of Ecology may, however, revoke or adjust a certificate that has... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5529 2001–02 |
LakesEstablishes procedures by which owners of single-family residences may use lake water for noncommercial landscape irrigation. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5532 2001–02 |
State base geographic dataProvides that the department of natural resources shall coordinate access to the framework of state base geographic data and standards. Requires the department of natural resources to provide outreach and guidance to public... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5548 2001–02 |
SEPADeclares that decisions pertaining to the following activities are exempt from chapter 43.21C RCW: (1) Construction of or location of any residential structures of ten or fewer dwelling units; (2) construction of an office,... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5550 2001–02 |
Energy facility site councilModifying EFSEC jurisdiction . The 250 MW threshold for stationary thermal power plants is raised to 650 MW. Any new energy facility, or any existing energy facility being reconstructed or enlarged, may opt in the EFSEC... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5646 2001–02 |
Public utlty tx/cogenerationThe existing deduction for cogeneration facilities built between June 1980 and January 1, 1990 is available for new or expanded cogeneration facilities constructed or installed between July 1, 2001, and January 1, 2011. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5668 2001–02 |
Farm equipment tax exemptionMachinery and equipment owned by a farmer and used exclusively in farming activities to grow agricultural products is exempt from property taxes levied for any state purpose. The machinery and equipment continues to be subject... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5675 2001–02 |
Food serviceAn eleven member committee is created to review current state food service rules and interpretations of rules by local health jurisdictions. The committee is chaired by the secretary of the Department of Health or the... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5684 2001–02 |
Shoreline guidelinesThe Legislature must approve guidelines adopted by the Department of Ecology under the authority of the Shorelines Management Act. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5696 2001–02 |
Dairy products/manufacturersThe rate of the business and occupation tax on manufacturing dairy products and dairy by-products such as whey and casein, or selling the same to a purchaser who transports the products out of state is reduced from the current... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |