Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bob Morton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6568 1999–00 |
Biomedical wasteGenerators of cultures containing microorganisms that may be transmitted to humans via airborne droplet nuclei are required to treat those cultures before transport from the facility. Biomedical waste treatment facilities are... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6626 1999–00 |
Teachers/lapsed certificatesIndividuals with lapsed Washington teaching certificates may be employed by school districts. Individuals may be hired on a conditional basis and must complete certificate renewal requirements within two years of reemployment. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6666 1999–00 |
Household goods carriersThe Legislature declares that the unlawful advertisement, use of telecommunications services, and provision of household goods moving services by unlicensed household goods carriers constitutes an unfair trade practice. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6680 1999–00 |
Fairs and youth showsThere is created a task force on funding of fairs and youth shows. The task force is to become knowledgeable about the operation of fairs and youth shows and how funding assistance has been used in recent decades to support... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6715 1999–00 |
Recycling & waste reduction$ Provides incentives for solid waste collection companies to increase recycling. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6792 1999–00 |
LEOFF retirement/med benefitThe Legislature declares its intent that not less than $50 million of surplus assets from the LEOFF Plan 1 fund be used, if possible, for payment of certain LEOFF Plan 1 retiree extraordinary medical expenses. The JCPP must... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6860 1999–00 |
Charges for water runoffDeletes the authority for charges based on water runoff characteristics of property. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 2, 2000 |
| SB 5961 1999–00 |
Accidents/driver's dutyThe driver of a vehicle involved in a noninjury accident must move the vehicle as soon as possible off the roadway and freeway main lanes and adjacent areas. The driver must move the vehicle to an exit ramp shoulder, frontage... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6412 1999–00 |
Civil service exemptionsThe Secretary of Transportation is granted greater authority to designate the positions of exempt personnel within the department by removing specific titles of some exempt positions. Two deputy secretaries are authorized to... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6571 1999–00 |
National WW II memorial acctAn account is created in the custody of the State Treasurer dedicated to receive all receipts and appropriations contributing to the national World War II memorial. The account is subject to allotment procedures but no | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6776 1999–00 |
Shoreline master programsThe requirement that all local governments amend shoreline master programs within 24 months of the adoption of revised guidelines is removed. All local governments amend shoreline master programs within 36 months of receiving... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5205 1999–00 |
Cruelty to animalsThe humane, normal and usual use of horses in racing activities authorized under the laws of Washington and subject to the rules of the Washington Horse Racing Commission is provided an exemption from the cruelty statues. The... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6388 1999–00 |
Traffic control/rdway illumThe Department of Transportation (DOT), counties, cities, and towns are not required to obtain an electrical contractors license to perform work within the rights of way of any public highway, road, or street in connection... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6755 1999–00 |
State patrol highway accountThe State Patrol highway account is abolished and all funds are transferred to the motor vehicle fund. All references to the State Patrol highway account are changed to the motor vehicle fund. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 12, 2000 |
| SB 6630 1999–00 |
Traffic safety improvementsThe bicycle and pedestrian safety account, impaired driving safety account, and school zone safety account are combined into a single traffic safety improvement account (TSIA) to provide funding through the Washington Traffic... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 11, 2000 |
| SB 6831 1999–00 |
Ethics in public serviceRevises provisions relating to ethics in public service. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6635 1999–00 |
Sales & use tax exemptionFor the period December 1 through December 7, clothing and footwear for human use are exempt from sales and use tax. The exemption includes fabric, thread, yarn, buttons, snaps, hooks, zippers, and other items used to make or... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2000 |
| SB 6386 1999–00 |
Indigent parents/childrenThe Office of Public Defense must administer and distribute funds appropriated for the representation of indigent parents and children. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2000 |
| SB 6756 1999–00 |
Vehicle license feesThe State Patrol highway account receives $20.35 of each vehicle license fee and $20.35 of each renewal license fee. The additional increase in revenue must be deposited in the motor vehicle fund. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| SB 6254 1999–00 |
Natural/manufactured gasSales of propane delivered by truck to a farm for growing agricultural crops, poultry or livestock are exempt from sales and use taxes. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| SB 6719 1999–00 |
School plant facilitiesAmends RCW 28A.525.168 to change state board of education allotment provisions for school plant facilities. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| SB 6728 1999–00 |
Aquatic landsAuthorizes a cooperative association formed under chapter 23.86 RCW, a mutual corporation or association formed under chapter 24.06 RCW, or a public service company subject to regulation by the Washington utilities and... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| SB 6697 1999–00 |
Property tax reformDeclares an intent to: (1) Provide immediate relief from the state portion of the property tax and then, after ensuring a fiscally sound reserve, use all surplus state revenues to fully eliminate the state property tax levy... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| SB 6705 1999–00 |
Political contributionsAmends RCW 42.17.710 to place time restrictions on the acceptance of contributions for all political candidates. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| SB 6708 1999–00 |
Sales & use taxRevises provisions relating to sales and use tax equalization. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |