Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeff Morris
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1231 2017–18 |
Cooperative finance orgs taxEliminates expiration date for Business and Occupation tax preference for loan repayments received by nonprofit cooperative organizations from rural electric cooperatives. | Kristine Lytton (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1403 2017–18 |
Silicon smelters/taxesEstablishes a public utility tax and business and occupation tax credit for a utility that sells manufactured gas, natural gas, or electricity to a silicon smelter. | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1418 2017–18 |
Cybersecurity panelDirects the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) and the State Homeland Security Advisor to convene a blue-ribbon panel to review issues relating to cyberattack, security, and response best practices, co-chaired by... | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1419 2017–18 |
Cybersecurity incidentsAuthorizes the Governor to proclaim a state of emergency after finding that a security incident exists involving an imminent threat to communication and information resources. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1428 2017–18 |
Construction in state watersExpands the scope of projects that qualify for expedited Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA ) review and approval as fish habitat enhancement projects. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1429 2017–18 |
Aquatic invasive speciesConsolidates the Aquatic Invasive Species Enforcement Account and the Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Account into a single Aquatic Invasive Species Management Account, funded by derelict vessel and invasive species... | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1466 2017–18 |
Electrolytic processing taxExtends the expiration date of the public utility tax exemption for certain electrolytic processing businesses from June 30, 2019, to July 1, 2029. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1527 2017–18 |
Motion picture tax creditExtends the current Motion Picture Competitiveness Program business and occupation (B&O) tax credit an additional ten years. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1528 2017–18 |
Ferry advisory committeesMakes various changes to the statutes regarding ferry advisory committees, including fare setting, levels of service, planning, and the composition of ferry advisory committees and their executive council. | Dave Hayes (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1882 2017–18 |
Electric & gas plant defsExcludes certain appliances operated, owned, leased, controlled, used, or to be used by a business or residential customer of an electrical or gas company from the definitions of "electric plant" and "gas plant." | Representative (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1909 2017–18 |
License plate recognitionRegulates the use of automated license plate recognition systems (ALPRS) by various governmental entities, including law enforcement and parking enforcement agencies. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1921 2017–18 |
Telecommunications servicesEstablishes access, installation, permitting, use, and rates provisions for small cell facilities on city, town, or PUD facilities, and for the use of city or town rights-of-ways. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1954 2017–18 |
Utility relocation costsAllocates utility facility removal or relocation costs associated with the development of a rail fixed guideway system. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1980 2017–18 |
Home rehabilitation loan prgCreates the Low-Income Home Rehabilitation Revolving Loan Program. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2071 2017–18 |
SR 167/toll facilityMakes the State Route 167 (SR 167) tolling pilot project in King County permanent. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2108 2017–18 |
Aerial imagery needs studyRequires the department of natural resources to conduct an aerial imagery needs assessment study for state agencies and local governments statewide to: (1) Identify the needs of state agencies and local governments; (2)... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2131 2017–18 |
Autonomous vehiclesAllows an autonomous vehicle to be operated on public roads for testing purposes by a driver who possesses the proper class of license for the type of vehicle being operated and if certain requirements are met. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2249 2017–18 |
Social sec. number privacyEstablishes restrictions and standards for the collection, storage, use and disposal of social security numbers by educational institutions. | Norma Smith (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2414 2017–18 |
False legislative testimonyProhibits a state officer or state employee from knowingly representing a materially incorrect fact, statement, claim, or record in giving testimony to a legislative committee. States that disciplinary action for a violation... | Jim Walsh (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2418 2017–18 |
Nonnative finfish aquacult.Directs the departments of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), Ecology (Ecology), and Natural Resources (DNR) to review permitting and lease requirements that apply to nonnative finfish aquaculture | Kristine Lytton (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2213 2017–18 |
Biometric identifiersAdds deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) to the definition of "biometric identifier." | Norma Smith (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 2017, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 27, 2017 |
| HB 1493 2017–18 |
Biometric identifiersProhibits a person from enrolling a biometric identifier in a database for a commercial purpose without notice, consent, or a way to prevent subsequent use. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 299, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| HB 1717 2017–18 |
Biometric identifiersProhibits an agency from obtaining a biometric identifier without notice and consent. | Norma Smith (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 306, Laws of 2017 |
May 16, 2017 |
| HB 1530 2017–18 |
Vacation/ferry employeesAllows certain state ferry system employees to continue to accrue vacation leave up to 320 hours. | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 168, Laws of 2017 |
May 4, 2017 |
| HB 1120 2017–18 |
Regulatory fairness actExempts agencies that are able to demonstrate their proposed rule does not affect small businesses from completing a small business economic impact statement (SBEIS) as required by the Regulatory Fairness Act (RFA). | Norma Smith (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 53, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 19, 2017 |