Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeff Morris
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2120 2001–02 |
Energy generating facilities$ An exemption from the retail sales and use taxes is provided for the purchase or use of machinery and equipment used by facilities that generate electricity. | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2144 2001–02 |
Theme park tax deferrals$ Defers/exempts sales and use tax on development of new theme park. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2150 2001–02 |
Enhanced 911 excise taxFinds that statewide enhanced 911 has proven to be a lifesaving service and that routing a 911 call to the appropriate public safety answering point with a display of the caller's identification and location should be... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2156 2001–02 |
Telecommunications$ State and local excise taxes on mobile telecommunications are sourced to the customer = s primary place of use, in a manner consistent with federal law. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2165 2001–02 |
Real estate excise taxesProvides that the proceeds of the tax shall be used for the development of affordable housing including acquisition, building, rehabilitation, and maintenance and operation of housing for very low, low, and moderate income... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2175 2001–02 |
Boarding homesDeclares an intent to clarify the law to reflect that boarding homes licensed under chapter 18.20 RCW are engaged in the renting or leasing of real property to consumers and, accordingly, are exempt from taxation under chapter... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2189 2001–02 |
Geothermal energyFinds that potential geothermal energy has remained largely undeveloped in the Cascade mountains. Finds that most of this potential rests on United States forest service lands and that it has been very reluctant for two... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2193 2001–02 |
Utility relocation$ Requires that the cost of relocating a utility = s facilities resulting from the construction, repair, or improvement of a regional transit authority = s system must be paid by the regional transit authority and such cost... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2194 2001–02 |
Contraceptive hlth servicesRequires designated health insurance carriers to provide coverage for prescription contraceptive drugs and devices. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2196 2001–02 |
School district revenuesAmends RCW 28A.150.250 and 76.12.120 relating to distribution of school district revenues. | Kelly Barlean (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2198 2001–02 |
Tax structure studyEstablishes a committee to study Washington's tax structure. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2200 2001–02 |
Alternative energy sourcesProvides sales and use tax exemptions for alternative energy sources. Takes effect July 1, 2003. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2235 2001–02 |
Air pollution/diesel fuelsProvides incentives to reduce air pollution from diesel fuels. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2272 2001–02 |
Chemical dependncy/prprty txDeclares that real and personal property owned or leased by a nonprofit corporation, association, or other entity that is certified under chapter 70.96A RCW and used for chemical dependency treatment is exempt from taxation. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2274 2001–02 |
Industrial facilities/taxesProvides that a person who owns and operates an industrial facility is allowed to defer taxes due under chapters 82.08, 82.12, and 82.14 RCW on sales or charges made for tangible personal property consumed and/or for labor and... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2316 2001–02 |
County funding/highwaysAuthorizes use of county road funds for state highway improvements. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1624 2001–02 |
Hlth or welfare srvcs/b&o tx$ Exempts nonprofit hospitals and public hospitals from business and occupation tax on payments received from organizations under contract with the federal or state government to manage health benefits for medicare, medical... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 23, Laws of 2001, 2nd Special Session |
Jul 13, 2001 |
| HB 1906 2001–02 |
Farm equipment tax exemption$ Exempts farmer = s machinery and equipment from the state property tax. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 24, Laws of 2001, 2nd Special Session |
Jul 13, 2001 |
| HB 2230 2001–02 |
Disabled persons/benefits$ Maintains medical coverage for individuals with disabilities who go to work and receive earned income. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 15, Laws of 2001, 2nd Special Session |
Jul 11, 2001 |
| HB 1984 2001–02 |
Agricultural products$ Creates a small farm direct marketing assistance program to assist small farms in direct marketing efforts. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 2001, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 15, 2001 |
| HB 2098 2001–02 |
Property tax exemptionMakes changes to the property tax exemption for nonprofit entities providing very low-income rental units: | Carolyn Edmonds (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 2001, 1st Special Session |
Jun 11, 2001 |
| HB 2260 2001–02 |
Grocery distribution coops$ Provides reduced wholesaling business and occupation taxes for grocery distribution cooperatives. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 2001, 1st Special Session |
Jun 11, 2001 |
| HB 1895 2001–02 |
Theft of motor vehicle fuel$ Creates a crime called ? theft of motor vehicle fuel @ . | Luke Esser (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 325, Laws of 2001 |
May 15, 2001 |
| HB 1450 2001–02 |
Property tax/land transfer$ Restores the exception for payment of back property taxes when property is sold within two years of the death of an owner of at least a 50 percent interest for properties in current use programs continuously since 1993. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 305, Laws of 2001 |
May 14, 2001 |
| HB 1287 2001–02 |
Telecommunications$ Extends the prohibition on mandatory local measured telephone service for four years until June 1, 2005. | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 2001 |
May 11, 2001 |