Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeff Morris
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1001 2017–18 |
Utility esmts./aquatic landsExtends the expiration date for the fee structure established for easements of state-owned aquatic lands for local public utility lines owned by nongovernmental entities from July 1, 2017, to July 1, 2030. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 17, 2017 |
| HB 1064 2017–18 |
Utility damage preventionRemoves certain obsolete implementation dates under the Underground Utility Damage Prevention Act. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 17, 2017 |
| HB 2875 2015–16 |
Office of data privacy, etc.Establishes an Office of Privacy and Data Protection within the Office of the Chief Information Officer. | Norma Smith (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 195, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| HB 2274 2015–16 |
Vehicle reports of saleSpecifies that a report of sale is not proof of a completed vehicle transfer for the purpose of collection of expenses where there is no evidence indicating the buyer knew of or was a party to the acceptance of the vehicle transfer. | Mark Harmsworth (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 86, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 2346 2015–16 |
Renewable energy promotionExtends the expiration date and per-utility limit for the Public Utility Tax credit that funds annual payments made by utilities to customers under the Renewable Energy Investment Cost Recovery Incentive Program (Cost Recovery... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 28, 2016 |
| HB 2815 2015–16 |
Regional transp. plan. orgs.Allows a county or counties with a population greater than 75,000 that also contains a Washington State Ferries terminal to form a regional transportation planning organization. | Dave Hayes (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 25, 2016 |
| HB 1044 2015–16 |
Minority & women's businessRequires the Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE) to impose a penalty if a person, firm, corporation, or business commits a statutorily prohibited activity. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1093 2015–16 |
Unmanned aircraftProhibits operation of an unmanned aircraft (UA) in Washington airspace if the UA has an active sensory device onboard that collects personal information about any individual without the individual's consent, unless the... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1094 2015–16 |
Biometric identifiersProhibits a person from enrolling an individual's biometric identifier for a commercial purpose without obtaining affirmative consent from the individual. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1096 2015–16 |
Electric distribution systemAuthorizes an electric utility to adopt an alternative to net metering valuation mechanism that is a fixed charge, a value of distributed generation tariff, or a long-term contract, after the cumulative generating capacity of... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1097 2015–16 |
Renewable energy/job growthChanges incentive rates, annual payment limits, funding limits on utility participation, and administration of the Renewable Energy Investment Cost Recovery Incentive Program. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1098 2015–16 |
Electric utility regulationAuthorizes the Utilities and Transportation Commission to employ an alternative form of regulation for an electrical company. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1099 2015–16 |
Contracts over the internetRequires people who offer contracts through the internet to allow consumers to terminate the contract through the same means if the contract contains a provision that allows for the consumer to terminate it. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1100 2015–16 |
Appliance efficiencyCreates minimum efficiency and testing standards for battery charger systems. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1116 2015–16 |
Capital sup budget 2015Makes adjustments to the 2013-15 Capital Budget. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1144 2015–16 |
Voter registrationAllows a person to register to vote for an election in person up up through the date of that election. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1162 2015–16 |
Mineral prospectingRequires the Department of Fish and Wildlife to conduct a study that evaluates both the acute and cumulative effects of motorized mineral prospecting on native fish species and related habitat. | Gael Tarleton (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1180 2015–16 |
High-capacity trans serviceAllows for the imposition, by a Regional Transit Authority (RTA) that includes a county with a population of 1.5 million or more, of a motor vehicle excise tax of up to 0.8 percent of the value of the vehicle for high capacity... | Jake Fey (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1182 2015–16 |
Geological hazard assessmentRequires the state Geological Survey (Survey) to apply the best practicable technology, including light detection and ranging (Lidar) mapping, while performing its existing obligation to identify and map volcanic, seismic,... | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1231 2015–16 |
Prevailing rate of wageRequires the Department of Labor and Industries to establish the prevailing rate of wage using collective bargaining agreements. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1341 2015–16 |
Fishing guide/unlawfullyCreates the crime of Unlawfully Engaging in Fishing Guide Activity, which makes punishable as a gross misdemeanor the failure of a holder of certain licenses to perform any duty related to catch record cards or to violate any... | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1381 2015–16 |
Aluminum smelter tax prefsExtends the reduced business and occupation (B&O) tax rate for aluminum smelter manufacturing and wholesaling until January 1, 2022. | Vincent Buys (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1427 2015–16 |
Property tax relief programsIndexes the income threshold for the senior citizen property tax exemption program, senior citizen property tax deferral program and widows and widowers of veterans property tax assistance program to inflation in calendar year... | Drew Stokesbary (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1646 2015–16 |
Equal pay and opportunitiesModifies the Equal Pay Act to include prohibiting the provision of less favorable employment opportunities based on gender and modify remedies. | Tana Senn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1690 2015–16 |
Convention cntrs tx deferralExtends a state and local retail sales and use tax deferral program, currently applicable only to construction by a Public Facilities District (PFD) of a certain baseball stadium, to apply also to new expansion by a PFD of an... | Brady Walkinshaw (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |