Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bob Morton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6695 1995–96 |
Nat resources dept agreemntsDeclares that the department of natural resources is prohibited from entering into any agreement and from making any commitment intended to induce the issuance of a permit from the federal government which, individually or... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| SB 6665 1995–96 |
Optometrists/drugs & prescrpAuthorizes optometrists to prescribe drugs for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| SB 6674 1995–96 |
Agriculture safety standardsExtends the dates in RCW 49.17.041 to February 15, 1997. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| SB 6675 1995–96 |
Occupatnl safety standardsRepeals RCW 49.70.117 and 49.70.119. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| SB 6676 1995–96 |
WISHA citationsProvides that no citation may be issued under RCW 49.17.120 if the employer demonstrates that: (1) The employees of the employer were provided with training and equipment in compliance with standards adopted under this... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| SB 6677 1995–96 |
Agricultural activitiesFinds that the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural products involves a variety of activities, some of which are very closely related to the production and harvesting of the products by farmers and some of... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| SB 6678 1995–96 |
Seasonal emplymnt/workrs cmpDeclares that employment is seasonal in nature when the work is dependent on the seasons because the work can be performed only at certain times of the year. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| SB 6679 1995–96 |
Industrial safety & healthProvides that if an employer has been assessed a civil penalty under chapter 49.17 RCW and the employer is to be assessed a civil penalty for a subsequent violation of this chapter, the former penalty and violation may not be... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| SB 6634 1995–96 |
Taxing district levy increasProvides that the levy for a taxing district for collection the following year shall not increase from the current year, other than an additional dollar amount calculated by multiplying the increase in assessed value in that... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1996 |
| SB 6645 1995–96 |
Agency rules readoptionA person may petition an agency requesting that an existing rule be subject to readoption. "Readoption" means that the text of the existing rule is submitted as a proposed rule, and is then subject to the rule-making process... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1996 |
| SB 6647 1995–96 |
Water rightsA person is granted a water right if: (1) the person filed an application with the Department of Ecology for a water right or water right transfer before January 1, 1996; (2) the person placed water to beneficial use for... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1996 |
| SB 6268 1995–96 |
Parental involvmnt in eductnParents are included as recipients of the Washington annual award program for excellence in education. Three parents from each congressional district are recognized, one with a child in elementary school, one with a child in... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| SB 6584 1995–96 |
Warm-water fish cultureDeclares that the primary objective of the Hanford K pool warm-water fish culture demonstration program is to establish a cooperative effort between state and private entities to initiate the rearing of warm-water fish to... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| SB 6587 1995–96 |
Administrative rulesProvides that, if the joint administrative rules review committee recommends to the governor that an existing rule be suspended because it does not conform with the intent of the legislature, the recommendation shall establish... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| SB 6588 1995–96 |
Regulatory reformProvides that certain agencies may not adopt rules that are based solely on a section of law stating a statute's intent or purpose, on the enabling provisions of the statute establishing the agency, or any combination of such... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| SB 6520 1995–96 |
Spotted owl/murrelet protctnAny forest management rule relating to the protection of the Northern spotted owl or the marbled murrelet that is adopted by the Forest Practices Board does not become effective until both houses of the Legislature adopt a... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| SB 6528 1995–96 |
Shoreline permits/agriculturThe substantial development definition in the SMA is amended to clarify that construction and practices normal or necessary for agriculture, as well as farming, irrigation, and ranching activities, are exempt from permit requirements. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| SB 6531 1995–96 |
County commissnr board clerkThe county auditor no longer serves as the clerk of the board of county commissioners. The county legislative authority must designate a person to be clerk. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| SB 6477 1995–96 |
Water rightsA person is granted a water right if: (1) the person filed an application with the Department of Ecology for a water right or water right transfer before January 1, 1996; (2) the person placed water to beneficial use for... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| SB 6509 1995–96 |
Tacoma Narrows bridgeThe WSDOT is not prohibited from entering into an agreement with a private developer of PPI projects selected before September 1, 1994 or after June 30, 1997 that receive public opposition if the Legislature has appropriated... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| SB 6469 1995–96 |
Overtime employmentState law is changed to allow an employer to employ an employee for an average of up to 40 hours per work week during a period of two consecutive work weeks without paying any overtime premium. The employee must voluntarily... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| SB 6356 1995–96 |
Forest product equipmnt/taxAuthorizes tax exemptions for equipment used in harvesting or processing forest products. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| SB 6358 1995–96 |
Solid waste projects/fundingAny city or county may authorize the use of the real estate excise tax for solid waste improvements and projects. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| SB 6359 1995–96 |
State agency land purchasesProvides that no state agency may purchase a parcel of land in excess of one hundred acres in any county in which public land, federal land, and tribal land together constitute more than fifty-five percent of the total area of... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| SB 6361 1995–96 |
Curriculum/parent inspectionProvides that two times a year, each school shall convene an evening meeting to allow parents to inspect and review the curriculum materials being used. Authorizes parents to immediately seek an injunction in court if the... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |