Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeff Morris
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1305 1997–98 |
Distressed area job creationThe Business and Occupation (B&O) Jobs Tax Credit program requirement that a business must increase its existing force work by 15 percent to claim a tax credit is replaced with a requirement that there is an increase in... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1319 1997–98 |
Elwha river fish runsThe department is directed to work with the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe and the federal resource agencies to refine and implement short-term actions to preserve and increase existing salmon stocks. The department is also... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1322 1997–98 |
WSP employment agreementsThe Washington State Patrol may negotiate wage-related matters, but not wages, as part of a collective bargaining agreement. A collective bargaining agreement negotiated before funds are approved to implement the agreement may... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1335 1997–98 |
Tourism & devlpmnt task forcThe Task Force on Tourism Promotion and Marketing (Task Force) is created. The Task Force is created to study tourism promotion and issues related to the establishment of a private commission to market Washington state and its... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1365 1997–98 |
Criminl justice financingRevises RCW 82.44.110 to eliminate a limitation on state criminal justice financial assistance. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1384 1997–98 |
Manufacturing tax exemptionSales Tax Exemption If a purchaser does not provide a machinery and equipment sales tax exemption certificate to the seller and retain a copy of the certificate or a summary of the exempt sales, then he or she is subject to... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1386 1997–98 |
Paid signature gatherersAny person who is paid to gather signatures on state initiative or referendum measures must file as a lobbyist with the Public Disclosure Commission and wear a badge that includes his or her photo and clearly identifies the... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1409 1997–98 |
Vending machine bulk foodsAuthorizes sales and use tax exemptions for bulk food products sold through vending machines. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1414 1997–98 |
Prop tax reduction extendedExtends the 4.7187 percent state property tax levy reduction. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1438 1997–98 |
Mandatory measured telecommuThe prohibition on Utilities and Transportation Commission approval of a telecommunications tariff for mandatory local measured service is made permanent. | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1444 1997–98 |
Advanced technology researchThe Advanced Technology Research Initiative is created to enhance the environment for advanced technology and to stimulate greater economic vitality in Washington. The University of Washington and Washington State University... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1445 1997–98 |
High technology business/taxThe state wide sales and use tax exemption on machinery and equipment is expanded to include machinery and equipment used by high-technology research and development firms that do not manufacture a product or that license a... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1446 1997–98 |
Dental services to childrenDeclares an intent of the legislature to improve access to dental care services to economically disadvantaged children and families by providing resources to overcome many of the barriers that inhibit retired dentists from... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1450 1997–98 |
Time share resort proprty/txTimeshare resort properties, which are held in trust primarily for occupancy by the trust beneficiaries, are exempt from sales tax, hotel-motel tax, and B&O tax. This exemption applies to income from both timeshare... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1484 1997–98 |
Comm & tech coll salariesCommunity and technical college boards of trustees will award faculty salary increments based on local agreements. The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges will include in its biennial budgets the cost to fund... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1494 1997–98 |
Law enforcmnt officrs/retireProvides that a "Law enforcement officer" also means a person employed on or after January 1, 1998, as a state parks and recreation commission enforcement officer or as a state liquor control board enforcement officer. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1506 1997–98 |
Peace officer bill of rightsThe term "peace officer" includes all duly appointed city, county, and state law enforcement officers. All officers who become the subject of a police investigation must be advised, in writing, prior to the time the... | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1511 1997–98 |
Plan I early retirementProvides that, in addition to members eligible to retire under RCW 41.40.180, any member of the public employees' retirement system plan I who meets the following criteria may retire: (1) The member is employed by an employer... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1516 1997–98 |
[Unemply/wrkrs comp reportngBeginning with reports due in calendar year 1988, employers must make industrial insurance premium and unemployment insurance contribution reports on a form jointly adopted by the Department of Labor and Industries and the... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1519 1997–98 |
Bereavement leaveThe Washington state personnel resources boards is to adopt rules, consistent with the state = s civil service law, regarding state employee bereavement leave for a death in the family. Such leave is to consist of two working... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1532 1997–98 |
Higher ed governing boardsThe Governor will appoint one student to each governing board at the University of Washington, Washington State University, each of the regional universities, and The Evergreen State College. Student board members will hold... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1537 1997–98 |
Signature gatherersSignature gatherers on initiative, referendum, or recall petitions must be registered voters in Washington State. A person who obtains, or attempts to obtain, signatures on an initiative, referendum, or recall petition without... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1583 1997–98 |
Discharge of employeesThe department must incorporate into any current wage and hour poster provided to employers information stating that upon the written request of a discharged employee, an employer has an obligation to furnish the employee,... | John Blalock (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1652 1997–98 |
Electric customer choiceDeclares an intent to: (1) Allow all retail electric customers to select their electricity supplier of choice no later than July 1, 1999; (2) permit new entities, including power marketers and others, to sell electricity... | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1663 1997–98 |
School interpretersRequires demonstration of competencies for educational interpreters for deaf, deaf-blind, and hard of hearing students. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |