Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bob Morton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5577 1995–96 |
Water appropriation permitDOE is directed to establish, by January 1, 1996, a streamlined general permit system for agricultural and multi-unit residential uses of ground water not exceeding more than 0.1 cubit feet per second. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5578 1995–96 |
Well certificationA person or agency making a small withdrawal exempt from permit requirements has a right equal to that of water rights holders for whom permits are issued. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5579 1995–96 |
Water appropriation permitThe Department of Ecology (DOE) is directed to establish by January 1, 1996, a streamlined general permit system for nonconsumptive, nonbypass uses, agricultural uses, and multi-unit residential uses of water. These uses are... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5593 1995–96 |
Water rights permit backlogProvides for a one-year increase in the exempt well classification to eliminate almost two-thirds of the backlog of water rights applications. Authorizes provisional permits to be valid for a five-year period. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5611 1995–96 |
Publ works bids/subcontractrRequires the protest to be submitted within twenty-four hours of the bid award. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5650 1995–96 |
Assault with HIVDeclares that it is a first degree assault to administer the human immunodeficiency virus to another person. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5651 1995–96 |
B & O tax rate decreaseThe 4.5 percent B&O surtax is eliminated and the B&O tax rates on business services, financial services, and miscellaneous services are decreased to 1.50 percent, effective July 1, 1995. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5675 1995–96 |
Firearms dealers' locationsPlaces where a dealer may temporarily conduct business are expanded. In addition to conducting temporary business at a gun show, a dealer may temporarily conduct business at a gun club, competitive shooting event, and from a... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5689 1995–96 |
Cigarette/tobacco giveawaysGiving away cigarettes or tobacco products to any person in person or through the mail is not considered advertising and is prohibited, as is providing coupons which may be exchanged for free cigarettes or tobacco products. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5709 1995–96 |
Agency rules durationAn agency's statutory authority to adopt rules expires two years after the effective date of the statute or two years after the effective date of this act, whichever is later. After the agency's statutory rule-making authority... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5714 1995–96 |
Forest practices regulationDeclares that it is in the public interest that the state implements the policies of RCW 76.09.010(2) in a manner that is compatible with the primary use of the forest lands of the state and the maintenance of a viable forest... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5734 1995–96 |
School site-councilsRevises RCW 42.30.020 to make school site-councils subject to the open public meetings act. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5737 1995–96 |
Child contact/injunctionsAuthorizes courts to grant injunctions that forbid contact between a child and a person over age eighteen when the contact is detrimental to the child. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5756 1995–96 |
Wildlife definitionDeclares that the policy of the department of fish and wildlife should be to protect native wildlife, while not unnecessarily prohibiting or restricting ownership, sale, and breeding of lawfully owned animals. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5777 1995–96 |
Fish & wildlife commssn authDeclares an intent that, beginning July 1, 1996, the commission assume regulatory authority for food fish and shellfish in addition to its existing authority for game fish and wildlife. Finds that all fish, shellfish, and... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5788 1995–96 |
Welfare fraudDeclares that persons convicted of welfare fraud shall be ineligible for public assistance for sixty months. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5789 1995–96 |
Offenders/child accomplicesAdds an additional twelve months to the presumptive sentence for any ranked offense committed by an adult involving the use of an accomplice who is a minor. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5801 1995–96 |
Federally licensed damsDeclares that the department of ecology does not have the authority to regulate, supervise, or assure the safety of any project that requires a license under the federal power act. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5822 1995–96 |
North Cascades intrntnl parkProhibits participation and funding for international parks in the north cascades. | George Sellar (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5827 1995–96 |
Water rights claims filingsEstablishes a filing period for filing statements of claims for water rights acquired by prescription or adverse use. Begins September 1, 1995, and ends at midnight June 30, 1996. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5856 1995–96 |
Local improvement districtsA city or town may be divested of authority to proceed with the establishment of a local improvement district or a utility local improvement district, in cases where the improvement district is created by resolution of the... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5862 1995–96 |
Habitat/recreation land acquEstablishes a moratorium on the acquisition of habitat conservation and outdoor recreation lands. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5863 1995–96 |
Agency land purchase limitatProhibits purchase of land by state agencies in counties where more than sixty-five percent of the county is owned publicly, without the approval of the county and the legislature. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5886 1995–96 |
Water resource governanceEstablishes two state commissions to be designated jointly as the Washington water resources commission, one for eastern Washington and one for western Washington. Designates the powers and duties of the state engineer.... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5928 1995–96 |
Electrical contractorsA new classification of specialty electrical contractor's license is established for electrical projects of 24 volts or less. These low-voltage electrical contractor licensees are not subject to the requirement of an... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |