Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bob Morton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5441 2009–10 |
Biomass energyExpanding the Definition of Biomass Energy . The following are added to the definition of "biomass energy" in Initiative 937: (1) organic by-products of the pulping process or algae; (2) wooden demolition or construction... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5442 2009–10 |
Hog fuel excise tax reliefSales and use tax exemptions are created for hog fuel used to produce electricity, steam, heat, or biofuel. "Hog fuel" is defined as wood waste and other wood residuals including forest derived biomass, which does not include... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5465 2009–10 |
Indus insur final settlementEstablishes requirements for industrial insurance final settlement agreements. Directs the department of labor and industries to develop and maintain a registry system by which it records final settlement agreements entered... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5517 2009–10 |
Meat & poultry inspectionA state meat and poultry inspection program is established for Washington State that is to be at least equal to those requirements imposed under federal law. Meat food products inspected and passed under this chapter may be... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5533 2009–10 |
Water rights adjudicationA water user or planning unit may petition Ecology to start a limited adjudication of water rights or Ecology may commence a limited adjudication on its own. The limited adjudication may be used in an area where the source of... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5578 2009–10 |
Water resource managementThe definition of stock watering is all reasonable uses of water normally associated with the care and management of livestock including, but not limited to, drinking, feeding, cleaning of stalls, washing livestock, washing... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5632 2009–10 |
Retirees resuming serviceAuthorizes retired participants to resume volunteer firefighter, emergency worker, or reserve officer service. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5636 2009–10 |
Civil air patrolThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5637 2009–10 |
Concealed pistol licenseAllows a member of the armed forces to apply for renewal of a concealed pistol license by mail. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5663 2009–10 |
Senior citizens & veteransModifies the amount of combined disposable income allowed with regard to property tax exemptions for service-connected disabled veterans and senior citizens. Provides that the act applies to taxes levied for collection in 2010... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5692 2009–10 |
Water nonuse causeA water right change application is sufficient cause for nonuse of a water right. The Department of Ecology must not consider the time when a water right was pending a final determination on a change application when... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5722 2009–10 |
Basic education allocationsExcludes certain state forest land revenues from the basic education allocation. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5740 2009–10 |
Peace officer drug testingRequires drug testing of peace officers. | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5741 2009–10 |
Dynamic fiscal notesRequires the office of financial management to convene a dynamic fiscal impact statement advisory committee to assist the office in establishing the process and methodology for developing dynamic fiscal impact statements and... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5744 2009–10 |
Log transprtation businessesRevises public utility tax provisions relevant to log transportation businesses. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5748 2009–10 |
Regulatory assistance officeThe Governor is to appoint a director of the ORA. The ORA has a goal of providing citizens and businesses with information on 1) the average turnaround times for permits and other regulatory decisions; 2) an estimate of the... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5754 2009–10 |
Sustainable instream flowsPerennial rivers and streams of the state must be retained with base flows in an amount equal to 90 percent of the exceedance curve. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5774 2009–10 |
School levy equalizationThe Education Legacy Trust Account is not to be used for funding the Student Achievement Fund. The statute allocating part of state property tax proceeds into the Student Achievement Fund is repealed. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5781 2009–10 |
Open range laws on pub landsOn lands managed by the Department of Fish and Wildlife, a person must have written permission to allow livestock to run at large only in (1) a stock-restricted area or (2) areas that are adequately fenced to prevent livestock... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5817 2009–10 |
Farm & ag lands valuationThere is inserted a definition of commercial agricultural purposes into the statute. It includes the commercial raising; harvesting; feeding; breeding; managing; selling; care; or training of a farm product as defined in RCW... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5831 2009–10 |
Essential worker pilot progFinds that: (1) Washington's combination of excellent wages, working conditions, and services have attracted workers from other states and countries to work in our agricultural, construction, retail, restaurant, and... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5835 2009–10 |
Limited outdoor burningOutdoor burning of organic debris ("outdoor burning") may be allowed on the first and third Saturdays in November within UGAs with a population of 10,000 people or less. The county legislative authority may choose not to allow... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5867 2009–10 |
New subdivision water supplyVerification of a water supply must occur at the preliminary plat approval stage. Verification of sufficient water supply must demonstrate that sufficient water supply for uses of all lots anticipated with full development of... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5926 2009–10 |
Geoduck diver licensesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5927 2009–10 |
Notice of special meetingsRevises notice requirements for special meetings under the open public meetings act. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |