Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeff Morris
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1124 2015–16 |
Beer and wine samplingAllows licensees permitted to sell beer or wine for on-premises consumption to also serve samples of beer and wine up to a total of 4 ounces per day. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 2015 |
May 7, 2015 |
| HB 1389 2015–16 |
State fire service/disastersRedefines and expands the term "mobilization" to authorize mobilization of risk resources in response to natural and man-made incidents, including but not limited to wildland fires, landslides, earthquakes, floods, and... | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 2015 |
May 7, 2015 |
| HB 1091 2015–16 |
Ticket sales over internetEstablishes the use of software to interfere with or disrupt the operation of ticket sales over the Internet as an unfair or deceptive act under the Washington Consumer Protection Act (CPA). | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 129, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 28, 2015 |
| HB 1179 2015–16 |
Cider makers/wine c. assmntExcludes the production of cider from the commodity assessment that applies to vinifera wine grape growers and producers, which funds the advertising of Washington wines through the Washington Wine Commission. | Kristine Lytton (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 76, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| HB 1639 2015–16 |
Govt surveillance technologyProhibits state agencies from procuring an extraordinary sensing device (ESD) without an appropriation by the Legislature and prohibits a local agency from procuring an ESD without explicit approval of its governing body. | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| HB 1078 2015–16 |
Consumer financial infoModifies notice requirements for a person, business, or agency to affected persons in cases of a data breach. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 64, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 23, 2015 |
| HB 2789 2013–14 |
Government surveillanceImposes restrictions on state and local agency procurement and usage of extraordinary sensing devices, defined as sensing devices attached to unmanned aircraft systems. | David Taylor (R-15) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 4, 2014 |
| HB 2029 2013–14 |
Econ development agenciesEliminates the Washington Economic Development Commission. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 112, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 28, 2014 |
| HB 2175 2013–14 |
Telecommunications industryAuthorizes local governments to allow applicants for "small cell networks" to file a consolidated application and receive a single permit, instead of filing separate applications for each individual small cell facility. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 28, 2014 |
| HB 2246 2013–14 |
Mercury-containing lightsReplaces the current $15,000 per-producer financing mechanism for the mercury-containing lights product stewardship program (stewardship program) with an environmental handling charge applied to the retail sales of... | Senator (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 28, 2014 |
| HB 1129 2013–14 |
Ferry vessel replacementRequires the Department of Licensing ( DOL) and a county auditor or other agent appointed by the Director of the DOL to collect a $5 service fee for each vehicle registration and a $12 service fee for each title transaction . | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 27, 2014 |
| HB 2229 2013–14 |
State tourism marketing progDirects the Washington Tourism Alliance to propose a mechanism to privately fund a state tourism marketing program. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 27, 2014 |
| HB 2776 2013–14 |
Civil liberties ed programNames the Washington Civil Liberties Public Education Program as the Kip Tokuda Memorial Program. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 46, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 19, 2014 |
| HB 1017 2013–14 |
Efficiency standardsEstablishes energy efficiency standards for battery charger systems, battery backup systems, and uninterruptible power supplies. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 1170 2013–14 |
Property tax relief programsDirects the Department of Revenue to study and develop recommendations regarding the senior citizens, veterans, and disabled persons property tax exemption and deferral programs. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 1301 2013–14 |
Clean energy jobsReplaces annual cost-recovery incentive applications with a voucher entitling applicants to receive incentive payments for a term of ten years. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 1674 2013–14 |
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 · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 1814 2013–14 |
Coordinated trans. councilReauthorizes and reestablishes the Agency Council on Coordinated Transportation with essentially the same membership, requirements, and duties. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2176 2013–14 |
Leased energy systemsAuthorizes electric utilities to offer to its customers across all rate classes the opportunity to lease from the electric utility a renewable energy system that will be installed on the customer's property. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2177 2013–14 |
Natural gas infrastructureDirects the Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) to conduct a process that allows customers and utilities to bring forth innovative proposals for the financing and building of natural gas infrastructure. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2178 2013–14 |
Unmanned aircraftProhibits operation of an unmanned aircraft in Washington airspace if the unmanned aircraft has active sensory devices onboard that collect 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 13, 2014 |
| HB 2183 2013–14 |
State energy policyDirects the Joint Committee on Energy Supply and Energy Conservation to make recommendations to the Legislature on policies that would establish new or revised renewable energy and energy efficiency goals for utilities. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2306 2013–14 |
Farm and ag land/current useRequires a Department of Revenue study and report in 2014 to assess the farm and agricultural current use valuation program with an emphasis on small farming operations. | Kristine Lytton (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2422 2013–14 |
Educational employee compRestores the Initiative 732 cost-of-living adjustment, beginning in fiscal year 2015. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2802 2013–14 |
Official st. raptor/sea hawkDesignates the sea hawk as the official raptor of the state. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 2014 |