Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Cathy McMorris
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2795 1999–00 |
Family farmsC Allows local governments, until July 1, 2006, to authorize rezones of agricultural lands to densities permitted for rural development standards for family farms owned or operated by senior citizens if: (1) the farm was... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2810 1999–00 |
Public disclosureFinancial or criminal history information obtained in connection with the issuance or renewal of gambling, liquor, and lottery licenses is exempt from public inspection and copying. Rule Making Authority : No express authority. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2742 1999–00 |
FirearmsRevises provisions relating to restoration of the right to possess a firearm. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2524 1999–00 |
Developmentally disabledRevises provisions relating to community-based services for persons with developmental disabilities. | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2618 1999–00 |
Fetal tissueProvides that, the body tissue, organs, parts, or fluids of a human embryo or fetus shall not be sold or otherwise transferred for any use or purpose for valuable consideration. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2619 1999–00 |
Contracting outDeclares that chapter 41.06 RCW does not prohibit any agency, as defined in RCW 41.06.020, or institution of higher education, as defined in RCW 28B.10.016, or related board, from purchasing services, including services that... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2632 1999–00 |
Liquor agencies adv commDeclares that the liquor agencies advisory committee's purpose is to foster communication between the legislature, the Washington state liquor control board and the liquor agencies. The liquor agencies advisory committee shall... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2687 1999–00 |
Community revitalizationDeclares that it is the purpose of this act to provide financial resources for a limited time to assist local governments in the financing of public improvements which are needed to encourage private development of selected... | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2692 1999–00 |
Agricultural use of gas/taxAmends RCW 82.12.022 and 82.16.010 relating to taxation of natural or manufactured gas used for growing agricultural crops, poultry, or livestock. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2706 1999–00 |
Firearms industry/actionsProvides that neither the state nor any political subdivision of the state may sue the firearms industry for damages, abatement, or injunctive relief resulting or arising from the lawful design, manufacture, marketing, sale,... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2562 1999–00 |
Contraband tobacco productsRequires the department to erect and maintain at each entrance to the state of Washington on a highway that is part of the interstate system, signs stating the following: "WARNING Possession of contraband tobacco products in... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2566 1999–00 |
Delivery of gov servicesDeclares that public agencies that spend taxpayer dollars should provide the people of the state of Washington the highest quality services attainable in the most cost-effective manner, and use the most efficient means... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2584 1999–00 |
License plate replacementRepeals RCW 46.16.233. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2494 1999–00 |
Budget review processEach year in the biennial or supplemental | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2386 1999–00 |
Basic health plan/medicareAn individual who is otherwise eligible for medicare may enroll in the basic health plan as a subsidized enrollee if they: pay all or a portion of medicare part A premiums in order to receive part A coverage; provide evidence... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| HB 2387 1999–00 |
Musculoskeletal disordersProvides that, by July 1, 2000, the director shall adopt by rule safety and health standards to reduce employee exposure to workplace hazards that can cause or aggravate work-related musculoskeletal disorders, including... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| HB 2395 1999–00 |
Agency rules/cost moratoriumC Imposes a moratorium (until March 30, 2002) on all state agency rulemaking or programmatic activities that create new costs for local governments. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| HB 2416 1999–00 |
Unemplyment ins bnfts freezeC Freezes unemployment insurance tax rates and maximum weekly benefits at the 1999 rates until April 1, 2001. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| HB 2425 1999–00 |
Assualt of child/2nd degreeAssault of a child in the second degree is also committed by knowingly manufacturing methamphetamine, or knowingly possessing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine with the intent to manufacture methamphetamine, in or within 100 feet... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| HB 2360 1999–00 |
Individual health insuranceThe standards governing health benefit plans in the individual market are changed as follows: The Washington State Health Insurance Pool is changed as follows: A person may receive coverage through the pool if: (1) he or she... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2000 |
| HB 1009 1999–00 |
Voter registratn/citizenship(1) All newly printed voter registration forms must clearly indicate that only United States citizens may register to vote. Similar language must be stamped conspicuously onto existing voter registration forms in the... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1012 1999–00 |
Cougar & black bear hunting$ Requires that the Fish and Wildlife Commission use dogs and bait in hunting black bear and cougar, and dogs in hunting cougar, only to address a specific population or public safety need, and only within selected areas in a... | Bob Sump (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1030 1999–00 |
Telecommunicatn servc changeThis bill states that a subscriber of long distance or local exchange services will not have the provider of these services changed without the subscriber = s authorization. The form of the authorization is prescribed by the... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1032 1999–00 |
Agency liquor vendor contrctRequires the board to provide in any contract with an agency liquor vendor for the operation of an agency store that the contract is assignable or transferable to the agency liquor vendor's spouse or adult child upon the... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1055 1999–00 |
Consulting foresters boardC Creates a State Board of Consulting Foresters. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |