Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bob Morton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5793 2009–10 |
One-occupant farm conveyanceExempts certain single-occupancy farm conveyances from inspection, permitting, and other requirements for elevators and conveyances. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 17, 2009 |
| SB 5739 2009–10 |
Concealed pistol licenseAllows a member of the armed forces to renew a concealed pistol license that expired while the person was serving outside of the state, without paying the $10 late fee, if the person applies for renewal within 90 days of... | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 10, 2009 |
| SB 5944 2009–10 |
Lake Whatcom/phosphorusDirects the Puget Sound Partnership to assist the City of Bellingham and Whatcom County in implementing a demonstration program regarding phosphorous loading into Lake Whatcom. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 48, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 10, 2009 |
| SB 5228 2009–10 |
Construction/county forcesReplaces the phrase "day labor" with "county forces." | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 8, 2009 |
| SB 6289 2007–08 |
Puget Sound Dungeness crabAuthorizes the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to issue an administrative penalty for individuals that fail to return their Puget Sound Dungeness crab catch record card. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 244, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 28, 2008 |
| SB 6187 2007–08 |
Food animal veterinariansEstablishes a food animal (including poultry, cattle, swine, and sheep) veterinarian conditional scholarship for eligible Washington State University veterinary students who declare an intention to practice in Washington with... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 208, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 27, 2008 |
| SB 6340 2007–08 |
Water system programEstablishes the Water System Acquisition and Rehabilitation Program (WSARP) in statute. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 27, 2008 |
| SB 6483 2007–08 |
Local food productionMakes changes to state procurement policy to encourage and facilitate the purchase of Washington grown food by state agencies and institutions of higher education. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 27, 2008 |
| SB 6560 2007–08 |
PUD contractsIncreases the self-performance limits and the thresholds for competitive bidding for public utility districts. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 216, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 27, 2008 |
| SB 6950 2007–08 |
Emergencies/limited waiverExtends the Governor's authority under a declared state of emergency to waive or suspend statutory obligations. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 27, 2008 |
| SB 6556 2007–08 |
Anaphylactic policyRequires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, by March 31, 2009, to develop and report anaphylactic policy guidelines to the Legislature and to school districts for use in developing school district... | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 26, 2008 |
| SB 6941 2007–08 |
Waste reduction & recyclingAllows private schools to participate in the Department of Ecology waste reduction and recycling awards program and to be eligible to receive awards in amounts up to $5,000. HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 26, 2008 |
| SB 6343 2007–08 |
Sm scale mineral prospectingCreating a pilot program to examine the impacts of small scale mineral prospecting on coastal areas. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 83, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 20, 2008 |
| SB 6857 2007–08 |
Heavy haul corridorDesignates a portion of State Route 97 as a heavy haul industrial corridor. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 89, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 20, 2008 |
| SB 6504 2007–08 |
SEPA waste discharge permitsExempts certain construction storm water projects from the State Environmental Policy Act. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| SB 6685 2007–08 |
E-mail ethicsAllows legislators to send electronic mail to constituents who have requested updates on legislative matters without violating the state ethics laws. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 39, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| SB 5319 2007–08 |
Joint operating agenciesAuthorizes the board of a joint operating agency or a public utility district commission to adopt a policy for the payment of claims or other obligations by either check or warrant. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 5456 2007–08 |
Hunting and shooting eventsAdditional conditions are imposed upon nonimmigrant aliens. Nonimmigrant aliens must possess a valid passport and visa, if already required by the United States, and an approved U.S. Department of Treasury ATF-6 NIA... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 5599 2007–08 |
Thermal electric generatingExtends the privilege tax revenue distribution area for the Columbia Generating Station to include areas north of the southern boundary of Township 15 when tax revenues exceed the collections for Fiscal Year 2008. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 5723 2007–08 |
Agricultural worker safetyCreates the Community Agricultural Worker Safety Grant Program within the Department of Agriculture. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6184 2007–08 |
Most serious offensesAdds an out-of-state felony conviction to the list of "most serious offenses" if the offense has a minimum sentence of 10 years or more and was committed with sexual motivation. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6260 2007–08 |
Outdoor recreationAllows the Department of Fish and Wildlife to provide additional fishing and hunting opportunities to terminally ill individuals without charge, including the transfer of special permits and the provision of licenses without charge. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6347 2007–08 |
Day labor projectsFor the purpose of calculating road construction day labor, county's are separated into those with a population of less than 50,000 but more than 22,000 and those with a population that equals or exceeds 50,000. Counties with... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6348 2007–08 |
Water rights transfersRequires the Department of Ecology to submit a report and policy recommendations to the Legislature on the impacts of interwatershed transfers. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6386 2007–08 |
Minor's info publicationA new crime is created prohibiting the knowing publication of information relating to the location of children or a place where children regularly gather, or the specific time and location in which children or a particular... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |