Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Betty Morris
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2165 1993–94 |
Log built homes/energy standA log home with a minimum average wall thickness of three and one-half inches and with space heat other than electric resistance is not required to comply with the wall insulation standards of the residential energy code. | Lane Bray (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2168 1993–94 |
County coroner/med examinerIf a noncharter county's population increases to 225,000 or more, the county legislative authority may adopt an ordinance or resolution providing for the consolidation of the office of coroner with the office of county... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2174 1993–94 |
Espresso machinesProhibits local governments from enforcing local regulations regarding the exempted machines. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2183 1993–94 |
Student conduct task forceA Task Force on Student Conduct is created. The task force is to identify laws, rules and practices that make it difficult for educators to manage their classrooms and schools effectively. | Susan Karahalios (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2186 1993–94 |
Healthy families home visitrThe Washington Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect will operate a program to coordinate and fund up to 10 home visitor programs for families with newborns who need support based on the unique needs of each... | Stanley Flemming (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2195 1993–94 |
Early release/firearms crimeProhibits the release of a person for any reason until that person has served the full sentence. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2223 1993–94 |
Collegiate licnse plate fundAuthorizes the universities and colleges to make application to the department to issue a series of collegiate license plates depicting the mascot or symbol of the institution. Authorizes registered owners of a vehicle to... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2243 1993–94 |
Theft of firearmsIncreases the penalty for theft and possession of a stolen firearm from a class C to a class B felony. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2256 1993–94 |
WA state trade representativThe position of the Washington State Trade Representative is created within the Governor's office. The purposes of the trade representative are to: (1) strengthen the state's overseas marketing activities; (2) respond to... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2265 1993–94 |
Firearms possession/under 18Prohibits delivery to or possession of firearms by persons under eighteen. Enhances penalty provisions for violations. | Tom Campbell (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2290 1993–94 |
Reckless endangermentIncreases the punishment for the crime of first degree reckless endangerment. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2296 1993–94 |
Juv offenders/parental liablProvides that the parents shall be liable for any amount of restitution which a court finds is owed to a victim. Authorizes a civil action to enforce the payment of restitution. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2304 1993–94 |
Vehicular homicide under infIncreases the penalties for vehicular homicide while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2305 1993–94 |
Driving under the influenceIncreases the penalties for an arrest for a second or subsequent conviction within a five-year period of the previous conviction. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2306 1993–94 |
Armed juvenile offendersProvides that the driving privileges of a person under eighteen who commits an offense while armed with a firearm shall be postponed or revoked and reinstated in accordance with the procedures established in RCW 13.40.265 and... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2311 1993–94 |
Inmate health care servicesThe Department of Corrections is required to develop and implement a health services plan for all inmates that includes a range of services that is equal to the services provided under the state's subsidized Basic Health Care... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2312 1993–94 |
Juv institution vocatnl prgmRequires a review of the vocational education curriculum, facilities, and teaching personnel in all juvenile residential programs for a report to the legislature by December 12, 1994. Requires an action plan for implementing a... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2314 1993–94 |
Juv offenders/adult courtProvides for mandatory transfer when the respondent is sixteen or seventeen and is charged with a violent crime as defined in RCW 9.94A.030, and the respondent's criminal history includes two previous convictions for violent crimes. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2328 1993–94 |
Juv offenders/vocatnl prgrmsRecognizes that prevocational and vocational education programs offered in juvenile institutions can provide juvenile offenders with marketable work ethics and job skills and facilitate their successful reintegration into the... | Linda Johnson (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2356 1993–94 |
Sex offender registrationProvides that a failure to register is a class C felony. | James Johanson (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2357 1993–94 |
Exceptional sentencesProvides for an exceptional sentence for a sexual offense against a child under eighteen when the offender injured the child, threatened to injure the child, or used or threatened to use a weapon. | James Johanson (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2384 1993–94 |
Juv offender basic trainingThe Department of Social and Health Services is required to establish and operate a juvenile offender basic training camp. Available state, military, or federal facilities or land must be considered when the camp is sited by... | David Lemmon (D-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2396 1993–94 |
Inmate medical careA DOC inmate, unless they are unable to pay, must make a $5 co-payment for medical visits. The inmate may pay at the time of the visit or have the co-payment deducted from his or her personal account. | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2405 1993–94 |
Reckless endangermentThe bill elevates the seriousness level of first degree reckless endangerment to level IV and reclassifies the crime as a Class B felony. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2418 1993–94 |
Nonproft youth org servicesThe bill expands the existing sales tax exemption for amusement and recreational services sold by nonprofit youth organizations. The expanded exemption includes physical fitness and other personal services. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |