Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bob Morton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6486 2005–06 |
Commercial driver's licensesThe Department of Licensing is directed to enter into reciprocity agreements with adjoining states. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6487 2005–06 |
False academic credentialsA false academic credential is defined. The definition includes academic certificates, degrees, course work, degree credits, transcripts, or certification of a degree. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6507 2005–06 |
Watershed managementTo help with the implementation of a watershed plan, a watershed management partnership may utilize the following revenue sources upon approval of the voters: A watershed management fee as a surcharge on rates, charges, or... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6532 2005–06 |
Academic assessment systemOSPI must revise the state NCLB plan so that assessments in grades three, five, six, and eight assess student learning in reading, math, and science without subjective, open-ended responses. In addition, the assessment system... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6860 2005–06 |
Capitol grounds/buildingsCherberg building is renamed the John A. Cherberg-Sid Snyder building. The Irving R. Newhouse building is renamed the Irving R. Newhouse-Jeannette Hayner building. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6878 2005–06 |
Concealed pistol licenseMembers of the armed forces who are out of state on deployment, assignment, or re-assignment may renew their concealed weapons license without paying a late fee if they renew the license within ninety days after returning to... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6484 2005–06 |
Narcotics task forcesIt is the intent of the Legislature to appropriate at least $4 million annually for local drug task forces, including any funds provided by the federal government. Three pilot projects are established to fund local drug task... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 10, 2006 |
| SB 6207 2005–06 |
Pollutn liability ins agencyThe expiration date for the Pollution Liability Insurance Agency (PLIA) and its programs, set for June 1, 2007, is extended until 2013. The PLIA director is no longer required to evaluate the effects of the program on the... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| SB 6890 2005–06 |
Social security numbersProvides that, prior to requesting an individual's social security number, all private and public business enterprises must state that the request is not mandatory and that no penalty for withholding this information can be... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2006 |
| SB 6778 2005–06 |
Grey wolf managementThe Department of Fish and Wildlife must draft a grey wolf management plan and submit the plan to the Legislature by December 31, 2006. The Department must hold hearings in each of the Department's management regions. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| SB 5221 2005–06 |
Veterans' & military affairsThe joint committee is permanent. The joint committee must establish an executive committee. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 5247 2005–06 |
LEOFFRS plan 1 ex spouseThe ex-spouse of a LEOFF 1 member who was awarded part of the member's monthly benefit payment in a divorce decree will continue to receive that portion of the member's benefit for the life of the ex-spouse as if the member... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6503 2005–06 |
Generation of electricityAn exemption is provided from the retail sales and use taxes for machinery and equipment used directly to generate at least 200 watts of electricity using qualified hydropower. Definition of qualified hydropower is added to... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6516 2005–06 |
Use of alternative fuelsThe sale of parts or components that are integral and necessary to enable a motor vehicle to operate using at least a 50 percent concentration by volume of an alternative fuel is exempted from the state retail and use tax. The... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6524 2005–06 |
Methane gas conversionThe Legislature seeks to encourage the conversion of methane gas to useable fuels for use in motor vehicles, use in generation of electricity, and for other off-site consumption. The bill provides tax incentives for the... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6609 2005–06 |
Raw milkWholesale sales of raw milk for processing are exempted from the state B&O tax. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6779 2005–06 |
Special needs trans serviceAuthorizing certain PUDs to offer limited transportation services . A PUD, serving a county with a population density of less than nine persons per square mile, may establish a demand responsive transportation system, such as... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6424 2005–06 |
Biodiesel feedstockLand upon which feedstock for biodiesel is produced is exempt from the state portion of the property tax. If a portion of the land parcel is used to grow crops for biodiesel production and another portion to grow other crops,... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2006 |
| SB 6573 2005–06 |
Viability of agricultureWetlands converted to agricultural use prior to the effective date of the Federal Food Security Act of 1985 are not to be considered as wetlands under the Growth Management Act and the state Water Pollution Control Act.... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2006 |
| SB 6876 2005–06 |
Sexual orientation/teachingProhibits the superintendent of public instruction from encouraging or promoting the teaching of sexual orientation. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2006 |
| SB 6879 2005–06 |
Smart grid energy technologyProvides that, no later than December 1, 2007, the department, in collaboration with the center and its northwest energy technology collaborative, shall adopt rules creating a certification process for smart grid energy... | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2006 |
| SB 6866 2005–06 |
State wildlife accountThis bill redirects commercial fishing, annual resident adult saltwater, and annual razor clam/shellfish licenses to the State Wildlife Account. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2006 |
| SB 6485 2005–06 |
Dry fertilizerCustom blending of dry fertilizer is not considered as manufacturing for purposes of the business and occupation tax. The sale of custom blended dry fertilizer remains subject to the business and occupation tax. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2006 |
| SB 6515 2005–06 |
Biofuel consumer informationFrom specifically appropriated funds, a biofuels consumer education and outreach program will be established at the WSU Extension Energy Program. The program will provide information regarding use of biofuels in... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2006 |
| SB 6170 2005–06 |
City lodging taxesThe exemption to the requirement that a city hotel-motel tax be credited against a county hotel-motel tax in counties that have financed and developed facilities for agricultural promotion (i.e., Yakima County) is extended... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2006 |