Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bob Morton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5895 2005–06 |
Puget Sound recoveryRenames and restructures the Puget Sound Water Quality Action Team. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 6380 2005–06 |
Public utility tx credit/gasA public utility tax credit is provided for natural gas utilities for payments to qualifying businesses to acquire cost-effective energy efficiency equipment or services. Qualifying businesses are business customers of gas... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 6734 2005–06 |
Minimum wage lawDirects the Washington state institute for public policy, in consultation with the employment security department, to conduct a study to address the impacts of Washington state's minimum wage law, and must report its findings... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 6506 2005–06 |
Building permit moratoriumsProvides that, for purposes of this act, no state, county, or city agency or authority may place a moratorium on building permits unless the department of ecology has issued a record of examination for all active and completed... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| SB 6649 2005–06 |
Day labor constructionExcludes counties of thirteen thousand people or less from both budget limitations for day labor construction programs and publication requirements. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| SB 6650 2005–06 |
Off-road vehiclesProvides that cities with a population of less than three thousand persons may adopt regulations allowing for the operation of off-road vehicles on streets or highways within its boundaries, even if the regulations are less... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| SB 6669 2005–06 |
Sex offender sentencingEstablishes eligibility for the special sex offender sentencing alternative. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| SB 6574 2005–06 |
Government control/propertyDeclares an intent to protect the use and value of private property while providing for a healthy environment and ensuring that government agencies do not damage the use or value of private property, except if necessary to... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| SB 6602 2005–06 |
Vehicle weight feeProvides that the vehicle weight fee imposed under RCW 46.17.010 does not apply to a vehicle with an empty scale weight of less than ten thousand pounds if the vehicle is: (1) Registered to a person with a disability; and (2)... | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| SB 6425 2005–06 |
Conservation programsProvides that a county shall not adopt development regulations under chapter 36.70A RCW that directly or indirectly preclude a person owning land from being able to qualify for enrollment of a parcel or a portion of any parcel... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| SB 6426 2005–06 |
Concealed pistol licensesThe requirements for reciprocity are modified. A CPL from another state may be recognized if the holder is over twenty-one years of age even if that state issues CPLs to persons under twenty-one. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| SB 6471 2005–06 |
Rainy day reserve fundStatutes are enacted to implement Senate Joint Resolution 8222, contingent on the voters' approval of the proposed state constitutional amendment at the November 2006 general election. The Rainy Day Reserve Fund is established... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| SB 6474 2005–06 |
Model toxics control actRevises provisions related to the model toxics control act. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| SB 6316 2005–06 |
Grandparents/visitationAffirms that parents have a paramount right to raise their minor children. Recognizes that this paramount right must be considered in conjunction with a minor child's interest in maintaining the strong emotional bonds with... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6333 2005–06 |
Identification for votersDeclares that valid photo identification consists of any one of the following: (1) A valid driver's license; (2) A valid state identification card; (3) A valid United States passport; (4) A valid tribal identification card;... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6358 2005–06 |
Hunter educationThe hunter education requirements do not apply to active duty military personnel of the United States armed forces who provide documentation establishing successful completion of firearms qualification requirements for his or... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6393 2005–06 |
Farmers/tax exemptn for fuelRed-dyed diesel used by a farmer in the process of producing agricultural products is exempt from the sales and use tax. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6394 2005–06 |
Special fuel tax exemptionsProvides sales and use tax exemptions for special fuel used for certain purposes. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6249 2005–06 |
Forest & timber lands taxThe open space timber land classification is eliminated. Forest land is redefined as five or more acres devoted primarily to growing and harvesting timber for commercial purposes. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6250 2005–06 |
Public utility tax ratesFinds: (1) When retail energy prices rise, the amount of taxes paid by consumers also increase, because state and local public utility taxes are presently levied as a fixed percentage of revenue derived by electric and natural... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6251 2005–06 |
Unattended motor vehiclesProvides an exception to the unattended motor vehicle law for motor vehicles in eastern Washington. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6285 2005–06 |
Low-income home energy asst$7.6 million of the Public Service Revolving Fund is provided for home heating and weatherization services for low income families through the LIHEAP program. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6295 2005–06 |
Permissible weaponryDeclares that RCW 9.41.250 does not apply to any law enforcement officer who, in the discharge of official duty, carries a spring blade knife. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6299 2005–06 |
Water rightsDeclares that the annual consumptive quantity of a water right may not be deemed to be less than the actual peak historic use of a water right, even if the right is not being fully exercised at the time of change or transfer,... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 5091 2005–06 |
Basic parkland accessThe Parks and Recreation Commission is prohibited from charging fees for basic park access. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |