Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bob Morton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5357 2011–12 |
Qualifying utilityThe definition of qualifying utility is modified. A qualifying utility does not include a utility that has an average of seven or fewer customers per mile of distribution line. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5358 2011–12 |
Prevailing rate of wageAddresses the prevailing rate of wage with regard to public building service maintenance contracts. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5369 2011–12 |
Shellfish enforcementExpands Prohibitions on Commercial Shellfish Activity When a Certificate of Approval is Under Suspension. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5376 2011–12 |
Natural resource agenciesDNR, WDFW, and State Parks must identify and list property that is no longer required for their department purposes. The agencies must sell the identified properties by November 1, 2012. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5377 2011–12 |
Homeowners' associationsAmends the Homeowners' Association Act by creating procedures for and restrictions on (1) developer control of homeowners' associations; (2) transferring special developer rights, and (3) terminating developer control. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5414 2011–12 |
License plate replacementThe requirement that DOL mandate a license plate replacement period is removed. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5418 2011–12 |
Use of force in self-defenseAddresses justifiable homicide with regard to a slayer having a reasonable fear of imminent peril of death or great bodily harm. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5438 2011–12 |
Dept of fish & wildlife landWDFW must evaluate opportunities for timber sales on department lands. WDFW must provide recommendations to the Commission on timber sales that would generate revenue while sustaining or enhancing the suitability of the... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5440 2011–12 |
Electric vehiclesProhibiting the WUTC From Regulating Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5453 2011–12 |
Pacific salmon productionThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5506 2011–12 |
Metal detectors/state parksRequires the parks and recreation commission to open all developed, common, and disturbed areas of state parks for the recreational use of metal detectors. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5535 2011–12 |
Modern laboratory equipmentEncourages donations of modern laboratory equipment to higher education institutions and vocational skills centers by providing tax incentives for those donations. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5550 2011–12 |
Marina annual rent ratesProvides a Geographic Averaging Method for Marina Upland Values. Generally, a marina continues to have its lease rent determined in the same manner as any other aquatic lands lease. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5559 2011–12 |
County sales and use taxesAddresses a county's use of money collected from local retail sales and use taxes. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5560 2011–12 |
License plates/issuing oneAuthorizes a vehicle owner to request one license plate, however the cost to the owner is the same as if two plates were issued. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5564 2011–12 |
Nuclear energy facilitiesExpedites regulatory processes and provides incentives for establishing additional nuclear-generated power in the state. Creates a joint legislative task force on nuclear energy to study the feasibility of pursuing additional... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5615 2011–12 |
Telecommunications serviceFinds that: (1) Changes in technology and the structure of the telecommunications industry have produced conditions under which traditional regulation of local exchange companies may not in all cases provide the most efficient... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5643 2011–12 |
Definition of "well"Revises the definition of "well" for purposes of water well construction. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5647 2011–12 |
Columbia R. basin mgmt progModifies the existing Columbia River Basin Water Supply Development Account. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5683 2011–12 |
City utility infrastructureAuthorizes certain city legislative authorities that operate either a municipal water or sewer system, or both, to impose a sales and use tax. Expires January 1, 2031. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5687 2011–12 |
Office of Native educationAn Indian Education Division (Division) is created within OSPI. The Superintendent must appoint an assistant superintendent for the Division. | Nick Harper (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5729 2011–12 |
Controlled substancesRevises the definition of "controlled substance" for purposes of the uniform controlled substances act. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5750 2011–12 |
Waters of the stateRequires the department of ecology, before withdrawing waters of the state from additional appropriations, to establish an alternate available water source for use in the closed basin. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5751 2011–12 |
State energy code changesDelays until April 1, 2012, implementation of the changes to the state energy code adopted by the state building code council on November 20, 2009. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5802 2011–12 |
Prosecuting atty salariesThe requirement that a county continue to contribute an amount equal to or greater than the amount it contributed in 2008 towards the elected county prosecutor's salary is removed. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |