Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Betty Morris
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1848 1991–92 |
Prosecuting attorny salariesRequires a report by the association of prosecuting attorneys as to the changes as a result of the increased salaries. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1860 1991–92 |
Fish sale/harvest limitationThe Department of Fisheries is directed to adopt rules to list each fish species that may lawfully be commercially harvested and sold. A species list is to be developed for each management and catch reporting area, with... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1862 1991–92 |
Physician asst/podiatrc careAllows physician assistants to provide limited podiatric care. | John Moyer (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1863 1991–92 |
Ocularist apprenticeshipSpecifies the procedures which an ocularist is authorized to perform on referral of a physician and without a referral of a physician. Provides for the administration of an exam for ocularists. Provides for the appointment of... | Nancy Rust (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1870 1991–92 |
Timber areas/higher ed opporThe State Board for Community College Education shall administer a program for dislocated timber workers. The board shall distribute funds to community colleges, appoint an advisory committee, and monitor the program. | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1871 1991–92 |
Wash wood products preferredAll public works done by the state or any municipality, for which wood products are the construction material of choice, are required to make maximum use of Washington grown and produced wood products to the extent that they... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1882 1991–92 |
Family violence pilot progmsFamily violence is broadly defined to include abusive behavior against spouses, partners, children, siblings, the elderly and can be identified in the form of violence, sexual violence, emotional or psychological violence, and... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1893 1991–92 |
Financial aid/drug offendersProvides that, as of the date of conviction, the student shall be denied state funds for any loans, grants, or scholarships. | Rose Bowman (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1905 1991–92 |
Sturgeon commercial fishriesEliminates sturgeon fishing until the numbers have increased significantly. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1914 1991–92 |
Community mental health wkrsProvides that salary parity may be phased-in, but shall be achieved by July 1, 1995, and maintained thereafter. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1943 1991–92 |
Wildlife agents assaultProvides a definition of "assault" for the purposes of the act. Prohibits reissuance of the license for a minimum of ten years. | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1987 1991–92 |
Sport caught salmon paybackRequires implementation of the plan by January 1, 1992. Requires reports of the sport catch by March 1st each year, beginning in 1993. | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2010 1991–92 |
Ethics in education awardEstablishes an ad hoc committee of legislators to implement the award program. Establishes criteria for the ethics education programs. Requires two awards annually. | John Moyer (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2011 1991–92 |
Tobacco/alcohol outdoor adsIt is deemed a gross misdemeanor for any person to: (1) display on any stationary or vehicular billboard any advertisement of cigarettes, cigarette papers, cigars, chewing tobacco, other smoking tobacco, or alcohol within a... | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2017 1991–92 |
Legend drug indentificationRequires the board of pharmacy to develop, by June 30, 1992, an identification and labeling system for all legend drugs. Delays implementation until federal food and drug administration rules are equivalent. | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2034 1991–92 |
Homicide victims familiesRequires the fees for the counseling to be established by the department. Limits the number of counseling sessions, but provides for exceptions. | John Wynne (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2040 1991–92 |
Health insuranceRequires that policies after January 1, 1992, shall contain designated provisions affecting preexisting health conditions, affecting renewal of policies, and affecting designation of beneficiaries. Provides that premium rate... | Arthur Sprenkle (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2046 1991–92 |
Chiropractic assistantsRequires the technicians to successfully complete the designated course of instruction and receive a passing grade on a proficiency test. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2047 1991–92 |
Coastal resources programThe Olympic Natural Resources Center of the University of Washington will conduct a study to: (1) identify at risk coastal resources in SW Washington and on the Olympic Peninsula; (2) identify opportunities for research and... | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2049 1991–92 |
School funding/perform auditDirects the legislative budget committee to conduct a performance audit of the funding system for common schools and submit its findings and recommendations by June 30, 1992. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2051 1991–92 |
Interim zoning permitsProvides that any permitting agency seeking to adopt a rule or ordinance which would impose a moratorium or interim zoning because of facilities, resources, or land use emergencies shall only adopt such regulation as provided... | Randolph Dorn (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2063 1991–92 |
Environmental policy actDeclares that if the decision is not made after thirty days, the threshold determination shall automatically be approved. | Randolph Dorn (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2079 1991–92 |
Infectious waste definedDesignates approved methods for disposal of infectious wastes. | Arthur Sprenkle (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2118 1991–92 |
Public facilities useFor the purposes of the provisions of the state's disclosure law which authorize certain lobbying activities by public agencies, a state institution of higher education and the student government of the institution are... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2133 1991–92 |
Small business financingEncourages the creation of more venture capital funds to assist new and expanding small businesses. | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |