Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Betty Morris
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2135 1991–92 |
HMO charity care requiremntsEstablishes a formula for the determination of charity care which must be provided by a health maintenance organization. Provides that a failure to comply is a misdemeanor offense. Provides civil penalties. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2144 1991–92 |
Growth managementRevises planning goals and definitions. Revises the role of local government in development regulations of natural resource lands. Revises the planning goals of RCW 36.70A.020, 36.70A.090, 36.70A.110, 36.70A.120, 36.70A.130,... | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2159 1991–92 |
Sturgeon fisheriesThe Department of Fisheries is directed to eliminate in state waters all commercial fisheries that target sturgeon until the director has established that sturgeon populations are increasing significantly. No incidentally... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2218 1991–92 |
State lottery account useRequires designated lottery funds to be used for funding the common schools. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2221 1991–92 |
Purple heart recipient day(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 6/19/91) Establishes purple heart recipient recognition day. | Rose Bowman (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2223 1991–92 |
Tax fairness actIncludes property for use in connection with the business of operating as a private or common carrier by air, rail, or water in the definition of "retail sale" for tax purposes. Provides that chapter 82.04 RCW shall not apply... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2227 1991–92 |
Homes for aging tax exemptnAmends the definition of an "eligible resident" for RCW 84.36.041. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2238 1991–92 |
Property tax equityDirects the department of revenue to develop statistics on the relative share of residential property tax valuation and nonresidential valuation by county for the years, 1988, 1989, and 1990. Requires a report by December 31, 1991. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1489 1991–92 |
Common carrier privacySection 9.73.070 of the Washington Privacy Act is amended to provide that Chapter 9.73 does not apply to any common carrier automatic number, caller, or location identification service, including an enhanced 911 emergency... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 312, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1629 1991–92 |
Chiropractic practiceChiropractic is defined as an alternative health care practice. The chiropractic scope of practice is expanded to include nonspinal procedures, including manipulation of extremities complementary to or preparatory to a... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 320, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1886 1991–92 |
Vehicular crimes/drug evaltnPersons convicted of vehicular homicide or vehicular assault as a result of driving while under the influence of an intoxicating liquor or drug must be treated for alcohol or drug abuse if required as a result of a diagnostic exam. | Holly Myers (D-17) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 348, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1960 1991–92 |
Health professions practiceThe licensing authorities for the health professions are directed to issue temporary practice permits. This allows licensed individuals from other states to practice in Washington while their applications are being completed. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 332, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1120 1991–92 |
Horse racing receiptsAmendments are made to provisions in the horse racing code relating to: the pari-mutuel tax; the distribution of revenues; wagers on exotic races; satellite locations; and ex officio members of the Horse Racing Commission. The... | Judith Roland (D-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 270, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 1137 1991–92 |
Criminal justice purposesCriminal justice purposes are activities that substantially assist the criminal justice system or provide ancillary benefit to the civil justice system. Existing funding means actual operating expenditures for criminal justice... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 311, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 1496 1991–92 |
Real estate broker licensesThe requirement that $5 from each license fee and each renewal fee received from a member of the real estate profession be placed in the general fund is removed. The requirement that 20 percent of all fees collected from... | John O'Brien (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 277, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 1677 1991–92 |
High capacity transportationThe number of transit systems contributing to the High Capacity Transportation Account through a reduction in the eligible motor vehicle excise tax (MVET) rate is changed to include those in King, Pierce, Snohomish, Thurston,... | David Cooper (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 309, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 2132 1991–92 |
Insurance salesperson/B&O txThe Legislature intends to use the federal tax statutory definition of employee to define life insurance sales people for purposes of business and occupation tax (B&O) status because of difficulty in distinguishing between... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 275, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 1317 1991–92 |
Oxygen tax exemptionThe exemption for medically prescribed oxygen is expanded to include purchase or rental of oxygen concentrator, oxygen enricher, liquid oxygen, and gaseous, bottled oxygen systems. The oxygen system must be purchased or rented... | Jean Silver (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| HB 1416 1991–92 |
Game fish mitigationWhere the Department of Wildlife is recommending or requiring game fish stocking as a condition of an environmental permit or license, then the department shall specify the pounds, numbers, species, stock and/or race of... | Richard King (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 253, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| HB 1534 1991–92 |
Sexual assault investigationThe Criminal Justice Training Commission is to offer a yearly training session on investigating and prosecuting sexual assault cases for prosecutors, police officers, public defenders, and victim advocates. The training must... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| HB 1686 1991–92 |
Inmate incentive programThe Department of Corrections is required to develop an implementation plan for prison industry space at Clallam Bay Corrections Center, McNeil Island Corrections Center, and the proposed 1024-bed medium security prison. The... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 256, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| HB 1081 1991–92 |
Bicycle safety programA bicycle awareness program is created within the Washington State Patrol (WSP). Bicycles are defined as vehicles, except for the provisions that relate to titling, registration and the selling of vehicles. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 1299 1991–92 |
Senior citizens tax exemptnsThe income and assessed valuation thresholds for the senior citizen property tax exemption are increased. The $18,000 income threshold is increased to $22,000. | Lawrence Phillips (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 1301 1991–92 |
Prop tax administ practicesAll counties are required to establish an annual valuation adjustment schedule with physical inspections of property at least once every six years. Counties are given until the assessment year for 1996 taxes to comply with the... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 218, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 1400 1991–92 |
Rural health care projectsThe number six is deleted from both provisions, allowing any number of projects to be funded consistent with appropriation. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 224, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |