Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bob Morton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5029 2003–04 |
Fish & wildlife infractionsWhen unlawful, the following are infractions rather than misdemeanors: taking of protected or unclassified fish or wildlife; trapping; posting; use of department lands or facilities; use of dogs; transport of aquatic plants;... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5030 2003–04 |
Fish & wildlife violationsAuthorization to seize and seek forfeiture of property is limited to violations of statute. Fair market value is the specified method for determining the value of seized property. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5031 2003–04 |
State patrol communicationsThe Washington State Patrol must provide both radio dispatch and communication services to any state agency with law enforcement authority when that agency requests these services under the Interlocal Cooperation Act. The... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5032 2003–04 |
Safety belt exemptionsOperators of commercial delivery vehicles making frequent stops, if the stops occur one city block at a time, are exempt from the seat belt use requirement. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5040 2003–04 |
Harbor linesThe Harbor Line Commission is given authority to revise harbor lines in all areas. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5041 2003–04 |
Dept of natural resourcesThe rent for qualifying marinas is set at the June 30, 2002 amount with annual increases at the Seattle/Tacoma/Bremerton Consumer Price Index, but not to exceed 5 percent. To qualify for the new rate formula, marinas must have... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5043 2003–04 |
Public land statutesStatutes governing DNR management of state uplands are reorganized without substantive change. Nonsubstantive revisions eliminate outdated terms. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5080 2003–04 |
St gvrnmnt hiring freezeA two-year state hiring freeze is created whereby state agencies are prohibited from hiring replacements for employees who leave the agency, regardless of the reason an employee left. The freeze only affects cabinet-level... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5087 2003–04 |
Water commissionersTwo nonpartisan state government elective offices are created: the Eastern Washington Water Commissioner, elected from the 20 counties east of the crest of the Cascade Mountains, and the Western Washington Water Commissioner,... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5103 2003–04 |
Onshore/offshore facilitiesThe financial responsibility requirement for onshore and offshore facilities must be set in rule. The financial responsibility coverage is extended to include penalties and fines. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5104 2003–04 |
Vessel fin responsibilityThe definitions of "hazardous substances" and "oil" are updated and the definition of an "inland barge" is deleted. A new definition is added for "fishing vessels." This was a previously undefined term, as these vessels were... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5121 2003–04 |
HOV lanesWSDOT's authority to designate HOV lanes is restricted to 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays on the following facilities: SR 405; I90, east of SR 405; and SR 520,... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5125 2003–04 |
Trust water rights programThe two state trust water rights programs, one applying to the Yakima River Basin, the other applying to the rest of the state, are consolidated. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5126 2003–04 |
Environmental appealsJudicial review of the decisions of the growth management hearings boards is de novo. Judicial review of the decisions of the Pollution Control Hearings Board, the Shoreline Hearings Board, the Hydraulic Appeals Board, and the... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5129 2003–04 |
Body gripping trapsThe provisions of Initiative 713 are repealed. It is not unlawful either to use a body-gripping, neck snare, or leghold trap to capture a mammal or to buy, sell, or barter the fur. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5130 2003–04 |
Private sponsorship of parksThe State Parks and Recreation Commission, Department of Natural Resources, and Department of Fish and Wildlife may contract with private sponsors for public recreation sites or other facilities to decrease costs and improve... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5131 2003–04 |
Library computersThe Attorney General or county prosecuting attorney may apply to the superior court for an order authorizing the seizure of library computers used to access web sites or files depicting minors engaged in sexually explicit... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5268 2003–04 |
Fish protection costsElectric utilities with more than 10,000 retail electric customers must provide notice to their customers, on an at least annual basis, of the percentage of the utility bill that is attributable to the costs for fish... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5280 2003–04 |
Hydraulic project approvalThe hydraulic project approval permit requirement is repealed. References to HPA permit requirements in other program areas are deleted. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5298 2003–04 |
Small forest landownersThe Legislature recognizes that the road maintenance and abandonment requirements may be excessive for small forest landowners. Grazing is defined to clarify that grazing can occur in forest areas. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5309 2003–04 |
Grwth mngmnt hearings boardsAll existing requirements and procedures remain intact, but all appointments to the boards by the Governor, including for unexpired term vacancies, must be confirmed by the Senate. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5347 2003–04 |
Salmon habitatThe Skagit salmon habitat enhancement initiative is created for the restoration of salmon habitat on publicly-owned lands in Skagit County. The purpose of the initiative is to provide for the systematic examination of... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5348 2003–04 |
Fish barriers at hatcheriesFish barrier dams at Department of Fish and Wildlife facilities must be provided with an efficient fishway. The department must provide an operating fishway at the fish barrier dam located at the fish hatchery on the Samish... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5353 2003–04 |
ShorelinesIn adopting development regulations under the GMA, local governments must ensure that such regulations are consistent with the definitions for "agricultural activities," "agricultural products," "agricultural equipment,"... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5354 2003–04 |
Growth management planningCounties and cities are provided discretion to prioritize and balance the goals and requirements of the statute. Deference must be given to the local decision-making process over state agency studies, guidelines, model... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |