Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bob Morton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6134 2003–04 |
Land acquisitions & habitatThe state Fish and Wildlife Commission must make specific information available regarding the habitat purpose for which property is acquired, including the benefitted species, habitat types and species present, relative... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6139 2003–04 |
Underground petroleum tanksThe pollution liability insurance fee for heating oil is set as an amount up to one and two-tenths cents (.012 cents) per gallon. Coverage of $60,000 per occurrence for heating oil tanks is specified as being up to that amount... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5028 2003–04 |
Water pollutionAmends the definition of "pollution" in the state water pollution control statutes to exclude the exercise of a water right, claim, permit, or certificate. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 2003, 1st Special Session |
Jun 20, 2003 |
| SB 5776 2003–04 |
Review of permit decisionsCreates a new hearings board called the Environmental and Land Use Hearings Board (ELUHB). | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 393, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| SB 5575 2003–04 |
Small irrigation impoundmentExempts certain lined impoundments under an existing water right from the reservoir and secondary permit requirements of the water code if used for certain specified purposes. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 329, Laws of 2003 |
May 16, 2003 |
| SB 5042 2003–04 |
Dept of natural resourcesProvides the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) with the discretionary authority to indemnify a contracting party against loss or damage. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 312, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |
| SB 5074 2003–04 |
Timber harvest/trust landsAuthorizes the Department of Natural Resources to sell up to 10 percent of the total annual volume of timber offered for sale from state forest lands through a contract harvesting process. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 313, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |
| SB 5144 2003–04 |
Forest healthProvides authority and direction to the Department of Natural Resources to declare a forest health emergency. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 314, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |
| SB 6012 2003–04 |
Shoreline managementCodifies guidelines regulating uses of shorelines for the implementation of the Shoreline Management Act (SMA). | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 262, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |
| SB 5726 2003–04 |
Cooperative associationsAllows members of a cooperative association to elect nonmembers to its board of directors. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 2003 |
May 12, 2003 |
| SB 5310 2003–04 |
Title insurance agentsRequires title insurance agents involved in escrow transactions to obtain fidelity and surety bonds. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 202, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| SB 5787 2003–04 |
Water quality leaching testAllows the Department of Ecology (DOE) to require the use of the Synthetic Precipitation Leaching Procedure (SPLP) in water quality certifications to assess the potential impact to water quality from the importation of fill material. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 210, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| SB 5076 2003–04 |
Aqtc land valuable materialsAllows the Department of Natural Resources to consider, before rewarding a contract for the sale of valuable materials, whether a high bidder has within the past five years failed to execute other sales in which he or she was... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 17, 2003 |
| SB 5279 2003–04 |
Trans permit efficiency commThe Transportation Permit Efficiency and Accountability Committee (TPEAC) is extended to March 31, 2006. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 2003 |
Mar 31, 2003 |
| SB 6609 2001–02 |
Ecology department studies$ Authorizes local governments to discuss and dispute the findings of studies conducted by the Department of Ecology. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 364, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 4, 2002 |
| SB 6234 2001–02 |
Insurance premiums$ Requires that automobile insurance policies specify the date on which the premium is due and that such policies allow for a five day grace period before any late charges will be assessed. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 344, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 3, 2002 |
| SB 5138 2001–02 |
Weighing stations$ Commercial vehicles weighing 26,000 pounds or less are not required to stop at weigh stations operated by the Washington State Patrol. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 254, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 29, 2002 |
| SB 6316 2001–02 |
Assistive mobility devices$ Electric personal assistive mobility devices (EPAMDs) are defined. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 247, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 29, 2002 |
| SB 6416 2001–02 |
Utilities/reduced rates$ Allows public utility districts to establish the eligibility criteria for their low-income rate discount programs. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 270, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 29, 2002 |
| SB 6658 2001–02 |
Energy conservation projects$ Clarifies that municipal utilities and public utility districts may assist customers in financing projects that produce all or a portion of the customer's electricity from distributed electricity systems using renewable... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 276, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 29, 2002 |
| SB 6282 2001–02 |
Motorcycle skills education$ Authorizes the Department of Licensing (DOL) to certify private motorcycle skills education courses. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 197, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| SB 5882 2001–02 |
Musculoskeletal disordersThe implementation schedule for Washington State's ergonomics rules is delayed for two years. L&I performs extensive pilot demonstration projects with employees and employers of various sizes of businesses, to increase... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 5997 2001–02 |
Fairs/license platesA special fair license plate series is established. The license plate is available beginning January 1, 2003. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6003 2001–02 |
Commercial drivers' licensesChristmas trees and wood products harvested from private tree farms and transported by vehicles weighing no more than 40,000 pounds licensed gross vehicle weight are removed from the definition of agricultural products. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6251 2001–02 |
Administrative rule adoptionThe order of adoption issued by an agency adopting a rule under the APA must contain the Governor's signature. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |