Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Cathy McMorris
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1030 1995–96 |
Teenage work hoursAuthority of the Department of Labor and Industries to adopt special rules. Provisions are deleted that give the Department of Labor and Industries authority to adopt special rules for the protection of the safety, health, and... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1271 1995–96 |
Public agency lobbyistsState agencies and local governments are required to report lobbying activities on a monthly basis rather than a quarterly basis. The reporting requirements apply to both employees of the agency or local government and... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1275 1995–96 |
Workers' comp group self-insTwo or more employers in the logging industry who are members of a qualified organization may form self-insurance groups to cover their industrial insurance responsibilities, if the formation of the group self-insurance... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1354 1995–96 |
Hound permitsThe state Fish and Wildlife Commission may set pursuit-only seasons in which only Washington residents may participate. The number of bear transport tags that the commission issues to nonresidents is not to exceed 10 percent... | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1460 1995–96 |
SEPA exemptionsThe Department of Ecology is directed to adopt rules increasing categorical exemptions for minor new construction and minor land use decisions within urban growth areas designated by a county planning under all of the... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1522 1995–96 |
AdoptionAn adoption must not be delayed or denied because of the adoptive parent's or child's race, color, or national origin. However, when considering various placement options, the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) or... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1537 1995–96 |
Agricultural funds & accntsThe following are added to funds and accounts within the general fund and the treasurer's trust fund that are to receive the earnings from investments of the funds and accounts, less payments made for purchased banking... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1665 1995–96 |
On-site sewage disposal systOn-site sewage disposal systems are exempt from the requirement that plans and specifications for the construction or modification of sewage treatment facilities be submitted to the Department of Ecology for review and approval. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1968 1995–96 |
Regional transportation planThe size requirements for regional transportation planning organizations (RTPOs) are reduced to require that the RTPO have a population of at least 50,000 instead of 100,000 or contain at least two counties instead of three.... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2089 1995–96 |
Taxpayer relief act of 1995(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 4/13/95) Revises the state current policy of applying its sales and use taxes to machinery, equipment, and installation labor used in manufacturing, research and development, and other activities.... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2576 1995–96 |
Construction labor/tax exempAuthorizes tax exemptions for labor on all construction on real property. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2584 1995–96 |
Emp security confidentl dataDeclares that the act shall not be construed as giving authority to the department to give, sell, or provide access to any confidential data for any commercial purpose. Increases the penalty for misuse or unauthorized release... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2586 1995–96 |
Voluntary work force reductnDeclares that a person shall be found to have left work for nondisqualifying reasons if he or she left work under the following conditions: (1) The employer initiated a work force reduction program or process that involves... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2587 1995–96 |
Unemployment comp contribtnsAmends RCW 50.29.062 relating to successor unemployment compensation contribution rates. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2597 1995–96 |
Industrial safety & healthPertains to the handling or use of pesticides. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2614 1995–96 |
Health plan enrollmnt restrcProvides that a carrier may reject a request for enrollment for a health plan for individuals based on health condition when that health plan is not the mandatory offering that provides benefits equivalent to the basis health... | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2517 1995–96 |
Pesticide applicatorsMakes technical amendments to RCW 17.21.128 and 17.21.132 relating to pesticide applicators. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2524 1995–96 |
AbortionProvides that no person may intentionally perform an abortion with knowledge that the pregnant woman is in her third trimester or that her unborn child is a viable fetus unless the abortion is necessary to prevent the death of... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2464 1995–96 |
Nat resources dept agreemntsExpresses concern about commitments with the federal government pursuant to the federal endangered species act. Prohibits any commitment which affects more than ten thousand acres of public and/or state forest land for five or... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| HB 2465 1995–96 |
Fisheries closuresDeclares that no commercial or recreational fisheries may be closed unless for conservation purposes, and if closed, then both treaty and nontreaty fisheries shall be closed on that species. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| HB 2496 1995–96 |
Long-term disability projectProvides that the limitation on the expenditure of three thousand dollars in any fifty-two week period established in RCW 51.32.095 shall not apply. Allows the supervisor, at his or her discretion, to authorize the expenditure... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| HB 2497 1995–96 |
Self-insurance administratnRequires a corrective action notice to include a directive to the self-insurer specifying the program deficiencies to be eliminated. Requires a self-insurer to submit a record of the payment of income benefits on a form... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| HB 2382 1995–96 |
Suspected abuse reportsDeletes the requirement for reporting suspected abuse to DSHS. Requires a law enforcement agency that receives a report of suspected abuse to notify the suspect of the report. Requires records of the allegation to be destroyed... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2385 1995–96 |
Paid petition signaturesRequires petitions and referendums to include a statement that the signature gatherers are being paid to circulate the petition, and to indicate the organization providing the payment. Requires political committees to make... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2421 1995–96 |
ChlorofluorocarbonsDeclares that the possession, use, manufacture, purchase, installation, transportation, or sale of chlorofluorocarbons does not subject a person to a penalty, fine, retaliatory action, or other punitive measure. Declares that... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |