Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bob Morton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6762 2001–02 |
Estate taxRevises state law to conform to changes in federal estate tax. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2002 |
| SB 6768 2001–02 |
Shoreline managementThe authority of the Department of Ecology to impose conditions on conditional use or various permits issued by local governments under the Shoreline Management Act is eliminated. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2002 |
| SB 6470 2001–02 |
Open space classificationIf up to five acres of land classified under the program that includes a residential homesite is removed from the program and the owner sells or transfers the remainder of the property, the owner of the up to a five-acre... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2002 |
| SB 6741 2001–02 |
Water commissionCreates the Washington water commission. Provides that all powers, duties, and functions of the department of ecology pertaining to those powers and duties set out in this act are transferred to the commission. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2002 |
| SB 6701 2001–02 |
Ombudsman/effective gvrnmntDeclares that a temporary position of ombudsman for effective government must be established to better serve the citizens of the state and to ensure continued economic stability and vitality of the state. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2002 |
| SB 6717 2001–02 |
Watershed planningLanguage concerning funding of watershed planning unit activity relating to instream flows and completion of a final nonproject environmental impact statement is replaced with language that repeats language used in the section... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2002 |
| SB 6679 2001–02 |
Essential gvrnmt servicesA county legislative authority may, by a 60 percent vote, declare a revenue emergency if: 1.County revenues are less than 90 percent of the average revenue for the previous two years; 2.The county is unable to provide... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2002 |
| SB 6614 2001–02 |
State building codesRevises state building code provisions. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2002 |
| SB 6638 2001–02 |
Wages/tipped employeesThe definition of a "tipped employee" is added. Tipped employees are employees who customarily and regularly receive more than $50.00 per month in tips. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2002 |
| SB 6550 2001–02 |
Removal of county seatsIf the county courthouse is listed on either the state or national registers of historic places, then the county seat is not subject to removal. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2002 |
| SB 6552 2001–02 |
Wish granting org/tax expmtnAuthorizes a sales and use tax exemption for items acquired for donation by a wish granting organization. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2002 |
| SB 6475 2001–02 |
Livestock damageRequires the department to develop procedures to compensate livestock owners for damage to livestock caused by wildlife. Compensation must be based on the fair market value of the livestock at slaughter. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2002 |
| SB 5126 2001–02 |
Pipeline safety act$ Repeals provisions transferring powers, duties, and functions related to hazardous liquid pipeline safety from the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission to the Department of Ecology. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5315 2001–02 |
Drinking water$ Creates two new accounts related to drinking water assistance and authorizes these accounts to receive interest earnings. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5341 2001–02 |
Prerecorded telephn messagesPrerecorded telephone solicitations are prohibited without an introduction by an unrecorded voice informing the consumer of (1) the identity and telephone number of the caller and (2) the option to immediately discontinue the call. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5361 2001–02 |
Water rights$ Requires the Department of Ecology (DOE) to accept certain donations of water rights for the trust water right systems for instream flows in areas where aquatic species have been listed as endangered or threatened and the... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5439 2001–02 |
Fishing guides$ Separate salmon guide licenses and game fish guide licenses are combined into a single fishing guide license. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5510 2001–02 |
TelecommunicationsThe prohibition restricting the WUTC from approving telecommunications tariffs and price lists imposing mandatory local measured service is extended to June 1, 2004. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5582 2001–02 |
Teachers/lapsed certificatn$ Authorizing the conditional employment of teachers with lapsed certificates under certain conditions. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5586 2001–02 |
Water resource inventory$ Allows local watershed planning groups to receive additional funding from the Department of Ecology (DOE) for their planning if it includes instream flow, water quality, or fish habitat components. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5713 2001–02 |
Water transfer or changesA water right holder does not require approval to rotate use of water, but must consult with the Department of Ecology in advance. A water right holder does not require approval to change the place of use of a water right to... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5820 2001–02 |
Breast/cervical cancer$ Expands the Medicaid program to fund treatment for women who screen positive for breast or cervical cancer through the department of health screening program. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5880 2001–02 |
Forest products commission$ Authorizes creation of a commission for the purpose of promoting Washington forest products and managed forests, and assists in research related to marketing, advertising, sale of forest products, or research related to... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5904 2001–02 |
Conservation dstrct election$ Makes provisions for conservation districts to choose to use the conservation district election process or the general election statutes. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5912 2001–02 |
Energy facilities$ Removes the Departments of Agriculture, Health, Transportation, and the Military Department from permanent membership on the council to optional membership at the department = s discretion. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |