Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeff Morris
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1544 2003–04 |
Energy resource portfolioEstablishes an energy efficiency standard that becomes effective in 2005 for electric utilities (other than small electric utilities), direct service industrial customers of the Bonneville Power Administration, and electric... | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1630 2003–04 |
Developmentally disabledThe net proceeds from surplus property at Lakewood Village, Rainier School, and Yakima Valley School are designated to supplement funding for employment and day services for individuals with developmental disabilities. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1659 2003–04 |
Parks & rec facilitiesExpands the use of revenues from the real estate excise tax to include maintenance and operation of parks and recreational facilities. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1695 2003–04 |
Multiple-unit dwellingsReduces the minimum city population cap from 30,000 to 15,000 for the multifamily housing property tax exemption. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1740 2003–04 |
Broadcasts of pro sportsProhibits professional football teams that play in stadiums funded with public money and their affiliated league from denying the local live broadcast of games played in the stadium unless a certain percentage of tickets are... | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1773 2003–04 |
Local exchange companiesExempts small local exchange (telephone) companies from certain regulatory provisions dealing with rates, contracts, charges, and complaint procedures that apply to other local exchange companies. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1775 2003–04 |
Renewable resource dvlpmntEstablishes the Joint Task Force on Renewable Resource Development to evaluate the potential for additional wind power generation of electricity and the factors that may help or hinder the development and deployment of wind... | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1864 2003–04 |
Ferry fundingDirects the department to implement a flat, digitally printed license plate system that must be used to manufacture all license plates issued under chapter 46.16 RCW. This system must be in place and operational by July 1,... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1948 2003–04 |
Electronic scratch ticketsProvides for the approval, licensing, and playing of electronic scratch ticket games. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2062 2003–04 |
Liquor control boardDirects the board to immediately devise a retail business plan to implement strategies to improve retail sales operations and maximize revenue-generating opportunities. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2119 2003–04 |
Greenhouse gas emissionsAllows the Washington Climate and Rural Energy Development Center to establish and maintain a Washington Climate Action Registry. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2130 2003–04 |
Electric facilitiesAuthorizes cities, towns, or counties to require an agreement between two or more utilities that discourages and reduces duplication of transmission lines. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2135 2003–04 |
Property tax exemptionsAllows persons in the senior citizen property tax relief program to retain property tax relief if they reside in an adult family home or a boarding home. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2139 2003–04 |
Salmon restorationProvides a business and occupation tax deduction for nonprofit organizations that receive government grants to support volunteer recruitment, volunteer training, public outreach, and education for salmon restoration purposes. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2159 2003–04 |
Employer disclosureRequires employers to give job applicants specific information about jobs in writing and within 24 hours of receiving job applications. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2169 2003–04 |
Race car driving schoolsFinds that currently in the state of Washington, race car driving schools are not subject to any form of licensing or regulation. The lack of oversight and industry accountability creates a potential for the operation of... | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2221 2003–04 |
Steel electric class ferriesDeclares an intent to procure up to five or more ferries designated the San Juan Class to replace the four Steel Electric Class ferries and continue service from Anacortes to Sidney by using construction methods, equipment,... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2279 2003–04 |
Utility relocationProvides that, if an authority has a reimbursement agreement with any public or private utility provider for the costs associated with removal, adjustment, protection, relocation, restoration, or replacement of utility... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2337 2003–04 |
Impact fee requirementsAllows a developer to dedicate land, improve existing system improvements, or construct new system improvements in lieu of paying impact fees. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2338 2003–04 |
Hydropower projectsAllows an applicant for an existing nonfederal hydropower dam under the federal alternative licensing process to request that the state and local mitigation recommendations made as part of the licensing process be determined... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2341 2003–04 |
Electricity generationModifies provisions relating to net metering by customer-generators. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2297 2003–04 |
Presidential primary of 2004Cancels the presidential primary for the 2004 election. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 2003, 3rd Special Session |
Dec 9, 2003 |
| HB 1336 2003–04 |
Watershed planningAuthorizes planning units to coordinate and oversee the implementation of watershed plans and authorizes a state grant program for these activities. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 2003, 1st Special Session |
Jun 20, 2003 |
| HB 1338 2003–04 |
Municipal water rightsDefines which water rights are held for municipal water supply purposes and establishes provisions regarding such rights. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2003, 1st Special Session |
Jun 20, 2003 |
| HB 2294 2003–04 |
Aerospace industryReduces business and occupation (B&O) tax rates for manufacturers of commercial airplanes or commercial airplane components. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 2003, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 18, 2003 |