Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bob Morton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5714 2001–02 |
Nonuse of waterThe period of time for which nonuse of water without sufficient cause is excused is increased from five to ten years. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5715 2001–02 |
Agricultural water transfersThe irrigation of additional acreage or addition of new uses is allowed, if there is no increase in quantity of water used or previously used, before implementation of efficiency measures. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5731 2001–02 |
Elctrc utlty sales & use taxExempts construction by an electric utility from sales and use tax. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5736 2001–02 |
SalmonThe department must make available surplus hatchery salmon eggs for replenishing fish runs. Surplus hatchery salmon carcasses must be made available for nutrient enhancement of streams. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5814 2001–02 |
Ground water withdrawalsAmends RCW 90.44.100 to clarify the ability to change the purpose of ground water withdrawals. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5838 2001–02 |
Student achievementAll of Title 28A is repealed, effective in 2004, except for Chapter 28A.655 RCW, which addresses academic achievement and accountability. Two demonstration programs, the flexibility grant program and the alternative... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5869 2001–02 |
Water resources management$ Watershed planning units receive additional funding and time. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5885 2001–02 |
Sexually violent predatorsAn LRA ordered after January 1, 2001 may not be located in any community unless the local legislative body with land use planning authority for the site has first approve the location. DSHS must make every effort to ensure... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5899 2001–02 |
Public water systemsFor purposes of coordination between the Department of Ecology and the Department of Health regarding approval procedures for water system plans, the place of use for municipal water supply is the service area in the approved... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5900 2001–02 |
Municipal water suppliesA certificate issued to a municipal water supplier is valid, if the water has actually been used or is needed for reasonably anticipated future need. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5901 2001–02 |
Water system intertiesThe prohibition against using interties for development of new sources of supply to meet future demand is removed. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5916 2001–02 |
Vehicular offensesMakes a vehicular assault or homicide within a construction zone an aggravating circumstance. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5948 2001–02 |
Wildlife damageAuthorizes claims for wildlife damage on rangeland suitable for grazing or browsing of domestic livestock. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5966 2001–02 |
State energy officeThe State Energy Office is recreated as a separate state agency. The duties of the Energy Office are returned from the other state agencies as listed: DCTED : The main duties of the former energy office that were transferred... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5989 2001–02 |
State expenditure limitAmends RCW 43.135.035 relating to calculating the state expenditure limit. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5998 2001–02 |
Energy facility sitingModifying EFSEC jurisdiction . The 250 MW threshold for stationary thermal power plants and the 50 MW threshold for floating thermal power plants are removed. New electrical generating facilities may opt out of the EFSEC process. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6004 2001–02 |
Shoreline master programsProvides that the guidelines adopted by the department and master programs developed or amended by local governments according to RCW 90.58.080 shall not address new agricultural development that meets the definition of... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6018 2001–02 |
Irrigation systemsFinds that significant water savings could be realized through the installation of more efficient irrigation systems such as trickle irrigation systems where climatically and economically suitable. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6019 2001–02 |
Diversion of waterProvides that, if the application proposes to divert water for municipal purposes and satisfies the following conditions, the department shall presumptively find that water is available for appropriation and that the... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6032 2001–02 |
AviationThe Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) must convene a panel of stakeholders to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of removing the aviation division from WSDOT and creating a separate Washington State... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6039 2001–02 |
Water resourcesRevises provisions concerning the use of water. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6050 2001–02 |
Remote site fish incubatorsAppropriates the sum of two hundred twenty-five thousand dollars, or as much thereof as may be necessary, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2002, from the general fund to the department of fish and wildlife for deposit in... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6073 2001–02 |
University of WA/employeesApplies to employees at the University of Washington who are undergraduate students or graduate students on the campus of the University of Washington and are: (1) Graduate teaching assistants; (2) Graduate research... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6087 2001–02 |
Energy facilitiesAmends RCW 80.50.020 to revise the definition of "energy plant." | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6099 2001–02 |
Electric utilities/taxesSales and use tax exemptions are provided to electric utilities when they purchase tangible personal property for construction on, or improvements to, existing generating facilities. The exemption extends to the associated... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |