Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bob Morton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6128 2001–02 |
Alternative energy sourcesProvides sales and use tax exemptions for alternative energy sources. Takes effect July 1, 2003. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6138 2001–02 |
Fish protection costsRequires every electric company that sends bills to retail customers to provide a notice in the bill, in easily understandable language, concerning the percentage of the retail electric customer's bill that is directly... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6145 2001–02 |
Unemployment insuranceDeclares that, in order to be eligible for benefits under the domestic violence unemployment insurance special benefits program, an applicant must have been a victim of domestic violence, as defined in RCW 26.50.010, or... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6146 2001–02 |
State expenditure limitRevises provisions relating to the state expenditure limit. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6174 2001–02 |
State energy supplyDeclares an intent of this act to: (1) Modify the statutory procedures and authorities of the energy facility siting evaluation council for a limited time to encourage generators to operate their facilities to their fullest... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6175 2001–02 |
Emergency energy authorityDeclares that the energy emergency duties of the governor enumerated in chapter 43.21G RCW must be expanded to include the ability to suspend electrical output restrictions on generating facilities in times of emergency. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6180 2001–02 |
Water conservationDirects the state conservation commission to provide grants to conservation districts to assist the agricultural community to implement water conservation measures and irrigation efficiencies in the sixteen water resource... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6199 2001–02 |
Primary electionsApplication : This act creates a primary for all partisan elected offices except for president and vice president, precinct committee officer, and an office exempt from the primary to fill an unexpired term. | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6210 2001–02 |
Land use actions/compensatnProvides that if any action by a government entity to change the land use or zoning status of real property causes at least a thirty percent reduction in the use or exchange value of that property, the property is considered... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6216 2001–02 |
Industrial insurance fundsProvides that the department must fix basic premium rates that are the lowest necessary to maintain actuarial solvency of the accident and medical aid funds in accordance with recognized insurance principles, subject to the... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6225 2001–02 |
License platesRepeals RCW 46.16.233. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6227 2001–02 |
Farmers & farmworkers/reliefDeclares an emergency caused by a natural disaster, which was the severe storm that damaged agricultural crops on June 26 and 27, 2001, in thirteen counties as designated by the governor and the secretary of the United States... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6228 2001–02 |
Crop damage reliefDeclares that providing disaster relief to help restore significant segments of the agricultural industry having suffered catastrophic loss from the storm that occurred on June 26 and 27, 2001, is an essential public purpose... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5237 2001–02 |
Fair fundEach fiscal year beginning with fiscal year 2002, $2 million per year is transferred into the fair fund. An additional $100,000 is appropriated for the upcoming fiscal year for special assistance grants to fairs. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 2001, 2nd Special Session |
Jul 13, 2001 |
| SB 5919 2001–02 |
Water storage projects$ Allows a watershed planning unit's assessment of water supply and use to include the identification of potential sites for water storage projects. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 2001, 2nd Special Session |
Jul 13, 2001 |
| SB 5947 2001–02 |
Dairy farmersOnce a dairy nutrient management plan has been certified as being fully implemented, the purchase of services, replacement equipment and parts necessary to maintain the plan are exempt from the retail sales and use tax. To... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 2001, 2nd Special Session |
Jul 13, 2001 |
| SB 5114 2001–02 |
Motorcycles$ Exempts from the sales and use tax those motorcycles loaned or purchased for the purpose of providing motorcycle operator training through the Department of Licensing = s (DOL) motorcycle safety education program. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 285, Laws of 2001 |
May 14, 2001 |
| SB 5182 2001–02 |
Pipeline safety$ Establishes an annual pipeline safety fee payable by every interstate gas and hazardous liquid pipeline company subject to inspection and enforcement by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC). | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 238, Laws of 2001 |
May 11, 2001 |
| SB 5333 2001–02 |
Water rights$ Extends the periods during which applications for and preliminary water rights permits are valid in areas governed by state or federal moratoria on new water diversions or withdrawals. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 239, Laws of 2001 |
May 11, 2001 |
| SB 5558 2001–02 |
Alcohol violators$ Prohibits courts from suspending the sentencing requirement that certain drunk driving offenders may drive only vehicles equipped with an ignition interlock. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 247, Laws of 2001 |
May 11, 2001 |
| SB 5921 2001–02 |
Physical therapy$ Authorizes the Board of Trustees of Eastern Washington University to offer a doctorate level degree in physical therapy subject to review and approval by the Higher Education Coordinating Board. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 2001 |
May 11, 2001 |
| SB 6107 2001–02 |
Geothermal energy$ Extends the state geothermal account an additional 10 years until June 30, 2011. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 2001 |
May 8, 2001 |
| SB 5442 2001–02 |
Salmon fishing gear$ The director of the Department of Fish and Wildlife may authorize the use of certain gear that is currently prohibited to catch salmon or steelhead when an emerging commercial fishery has been designated by the department... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 163, Laws of 2001 |
May 7, 2001 |
| SB 5335 2001–02 |
Enhanced 911 system$ Establishes priorities for use of state E911 excise tax revenue. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 27, 2001 |
| SB 5733 2001–02 |
County road construction$ Statutory limits on annual day labor expenditures are increased for counties with a population of 50,000 or less. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 108, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 19, 2001 |