Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeff Morris
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2721 2001–02 |
Hlth care prvdrs/b&o taxDeclares that chapter 82.04 RCW does not apply to amounts received by health care providers licensed under chapter 18.57, 18.71, 18.71A, or 18.57A RCW from the United States or any instrumentality of the United States, or from... | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2002 |
| HB 2746 2001–02 |
Motor vehicle fuel taxRequires fuel tax revenue attributable to certain counties to be spent within those counties. | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2002 |
| HB 2633 2001–02 |
Customer billing/tax infoRequires that the first customer billing issued after the beginning of each calendar year shall provide an annual summary of taxes directly paid by the customer and the amount of tax added as a component of the amount charged... | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2002 |
| HB 2569 2001–02 |
License plates & tabsDeclares that it is a misdemeanor to display on a vehicle a license plate or registration tab other than that issued for the vehicle or to display on a vehicle a license plate or registration tab that has been knowingly... | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2002 |
| HB 2583 2001–02 |
Permitting bill of rightsDeclares that citizens of the state of Washington have the following rights when asked for a permit, license, or permission to engage in a lawful activity: (1) Right to a specific date in time for a yes or no decision on... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2002 |
| HB 2555 2001–02 |
Municipal tax fairness$ Requires the Department of Revenue to adopt by rule a model ordinance on municipal business and occupation taxes, based on the recommendation of an advisory committee, to address issues of uniformity, simplicity, multiple... | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2002 |
| HB 2485 2001–02 |
Airport securityFinds that the 2001 federal aviation and transportation security act addressed this problem for airport security screening contractors and personnel only, and does not sufficiently protect Washington state citizens and visitors. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2002 |
| HB 2509 2001–02 |
Education facilities/fundingProvides that, for the purpose of providing funds for the planning, design, construction, reconstruction, and other necessary costs for the various school and higher education facilities improvements defined in chapter . . .... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2002 |
| HB 2442 2001–02 |
Utilities & trans commission$ Directs the Office of Financial Management and other appropriate agencies to develop a restructuring plan to transfer functions of the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission to other existing agencies. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2002 |
| HB 2443 2001–02 |
Public service companies$ Authorizes use of power cost adjustment mechanisms and purchased gas adjustment mechanisms. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2002 |
| HB 2409 2001–02 |
Law enforcement memorialCreates the law enforcement memorial account in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from the sale of special license plates for the law enforcement memorial, less the administration and collection costs incurred... | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| HB 1006 2001–02 |
Public utility rights-of-way$ Access to state-owned aquatic lands without charge for public utility lines is granted to cooperatives, mutuals, and privately-owned utilities. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1007 2001–02 |
Taxation of electricity$ Changes the method of taxing electricity businesses from taxing gross receipts and property owned by the electricity business to taxing the amount (kilowatt hour) of electricity transmitted. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1008 2001–02 |
Initiative measure review$ The Office of Financial Management prepares a fiscal analysis on the effects of each state initiative or referendum measure on taxes or fees. The analysis is included in the state voters' pamphlet. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1105 2001–02 |
Elctrc generating facilitiesExempts electric generating facilities powered by wind, sun, or landfill gas from sales and use taxes. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1114 2001–02 |
Thoroughbred horses/tx exmpt$ Sales of thoroughbred race horses purchased through claim at racing meets are exempt from the state retail sales tax. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1115 2001–02 |
Infrastructure financing$ Authorizes a system of sales and use tax increment financing where apportionment districts designated by certain cities and towns within which a portion of the receipts from existing sales and use taxes is diverted from the... | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1143 2001–02 |
Presidential electors$ Apportions the state's presidential electors based, in part, on the popular vote in each congressional district. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1191 2001–02 |
Elctrc enrgy generatng fcltsDeclares that the tax imposed by RCW 82.08.020 does not apply to: (1) Site preparation or construction of an eligible generating facility; (2) Expansion or renovation of an existing facility if the expansion or renovation... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1201 2001–02 |
Cigarette sales/Indian lands$ Allows the Governor to make cooperative agreements with Indian tribes concerning sales of cigarettes. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1207 2001–02 |
Energy$ Creates a Washington State Strategic Energy Planning Commission consisting of 12 members, staffed by the Office of Strategic Energy Planning in the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1208 2001–02 |
Agricultural products$ Authorizes the Director of the Department of Agriculture to enter into contracts with members of the Pacific Northwest Economic Region, port districts, or commodity commissions to promote the export of Washington = s... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1209 2001–02 |
Space & satellite systemsCreates exemptions for space and satellite systems from taxation. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1210 2001–02 |
Fuels/researchExempts motor vehicles that are: (1) Owned and operated by an institution of higher education; and (2) used solely in research and development activities for the testing of alternative fuels to power vehicles. Authorizes... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1245 2001–02 |
Sales tax exemption$ Charges for labor and services associated with new residential construction are exempt for the state portion of the retail sales tax. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |