Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bob Morton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5703 1997–98 |
Water right/beneficial useA person who placed surface or ground water to beneficial use for irrigation, stock watering, or public water system with 100 or fewer connections before January 1, 1993, for which a right was not issued, may continue to use... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 2, 1998 |
| SB 6204 1997–98 |
Livestock identificationA livestock identification board is established. The board consists of five members, appointed by the Governor, including one beef producer, one cattle feeder, one dairy producer, one livestock market owner, and one horse producer. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 263, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| SB 6264 1997–98 |
Chinook salmon mass markingThe Department of Fish and Wildlife is instructed to mass mark all appropriate hatchery origin chinook salmon by June 30, 1999. The department must work with the treaty Indian tribes in order to reach mutual agreement on the... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| SB 6324 1997–98 |
Fish remote site incubatorsThe Department of Fish and Wildlife is required to develop a program to utilize remote site incubators for restoration of coho, chum and chinook salmon in tributaries to the Columbia River below Bonneville Dam. Approval of... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 251, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| SB 6509 1997–98 |
Reading instruction trainingThe requirements to identify and use a collection of second grade reading tests are repealed and the Successful Readers Act is created. The Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) must establish grant programs to provide... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 271, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| SB 6574 1997–98 |
Learning materials loan progThe Legislature finds that: (1) the state's constitutional duty of educating "all children" includes the students of private schools; and (2) a significant number of private school students frequently move between private and... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 31, 1998 |
| SB 5695 1997–98 |
Firearms crimes/sentencingWhen an offender is being sentenced for two or more crimes encompassing the same criminal conduct where a firearm or deadly weapon finding has been made on at least one of the crimes, the enhancement is applied to the end of... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 235, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| SB 6518 1997–98 |
First degree rapeWhen the victim is incapable of consent by reason of being physically helpless or mentally incapacitated because of the actions of the perpetrator, it is rape in the first degree. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 242, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| SB 6228 1997–98 |
Aircraft dealer license feesThe aircraft dealer's license fee is increased from $25 to $75. The annual renewal fee is increased from $10 to $75. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 6229 1997–98 |
Aircraft registratn complncePort districts and municipalities who operate an airport must require from an aircraft owner proof of aircraft registration or proof of the intent to register an aircraft as a condition of leasing or selling tiedown or hangar... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 188, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 6728 1997–98 |
Hop commodity commissions/txThe B&O tax does not apply to a nonprofit organization with respect to amounts received from a hop commodity board or commission. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 6737 1997–98 |
Low-income DD persons housngAll real and personal property owned or leased by a nonprofit organization qualified for exemption under section 501(c)(3) of the federal Internal Revenue Code to provide housing for eligible persons with developmental... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 202, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 6122 1997–98 |
Horticultural prodct inspctnThe state = s Fruit and Vegetable Inspection Program statutes are updated to provide modern language. The program = s operating authority is altered to reflect current practices. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 154, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| SB 6203 1997–98 |
Solid waste permittingCategorical exemptions : The Department of Ecology may exempt by rule one or more beneficial uses of waste from solid waste permitting. The department must consider whether the material will be beneficially used, and whether... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 156, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| SB 6605 1997–98 |
Artificial inseminatn liensThe duration of the lien obtained by owners of sires who provide breeding services is increased to 18 months from the date of service or from the date of birth of the offspring as the case may be. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 99, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| SB 5084 1997–98 |
Attorney's fees agnst stateA party prevailing in a judicial review of an agency action is awarded fees and other expenses, including reasonable attorneys = fees, incurred in the judicial review. The $25,000 cap is raised to $50,000. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5347 1997–98 |
Juvenile fishing-only progrmJuvenile-fishing-only waters are expanded to include persons up to 18 years old. The commission must designate additional waters for new juvenile fishing opportunities. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5468 1997–98 |
BeekeepingThe Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Commissioner of Public Lands must confer with the Apiary Advisory Committee for the purpose of exploring the location of additional pollinating bees on state managed lands. Each... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6117 1997–98 |
Salmon license buyback progrResident commercial salmon fishing licenses and resident salmon charter boat licensees may participate in an expanded license buyout program which is funded at the 25 percent rate from state funds and the 75 percent rate from... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6160 1997–98 |
Reclamation districtsThe unused statute, Chapter 89.30 RCW, is repealed. Other irrigation district and joint boards of control laws are not affected. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6210 1997–98 |
Farm machinery/sales tx exmpAn exemption for the collection of retail sales tax is provided for the sale of parts for machinery and implements used to conduct farm operations outside the state as well as for labor and services for repair of such... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6211 1997–98 |
State chaplain retirementPERS ministers or other clergy persons, either employed as or retired from employment as chaplains in state institutions or agencies, can claim up to 100 percent of their gross salary as housing allowance, to the extent used... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6515 1997–98 |
Rights of way franchisesTelecommunications companies and cable television companies are authorized to construct and operate facilities in public rights of way. Public right of way is defined as "roads, streets, and highways, including limited access... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6640 1997–98 |
Sex offender name changeSex offenders subject to registration requirements are not permitted to change their names if doing so will interfere with legitimate law enforcement interests. Name changes due to changes in marital status, religious, and... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6123 1997–98 |
Animal healthThe meaning of terms such as A quarantine, @ A infectious disease, @ A reportable disease, @ A hold order, @ and A herd or flock plan @ are clarified. Additional authority and power for the director to respond to animal health... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |