Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bob Morton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6657 1997–98 |
Transportation fundingDeclares that the purpose of this act is to reallocate the general fund portion of the state's motor vehicle excise tax revenues among the taxpayers, local governments, and the state's transportation programs. Finds that use... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1998 |
| SB 6618 1997–98 |
Growth managemnt implemntatnDeclares that a county that adopts a resolution removing the county, and the cities located within the county, from the requirement to plan under RCW 36.70A.040 remains subject to the requirements for the designation and... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1998 |
| SB 6619 1997–98 |
Rural counties growth mangmnProvides that a county that adopts a resolution removing the county, and the cities located within the county, from the requirement to plan under RCW 36.70A.040 remains subject to the requirements for the designation and... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1998 |
| SB 6527 1997–98 |
County criminal justice prgmThe State Treasurer is required to deduct 3 percent of the county criminal justice assistance account distribution and transmit this amount to the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (CTED). | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| SB 6555 1997–98 |
SEPA exemptionsDecisions pertaining to the following actions are exempt from the State Environmental Policy Act within urban growth areas: (1)The construction of a residential structure of ten or fewer dwelling units; (2)The construction of... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| SB 5207 1997–98 |
Habitat conservation plansThe exemption to the Forest Practices Act class IV requirements to all private forest landowners who have an adopted and approved habitat conservation plan is broadened to include those adopted in 1996 and thereafter. The... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 6485 1997–98 |
Tobacco settlement moneysTo the maximum extent permitted by the terms of any legal settlement or federal law, the proceeds from the state's tobacco litigation are made subject to legislative appropriation. Two-thirds of any moneys received by the... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 6347 1997–98 |
Seasonal workers/TANF eligibSeasonal workers who earn income by working in specified industries are subject to income averaging by DSHS in determining eligibility for TANF grant assistance. Their earned income is prorated, and the prorated amount is used... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6334 1997–98 |
Small city water rightsThe Legislature finds that an application to withdraw ground water "serves overriding considerations of public interest" when all of the following criteria are met: 1.The application is filed or held through assignment by a... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6241 1997–98 |
Critical water supply areasWater system plans for critical water supply service areas (CWSSA) must include a schedule indicating when service is available to land outside the corporate boundaries of a city or town that is required or chooses to plan... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| SB 6206 1997–98 |
Farmland conversionThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development must develop criteria for identifying the effects of state programs on the conversion of farmland to non-agricultural uses. Each state agency must then review its... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| SB 5000 1997–98 |
B&O tax rates loweredB&O tax rates are reduced to their pre-1993 levels, effective July 1, 1997, as follows: the selected business service rate is reduced from 2.0 percent to 1.5 percent; the financial business service rate is reduced from 1.6... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5076 1997–98 |
Hay or alfalfa/B&O taxDeclares that, upon every person engaging within this state in the business of making sales at wholesale of cubed alfalfa or hay; as to such persons the amount of the tax with respect to such business shall be equal to the... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5122 1997–98 |
Timber harvesters/county taxAuthorizes county excise taxation of harvesters of timber on publicly owned land. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5136 1997–98 |
Elwha river fish runsAnadromous fish must be reintroduced into Elwha River tributaries above Aldwell Dam and below Glines Canyon Dam. Native stocks are exclusively utilized to maximize survival. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5165 1997–98 |
911 fundingThe up to 20 cent per-month state Enhanced 911 excise tax is extended to cellular telephone lines. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5234 1997–98 |
Lottery revenues/educationLottery revenues transferred to the state general fund are made available for common school education. One half of unclaimed prizes (up to $1 million each year) is transferred into the newly created education trust account. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5235 1997–98 |
Driver's license renewalIn counties where no Department of Licensing field offices are located, the director may authorize county auditors to renew driver's licenses. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5240 1997–98 |
Rules/governor's approvalFor agencies the heads of which are appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of, the Governor, the Governor = s signature is required on the rule after the proposed nonemergency rule has undergone the public hearing process,... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5241 1997–98 |
County auditors & assessorsIn a county with a population of 250,000 or more that is not a home rule charter county (Spokane and Clark), the county legislative authority may, upon majority vote at an election called by the county legislative authority,... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5246 1997–98 |
Public resources useIf any state or municipal officer or employee or his or her supervisor uses, or acquiesces to the use of, public facilities or resources, including the Internet or other electronic and telecommunications services, for the... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5256 1997–98 |
Motorcycle equipmentNo person under the age of 21 may ride a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle or moped without wearing a commercially manufactured motorcycle helmet. The requirement that motorcycle equipment (glasses, goggles, face shields and... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5315 1997–98 |
Fish habitat/water qualty txThe purpose of the act is to improve fish and wildlife habitat and to improve water quality for the benefit of the public at large. Property owners are encouraged to make improvements to their property recommended by... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5324 1997–98 |
Hunters' clothing colorProvides that the department may not adopt rules requiring hunters to wear fluorescent hunter orange clothing; however, the department may adopt rules making it illegal for modern firearms hunters to wear camouflage clothing. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5328 1997–98 |
Dock contruction exemptionsConstruction of a dock or community dock for a fair market value which does not exceed $20,000 is exempt from substantial development permit requirements. In addition, maintenance of an existing dock at up to $10,000 per... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |