Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bob Morton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5439 1997–98 |
Surface mining/public worksSurface mining excludes excavations or grading used primarily for public works projects, if the mines are owned or operated primarily by counties with 1993 populations of less than 20,000 persons, and each mine has an area of... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 142, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| SB 5626 1997–98 |
Game transport tagsThe Fish and Wildlife Commission may reduce the fee for black bear and cougar transport tags. If the commission decides to make black bear and cougar tags available at no cost, then the commission may waive the requirement for... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 114, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| SB 5243 1997–98 |
Disabled vets/state park feeAny Washington State resident, who is a veteran with at least a 30 percent service-connected disability, is entitled to an exemption from any reservation fees. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 74, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5470 1997–98 |
Passing school bus/penaltyThe basic fine for the traffic infraction of failing to stop for a school bus that has its red lights on is doubled, to $160. These fines may not be waived, reduced or suspended. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5486 1997–98 |
Rural arterial programsMinor arterials are added to the list of roads eligible for rural arterial program grant funds. Counties with a population of less than 8,000 are exempt from the rural arterial program eligibility requirement of not diverting... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 81, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5507 1997–98 |
Juv agricultural driversThe holder of a juvenile agricultural driving permit is allowed to participate in the classroom portion of a traffic safety education course approved by the Superintendent of Public Instruction and offered in the community in... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 82, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5509 1997–98 |
Offenders/definitionsThe "two strikes" portion of the definition of "persistent offender" is amended to include the crimes of rape of a child in the first degree, child molestation in the first degree, and homicide by abuse and assault of a child... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 70, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5029 1997–98 |
Water code obsolete referncsThe following is a list of temporary enactments and short-term requirements that are deleted from the code: C References to the Joint Select Committee on Water Policy created in 1988 that has since expired; C References to the... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 16, 1997 |
| SB 5375 1997–98 |
Charitable donations/childrnThe definition of A distributing organization @ is expanded to include public health departments, so that those public entities, and their donors, will enjoy the same immunity from liability as charitable nonprofit organizations. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 40, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 16, 1997 |
| SB 7902 1997–98 |
B & O tax rates lowered J.S.B&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) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 18, 1997 |
| SB 5555 1997–98 |
Parents' rights in educationA new chapter is created in the common schools code to establish parental rights with respect to their children's education. Intent . The Legislature declares it the inherent and unalienable right and responsibility of parents... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 17, 1997 |
| SB 6262 1995–96 |
Cougar transport tagsThe Fish and Wildlife Commission may authorize the purchase of cougar transport tags subsequent to harvest without hounds and can stipulate conditions for their validation and use. The commission is to review cougar management... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6285 1995–96 |
Offender HIV test resultsDepartment of Corrections (DOC) health care providers and local public health officers are required to disclose the sexually transmitted disease status of DOC offenders to the superintendent or administrator of the facility.... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6302 1995–96 |
Forest practices boardThe elected member of a county legislative authority appointed by the Governor comes exclusively from one list of three persons provided by the Washington State Association of Counties. The outdated language relating to the... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6692 1995–96 |
Weed control on federal landThe state Weed Board must work with various federal agencies to coordinate state and federal weed control and encourage federal agencies to devote more time and resources to weed control. The board assists federal land... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 5250 1995–96 |
Historic vehicles/collectingMotor vehicles that are manufactured before 1949, or reconstructed primarily with original parts to look like a vehicle manufactured before 1949, may carry the official designation "street rod," and must be titled as the make... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 225, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| SB 6422 1995–96 |
Aviation facilitiesConsideration of general aviation airport facilities is required in both the land use and transportation elements of the comprehensive plans of counties and cities planning under the GMA. Every city and town, code city,... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 239, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| SB 6757 1995–96 |
School district contractsFirst class school districts may contract with a company in which a school board member has an interest if the contract is for less than $750 a month, there is public disclosure that there is a contract, and the school board... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 246, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| SB 6214 1995–96 |
Temporary growing structureA separate definition is established in the State Building Code statute for "temporary growing structures." It is defined as a structure that has the sides and roof covered with plastic material and is used to provide plants... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 157, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| SB 6266 1995–96 |
Boundary establishmentAlternative procedures for fixing boundary disputes are delineated. One way parties may resolve boundary disputes is by creating a formal written agreement which would be binding on all subsequent owners of the properties. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 160, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| SB 6551 1995–96 |
Grazing lands managementThe purpose of the act is that all state agricultural grazing and grazable woodlands are managed in keeping with the statutory and constitutional mandates of each state agency. The ecosystem standards adopted in 1993 are not... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 163, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| SB 6279 1995–96 |
Fermented apple & pear ciderTotal tax on cider is reduced to 6.11 cents per liter before July 1, 1997, and 8.14 cents per liter thereafter. The tax on cider is reduced as follows: (1) The 20.25 cent liquor revolving fund tax on cider is reduced to 3.59... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 20, 1996 |
| SB 6694 1995–96 |
Microchipping horsesMicrochipping is defined as the implantation of a microchip or similar electronic identification device for the purpose of establishing the identity of an individual animal. In horses, microchips may be implanted in the nuchal... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 105, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| SB 6466 1995–96 |
Air pollution/minor sourcesA new exemption from the notice of construction and review requirements is created for "de minimis" new sources. "De minimis" is defined as a trivial level of emission that does not affect human health or the environment.... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 67, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |
| SB 6635 1995–96 |
Small public works minesMining fees for public works projects with less than seven acres of disturbed area per mine are waived when they are primarily used for a public works project if the mines are owned and primarily operated by counties with a... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 70, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |