Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeff Morris
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2435 1997–98 |
Independent campaign expendiNew special reports on independent expenditures of $1,000 or more. A person must file a special report with the PDC who makes an independent expenditure within 21 days of an election that totals $1,000 or more to support a... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2486 1997–98 |
Vessel/ferry ad valorem taxThe separate valuation of steamships is eliminated. Steamships are treated like all other commercial vessels for property tax purposes. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2756 1997–98 |
Domestic violnc protctn ordrThe restrictions that may be imposed on persons under no-contact, protection, or restraining orders are expanded and the circumstances under which a police officer must arrest a domestic violence offender are also expanded to... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2785 1997–98 |
Prize promotion disclosuresThe requirements regarding promotional offers made by a person promoting timeshares are modified as follows: (1) the invitation to view or hear a sales presentation must conspicuously disclose restrictions in bold face; (2)... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 3049 1997–98 |
Watershed planning/mitigatnThe Department of Transportation, the Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the Department of Ecology are directed to co-chair a work group to develop a framework for evaluating mitigation alternatives within and between... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 3136 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 local governments and the state's transportation programs. By reallocating motor vehicle... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 3130 1997–98 |
Equal opportunity/quotasDeclares that the state is prohibited from using quotas that require hiring or selecting persons in public employment, education, and contracting, based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Declares that no... | Kip Tokuda (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 9, 1998 |
| HB 1185 1997–98 |
Landscape maintenance/taxThe 1993 extension of sales taxes to landscape maintenance and horticultural services is repealed. As a result of repealing the sales tax, the B&O tax rate for providers of these services is increased from 0.471 percent... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 27, 1998 |
| HB 1276 1997–98 |
Physical fitness services/txThe 1993 extension of sales taxes to physical fitness services is repealed. As a result of repealing the sales tax, the B&O tax rate for providers of these services is increased from 0.471 percent (retailing rate) to 1.50... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 27, 1998 |
| HB 3131 1997–98 |
Affirmative action policyDeclares that the purpose of the commission is to establish public affirmative action policies based on economic disadvantage, develop a plan for implementing those policies, and monitor ongoing compliance with those policies.... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 26, 1998 |
| HB 1952 1997–98 |
Health facilities & servicesEffective January 1, 1998, Certificates of Need for the construction or development of new hospitals and ambulatory surgical facilities, as well as the sale, purchase or lease of existing hospitals or an increase in the number... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2758 1997–98 |
Mobile & manufactured homesMobile or Manufactured Housing Installer Certification. A mobile or manufactured home installation includes the on-site installation of an earthquake resistant bracing system. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2930 1997–98 |
Carbonated beverage taxesA retailer may claim a credit against B&O tax for the amount of carbonated syrup taxes paid. Therefore, revenue to the general fund will be reduced as a result of this bill, but not revenue to the VRDE account. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 3114 1997–98 |
Tipped employees health insuAn employer may count tips as wages in meeting any state minimum wage rate above $5.15 per hour, if the employer offers health insurance coverage to the employer = s full time and qualified part time employees. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 3125 1997–98 |
Emergency medicl care leviesRevises RCW 84.52.069 relating to property tax levies for emergency medical care and services. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 17, 1998 |
| HB 3126 1997–98 |
Contraceptive health careDeclares that a health plan issued to individuals or groups shall not exclude or restrict benefits for: (1) Prescription of contraceptive drugs or devices allowed under Title 69 RCW or generic equivalents substitutable under... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 17, 1998 |
| HB 2641 1997–98 |
Employee child care/tax credThis bill provides a business and operations (B&O) tax credit for companies with less than 400 employees that provide child care for employee children. The credit is equal to 50 percent of child care costs, but may not be... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2780 1997–98 |
Film & video productn permitA city, code city, town, or county may establish a consolidated film permit process system designed to reduce the time necessary to obtain necessary permits for film and video production within the boundaries of the local... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2861 1997–98 |
Tourism developmentA tourism development advisory committee is created within the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (DCTED). | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2927 1997–98 |
Wind/solar electrc generatnThe threshold for generating facilities to qualify for the exemption is reduced from 200 kilowatts to 200 watts, and the exemption is extended for an additional three years to June 30, 2008. The definition of A used directly @... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2975 1997–98 |
Distressed county jobs/tx exThe distressed county sales and use tax for public facilities is increased from 0.04 percent to 0.12 percent. The use of the money is restricted to public facilities listed in the economic development section of the county = s... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 3012 1997–98 |
Fish protection complianceThe Department of Fish and Wildlife is authorized to establish a reserve officer program for the purpose of providing better enforcement of fish and wildlife laws. The department determines the scope and line of authority for... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2859 1997–98 |
Higher education endowmentThe Washington State endowment for higher education is established to provide a permanent source of funding for quality improvements in Washington's public higher education system. The endowments are to be used solely for... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1998 |
| HB 2494 1997–98 |
Temporary worker housingThe Department of Health (DOH) is directed to adopt a temporary worker building code by administrative rule. The temporary worker building code governs the construction, alteration, or repair of temporary worker housing and... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1998 |
| HB 3100 1997–98 |
State emplyee cost-of-livingProvides an annual cost-of-living allowance for public employees. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1998 |