Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bob Morton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6362 1995–96 |
State water bankThe Governor is authorized to establish a state water bank on a short-term or long-term basis, for the purpose of facilitating voluntary water transfers. The bank may operate in any way that facilitates transfers, and several... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| SB 6371 1995–96 |
Anhydrous ammoniaProhibits the department of ecology from listing anhydrous ammonia as a class B hazardous air pollutant until the federal government does pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Sec. 7412(b). | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| SB 6378 1995–96 |
Public water systemsThe length of time that a county is held responsible to act as a receiver for a defunct public water system is limited to no longer than three years. Public water systems that were originally privately owned, but which now are... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| SB 6318 1995–96 |
County attorney hiringThe requirement that the presiding superior court judge approve the written contract of employment entered into between the county commissioners and the special attorney is removed. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6320 1995–96 |
Sex offender releaseProhibits the release of sex offenders pending sentencing or appeal. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6331 1995–96 |
Firearms possessionRevises provisions of chapter 9.41 RCW relating to standards for qualification to possess firearms. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6264 1995–96 |
Portable rock crushing unitsRevises RCW 78.44.081 to exempt portable rock crushing units operated by county governments from the requirement to obtain a reclamation permit. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| SB 6265 1995–96 |
First class school districtsRevises the population requirement from two to three thousand pupils or more. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| SB 6287 1995–96 |
Hay or alfalfa/B & O taxThe manufacturing definition under the business and occupation tax does not include baling, compressing or cubing of hay or alfalfa for sale or use as feed stock. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| SB 6196 1995–96 |
Shoreline managemnt exemptnsRevises RCW 90.58.030 to exempt construction and other practices for agricultural activities from the definition of substantial development under the shoreline management act. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| SB 6200 1995–96 |
Timber/county excise taxRevises RCW 84.33.051 to apply the tax on publicly owned land as well as privately owned land. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| SB 6213 1995–96 |
Search and rescue definedRevises RCW 38.52.010 to define "search" and "rescue" for emergency management purposes. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| SB 6258 1995–96 |
Making welfare workDeclares that it is the public policy of the state of Washington, through its aid to families with dependent children program, to require every able-bodied citizen on aid to families with dependent children to engage in paid... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| SB 5033 1995–96 |
Pesticide registratn commissA Commission on Pesticide Registration is created. It is to provide guidance to WSU's Food Safety and Environmental Quality Lab in the area of pesticide registrations for minor crops and minor uses and regarding the... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5117 1995–96 |
Minors' working hoursDeclares an intent that restrictions on work hours of minors be established only by the legislature, and no agency may adopt rules further restricting the work hours of minors. Provides that minors may not be employed more... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5130 1995–96 |
Marine/nonhighway fuel taxesThe provisions of law enacted in 1990 that limit the fuel tax transfers to the outdoor recreation account, the ORV and nonhighway vehicle account, and the snowmobile account to revenues attributable to the tax rate in effect... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5134 1995–96 |
Firearms possessionRevises provisions prohibiting the possession of a firearm by a person convicted or adjudicated of a felony offense. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5147 1995–96 |
Agri safety & health stndrdsThe agricultural safety and health standards that were in effect on January 1, 1993 shall be the health and safety standards for agriculture. Other health and safety standards shall not apply to the agricultural industry. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5148 1995–96 |
Solid waste definitionDeclares that industrial wastes from dairy operations are not a solid waste for the purposes of chapter 70.95 RCW. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5252 1995–96 |
Salvage vehiclesThe State Patrol must assemble a study group, with representation from the Department of Licensing (DOL), Washington Traffic Safety Commission, the insurance industry, the autobody industry, and other appropriate groups to... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5260 1995–96 |
Fair fundThe fair fund is added to the list of funds that receive interest earned on the fund balance. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5309 1995–96 |
Water pollution/agricul landIn conducting water quality inspections on agricultural land used for livestock production, the Department of Ecology must follow certain procedures. First, the department must receive a complaint demonstrating cogent,... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5314 1995–96 |
Weights and measuresThe mechanism for funding the weights and measures program is changed from a fee collected at the time a device is inspected to a program supported by a registration fee collected upon renewal of a master business license. The... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5316 1995–96 |
Water resource governanceEstablishes a state water resources board, which consists of members from regional areas of the state. Directs the board to develop policies and implement programs that are balanced with the interests of all sectors of the... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5317 1995–96 |
Water resources dept & boardEstablishes a state water resources board, which consists of members from regional areas of the state. Directs the board to develop policies and implement programs that are balanced with the interests of all sectors of the... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |