Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeff Morris
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2107 1997–98 |
Paramedic/fire fighter retirAuthorizes certain paramedics and fire fighters to join the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system, plan II. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2137 1997–98 |
Infrastructure financingProvides that, in addition to the requirements of RCW 43.155.170, the department shall, in awarding funds under this chapter, consider the impact of peak tourism periods on the community in the design, construction, or repair... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2138 1997–98 |
Special fuel tax exemptionExempts motor vehicles that are: (1) Owned and operated by an institution of higher education; and (2) used solely in research and development activities for the testing of alternative fuels to power vehicles. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2139 1997–98 |
New businesses/B & O taxExempts new businesses from business and occupation tax. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2151 1997–98 |
Student housing/property taxCreates a property tax exemption for nonprofit organizations exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code that provide student housing. | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2185 1997–98 |
Oil spill preventionDirects the office of marine safety, or its successor, to develop a computer model to simulate emergency conditions in the Rosario Straits for the purpose of evaluating the ability of existing safety precautions to prevent a... | Dave Anderson (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2194 1997–98 |
Commnty, trade, econ dev dptEffective March 1, 1998, the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is renamed the Department of Community Development and the Department of Trade and Economic Development is created. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2212 1997–98 |
Optometry practice expandedDirects the board to establish, by rule, specific guidelines for the prescription and administration of drugs by optometric physicians, so that licensed optometric physicians and persons filling their prescriptions have a... | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2249 1997–98 |
Property tax reliefEstablishes procedures for value averaging. Provides for property tax credits. Revises provisions relating to the 106 percent limit. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 3902 1997–98 |
Warrant checksLaw enforcement officers are given explicit statutory authority to detain a person for a reasonable period of time to conduct a warrant search if the person has been stopped for a noncriminal traffic offense. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 1997, 1st Special Session |
Sep 17, 1997 |
| HB 1647 1997–98 |
Home tuition programThe program is revised that permits baccalaureate institutions to waive the nonresident tuition differential for students participating in exchange agreements with colleges and universities in other states. The baccalaureate... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 433, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 2165 1997–98 |
Ferry worker raisesSubject to legislative appropriation, ferry employees are entitled to the interest earned on retroactive compensation increases. The interest, which must be based on the interest rate earned by the State Treasurer, is computed... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 436, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 1485 1997–98 |
Salmon harvest reportingThe Department of Fish and Wildlife is required to submit an annual report to the Legislature identifying the division of anadromous fish harvest between tribal fisheries, recreational non-Indian fisheries and commercial... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 414, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1888 1997–98 |
International trade task frcThe Executive-Legislative Task Force on International Trade (task force) is created. The task force consists of 22 members with representation from the public and private sectors. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1201 1997–98 |
Rural nat resources impactThe Rural Community Assistance Team, the Rural Community Assistance Coordinator, and the various state programs designed to assist dislocated workers and communities in rural natural resource impact areas and dislocated timber... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 367, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| HB 1499 1997–98 |
Rural development councilThe Washington State Rural Development Council is recognized in state statute. The council is governed by an executive committee made up of 11 members appointed by the Governor that represent the following sectors: business;... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 377, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| HB 1392 1997–98 |
Crime victims' compensationRecords relating to appeals of crime victims = compensation claims are exempt from the public inspection and copying requirements in the Public Records Act. Claimants may have access to the information in their own files. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 310, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| HB 1687 1997–98 |
Wage garnishmentNotice must be given at least ten days prior to the entry of any judgment against a garnishee for the full amount of the obligor's debt based on failure to timely respond to a garnishment order. The requirement for an answer... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 296, Laws of 1997 |
May 9, 1997 |
| HB 1581 1997–98 |
Disruptive students/offendrsSelected statutes addressing juvenile offenders, nonresident students and firearms on school property are modified. Technical changes are made. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| HB 2011 1997–98 |
School leviesState laws that limit the allowable time period for a school operating levy are modified. Propositions to levy additional taxes for school operating purposes may be for a period of up to four years. | Mike Wensman (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 260, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| HB 1327 1997–98 |
Sales tx collectn reimbursmnRetailers may retain a portion of the state sales taxes they collect from consumers to reimburse them for the administrative costs of collecting the taxes. Businesses are allowed to retain 1.0 percent of state retail sales... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 1975 1997–98 |
Thermal electric gen faciltyFirst class cities, PUDs, and JOAs are authorized to enter into agreements for an undivided ownership of a coal-fired thermal electric generating plant and facility placed in operation before July 1, 1975. Cities of the first... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 230, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 2018 1997–98 |
Health insurance reformUtilization Review . A Utilization review @ means the prospective, concurrent, or retrospective assessment of the necessity and appropriateness of the allocation of health care resources and services of a provider or facility.... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 231, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 1473 1997–98 |
Development loan fundThe 1995-97 capital budget appropriation to CTED from the development loan account is increased by $700,000, from $3.5 million to $4.2 million. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| HB 1189 1997–98 |
Oil & gas exploration moratoThe prohibition on coastal oil and gas exploration, development, and production is made permanent. The statute requiring the 1994 study is repealed. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 152, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |