Cathy McMorris
Representative
· Republican
· District 7
· most recent term 2003–04
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159
Bills as prime sponsor
26
of those became law
748
Bills co-sponsored
8,461
Recorded votes
4.2%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2841 1997–98 |
Liquor control board grantsThe Board is authorized to receive federal grants, donations and other funds for improving public awareness of safety as well as health risks of alcohol and tobacco consumption by youth and the use and abuse of both alcohol... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2847 1997–98 |
Liquor license designationsModifications are made to the designations for liquor licenses issued to restaurants. A A full service restaurant @ license is changed to a A spirits, beer and wine restaurant @ license. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2897 1997–98 |
SEPA exemptionsLand Use Decisions : Decisions 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;... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2898 1997–98 |
Buildable lands evaluationThe review and evaluation program under the GMA is modified. If the evaluation demonstrates that the urban growth area does not contain sufficient land suitable for development to accommodate residential, commercial, and... | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2931 1997–98 |
Electronic signaturesThree changes to the licensing requirements for certification authorities are made: (1) A certification authority may be the subscriber of a certificate published in any repository maintained by the Secretary of State. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 33, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2954 1997–98 |
School director candidatesDeclarations of candidacy for school directors in joint school districts are filed with the county auditor in the county to which the district primarily belongs, as determined by the state Board of Education. FISCAL NOTE: Not... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 3031 1997–98 |
Unemploymnt comp misconductThe definition of misconduct for purposes of unemployment insurance is modified. Language is deleted that required the employee to act in willful disregard of the employer's interest with the effect being to harm the... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 3044 1997–98 |
Temp total disability compSeasonal, intermittent, or part-time workers whose employers continue to pay wages based on 12-month wage averaging are not eligible for time-loss compensation during the period that wages are paid. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 3068 1997–98 |
Pesticide applicator licenseThe pilot project authorized by 1997 legislation is extended through the year 2003. The project is expanded to encompass a new licensing category, rancher private applicator. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1338 1997–98 |
Growth management implementaAny county may remove itself, and its cities, from the requirement to plan under GMA by adopting a resolution and submitting it for approval by a majority of the voters at an election called by December 1, 1997. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 1577 1997–98 |
Land divisionThe discretion granted to cities and towns to increase the number of lots to be regulated as short subdivisions is also granted to counties planning under GMA. These counties as well as cities and towns may treat divisions of... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 1804 1997–98 |
Civil actions1.EARLY DISPUTE RESOLUTION - CONTINGENT ATTORNEY FEES Procedures are created for A early settlement offers, @ and for limiting contingent attorney fees, in lawsuits for personal injury or wrongful death. An attorney... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 1991 1997–98 |
Accident prevention programsUnder WISHA, a civil penalty may not be assessed against an employer for failure to address a hazard in an employer = s accident prevention program, unless the assessment is based on a specific rule or variance which addresses... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2670 1997–98 |
Growth management planningThe preference state agencies must grant to counties and cities planning under the GMA when awarding grants or loans to finance public facilities is eliminated. Rep. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2806 1997–98 |
Workers' comp claim deadlineThe period for filing an industrial insurance occupational disease claim for hearing loss is no longer determined under the "physician's notice" criteria. Instead, these claims must be filed within one year of the worker's... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2891 1997–98 |
GMA hearings board authorityThe authority of Growth Management Hearings Boards to issue a determination of invalidity is eliminated. If a county or city is subject to a determination of invalidity, the Board must rescind the order. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2939 1997–98 |
Property tax levy adjustmentThe inflation factor for the state property tax is reduced to zero over ten years as follows: Year Inflation Factor 1999 90% of the implicit price deflator 2000 80% of the implicit price deflator 2001 70% of the implicit price... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | 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 2687 1997–98 |
Gov access to private proprtThe Legislature declares its intent, with limited exceptions, to have all persons be subject to the same restrictions with regard to entering the property of another. The definition of "enters or remains unlawfully" for... | Bob Sump (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 3021 1997–98 |
Unemplymnt comp requirementsThe work search requirement for continued eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits is further defined. An individual who has received five or more weeks of benefits must provide evidence of a search for work as directed... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2507 1997–98 |
Reclamation permit feesIn addition to county mines used exclusively for public works projects, the $1,000 maximum on annual surface mining permit fees also applies in certain counties to mines that are owned or leased by the county, that are used... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1998 |
| HB 2479 1997–98 |
Animal health products/taxSales of substances used to optimize animal production, vaccinations, antibiotics, parasite treatment compounds, and other health products for animals are exempt from retail sales or use taxation when the sales are made to: -... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 1998 |
| HB 1028 1997–98 |
Granges/property tax exemptnAll real and personal property owned by a grange qualifies for a tax exemption, if the grange meets two criteria: (1) The grange is formally incorporated under the laws of the state; and (2) The grange makes available more... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1051 1997–98 |
School bus drug-free zonesA A school bus route stop @ is a stop designated by a school district, whether or not designated on maps submitted to the superintendent of public instruction (OSPI). | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1079 1997–98 |
Making welfare workRecipients of TANF may receive a maximum of 60 months of assistance in a person = s lifetime. Up to 20 percent of the caseload may be exempted from the time limits based on federal law. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
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