Cathy McMorris
Representative
· Republican
· District 7
· most recent term 2003–04
2003–04 · House · R · LD 72001–02 · House · R · LD 71999–00 · House · R · LD 71997–98 · House · R · LD 71995–96 · House · R · LD 71993–94 · House · R · LD 7
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 1887 1997–98 |
WISHA advisory committeeA ten-member WISHA advisory board is appointed for three-year staggered terms by the director of Department of Labor and Industries. The committee comprises (1) four members representing employees; (2) four members... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 107, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 2040 1997–98 |
U.S. DOE workers' compensatnCurrent law authorizing the Department of Labor and Industries to administer workers' compensation claims for the United States Department of Energy on the Hanford Nuclear Reservation is updated and codified. Obsolete language... | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 109, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 1187 1997–98 |
Associate develpmnt orgnztnsThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is required to contract with Associate Development Organizations or other local organizations for coordinated community and economic development services in... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 60, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 17, 1997 |
| HB 1280 1997–98 |
Public art/corrections facilThe artwork allocations from Department of Corrections capital appropriations are eliminated. At least 10 percent of the total value of artwork contracted by the Washington State Arts Commission in each biennial period must be... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 17, 1997 |
| HB 1016 1997–98 |
Lind property transfr to WSUThe Legislature finds that it is in the best interest of the state to transfer part of the devised property to Washington State University for use in conjunction with the Lind dryland research unit located in Adams County. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 45, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 16, 1997 |
| HB 1514 1997–98 |
UBI account number recordsPersons contracting with independent contractors in the construction industry are to obtain and maintain a record of the independent contractor = s unified business identifier number. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 16, 1997 |
| HB 1081 1997–98 |
Tobacco use at schoolsSchool district tobacco policy requirements are modified. The exemption for alternative education programs from the ban on the use of tobacco products on school property is eliminated. | John Koster (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 15, 1997 |
| HB 2093 1997–98 |
Family leaveThe Department of Labor and Industries is directed to cease administration and enforcement of the state family leave law until the earlier of the following dates: -the | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 15, 1997 |
| HB 1037 1997–98 |
State property tax reductionThe one-time 4.7187 percent reduction of the 1996 state property tax is made permanent. Therefore, it becomes a part of the base for calculation of the 106 percent limit for taxes collected in 1997 and thereafter. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Jan 22, 1997 |
| HB 2371 1995–96 |
Student loan repaymentLicensing agencies must suspend the professional license, certificate, or registration of a licensee when notified by a lending agency of default on a federal or state guaranteed educational loan or a service conditional... | Jerry Blanton (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2376 1995–96 |
Gasoline vapor recoveryThe conditions under which stage II devices can be required by the Department of Ecology are established. For areas designated as nonattainment for ozone or if included in a maintenance plan, these devices are required and... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 294, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2420 1995–96 |
Firearms possession qualfctnChanges are made with respect to the crimes that disqualify a person from the right to possess a firearm. All felonies and some gross misdemeanor domestic violence crimes disqualify a person. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 295, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2720 1995–96 |
Correctional facility sitingWhen state property is being leased to a consortium of three or more counties organized for purposes of acquiring or constructing adult or juvenile correctional facilities, the property is no longer required to be transferred... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 261, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2909 1995–96 |
Reading literacyThe Center for the Improvement of Student Learning, or its designee, develops and implements a process to identify programs that have been proven to be effective, using valid research, in teaching elementary students to read. | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 273, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 1704 1995–96 |
Travel sellers registrationThe striking amendment makes modifications to the sellers of travel registration act in order to clarify certain provisions of this act. Wholesalers of travel services who do not retail travel services to Washington consumers... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2338 1995–96 |
Anhydrous ammoniaThe Department of Ecology is prohibited from regulating ammonia emissions that result from any nonproduction activity related to making or using ammonia as an agricultural or silvicultural fertilizer. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 204, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2339 1995–96 |
Methamphetamine crimesPossession of ephedrine or pseudoephedrine with intent to manufacture methamphetamine is a crime punishable by imprisonment for not more than ten years, a fine of up to $25,000, or both. The crime is ranked at seriousness... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2545 1995–96 |
Sex offender release noticeJail administrators are required to obtain from jail inmates who are subject to sex offender registration requirements, information about the county in which the sex offender intends to reside upon release from jail. If the... | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2814 1995–96 |
Self-storage property disposA renter does not have the right to repurchase the contents of a self-storage unit once the contents have been sold. If the contents of a self-storage unit are worth less than $300, the contents may be disposed of in a... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 220, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2440 1995–96 |
Low-density light & powr/taxThe portion of wholesale power costs a light and power company may deduct from taxable gross receipts is doubled. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| HB 2444 1995–96 |
Habitat conservations plansA new section is added to the forest practices statutes specifically addressing forest practices that are consistent with an approved habitat conservation plan. Such practices are exempt from state forest practices rules and... | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 136, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| HB 2724 1995–96 |
Injured workers/job modifctnThe Department of Labor and Industries may pay up to $5,000 in vocational rehabilitation expenditures for accommodations needed to (1) allow an injured worker to participate in an approved training plan, and (2) perform the... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 151, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| HB 2119 1995–96 |
Preserved fruits & veg/taxThe B&O tax rate for persons selling at wholesale fresh fruits and vegetables that are canned, preserved, frozen, or dehydrated by the seller and sold to purchasers who transport the products out-of-state in the ordinary... | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 115, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 20, 1996 |
| HB 2513 1995–96 |
Workers' comp benefitsThe Legislature finds a continuing problem with employers who illegally fail to pay industrial insurance premiums, thus passing the cost of benefits provided for injured workers to insured employers in the same risk... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 85, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 1023 1995–96 |
B&O tax rate reductionBusiness and Occupation Tax rates are reduced as follows, effective July 1, 1995. The permanent rate for selected business services is reduced from 2.5 percent to 2.0 percent. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 7, 1996 |
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