Jeff Morris
Representative
· Democrat
· District 40
· most recent term 2019–20
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333
Bills as prime sponsor
60
of those became law
1,100
Bills co-sponsored
16,966
Recorded votes
4.9%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1732 2007–08 |
Human innovationSpecifies the state's research policy involving human stem cells. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1763 2007–08 |
Financial informationAmends the identity crimes statute to impose civil liability under the Consumer Protection Act on persons, associations, partnerships, corporations, or organizations whose employees remove a portable electronic data storage... | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1792 2007–08 |
Workers' compensationRequires the Department of Labor and Industries (Department) to conduct a study of the incidence of total permanent disability pensions in the state's workers' compensation system. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1857 2007–08 |
Utility pole attachmentsAuthorizes the American Arbitration Association to resolve disputes between a licensee and a locally regulated utility concerning the rates, terms, and conditions of a pole attachment. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1893 2007–08 |
Greenhouse gases emissionEncourages the development of cost-effective, highly efficient, and environmentally sound supply resources to provide reliability. Finds that federal regulation of emissions of greenhouse gases is likely to occur in the near future. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1895 2007–08 |
E85 fuel tax rateProvides that the tax rate on E85 motor fuel shall be seventy-one percent of the state's motor vehicle fuel tax rate that is in effect at the time of sale. As used in this act, "E85 motor fuel" means an alternative fuel that... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1903 2007–08 |
Life sciences researchProvides a business and occupation tax rate of 0.484 percent for life sciences research, development, and production for biotechnological and medical device purposes. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1931 2007–08 |
Agricultural activitiesProvides that, beginning July 1, 2007, the center shall design and carry out a process to identify issues that cause conflicts between agricultural activities occurring on agricultural lands and development regulations to... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1970 2007–08 |
Pharmacy paymentsRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to establish a technical assistance program for pharmacy providers under state medical assistance programs. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2102 2007–08 |
Communications providersProvides that radio communications providers and voice-over-Internet-Protocol providers must allow their customers to access their customer profile data and be given an opportunity to contest, amend, or request removal of the data. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2108 2007–08 |
Burying power linesRequires an analysis of the cost of burying power lines. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2156 2007–08 |
Carbon dioxide mitigationEstablishes carbon dioxide mitigation requirements for electric utilities who invest in or contract for baseload electric generation. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2175 2007–08 |
Low carbon generationProvides a sales and use tax exemption for machinery and equipment used to directly generate electricity at a low carbon generation facility. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2206 2007–08 |
Pipeline capacityRequires the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council to study pipeline utility corridor capacity in southwest Washington. | Richard Curtis (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2289 2007–08 |
Information technologyCreates a joint legislative task force to review a statewide information services strategy and enhance the utilization of services offered by the Department of Information Services. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2314 2007–08 |
Short-term loansEstablishes the short-term cash advance loan program. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2325 2007–08 |
Community development fundCreates the Community Development Fund in the State Treasury to provide grants for capital projects in urban and rural distressed communities. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2409 2007–08 |
Higher edu institutionsFinds that school mapping would: (1) Protect all students in Washington; (2) Help schools and emergency response teams in emergencies like the recent Virginia polytechnic institute and state university shootings; (3) Help... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2413 2007–08 |
Full light of day actDirects the department of general administration to replace the materials covering the original skylight openings that are located above the house of representatives and senate chambers in the legislative building with safety... | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2417 2007–08 |
Property tax deferralProvides a 50 percent property tax deferral for households with income of $57,000 or less. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2513 2007–08 |
Radiologist assistantsCreates radiologist assistant provisions. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2555 2007–08 |
Wave and tidal power permitsEstablishes a work group to develop a one-stop permitting processes for the siting of wave power and tidal power projects. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2556 2007–08 |
Annual utility conservationIncreases annual utility conservation targets by 2025. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2416 2007–08 |
Initiative 747Reinstates the 1 percent regular property tax growth limit adopted by voters in Initiative 747. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 2007, 1st Special Session |
Nov 29, 2007 |
| HB 1929 2007–08 |
Environmental mitigationAuthorizes cities or towns, public utility districts, and counties authorized to conduct certain functions to develop plans to reduce their greenhouse gases emissions. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 349, Laws of 2007 |
May 7, 2007 |
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