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 1037 2007–08 |
Electrical transmissionAllows a person developing electric transmission facilities of at least 115,000 volts to seek site certification through the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC). | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 325, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 1038 2007–08 |
Electric transmission linesEstablishes a task force to negotiate the terms of a regional compact to site electric transmission corridors of national interest. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 326, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 1050 2007–08 |
Students with disabilitiesAllows a student receiving special education services to participate in high school commencement exercises if the student has attended four years of high school and has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) that prescribes... | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 318, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 2129 2007–08 |
Geothermal resourcesAdds core holes to the scope of the Geothermal Resources Act. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 338, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 1029 2007–08 |
Alternative motor fuelsProvides a definition for E85 motor fuel. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 309, Laws of 2007 |
May 3, 2007 |
| HB 1052 2007–08 |
Legislative youth advisoryChanges appointment procedure to the Legislative Youth Advisory Council (Council) to an application process with final selection made by the Lieutenant Governor. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 291, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1096 2007–08 |
Postsecondary opportunitiesDirects the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) to develop and implement the Opportunity Grant Program. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 277, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1525 2007–08 |
Regulatory fairnessModifies the requirements for Small Business Economic Impact Statements created by agency when adopting a rule. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 239, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 30, 2007 |
| HB 1054 2007–08 |
Information services boardRequires that one member of the Information Services Board (Board) have direct experience using the software projects overseen by the Board, or reasonably expect to use new software developed by the Board. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 158, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 2103 2007–08 |
TelecommunicationsRequires the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) to consider the number and size of alternative providers of service not subject to commission jurisdiction in determining whether a telecommunication... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 10, 2007 |
| HB 2426 2005–06 |
Utilities & transportatn comCreates a process for pro tem commissioners to be appointed to the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC). | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 346, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 30, 2006 |
| HB 1510 2005–06 |
Prpry tx exmptn/nonprofitsIncreases the number of days that some nonprofit exempt property may be used for non-exempt purposes without losing a property tax exemption. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 305, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| HB 2497 2005–06 |
National guardAllows a qualified person serving in the National Guard to request to suspend payments and stop the accrual of interest on a business loan or extension of credit until after the end of their active service. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 253, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 27, 2006 |
| HB 1010 2005–06 |
Renewable energyRequires utilities servicing more than 25,000 customers that are not full requirements customers to submit an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) to the Utilities and Transportation Commission. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 195, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 24, 2006 |
| HB 1020 2005–06 |
Electrical transmissionAllows a person developing new electric transmission lines in excess of 115 kilovolts to seek site certification through the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC). | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 196, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 24, 2006 |
| HB 1069 2005–06 |
Audits of tax preferencesCreates a citizen commission to develop a schedule for periodic review of tax preferences such as exemptions, exclusions, deductions, credits, deferrals, and preferential rates. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 197, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 24, 2006 |
| HB 2352 2005–06 |
Net meteringIncreases the generating capacity of a net metering system to 100 kW or less. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 201, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 24, 2006 |
| HB 2402 2005–06 |
Energy facilitiesEstablishes new guidelines for granting expedited processing certification for a proposed energy facility or an alternative energy resource. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 24, 2006 |
| HB 2799 2005–06 |
Solar hot waterExempts solar water heating systems and related components from retail sales and use taxes. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 218, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 24, 2006 |
| HB 2348 2005–06 |
Aluminum smeltersExtends a number of tax incentives for aluminum smelters through January 1, 2012. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 182, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 23, 2006 |
| HB 2466 2005–06 |
Tax relief for aerospaceExtends the sales and use tax exemption for computer equipment and software used primarily in commercial airplane development to nonmanufacturing firms. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 177, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 23, 2006 |
| HB 2640 2005–06 |
Biotechnology productExempts manufacturing facilities used to produce biotechnology products and medical devices from sales and use tax. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 23, 2006 |
| HB 2673 2005–06 |
Local infrastructureCreates the local infrastructure financing tool (LIFT) demonstration program to finance local public infrastructure projects designed to promote economic development. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 181, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 23, 2006 |
| HB 2817 2005–06 |
Higher edu/technologyPlaces a state emphasis on enrollments and degrees in the fields of engineering, technology, biotechnology, science, computer science and mathematics. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 23, 2006 |
| HB 1384 2005–06 |
Joint operating agenciesAuthorizes joint operating agencies to use a competitive negotiation process for siting, construction, and operation of renewable energy projects. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 176, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 22, 2006 |
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