Betty Morris
Representative
· Democrat
· District 18
· most recent term 1995–96
1995–96 · House · D · LD 181993–94 · House · D · LD 181991–92 · House · D · LD 18
89
Bills as prime sponsor
17
of those became law
554
Bills co-sponsored
5,165
Recorded votes
2.8%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1590 1993–94 |
Hospital cost reportingModifies hospital cost reporting requirements regarding administrative expenditures. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1603 1993–94 |
Higher ed tuition/finan aidTuition: Tuition statutes are revised. Building fees will be a percentage of total tuition fees instead of a fixed dollar amount in statute. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1609 1993–94 |
Political committees/chairsEliminates the requirement that the chair and cochair of county and state political committees be of opposite sexes. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1620 1993–94 |
Moneys owed to stateDirects the state auditor to contract with a private collection agency for the collection of accounts more than six months past due. Requires the preparation of a bimonthly list of all accounts receivable which clearly... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1628 1993–94 |
Childhood immunizationThere is a legislative finding that there has been an increase in the number of children contracting vaccine-preventable infectious diseases despite the availability of preventative immunizations. Parents are often unaware of... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1633 1993–94 |
Electrical install inspectnsCounties are granted the same option as cities and towns to inspect electrical equipment and installations, if the county requires standards for equipment and installations that are equal to or higher than those of the... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1661 1993–94 |
Cigarette taxesImposes taxes on cigarettes to fund health care programs. Creates the Washington health protection fund. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1663 1993–94 |
Property tax/senior citizensLimits the taxable value of residential property for senior citizens and persons retired by reason of physical disability. | Susan Karahalios (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1664 1993–94 |
Property tax deferral/sr citAllows a claimant to defer that portion of the real property taxes on the claimant's principal residence that exceeds the authorized tax limit. Prescribes a formula for computing the authorized tax limit. Prescribes the... | Susan Karahalios (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1694 1993–94 |
Health profession credentialThe veterinary board's authority to develop and administer licensure examinations is clarified. The list of specified subjects is repealed, as well as the authority to waive the written portion of the examination. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1701 1993–94 |
Administrative rulesRevises provisions of chapter 34.05 RCW relating to administrative rule making. Appeals RCW 34.05.660, 34.05.670, and 34.05.680. | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1710 1993–94 |
Safety belt enforcementRevises RCW 46.61.688 to delete the requirement for enforcement of the seat belt law only as a secondary action when a driver has been detained for suspected violation of Title 46 RCW. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1724 1993–94 |
Sexual abstinenceThe Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) is directed to publicize and make available to school districts a listing of the instructional materials available that give substantial emphasis and encouragement to sexual... | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1729 1993–94 |
Fire protection districtsThis is enabling legislation that becomes effective if a constitutional amendment is approved authorizing fire protection districts to impose excess levies without voter approval. Every fire protection district may impose... | James Springer (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1730 1993–94 |
Property taxesThe prorationing, or reduction, of junior taxing district levies is altered to potentially increase the amount of cumulative capacity of regular property taxes that may be imposed before levies are prorated. Any regular taxing... | James Springer (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1737 1993–94 |
Crimes/minors & devel disablA definition of communicating with a minor for immoral purposes is provided to address constitutional defects, and a new crime of "luring" is created. New definition of communicating with a minor for immoral purposes. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1745 1993–94 |
Employment relations/stateRecognizes the principles of collective bargaining by granting state employees the right to organize for the purpose of negotiating wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. Creates the state employees'... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1799 1993–94 |
Economic development fundsWashington Economic Development Finance Authority (WEDFA) loans cannot exceed $5 million per borrower or per project. Programs developed by WEDFA must emphasize assisting small businesses and women and minority-owned businesses. | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1807 1993–94 |
Attorneys fees against stateRequires the office of financial development to report annually to the legislature on the amount of fees and other expenses awarded during the preceding fiscal year. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1819 1993–94 |
Advanced reg nurse practitnrDirects the board to define by rule the criteria for training to be licensed as an advanced registered nurse practitioner. Requires a study to determine the necessity for requiring a master's degree for advanced registered... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1826 1993–94 |
Criminal justiceThe recommendations of the Task Force on City and County Finances are partially implemented. 1. Criminal Justice Moneys The program for distributing state motor vehicle excise tax receipts to counties, and the two programs for... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1828 1993–94 |
Crime victims' advocacyThe Office of Crime Victims' Advocacy is established in statute as an office within DCD. The broad purpose assigned to the office is to provide a focus within state government on the rights of, and services for, victims of... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1829 1993–94 |
Criminal justice programsDeletes the expiration date of January 1, 1994, for various criminal justice assistance accounts. Establishes a task force on city and county finances. Makes an appropriation of one hundred thousand dollars to carry out the... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1843 1993–94 |
Regulatory takings of proprtDeclares that the reduction of the fair market value of property by the imposition of a regulation on its use constitutes a taking of property for which compensation is required. Exempts police power actions to prevent a... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1856 1993–94 |
Dental hygienist servicesEliminates restrictions in current law to promote public access to services provided by licensed dental hygienists. Designates the services which a hygienist may perform without the supervision of a dentist. Authorizes the... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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