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 1868 1993–94 |
Tanning salonsRegulates tanning facilities to minimize risks associated with artificial tanning. Requires registration of each tanning device and facility. Establishes minimum requirements for registration and for construction, operation,... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1877 1993–94 |
Nursing home care & chargesThe DSHS Aging and Adult Services Administration is required, subject to funding, to review all departmental rules and state and federal laws to identify documentation requirements or protocols that are redundant and could be... | Stanley Flemming (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1913 1993–94 |
Developmentally disabledState employees will continue to provide institutional services to people with developmental disabilities in residential habilitation centers. Local support networks, made up of counties or groups of counties, are created to... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1940 1993–94 |
Fishing guide licensesNew requirements are established for fishing guides for game fish and salmon, and are administered by the Department of Fish and Wildlife. These include: a current first aid certification, a current cardiopulmonary... | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1949 1993–94 |
Nonprofit org/political actvNonprofit organizations, except schools and colleges, that directly engage in certain prohibited political activities are not eligible for a property tax exemption. The nonprofit organization's tax exemption is not jeopardized... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1968 1993–94 |
Building code enforcementDefines a "stand-alone ordinance". Requires a stand-alone ordinance to be submitted to the building code council for approval. Requires the building code council to adopt clear criteria for the review of local amendments to... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1979 1993–94 |
Offenders/literacy trainingRequires the development and implementation of a literacy testing and training program. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1983 1993–94 |
Math, science, technologyCreates a council on mathematics, science, and technology to enhance the education of Washington's youth and work force and to recommend state-wide science and technology policies to the governor and the legislature. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1986 1993–94 |
Neighborhood reinvestmentThe Neighborhood Reinvestment Act (NRA) is an effort to coordinate the efforts and resources of government, business, and the community to create an environment in which reinvestment in the neighborhood can occur. | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1987 1993–94 |
N Amer free trade agreementA temporary committee on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is created to review NAFTA and analyze its impact on Washington State. The committee is comprised of several agency directors and representatives of... | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1989 1993–94 |
Economic development grantsAn economic development grant program is created in the Office of Financial Management. The program provides technical assistance to communities for economic development efforts, such as economic diversification, by helping... | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1994 1993–94 |
School/parent involvementAuthorizes grants of up to one thousand dollars per classroom for the purchase of books or educational materials to be used directly by students. Makes an appropriation of forty thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2003 1993–94 |
Juvenile offendersThe crimes of stalking, with no prior stalking offenses and stalking, with prior stalking offenses, are added to the juvenile disposition sentencing schedule. The definition of "minor or first offender" is clarified and... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2004 1993–94 |
Sentencing/correctionl indusMARKETING ENHANCEMENT OF CLASS II CORRECTIONAL INDUSTRIES The Department of Corrections and the Department of General Administration are required to adopt administrative rules that assure preferential purchase by all state... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2005 1993–94 |
Mt. St. Helens equestrian ceMakes an appropriation of thirty thousand dollars to develop plans for the center. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2038 1993–94 |
Inmate custody classificatnRequires a review of the classification structure for establishing the custody levels of inmates in state correctional facilities every two years beginning in 1994. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2053 1993–94 |
Offender sentencingAlternatives to Jail Confinement - Zones 1 & 2 Two zones are created within the sentencing grid that apply to offenders with a jail sentence of zero to 12 months (Zones 1 & 2). The zones are determined by the length of the... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2078 1993–94 |
Motor vehicle theftProvides that motor vehicle theft is a class B felony. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2080 1993–94 |
Juvenile newspaper carriersJuvenile newspaper carriers are exempt from state, city and town business and occupation taxes. Newspapers are required to inform carriers they are liable for tax when they turn 18. | Clyde Ballard (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2088 1993–94 |
Commerce & community develpmCreates the department of commerce and community development. Establishes the local economic development service program to coordinate the delivery of services to local communities or regional areas. Develops a targeted... | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2109 1993–94 |
Nursing facilities taxationCreates a fund to be divided among facilities with a disproportionate share of medicaid residents which will allow such facilities to fund needed improvements. Establishes a formula to determine the amount of the fund. Creates... | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2140 1993–94 |
State highway improvementsProvides that, as of April 1, 1994, all funds in the special category C account will be transferred to the motor vehicle fund and dedicated for state highway construction improvements. Expresses a legislative intent that the... | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2142 1993–94 |
Juvenile offenses jurisdictnAuthorizes courts of limited jurisdiction to exercise concurrent original jurisdiction with the juvenile courts over traffic infractions, violations of compulsory school attendance provisions under chapter 28A.225 RCW, and... | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2143 1993–94 |
Property tax exemptionRevises the tax exemption thresholds of RCW 84.36.381. Establishes procedures to avoid violations of section 4 or 13, chapter 2, Laws of 1994. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2146 1993–94 |
Landscape services tax exmptProvides the exemptions for landscape maintenance and horticultural services applied to property exempt under RCW 84.36.381. Takes effect July 1, 1994. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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