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 2421 1993–94 |
Internl trade/forest prodctsThe Center for International Trade in Forest Products (CINTRAFOR) is required to assist in the development of research and analysis on other factors critical to forest-based trade, including the quality and availability of raw... | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2433 1993–94 |
TV coverage/state governmentA B&O tax credit is allowed equal to the amount of monetary contributions made to a public news organization. A credit must be taken in the same year as a contribution. | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2463 1993–94 |
Juvenile offenders paroleThe bill makes a minimum term of parole mandatory, and it intensifies the types and degrees of supervision received by paroled juveniles. Significantly, the bill does not contain an early release provision; juvenile offenders... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2464 1993–94 |
Family day-care zoningCities, towns, and counties are prohibited from enacting or enforcing a zoning ordinance, development regulation, official control, policy, or administrative practice that prohibits the use of a residential dwelling located in... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2466 1993–94 |
Juv just forecasting commssnThe bill creates the Juvenile Justice Forecasting Commission. Commission members will include representatives of the Office of Financial Management, the Department of Social and Health Services, and juvenile justice... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2467 1993–94 |
Juvenile offenders penaltiesRevises penalties for juvenile offenders. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2472 1993–94 |
Taking vehicle w/o permissnIncreases the penalty for taking a motor vehicle without permission. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2473 1993–94 |
Public agency lobbyistsProvides for the regulation of public agency lobbyists. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2484 1993–94 |
Plat approvalThe time after a preliminary plat is approved, before a final plat must be approved or the proposed subdivision lapses, is extended to five years. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2489 1993–94 |
Weed controlThe Commissioner of Public Lands must examine means of controlling nonaquatic noxious weeds on public lands owned or managed by the state. The commissioner must consult certain state and federal agencies, county weed control... | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2497 1993–94 |
Discharge of offendersAuthorizes the release of an offender who was not convicted of a violent or sex offense and who has completed at least one-half of the term of community supervision. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2498 1993–94 |
Misdemeanants supervisionProvides that felony offenders who committed the offense on or before June 30, 1984, shall be placed under the supervision of a community corrections officer and misdemeanor offenders shall be placed under the supervision of a... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2500 1993–94 |
Private property regulationProvides that a regulation of private property or restraint of land use is prohibited unless specified notice and hearing procedures are followed. Requires a regulation of private property to have the least possible impact... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2502 1993–94 |
Bicycle safetyEffective January 1, 1995, it will be unlawful for any person, regardless of age, to ride a bicycle without an approved bicycle helmet. It will also be unlawful for any person to transport another person on a bicycle, or in a... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2513 1993–94 |
State horse parkCreates the Mount St. Helens equestrian center. Creates the Washington state horse park authority and designates its membership and powers. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2525 1993–94 |
Chiropractic care reviewRequires that the initial review of chiropractic health care be performed by a chiropractor. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2527 1993–94 |
Chiropractic review boardThe chiropractic peer review process is repealed. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2536 1993–94 |
Juvenile offender rehabilitnAssistant Secretary Position for DJR The bill requires the secretary to appoint an assistant secretary to administer the department's juvenile rehabilitative responsibilities. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2545 1993–94 |
Minor work rules evaluationThe Department of Labor and Industries is directed to begin an immediate evaluation of its minor work rules, and report to the Governor and Legislature by July 1, 1994. The report is to include a | James Springer (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2567 1993–94 |
B&O tempry surtax repealRepeals RCW 82.04.2201. | James Springer (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2578 1993–94 |
Transportation funds transfrDesignates the accounts and funds which shall receive eighty percent of their proportionate share of earnings based upon each account's or fund's average daily balance for the period. Revises the required deposit schedule for... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2611 1993–94 |
Sex offender registrationThe bill prohibits sex offenders from being registered in more than one county. Sex offenders must register in the county of their primary residence. | James Johanson (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2637 1993–94 |
State-held bad debt collectnThe Office of Financial Management (OFM) is directed to develop a plan, involving the use of contracts with private collection agencies, to increase the collection of state debts where state employees have spent at least nine... | Susan Karahalios (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2638 1993–94 |
Fetal alcohol syn/juven offnThe Department of Social and Health Services is required to assess all juvenile offenders in their confinement to determine if the juvenile offender has fetal alcohol syndrome or fetal alcohol effect. The department is also... | Susan Karahalios (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2648 1993–94 |
Publ emplymnt benefits lossTerminates public employment benefits of public employees or officials who are convicted of a felony offense. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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