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 2652 1993–94 |
Local gov day labor/contrctsThe dollar value of a public works project that public employees may perform in any city or town with a population of less than 150,000 is increased to $40,000 for projects involving multiple trade and $25,000 for single... | James Springer (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2658 1993–94 |
Prison security optionsRequires the consideration for facilities scheduled for construction after December 12, 1994. | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2679 1993–94 |
Stays of judgment limitationThe court may not release a defendant or set bail if the defendant is convicted of serious violent or sex offense. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2681 1993–94 |
Vision services health plansRequires the limited plan to comply with all provisions governing certified health plans including, but not limited to, requirements for managed care, community rating, and nondiscrimination. | Stanley Flemming (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2708 1993–94 |
Sex offender community superA sentencing court shall impose community placement for sex offenders for a period of five years or the period of earned early release, whichever is longer. The court may subsequently shorten this duration if the offender... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2728 1993–94 |
Sturgeon salesRestricts the sale of sturgeon taken incidentally to a lawful commercial target fishery for another species. | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2745 1993–94 |
Domestic violence/abuse infoDomestic violence shelters will provide information and referral services to victims and their families for appropriate services from other service providers. The Department of Social and Health Services will develop a system... | Linda Johnson (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2747 1993–94 |
Juvenile offender punishmentDiversion -Only first-time offenders are eligible for mandatory diversion. -The prosecutor must file charges if the current offense is a felony and the offender has a history of any felony or more than two misdemeanors or... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2766 1993–94 |
Runaway childrenLaw enforcement officers will pick up runaways and either return them to their parent or guardian, take them to a crisis residential center or take them to a responsible adult after parental notification. | David Lemmon (D-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2779 1993–94 |
Window U-value/energy codeRevises requirements for double glazed windows with U-values of 0.5. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2780 1993–94 |
Excise tax limitationLimits the total cost of fees, including impact fees, water and sewer hookup charges, and off-site improvements imposed on a residential project to five percent of the value of the project indicated on the building permit. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2803 1993–94 |
Juv offender commitmentsThe bill removes from the statute the authority to condition Consolidated Juvenile Service's funds on the county's ability to reduce commitments to DJR. The bill prohibits caps and other limits on a county's ability to commit... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2804 1993–94 |
Juv justice/parental involvmRequires the juvenile's custodial parent, or legal guardian to be made parties to the diversion agreement. Specifies the elements to be required by the agreement. Provides that a failure to comply with the terms of the... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2806 1993–94 |
Juvenile substance abuseRehabilitative Dispositions The court can declare a manifest injustice and impose a longer disposition when a disposition within the standard range would fail to promote the juvenile's best rehabilitative interest. This would... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2807 1993–94 |
Juv offender facilitiesMaster Plan By the end of 1994, the Department of Social and Health Services shall develop a master plan to meet the department's projected confinement and rehabilitation needs beyond 1995. Emergency Plan By the end of 1994,... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2810 1993–94 |
Civil service/collect bargaiCIVIL SERVICE Contracting for services Beginning July 1, 1994, state agencies and institutions of higher education may contract for services provided by employees in classified service. If contracting proposals will affect... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2845 1993–94 |
Abortion by minor/notificatnProvides that, except in a medical emergency situation, no abortion shall be performed on an unemancipated, pregnant minor unless she has given written consent and has notified both her parents or her legal guardian.... | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2851 1993–94 |
Injunction bonds waiverThe requirement of posting a bond may be waived by a judge when issuing an injunction if "a person's health or life would be jeopardized." | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2855 1993–94 |
Property tax reformDeclares an intent to: (1) Affirm the concept of valuing and assessing property at one hundred percent of its true and fair value; (2) strengthen the statutory limitation on property tax rates; (3) provide for clarification of... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2859 1993–94 |
Juv offender literacy trainiThe Department of Social and Health Services will develop and implement a literacy testing and training program for juveniles. The bill requires the department to test entering juveniles. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2886 1993–94 |
Criminal records checkRequires the department of licensing to conduct a criminal records check of an applicant for a driver's license to determine if there is a felony conviction or mental incompetency finding in the records. Requires the license... | Tom Campbell (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2906 1993–94 |
Violence prevention programsExtensive revisions are made to the Uniform Firearms Act and the Juvenile Justice Act. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2907 1993–94 |
Juvenile justice provisionsFamily Court and Juvenile Court. The Family Court will have concurrent original jurisdiction with the Juvenile Court over all Juvenile Court proceedings. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1309 1993–94 |
Wild salmonid protectionA wild salmon and trout policy shall be developed jointly between the Departments of Fisheries and Wildlife and Indian tribes. The departments shall assess the feasibility of selective marking to minimize the catch of wild salmonids. | Richard King (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| HB 1761 1993–94 |
Growth management act datesThe dates by which some of the actions under the Growth Management Act are required to have been taken for the initial group of counties, cities, and towns that plan under all the requirements of the Growth Management Act are... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
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