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 2354 1991–92 |
Violent offenders placementOne year of community placement may be imposed on any offender not already subject to mandatory community placement, if the offender has a prior conviction for a violent offense. | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2364 1991–92 |
Substance abusers fam planngThe Department of Health and the Department of Social and Health Services are required to jointly develop a curriculum and training format for substance abuse counselors and community service staff. Chemical dependency... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2369 1991–92 |
Salmon food fish labelingAny person that labels, advertises, or offers fresh or frozen salmon for wholesale or retail sale must identify the species of salmon by its common name as described in the bill, must identify whether the salmon is farm raised... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2443 1991–92 |
Domestic insurers' investmntDomestic insurer investment in medium and lower grade obligations as rated by the NAIC'S Securities Valuation office may not exceed 20 percent of the insurer's assets. Of this 20 percent limit, no more than 10 percent may be... | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2462 1991–92 |
Government accountabilityGreater Accountability . The Legislature finds that demand is growing for a new level of accountability in government and that state government needs an integrated, comprehensive accountability system. Definitions . The terms... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2471 1991–92 |
Children's investment trustA children's investment trust fund is established in the state treasury, to be supported by general appropriations, gifts, grants, and unspecified "earmarked" revenue. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2506 1991–92 |
Law officer impersonationA new crime of criminal impersonation in the second degree, a misdemeanor, is created. | David Cooper (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2520 1991–92 |
County sales & use taxThe current formula for distribution of the Department of Wildlife in-lieu fees is repealed and replaced by a new formula. The new formula makes payments to counties that either received an in-lieu payment from the Department... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2527 1991–92 |
Public assistance earningsThe secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is directed to seek a waiver from federal AFDC earned income disregard requirements. Under the terms of the waiver, one half of the parents earned income... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2529 1991–92 |
Parent visitation rightsWhen setting a residential schedule for divorced parents, the court must appoint a neutral and independent adult to supervise any court ordered residential time if the court finds that the parent has sexually abused the child... | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2532 1991–92 |
Assault against a childNew crimes of assault of a child in the first, second, or third degree are created. The crimes apply to adults age 18 and over who assault children under age 13. | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2568 1991–92 |
Health care info disclosureThe language of the Uniform Health Care Information Act is clarified in a number of respects. A health care facility may disclose, for the purposes of identification and to the extent the recipient needs to know, the name,... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2587 1991–92 |
Pharmacy board drug scheduleAnabolic steroids are included in Schedule III as a class of controlled substances. Other drugs are included in Schedules I, II, III, IV and V. In addition, the board is authorized to classify controlled substance analogs as... | Dennis Braddock (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2588 1991–92 |
Drug regulationsThe language of the definitions contained in the chapters relating to the practice of pharmacy, the regulation of legend drugs, and the regulation of controlled substances is made uniform and alphabetized. The definition of... | Dennis Braddock (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2626 1991–92 |
Salmonid stockThe Departments of Fisheries and Wildlife are directed to establish a wild salmonid review and inventory team consisting of fisheries biologists and geneticists. The team is to review and inventory the status of wild salmonid... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2628 1991–92 |
Wildlife habitat protectionThe Department of Wildlife is directed to appoint a technical advisory committee to assist in developing recommended best habitat management practices for application to land management activities in agriculture and range management. | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2629 1991–92 |
Salmonid stock conservationThe exemption in current law for water diversions in existence prior to 1947 from the fish screening requirement of the Department of Wildlife in RCW 77.16.220 is removed. Previously exempt diverters must provide adequate... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2630 1991–92 |
Fish and wildlife educationThe Governor is given the option of adding to existing duties of the Governor's Council on Environmental Education or appointing a new Fish and Wildlife Education Council to accomplish the following goals: (1) Raise and... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2703 1991–92 |
Battered women/murder convctConvicted murderers may apply for retroactive application of the mitigating factor to have their sentences reduced. The petitioner must allege that the murder was committed in response to the victim's continuing pattern of... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2729 1991–92 |
Tuition and financial aidTUITION: Building fees will be a percentage of total tuition instead of a fixed dollar amount in statute. The percentage varies between 4 and 6 percent of total tuition at the four-year institutions, and 11 and 15 percent at... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2862 1991–92 |
Involuntary commitment(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 2/18/92) Requires prosecuting attorneys to represent the individuals and agencies petitioning for commitment or detention and defend all challenges. | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2340 1991–92 |
Discrim golf/country clubsGolf and country clubs that offer memberships to men and women are not entitled to a class H liquor license if they discriminate on the basis of gender in granting access to facilities and services that are available to all members. | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1992 |
| HB 2988 1991–92 |
Physical therapist assistntsEstablishes the qualifications for a license as a physical therapist assistant. Requires the applicant to pass an examination. Expands the membership of the board from five to seven. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 12, 1992 |
| HB 2605 1991–92 |
Chiropractic services availbThe department is required to offer chiropractic services under the state Medical Assistance program. The department may adopt by rule such measures as peer review, utilization review, care plans, or limitation of treatment to... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2753 1991–92 |
Foot care servicesThere is a legislative finding that treatment of foot conditions by podiatric physicians is cost-effective, and a declaration of legislative intent that state-funded services include coverage by podiatric physicians on the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
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