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 2336 1991–92 |
B&O tax exemptionsIncreases the threshold amount in RCW 82.04.300 from one to eight thousand dollars per month. Takes effect July 1, 1992. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| HB 2353 1991–92 |
Drug enfrcmnt/eductn accountRequires specification of the amount of the remittance that is from fines and penalties resulting from violations of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, and is designated for deposit in the drug enforcement and education account. | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| HB 1010 1991–92 |
Ntrl res enforcement officeThe Departments of Fisheries and Wildlife are directed to prepare a study on ways to increase efficiencies in the operation of their respective enforcement programs. An advisory group, appointed by the directors of the... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1011 1991–92 |
Marine fish enhncmnt programDeclares the purpose of the program to support basic and applied research on the artificial propagation, rearing, and stocking of marine fish species. Creates a marine fish enhancement advisory panel to assist in establishing... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1012 1991–92 |
Fishing nets recoveryAbandoning or discarding a net in state waters is prohibited, except in cases in which the net is caught and cannot be freed, or is inadvertently lost. If nets must be left in state waters, the owner must notify the Department... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1035 1991–92 |
Human resource syst imprvmntRevises the department of personnel to be the department of personnel and human resources. Creates the Washington management service to establish a management identity in state government through separate personnel rules that... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1038 1991–92 |
Efficiency/accountblty comsnThe statutory expiration date for the commission is extended to December 31, 1995. | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1039 1991–92 |
Work force training/educatnWORKFORCE TRAINING AND EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD The Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board is created as the successor agency to the State Board for Vocational Education. The new board will have ten voting members. | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1069 1991–92 |
Prescription medicin insurncThere is a legislative finding that many health insurance policies severely restrict the citizens' choice of available pharmacies, and that such restrictions infringe upon the citizens' rights to have their prescriptions... | Dennis Braddock (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1101 1991–92 |
Residences near jails exmptnExempts the residences from the county levy authorized by RCW 84.52.043(1)(b) only. | Nancy Rust (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1108 1991–92 |
Tuition/fees exemptionInstitutions of higher education are permitted to waive tuition and fees for a student who meets the following conditions: (1) the student is 25 years of age or under; and (2) a parent of the student was domiciled in the state... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1129 1991–92 |
State patrol retirement systAuthorizes patrol members to establish up to a maximum of ten years retirement service credit after meeting established criteria. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1132 1991–92 |
Archtecturl/enginrng cntrctsRequires the state efficiency and accountability commission to conduct a review of the state's procurement and use of contracted architectural and engineering services. Requires a report by December 1, 1991. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1138 1991–92 |
Nurse practitners/prescrptnsAuthorizes, on a trial basis, registered nurse practitioners to prescribe legend drugs and controlled substances as defined in schedules II through V of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. Limits authority to a maximum of a... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1148 1991–92 |
"Serve Washington" programThe Serve Washington pilot program is created. The purpose of the program is to provide funds for K-12 and higher education youth citizen service projects and to full-time service projects for youth who are out of school. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1157 1991–92 |
Teachers advanced educationRepeals RCW 28A.410.050. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1161 1991–92 |
Basic health planIncreases eligibility for subsidies from thirty to sixty thousand health care systems. Requires an interim report on the basic health plan by December 1, 1991. Extends the termination date to June 30, 1995. | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1164 1991–92 |
Teachers retirement creditRequires the employees to pay the usual contribution amounts to be credited for retirement benefits. | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1168 1991–92 |
Indian fishing/huntng rightsProvides that special hunting or fishing privileges shall not be granted to tribal members outside the reservation unless federal law requires it. | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1170 1991–92 |
Board of education powersRevises the powers and duties of the board of education. Repeals RCW 28A.410.050. | Jeffrey Holland (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1178 1991–92 |
School financingSpecifies the types of food products which do not qualify for sales tax exemption. Creates the education construction account for receipt of the taxes on non-exempt food products. Makes appropriations to carry out the purposes... | Jeffrey Holland (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1197 1991–92 |
Secondary school securityMakes an appropriation of three million three hundred thousand dollars to the superintendent of public instruction to provide matching grants to enhance security in secondary schools. | Lawrence Phillips (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1226 1991–92 |
Nursing home residentsNursing homes must hold a Medicaid resident's bed for up to four days while the resident is hospitalized. During this period, the nursing home will be reimbursed its full rate for the first three days plus the day of discharge. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1229 1991–92 |
Mentl hlth practnrs loansThe Mental Health Practitioners' Loan Repayment Program is created. The program will be administered by the Higher Education Coordinating Board. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1230 1991–92 |
Mentl hlth practnrs schlrshpThe Mental Health Practitioners' Conditional Scholarship Program is established. Students pursuing degrees in a mental health profession are eligible for the program. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
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