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 1260 1991–92 |
Motor vehicle forfeitureSpecifies exceptions to the forfeiture rule. Specifies situations when seizure of a vehicle is permissible without process. Requires notice to the owner and provides for a hearing to determine a person's claim of ownership or... | Roy Ferguson (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1292 1991–92 |
Property exempt from executnProvides that the property shall be exempt from execution, attachment, garnishment, or seizure by any legal process. | Holly Myers (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1297 1991–92 |
Low-income hmeownrs tx relieAssistance is provided for homeowners with incomes below $30,000. To receive assistance the homeowner's 1991 property tax bill must exceed the 1990 tax bill by 20 percent or $200. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1314 1991–92 |
Fish/wildlife work forceThe Natural Resource Worker Project is established to provide jobs for dislocated timber workers. The project is administered by the state Employment Security Department. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1315 1991–92 |
Displaced timber workersA five-year pilot project is established to provide education and training for dislocated timber workers and their spouses. The project is coordinated jointly by the state Employment Security Department and Skagit Valley... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1319 1991–92 |
Enrollment increase/highr edEstablishes increased enrollment levels at each of the state institutions of higher learning for each of the next two fiscal years. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1322 1991–92 |
Aquatic animal healthThe Department of Agriculture is directed to contract with Washington State University to establish and operate an aquatic animal health diagnostic and extension laboratory and certification service at the Washington State... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1334 1991–92 |
Private property interestsThe attorney general must develop a checklist and guidelines by October 1, 1991, to assist state and local government agencies in identifying and evaluating policies that have constitutional implications. Policies that have... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1368 1991–92 |
LID assessmnts/wildlife deptThe Department of Wildlife shall not be subject to lake management district assessments or rates and charges that are measured on the basis of the number of boat launchings. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1369 1991–92 |
Permits/licenses fee defintnThe existing recreational immunity statute is amended. If the Department of Wildlife, the Department of Fisheries or the State Parks and Recreation Commission charge a fee for a license or permit issued for statewide use, the... | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1370 1991–92 |
Wildlife lands/open spacesIncludes all lands owned by the department of wildlife and used for wildlife conservation, public access, or recreational purposes in the definition of "open space land" pursuant to RCW 84.34.020. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1373 1991–92 |
Legal financial obligationsAuthorizes a court to add to the judgment and sentence that a notice of payroll deduction is to be immediately issued. Provides for modification of the monthly payment amount. Establishes the responsibilities of the employer... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1387 1991–92 |
Federal/state permit appealsFin fish project appeals of state or federal discharge permits and shoreline management substantial development permits shall be combined if filed within a 30-day period. | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1402 1991–92 |
Excise tax penaltiesFor taxes due January 1, 1992, and thereafter, the interest rate on underpaid and late taxes is changed from 9 percent to a rate that is 2 percentage points above an average of the federal short-term rate. For refunds on taxes... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1436 1991–92 |
Income assistance programsGrant payment will be set as a percentage of the standard of need. The grant payment will be not less than 60 percent of the standard of need by June 30, 1993. | John Moyer (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1437 1991–92 |
Game fish enhancementThe formation of nonprofit Regional Game Fish Enhancement Groups is authorized. The groups shall enhance game fish resources, maximizing the use of volunteers to do so. | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1438 1991–92 |
Salmon and salmon eggs salesOf the revenues received by the Department of Fisheries for the sale of salmon carcasses and eggs, 75 percent shall be allocated as unanticipated receipts. The remaining 25 percent of the revenues shall be placed in the... | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1471 1991–92 |
Foundation for families actFamily Leave and Family Care Size of a Covered Employer - The employers covered by family leave provisions are expanded from those employing a daily average of 100 or more to those employing a daily average of 50 or more.... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1473 1991–92 |
Minimum wage adjustmentsThe state minimum wage is changed from $4.25 an hour to $4.75 on July 1, 1991, and to $5.25 on January 1, 1992. Beginning on April 1, 1993, the rate will be adjusted based on the consumer price index and readjusted each April... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1482 1991–92 |
AIDS service networksThe funding formula is deleted from statute. Funds for the 1991-93 biennium will be set forth in the budget legislation. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1523 1991–92 |
Deaf regional service centrsThe Legislature intends, within available resources, to provide quality human services to deaf and hard-of-hearing citizens by training service providers, ensuring communication accessibility via interpreters and other... | William Day (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1531 1991–92 |
Low-income students feesAuthorizes waiving or reducing the tuition or fees for low-income students wishing to attend summer schools. Provides school supplies free of charge to the students. Makes an appropriation of four hundred thousand dollars to... | Randolph Dorn (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1532 1991–92 |
School day requirmnt waiversFor the 1990-91 school year only, school districts may provide additional days of | Randolph Dorn (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1541 1991–92 |
Dev disabled reimbursmt rateProvides for increases in reimbursement rates for inflationary and other factors to be determined by an independent study. | David Cooper (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1542 1991–92 |
Dev disabled adult programsThe secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services, effective July 1, 1991, is required to expand private community DD programs to ensure that all persons graduating from secondary schools are provided appropriate... | David Cooper (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
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