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 1551 1991–92 |
Columbia river dredgingMakes an appropriation of six hundred thousand dollars for the study. | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1553 1991–92 |
Solid waste disposal standrdRepair, replacement or improvement of existing solid waste systems are added to the list of public works projects that may be financed with loans from the Public Works Trust Fund. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1569 1991–92 |
Functionally disabled servicThe Legislature intends to organize the foundation for financing and providing community based long-term care services for all functionally disabled persons. The Legislature intends to provide secured benefit assurance in... | Dennis Braddock (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1599 1991–92 |
Timber workers unemploymentAn unemployment insurance additional benefit program is established for lumber and wood products employees and for employees in counties that have lumber and wood products employment at least twice the state average and an... | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1600 1991–92 |
Timber workers employment opThe Counter-Cyclical Program is established to provide forest-related employment and job retraining assistance for dislocated timber workers residing in federal timber impact areas. The project is administered by the state... | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1602 1991–92 |
Glucose monitoring equipmentExempts glucose monitoring equipment from sales and use tax. | John Moyer (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1614 1991–92 |
Home families child servicesThe Department of Social and Health Services is required to contract for specialized child care and respite care for children from homeless families. Organizations providing specialized child care and respite care, must... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1667 1991–92 |
Washington college promiseEstablishes the college promise program to be administered by the higher education coordinating board with the purpose of ensuring that no resident will be denied a college or university education due to his or her financial... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1674 1991–92 |
Tuition/fees/Persian Glf vetCertain eligible veterans of the Persian Gulf combat zone are exempt from the payment of tuition and fee increases that occur after the 1990-91 academic year. On August 1, 1990, eligible veterans must have been Washington... | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1678 1991–92 |
Med assist/psychologist servThe Medicaid program, through the Department of Social and Health Services, will reimburse psychologists for evaluations and psychotherapy from July 1, 1991 to June 30, 1993. The department will assess any cost savings... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1680 1991–92 |
Video display terminalsRequires the director of labor and industries to promulgate health and safety standards to protect employees using video display terminals. | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1684 1991–92 |
Social/health services polcyDirects the preparation of a social and health services impact statement which shall contain proposals for legislation and other major actions having a probable significant, adverse social, health, and economic impact.... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1685 1991–92 |
Inmates pay incarceratn costProvides that the amount to be charged to the inmate for each day of incarceration shall be equal to the average daily cost of services. Directs the department of corrections and the office of financial management to establish... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1691 1991–92 |
Animal trapping provisionsProhibits the use of leghold traps. Requires written permission of a landowner to place traps on private property. | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1693 1991–92 |
Shoreline management compensProvides that when an agency imposes regulations which restrict the reasonable use of property, the agency shall mitigate the loss by offering compensation under one of two methods. Authorizes the occupant to request... | Simeon Wilson (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1694 1991–92 |
Shoreline management/noticeProhibits the state or a local government from classifying private property as natural environment or conservancy environment without prior notice to the owner. Requires compensation to the owner. Requires submission of the... | Simeon Wilson (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1695 1991–92 |
Land value loss/compensationProvides a cause of action for damages to the economic value of property affected by an act or regulation of a public entity. Specifies certain actions which do not create a cause of action. Designates the relevant evidence to... | Simeon Wilson (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1714 1991–92 |
Timber areas/family supportThe Washington Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect will contract for the operation of family support centers in additional communities around the state. The council will give priority to establishing family... | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1724 1991–92 |
Blood/urine tests authorizedAuthorizes the test to be administered according to the provisions of RCW 46.61.506(4). | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1753 1991–92 |
Tobacco laws changesThe Legislature finds that the current system of health care and public health has not made efforts to reduce death and disability from preventable noncommunicable diseases. Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1778 1991–92 |
Resident student definitionExpands the definition of a "resident" student. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1779 1991–92 |
In lieu taxation/wildlifeRepeals RCW 77.12.201 and 77.12.203. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1790 1991–92 |
Headlight/winshield wiper onRequires headlights to be on when a vehicle's windshield wipers are on. | John Betrozoff (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1815 1991–92 |
Pawnbrokers/second-hand dlrsDefinitions The definition of pawnbroker is amended to include any person engaged in the business of loaning money on the security of pledged personal property or the purchase or sales of personal property. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1817 1991–92 |
Wetland lands classificationDefines "wetland land." Includes wetland land in current use assessment provisions. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
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