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 1485 1995–96 |
Vlntr fire dept tax exemptnA volunteer fire department that does not provide any remuneration or reimbursement to any commissioner, fire fighter, or staff is exempt from retail sales and use taxes for all of its acquisitions. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 1851 1995–96 |
Beer tax increasesThe bill eliminates future tax rate increases on beer for the health services account. The scheduled increases in the other taxes are not changed. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2405 1995–96 |
Domestic violence educationThere is a legislative finding that domestic violence is the leading cause of injury among women and is linked to numerous other health problems, including depression, abuse of alcohol and other drugs, and suicide. Training to... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2550 1995–96 |
Real estate broker liensThe Law and Justice Committee of the House of Representatives is directed to study the issue of commercial real estate brokers' liens and report its findings to the Legislature by December 31, 1996. The committee is directed... | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2552 1995–96 |
Property taxLand is exempt from property taxation if a restriction adopted by a government entity precludes or makes economically unreasonable the use of the property for residential and commercial purposes. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2948 1995–96 |
Washington work act/AFDCDeclares that the Washington work act is created as a five-year pilot program in which residents of selected counties shall in lieu of receiving payments from the aid to families with dependent children program and coupons... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1996 |
| HB 2390 1995–96 |
Sentencing guidelines commsnSentencing Guidelines Commission's Duties . The commission's duties are updated to reflect the fact that the original guidelines have already been enacted and to clarify their current role. The commission is to issue biennial... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| HB 2546 1995–96 |
Residential burglaryResidential burglary is added to the list of "most serious offenses." | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 1996 |
| HB 1421 1995–96 |
Distressed areas/busn incentThe state's package of incentives to encourage businesses to locate in economically distressed areas is amended and expanded. Distressed Area Business and Occupation Tax Credit The amount of tax credit available to... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 26, 1996 |
| HB 2921 1995–96 |
Tree farmer driver's licenseAuthorizes private tree farmers to haul wood products from their farms without a commercial driver's license in vehicles weighing no more than fifty-four thousand pounds and meeting the requirements of chapter 46.44 RCW. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1996 |
| HB 2925 1995–96 |
Gambling/charitable orgnztnsAmends RCW 9.46.0209 to reduce the number from fifteen to seven members. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1996 |
| HB 2884 1995–96 |
Civil rights act of 1996Provides that, every governmental entity that, under color of a statute, ordinance, or regulation subjects or causes to be subjected, a citizen, inhabitant, or domiciliary of the state of Washington to the deprivation of any... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| HB 2888 1995–96 |
B & O taxes reductionDeclares that, in addition to the credit offered in RCW 82.04.4451, in computing the tax imposed under RCW 82.04.255 and 82.04.290, a credit is allowed against the amount of tax otherwise due, as provided in this act. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| HB 2858 1995–96 |
Teen court programDirects the office of the administrator for the courts to implement a grant program to fund "teen court" programs for juveniles who commit offenses, infractions, or are truants. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| HB 2865 1995–96 |
Optometrists/drugs & prescriAuthorizes optometrists to use and prescribe approved drugs for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes without limitation upon the methods of delivery in the practice of optometry. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| HB 2815 1995–96 |
Columbia/Snake rivers protctDeclares that the department shall not grant a waiver of the state water quality standards for total dissolved gas without providing at least thirty days prior notice and conducting an adjudicative proceeding under chapter... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1996 |
| HB 2823 1995–96 |
Motor vehicle theftDeclares that a person is guilty of motor vehicle theft if the person commits theft of a motor vehicle, regardless of its value. Provides that motor vehicle theft is a class B felony. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1996 |
| HB 1418 1995–96 |
On-site sewage disposal systLocal boards of health are to adopt regulations concerning on-site systems. State Board of Health standards for on-site sewage systems are advisory only. | Todd Mielke (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| HB 2777 1995–96 |
Unemplymnt comp/unfair laborAuthorizes unemployment compensation for unemployment resulting from a strike or lockout found to be an unfair labor practice. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| HB 2792 1995–96 |
Intractable pain treatmentAuthorizes a practitioner to prescribe, administer, or dispense a controlled substance, including narcotics, in any quantity that the attending physician deems medically indicated for the management or relief of intractable pain. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| HB 2766 1995–96 |
Electronic communctn privacyProvides that it is unlawful to read, alter, intercept or record any electronic mail or facsimile. | David Chappell (D-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| HB 2722 1995–96 |
Half-time employees/tax crdtAuthorizes a business and occupation tax credit to small business firms that provide health benefits and share in premium costs for employees working half-time or more. | Carl Scheuerman (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2647 1995–96 |
Hit-and-run accidentsRequires an applicant to satisfy all allegations of a hit-and-run accident for the vehicle incurred while the vehicle was registered in the applicant's name before a license can be renewed. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| HB 2648 1995–96 |
Eluding a police vehicleIncreases the penalty from a class C to a class B felony. Provides that a person is guilty of murder in the second degree if a death occurs during the attempt to elude a police vehicle. Declares that neither the officer or the... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| HB 2696 1995–96 |
Inspector general officeProvides that the inspector general shall investigate allegations of improper actions by the department based on referrals received from employees working within the department, the secretary of the department, the office of... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
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