Bob Morton
Senator
· Republican
· District 7
· most recent term 2011–12
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362
Bills as prime sponsor
65
of those became law
1,309
Bills co-sponsored
17,986
Recorded votes
2.4%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6406 2011–12 |
State's natural resourcesEstablishes Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA) fees and exemptions through June 30, 2017. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 1, Laws of 2012, 1st Special Session |
May 2, 2012 |
| SB 5001 2011–12 |
Unappropriated public landsAddresses the revocation of this state's disclaimer of rights to unappropriated public lands. Takes effect January 1, 2012, upon approval of the voters of the proposed amendment to Article XXVI of the state Constitution. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5002 2011–12 |
Federal property acquisitionAuthorizes acquisition of federal property by eminent domain. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5006 2011–12 |
Drivers' license issuanceRequires verification that applicants for drivers' licenses, permits, and identicards are lawfully within the United States. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5007 2011–12 |
Criminal justice agenciesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5008 2011–12 |
Life insuranceAddresses life insurance policies with regard to a physician order for life sustaining treatment. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5084 2011–12 |
Seashore conservation areaState Parks is authorized to dispose of up to five acres of real property without public auction to adjacent property owners as needed to resolve property trespasses or boundary line disputes. The property may be disposed of... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5096 2011–12 |
Western climate initiativeSuspends the state's participation in the western climate initiative. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5100 2011–12 |
Art work expendituresNo public money may be expended upon the placement of works of art in the Special Commitment Center on McNeil Island, secure community transition facilities and other halfway houses operated by the Department of Social and... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5106 2011–12 |
License plate replacementEliminates the periodic replacement requirement for license plates. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5107 2011–12 |
College & university systemIn order to meet the challenges facing higher education, the Legislature intends to revise the governance structure of the public baccalaureate college and universities and intends to create a consolidating governing board for... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5108 2011–12 |
Council of presidentsThe Council of Presidents is abolished. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5109 2011–12 |
Public art purchasesEliminates the requirement to purchase public art with appropriations made for construction of public buildings. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5123 2011–12 |
Forest resources instituteThe scope of the Institute of Forest Resources is broadened to provide a framework for prioritizing and conducting interdisciplinary research on critical forest issues. The Director of the University of Washington's School of... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5166 2011–12 |
Off-road vehicles on highwayThe legislative body of a county with a population of no more than 5000 persons may designate by ordinance a street, road, or highway within its boundaries to be suitable for use by off-road vehicles. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5209 2011–12 |
Water right beneficial useAnnual consumptive quantity means the estimated or actual amount of water diverted pursuant to the water right during the peak year of water use within the most recent 15-year period of beneficial use, reduced by the estimated... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5210 2011–12 |
Water commission/creationCreates the Washington water commission. Transfers certain powers, duties, and functions of the department of ecology pertaining to water resources to the Washington water commission. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5211 2011–12 |
Forest practice applicationsFor the purposes of determining Class IV forest practices, the reference to lands platted after January 1, 1960, is replaced with forest lands located on lots that are less than or equal to two and one-half acres, unless a... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5237 2011–12 |
Office of open recordsAn independent office of open records (Office) is established within OAH and is supervised by the Chief Administrative Law Judge (Chief). Either the person aggrieved or the agency may seek relief under the PRA by filing an... | Scott White (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5273 2011–12 |
Forest biomass/aviation fuelDNR may develop and implement a forest biomass to aviation fuel demonstration project. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5334 2011–12 |
Higher educ. financial aidRequires citizenship or permanent residency in the United States to qualify for higher education financial aid. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5335 2011–12 |
Drivers' license applicantsRequires verification that applicants for drivers' licenses, permits, and identicards are lawfully within the United States. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5336 2011–12 |
Abortion funding limitsProhibits public funds from being used for payment or reimbursement for the performance of any induced abortion. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5349 2011–12 |
Collective bargaining/repealEliminates the ability of state employees and other nontraditional groups to collectively bargain with the executive branch over compensation. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5356 2011–12 |
Hunting cougars using dogsExtends for five years the existing pilot project for the hunting of cougars with the aid of dogs. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
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