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 5858 2007–08 |
Drivers' licensesRequires that any person who is a male citizen or noncitizen of the United States, who applies for an original, the renewal of, or a replacement instruction permit, intermediate license, driver's license, or identicard under... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5877 2007–08 |
Water rightsThere must be no relinquishment of any water right if the full or partial nonuse of the water occurred 15 or more years before a relinquishment or adjudication proceeding is filed. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5886 2007–08 |
Autism awareness lic plateCreates an "Autism Awareness" special license plate. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5888 2007–08 |
TelecommunicationsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5893 2007–08 |
State property tax levyThe state property tax levy for collection in 2008 is reduced by 14.17 percent of the levy amount that would be collected. The state property tax levy for collection in 2009 is reduced by 13.85 percent of the amount that would... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5954 2007–08 |
Motor-driven vesselsNo motor-driven vessel of more than 30 feet in length that is subject to registration may be owned or piloted in Washington unless the person carries at least $300,000 in liability insurance coverage. Written proof of... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5966 2007–08 |
Climate change consequencesThe Department of Natural Resources must contract with the University of Washington College of Forest Resources to, in summary, conduct the following activities: identify cost-effective treatments for reducing the risk of... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5998 2007–08 |
State property tax levyThe state property tax levy for collection in 2008 is reduced by 40.07 percent of the levy amount that would be collected. The state property tax levy for collection in 2009 is reduced by 39.13 percent of the amount that would... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6003 2007–08 |
Cable & video servicesA new chapter is created designating the WUTC as the exclusive franchising authority in the state for competitive cable service providers and competitive video service providers. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6007 2007–08 |
Protection of livestockClarifies the use of funds appropriated for livestock predator control. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6009 2007–08 |
Military service creditPlan 2 members of TERS, SERS, and PERS may receive up to 5 years of retirement system service credit for an authorized leave of absence for military service. After completing military service, the person is eligible for the... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6015 2007–08 |
Boating activitiesProvides that, by December 1, 2007, the interagency committee for outdoor recreation shall complete an initial study of boater needs and make recommendations to the appropriate committees of the legislature on the initial... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6028 2007–08 |
Forest healthDesignates the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) as the state lead in developing a comprehensive forest health program. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6064 2007–08 |
State expenditure limitRequires that appropriations made from the state general fund or related funds for deposit into other funds do not constitute actual expenditures for purposes of rebasing pursuant to this act unless the amount deposited into... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6080 2007–08 |
Local effort assistanceIncreases state funding for local assistance. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6092 2007–08 |
Moist snuffThe bill as referred to committee not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE (Ways & Means): The taxation of moist snuff is changed from a tax based on wholesale price to a weight-based tax. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6097 2007–08 |
Use tax exemptionExempts from use taxation motor vehicles used solely in this state for commuting to and from a place of employment located in a contiguous state or foreign country. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6102 2007–08 |
Public utility districtsPublic utility districts are authorized to provide telecommunications to the general public and public agencies. The current provision authorizing the WUTC to review petitions concerning a PUD's wholesale telecommunications... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6110 2007–08 |
State climatologistCreating the Office of Washington State Climatologist: The Director of the Office of Washington State Climatologist must be appointed jointly by the presidents of Washington State University and the University of Washington. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6114 2007–08 |
Autism task forceThe Caring for Washington Individuals with Autism Task Force is created to assist in implementing recommendations of the task force, evaluate ways to improve the delivery and coordination of autism services in the state,... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6197 2007–08 |
Child labor exemptionCreates a child labor exemption for children who are workers for, and under the supervision of, their parents. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6198 2007–08 |
Groundwater for firefightingThe groundwater permitting provisions are amended to include an additional exemption for fire prevention purposes in an amount not to exceed 5,000 gallons a day. Fire prevention purposes include: water applied or stored for... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6199 2007–08 |
Absentee ballot postageReturn envelopes for absentee ballots will contain prepaid postage. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6249 2007–08 |
Community and urban forestryThe authority for DNR to conduct a community and urban forestry program is changed from discretionary to mandatory. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6285 2007–08 |
Edu service districtsClarifies the authority of educational service districts to provide cooperative and informational services to local school districts. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
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