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 5647 2007–08 |
Tourism promotionAllows lodging tax revenues to be used until June 30, 2013, for operations expenditures for tourism promotion as well as to market and operate special events and festivals. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 497, Laws of 2007 |
May 15, 2007 |
| SB 5002 2007–08 |
Tuition waiversChanges college tuition waivers for families of eligible veterans and National Guard members to make waivers mandatory for certain children and spouses of veterans. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 450, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| SB 6141 2007–08 |
Forest healthDesignates the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) as the state lead in developing a comprehensive forest health program. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 480, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| SB 5112 2007–08 |
Auctioning vesselsAllows auction companies also licensed as motor vehicle dealers to sell vessels up to 25 feet long without registering as vessel dealers. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 378, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| SB 5248 2007–08 |
Agricultural landsSpecifies that, from May 1, 2007, until July 1, 2010, counties and cities may not amend or adopt critical area ordinances (CAOs) as they specifically apply to agricultural activities. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 353, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| SB 5312 2007–08 |
Stolen metal propertyEstablishes record keeping requirements when scrap metal businesses engage in non-ferrous metal transactions with the general public. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 377, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| SB 5498 2007–08 |
Local taxing districtsExcludes certain nonrecurring expenditures for the purposes of meeting the non-supplanting requirements of the 0.3 percent "public safety" optional tax for counties and the authority for multi-year lid lifts. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 380, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| SB 5315 2007–08 |
Forest fires/property accessCreates a model policy work group to develop procedures that allow landowners and residents in lawful possession and control of land access to their residences and land during a forest fire or wildfire. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 2007 |
May 1, 2007 |
| SB 5193 2007–08 |
Unclaimed personal propertyAuthorizes police authorities, the State Patrol, and county sheriffs to donate unclaimed personal property to nonprofit charitable organizations. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 219, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 27, 2007 |
| SB 5445 2007–08 |
Cost-reimbursement agreementAuthorizes the Department of Natural Resources to enter into cost-reimbursement agreements for activities needed to establish oil and gas development units and pooling agreements. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 188, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| SB 5568 2007–08 |
City lodging taxesExtends the date when Yakima County has to allow a credit for city hotel-motel taxes. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 189, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| SB 5972 2007–08 |
Surface mining reclamationModifies and expands the Department of Natural Resources' regulatory and enforcement authority over surface mine reclamation. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| SB 5259 2007–08 |
Unneeded park landChanges the process through which the State Parks and Recreation Commission may sell unneeded park land so that it can accept sealed bids, electronic bids, or oral bids at an auction. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 20, 2007 |
| SB 5204 2007–08 |
Animal health lawsAuthorizes specific actions by the Department of Agriculture and modifies certain timelines related to the monitoring, investigation, and enforcement of animal health laws and rules. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 71, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5421 2007–08 |
Environmental covenantsAdopts the Uniform Environmental Covenants Act (UECA), with some adaptations for Washington law. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 104, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5461 2007–08 |
Forest healthEliminates the expiration date for contract harvesting on state trust lands with identified forest health deficiencies. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 109, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5463 2007–08 |
Forest fire protectionIncreases the Forest Fire Protection Assessments paid by forest landowners. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 110, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5883 2007–08 |
Forest landRemoves the requirement that forest landowners must file a statement with the county that he or she does not plan to convert the land to a non-forestry use. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 106, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5113 2007–08 |
Barley strawAllows the use of barley straw for water clarification purposes without a state waste discharge permit. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 13, 2007 |
| SB 5179 2005–06 |
Forest health studyThe Forest Health Strategy Work Group is reconstituted and directed to hold five statewide meetings. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 342, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 30, 2006 |
| SB 6473 2005–06 |
Telecommunications companiesEliminates requirement that telecommunication companies file price lists. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 347, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 30, 2006 |
| SB 6244 2005–06 |
Oil spill preventionRequires the Department of Ecology (Department) to adopt procedures for evaluating the adequacy of oil spill contingency plans held by tank, cargo, and passenger vessels, and to conduct random, unannounced oil spill practice... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 316, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| SB 6874 2005–06 |
Timber tax incentivesReduces the business and occupation tax rate from 0.484 percent to 0.2904 percent for extracting, manufacturing and wholesaling some wood products. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 300, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| SB 6427 2005–06 |
Comprehensive plansAllows counties and cities meeting specific population requirements to satisfy review and revision requirements of the Growth Management Act (GMA) 36 months after applicable deadlines. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 285, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 28, 2006 |
| SB 6225 2005–06 |
Domestic water pumping systCreates a specialty plumber certificate, issued by the Department of Labor and Industries, for persons installing, maintaining, and repairing domestic water pumping systems within the interior space of a residence. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 185, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 24, 2006 |
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