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 5545 2005–06 |
Concealed pistol licenseMembers of the armed forces, who are unable to renew their CPL because of their assignment, reassignment, or deployment for out-of-state military service, may renew their CPL within 90 days after returning to the state. They... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5562 2005–06 |
DUI penaltiesIncreases penalties for driving or physical control while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5595 2005–06 |
Fire district public worksIn addition to the existing exceptions listed, fire protection districts are not required to use a formal sealed bid procedure on public works when the work will be performed by fire district employees or community volunteers. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5634 2005–06 |
Teachers' salariesRequires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to verify credits earned by certificated staff to increase their earnings on the salary schedule. The credits must be from an accredited education institution recognized by the... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5659 2005–06 |
Renewable energy tax creditsBeginning July 1, 2007, a light and power business may take a credit against the public utility tax for the purchase of or the generation of a renewable resource for distribution and sale in Washington. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5683 2005–06 |
Fish & wildlife violationsIncreases penalties for the violation of certain fish and wildlife provisions. Creates the fish and wildlife enforcement reward account in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from criminal wildlife penalty... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5689 2005–06 |
Ballot enhancementFinds that a person's right to privacy with respect to his or her vote for an elective office is of the highest importance, and it is the duty of the legislature to do everything within the constitutional limitations of its... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5747 2005–06 |
Minimum wageDeclares that "full employment" means a total, not seasonally adjusted, unemployment rate in the state of Washington that is less than the total, not seasonally adjusted, national unemployment rate as determined by the United... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5761 2005–06 |
Family forest landownersThe legislature recognizes the importance of the long-term benefit of family forestry. The term small forest landowner is changed to family forest landowner. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5776 2005–06 |
City lodging taxesThe exemption to the requirement that a city hotel-motel tax be credited against a county hotel-motel tax in counties that have financed and developed facilities for agricultural promotion (i.e., Yakima County) is extended... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5808 2005–06 |
Short board appealsThe Pollution Control Hearings Board and the Shorelines Hearings Board may assign fewer board members to hear cases involving penalties of $15,000 or less. These cases are also eligible for expedited appeals. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5840 2005–06 |
Ballot enhancementDeclares that ballots may not be enhanced, as that term is defined in this act. If a ballot is rejected by a tabulating machine during the tallying or machine recount process, the ballot must be separated from all other... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5881 2005–06 |
Cougar survey & managementFinds that: (1) Washington's increasing cougar and human populations, and decreasing cougar habitat, create new management challenges; (2) The Washington department of fish and wildlife, the agency with authority over cougar... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5894 2005–06 |
Water supply during droughtA joint legislative committee on water supply during drought is created. The committee consists of four Senators and four Representatives selected biennially. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5896 2005–06 |
Growth management updateDistinguishes growth management update responsibilities between slower and faster growing cities and counties. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5906 2005–06 |
Trust water rights programThe trust water rights program provisions specific to the Yakima River Basin are repealed and the general trust water rights program statutes are amended, reorganized, consolidated, and recodified. Substantive provisions... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5908 2005–06 |
Streamlined sales & use taxProvisions are included that would allow the state to conform fully to the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement. Sellers are authorized to designate an agent to register the seller with the state, if not already registered. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5955 2005–06 |
State propertyRequires legislative approval for disposal, conveyance, or transfer of property to instrumentalities of the United States for less than full market value. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5968 2005–06 |
Agricultural fairsThe Department of Agriculture must contract to conduct a study on the economic and social impact of agricultural fairs in Washington State. The study is to include statewide and local impacts of fairs on employment, business... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5978 2005–06 |
Relinquishment/water rightsAmends the relinquishment provisions to provide that as long as a portion of a water right is put to beneficial use no portion of the water right will be deemed to have been relinquished. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6015 2005–06 |
Motor vehicle weight feesAllows farm vehicles to purchase only the remaining days of the month in the first month of a monthly license permit. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6029 2005–06 |
Agricultural water rightsAmends RCW 90.03.380 to provide certainty and clarity in the administration of agricultural water rights. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6049 2005–06 |
Health savings accountsAuthorizes small business health savings accounts. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6075 2005–06 |
Election reformReforms election laws and procedures. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6092 2005–06 |
Statewide drought emergencyThe bill appropriates funding to the DOE and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in response to the declaration of a statewide drought emergency. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
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