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 5427 2003–04 |
State expendituresIn addition to the state General Fund, the state expenditure limit is expanded to include appropriations from the Health Services Account, the Violence Reduction and Drug Enforcement Account, the Public Safety and Education... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5584 2003–04 |
Regional transit authoritiesA regional transit authority may be dissolved by the voters residing within the authority area. A referendum petition to dissolve an authority must be filed with each county participating in the authority. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5658 2003–04 |
Growth managementThe Legislature finds that there is a need to clarify its intent in enacting the requirement that best available science be included in developing policies and development regulations to protect critical areas. It is clarified... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5680 2003–04 |
Growth managementAllows counties with fewer than 55 persons per square mile and the cities within to declare an exemption from requirements to review and revise comprehensive plans, development regulations, and critical areas and natural... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5841 2003–04 |
County taxationAuthority is given to counties to impose an excise tax on non-Washington residents who work in the county. The amount of tax is based on the actual benefits that the employee receives from the county, including police... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 6386 2003–04 |
Electrification projectsThe efforts undertaken by the federal government, in other west coast states, and in Canada and Mexico are recognized, and the Department of Ecology (DOE) is directed to work cooperatively with them to seek compatible... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5027 2003–04 |
Watershed planningAllows planning units to coordinate and oversee the implementation of watershed plans and authorizes a grant program for these activities. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 5308 2003–04 |
Grwth mngmnt hearings boardsBoards may review adopted comprehensive plans and development regulations only for compliance of the local government adoption or amendment actions with the procedural requirements of the statute. Boards may issue an order of... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 5521 2003–04 |
Health insuranceSeveral requirements of current group insurance policies are eliminated or reduced. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6128 2003–04 |
Fish & wildlife habitatThe state Fish and Wildlife Commission and Salmon Recovery Funding Board are not allowed to include donations of property or property value for purposes of determining a required local match. The board receives authorization... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6150 2003–04 |
Collective bargainingThe length of collective bargaining agreements between local government and an exclusive bargaining representative is changed from three years to six years. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6203 2003–04 |
Flood control zone districtsZone administration remains in the county engineer, unless the elected supervisors provide otherwise, and express authority to do so is granted. Specific provisions for compensation of elected supervisors are adopted. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6333 2003–04 |
Metal detectorsThe intent of the Legislature is that the significant archaeological resources on state park lands should be protected, but the Legislature also recognizes the recreational use of metal detectors in state parks is a legitimate... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6425 2003–04 |
Water well constructionContinuing education and credit verification requirements are established for licensed water well construction operators. Procedures are established for authorization of continuing education providers and courses, and for... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 5664 2003–04 |
Collective bargaining"Uniformed personnel" are law enforcement officers employed by the governing body of a county with a population of 25,000 or more. In making its determination, the interest arbitration panel must consider the financial... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 11, 2004 |
| SB 6190 2003–04 |
Water policy & aquifer levelTo offset aquifer depletions due to ground water withdrawals, the department must enter into agreements with the United States and CBP irrigation districts. Such agreements may allow surface water conserved within currently... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 10, 2004 |
| SB 6505 2003–04 |
Fire suppressionThe State Fire Protection Policy Board, through the director of Fire Protection within the State Patrol, must conduct an assessment of fire suppression capability in the interface areas between wildlands and urban areas... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6662 2003–04 |
Water rights administrationA general agricultural use category is created. Within this category, water right changes regarding type of crop or agricultural use not involving a change in season of use are allowed without applying for approval. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6707 2003–04 |
Noxious weed managementA Public Lands Advisory Commission for Noxious Weed Management is created to bring state agencies together with stakeholders to address noxious weed problems on public lands. The commission is chaired by the Department of... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6720 2003–04 |
Property tax exemptionWhere real property is and remains zoned or designated for agricultural use by a local government, and an agricultural purpose water right for that land is found to be relinquished or abandoned, the portion of that real... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6730 2003–04 |
Primary electionsA new primary system is created that essentially preserves the blanket primary but requires party conventions and nominations before a candidate appears on the primary ballot. Filing for Office : A person filing for partisan... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6734 2003–04 |
Water rightsMost state-based water right holders are required to confirm and document the quantity of their water right put to beneficial use, based on the highest instantaneous and annual quantity used between the January 1, 1994 to... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 5157 2003–04 |
Veterinary boardOf the six board members, at least two must be from eastern Washington. At least one of the board's five licensed veterinarians must have an active practice specializing in agricultural animals raised for commercial purposes. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 5740 2003–04 |
Gray wolf managementThe Fish and Wildlife Commission must protect gray wolves and develop management programs on publicly owned lands that will encourage the natural regeneration of gray wolves in areas with suitable habitat. Gray wolves may not... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 6204 2003–04 |
State lands revenueBoth the Department of Fish and Wildlife and the State Parks and Recreation Commission must evaluate opportunities for revenue generation from resource management on state lands. Each agency must develop a plan for resource... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2004 |
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