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 6252 2001–02 |
Rule-making authorityThe individual statutes for 35 various state agencies and departments, including the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Utilities and Transportation Commission, and the... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6327 2001–02 |
United we stand lcns platesA United We Stand license plate emblem is authorized to be displayed in a manner described by the Department of Licensing. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6474 2001–02 |
Agency land purchases$ Directs the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee to conduct a review of state land purchasing practices. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6480 2001–02 |
Recycling & waste reductionThe Department of General Administration must work with the construction industry to develop guidelines for on-site construction waste management, including standards for identifying types of waste, methods for evaluating... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6494 2001–02 |
Vehicle licensing$ A two-year vehicle licensing cycle is created for all vehicle classes except those paying gross weight fees for vehicles weighing 8,000 pounds or more. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6501 2001–02 |
Offender residences$ Requires juveniles found guilty of a sex offense to be detained prior to disposition. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6531 2001–02 |
Joint comm on energy supply$ Modifies notice requirements for declarations of an energy supply alert or energy emergency and any requests for extensions. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6564 2001–02 |
Significant lgsltv rulesSignificant legislative rules to which the extensive pre-adoption analysis applies must be adopted before December 1 of any year and may not take effect before the end of the next regular legislative session. For newly... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6572 2001–02 |
Conservation dis supervisors$ Specifies elections of conservation district supervisors are to be conducted according to the conservation district chapter election process. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 43, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6619 2001–02 |
Climate & energy center$ Authorizes the establishment of the Washington Climate and Rural Energy Development Center in the Washington State University energy program to serve as a central, non-regulatory, source of credible information and services... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6624 2001–02 |
Well construction$ Defines "environmental investigation well" and "remediation well". | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 48, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6702 2001–02 |
Child dependency/siblings$ Creates a legislative presumption that nurturing sibling relationships is in the best interests of a child who is removed from his or her home. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6389 2001–02 |
School buses/USA flags$ Requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to adopt rules that allow the safe display of American flags on school buses. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 12, 2002 |
| SB 6300 2001–02 |
Recreational fishing licenseSmelt fishers must have a recreational fishing license. Current license fees are: ResidentNonresident Freshwater $20 $40 Saltwater 18 36 Combination 36 72 | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 5, 2002 |
| SB 6299 2001–02 |
Fish & wildlife documentsThe director is given the authority to set the fees for duplicate licenses at a level less than the original license. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6355 2001–02 |
Electric & gas servicesThe Attorney General may also request the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission to approve low-income discount programs for electric and gas companies if a company does not have a program in place. Any program... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6712 2001–02 |
Livestock damageOwners or tenants are allowed to kill a bear, bobcat, cougar, or coyote on their property if one of those species has damaged the owner's cattle, horses, sheep, llamas, or goats within the last 12 months. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6767 2001–02 |
Shoreline managementIt is the intent of the Legislature to modify the current dollar threshold for what constitutes a substantial development under the Shoreline Management Act and to have the threshold readjusted on a five-year basis by the... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6817 2001–02 |
Public accountancyDeclares that the purpose of this act is to make revisions to chapter 234, Laws of 1983; chapter 103, Laws of 1992; and chapter 294, Laws of 2001 to: Limit ownership of certified public accounting firms to licensees, provide... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 18, 2002 |
| SB 6813 2001–02 |
State gvrnmnt hiring freezeProvides that the number of employees employed by each agency of state government shall not exceed the actual employment level of the agency on March 1, 2002, for all employee positions paid for, in full or in part, with funds... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 11, 2002 |
| SB 6644 2001–02 |
WorkFirst/tax creditsA business and occupation tax credit is authorized for an employer whose employee was participating in the WorkFirst Program on the date that the employee was hired. The credit is equal to 10 percent of the wages paid to the... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| SB 6765 2001–02 |
Water resource managementA task force is convened to study negotiation of federally reserved and Indian treaty water rights. Another is convened to study negotiation of interstate and international water resources issues. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| SB 6807 2001–02 |
Bioaccumulative toxinsIt is necessary to reduce and, where feasible, eliminate the risks to human health and the environment within the state posed by mercury and other PBTs through the identification, prioritization, and management of such substances. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2002 |
| SB 6802 2001–02 |
State's water interestsProvides that the department and the attorney general shall intervene in or initiate as necessary any action or proceeding in or with an adjoining state, adjoining province, or agency or legal subdivision of an adjoining state... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2002 |
| SB 6755 2001–02 |
Water rightsA water right authorized for any instream beneficial use of water is not subject to relinquishment. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2002 |
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