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 5922 2001–02 |
Water rights appealsThe Legislature intends to assure an efficient appeals process that preserves the rights of all parties. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6000 2001–02 |
OptometristsThe practice of optometry is redefined to include the treatment of the human eye and adnexa. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6070 2001–02 |
Growth managementThe comprehensive plan includes an additional economic development element and allows for small scale businesses within the rural parts of the county. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6177 2001–02 |
State energy supplyLegislative findings and intent are included identifying the importance of a sufficient, reliable, and affordable supply of energy. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6385 2001–02 |
EndangermentDeclares that a person is guilty of the crime of endangerment with a controlled substance in the first degree if the person knowingly or intentionally permits a child or dependent adult to be exposed to, ingest, inhale, or... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6391 2001–02 |
Social security numbersPersons who apply for recreational licenses, such as hunting or fishing licenses, are not required to provide their social security numbers. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5130 2001–02 |
Toll bridgesReferences to toll bridges and toll facilities in the toll bridge authority chapter do not include facilities developed or operated under the PPI Act that have received a legislative appropriation under the PPI Act. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 15, 2002 |
| SB 5139 2001–02 |
Excess weight permitsDOT is authorized to issue a 30-day special permit for overweight trucks hauling cereal grains, dry peas, lentils and canola from the field to a point of storage no more than 35 miles away from the field. The fee is set at... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5140 2001–02 |
School superintendentsProvides that if the school board offers a buyout to terminate a contract of employment before the term of the contract has run, the amount of the buyout may not exceed the value of one year of the contract. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5158 2001–02 |
Disabled huntersProvides that a hunter who has a valid disabled hunter permit, and is issued a special crossbow authorization by the director to use a crossbow, may hunt wildlife. To qualify for a special crossbow authorization for the... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5167 2001–02 |
State energy strategyThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development must review and revise the state energy strategy every five years. The review and revision must be accomplished within two years. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5168 2001–02 |
Technology fees/higher edThe community colleges and technical colleges are included in the statute allowing governing boards, with the written consent of the student government association, to establish a student technology fee. Following one year of... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5178 2001–02 |
Geoduck diver licensesProvides that after July 1, 2001, the director shall not issue new geoduck diver licenses unless fewer than fifty persons are eligible for renewal. Provides that, if fewer than fifty persons are eligible to renew a geoduck... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5192 2001–02 |
Privileged communicationsDeclares that a state legislator may not be examined as to any constituent communication made to him or her in his or her official capacity without the consent of the constituent. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5193 2001–02 |
Public records/legislatureRevises RCW 42.17.020 relating to the definition of "public records" as it applies to state legislative offices. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5194 2001–02 |
Dyed special fuel/farmersAuthorizes farmers to use dyed fuel for limited on-road purposes. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5200 2001–02 |
School certificated staffThe meaning of incentives includes, but is not limited to, recruiting certificated instructional staff or for meeting or exceeding mutually agreed to goals. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5203 2001–02 |
Water conservancy boardIt is the intent of the Legislature to clarify existing law regarding the authority of water conservancy boards. ? Transfer @ is defined to mean a transfer, change, or amendment to a water right, as provided in the surface and... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5213 2001–02 |
Voter registrationRequires voter registration to be done only in person. Repeals RCW 29.08.010, 29.08.020, 29.08.030, 29.08.040, 29.08.050, 29.08.060, 29.08.070, 29.08.080, 29.08.090, and 29.08.900. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5216 2001–02 |
Property tax leviesAmends RCW 84.52.043 and 84.52.065 to adjust property tax rates. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5217 2001–02 |
Forest fire protectionThe applications for refunds which are submitted to the department may be submitted within three years after paying the assessment sought to be refunded. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5249 2001–02 |
Land use actionsDeclares that, if any action by a government entity to change the land use or zoning status of real property causes a reduction in the use or exchange value of that property, the property is considered to have been taken for... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5251 2001–02 |
Fire fighters' prvt vehiclesAllows flashing lights on fire fighters' vehicles. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5267 2001–02 |
Water rightsApplications for new water rights that have not yet been approved are not entitled to protection from injury by changes and transfers of existing water rights. Applications for new waters rights and those for changes and... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5328 2001–02 |
School imprvmnt goals reportIf a student does not take the fourth grade Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) in reading or mathematics, or the seventh grade WASL in mathematics, then the lack of the student's score must not count against the... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
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