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 5329 1997–98 |
Forest development accountRequires the board of natural resources to determine the amount of funds necessary to achieve the purposes of the forest development account and provide by rule for the deduction of this amount by fee from the gross proceeds... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5335 1997–98 |
Animal health products/taxAll health products for cattle and aquaculture fish are exempt from taxation under the retail sales tax. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5349 1997–98 |
High school graduatn requirmDirects the state board of education to provide by rule for high school credit equivalencies for physical education and elective requirements for educational experiences selected by parents and students consistent with... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5373 1997–98 |
State agency land purchasesProvides that no state agency may purchase a parcel of land in excess of one hundred contiguous acres in any county in which public land, federal land, and tribal land together constitute more than fifty-five percent of the... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5374 1997–98 |
Nonpoint source pollutionDirection for allocation of the water quality account is provided for the period from July 1, 1997 to June 30, 2007. Each biennium, $4 million must be appropriated from the water quality account to the State Conservation... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5389 1997–98 |
Recreation resource accountRevises RCW 43.99.080 pertaining to the authorized expenditures of funds transferred to the recreation resource account from the marine fuel tax refund account. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5403 1997–98 |
Distribution of estatesIf at the time of death a petition for dissolution, separation, or declaration of invalidity is pending, the surviving spouse takes whatever he or she would have been entitled to under a separation agreement had the decedent... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5404 1997–98 |
Organ donationsThe Department of Licensing is authorized to provide anatomical gift statements to the public which include two options: that the individual offer the anatomical gift without limitation, or that the donor wishes the gift go... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5427 1997–98 |
Hazardous waste remedies/taxThe term "retail sale" is amended so that retail sales tax does not apply to the sale of labor or services for environmental remedial action. "Environmental remedial action" includes services related to identification,... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5429 1997–98 |
Rules adoption authorityThe statutory authority for an agency to adopt new or change existing rules expires two years after the effective date of the statute cited as authority or two years after the effective date of this act, whichever is later. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5430 1997–98 |
Publ trans beneft area powrsThe powers of Public Transportation Benefit Area Authorities are broadened to permit those agencies to contract with cities and counties, whose roads, streets, and related properties they use and affect, to pay for road,... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5438 1997–98 |
Mining reclamation permitsRevises provisions of chapter 78.44 RCW relating to surface mining reclamation permits. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5467 1997–98 |
Water conservancy boardsWater conservancy boards may be formed to establish a water transfer exchange through which any person who owns or holds a water right may list the right for sale or transfer. Formation of a water conservancy board may be... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5485 1997–98 |
Law enforcmnt offcr retirmntEmployees hired as officers of liquor control enforcement and state park rangers, who are hired 90 days after the effective date of this act, become members of LEOFF II. Current members have one year to make an irrevocable... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5501 1997–98 |
Mining reclamation permitsRevises RCW 78.44.085 to remove authority to modify reclamation permit fees. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5504 1997–98 |
Electrical well pump installPersons installing pumps that do not exceed five horse power, for the purpose of delivering domestic well water to a home or homes are exempt from the licensing provisions for electricians. | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5515 1997–98 |
Pesticides regulationStandards for recertification of pesticide dealers are established. In order to qualify for a continuing license every five years, a dealer must either accumulate training credits or meet examination requirements. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5523 1997–98 |
Higher ed services contractsInstitutions of higher education, related boards, or the joint center for higher education are allowed to purchase goods and services by contract with individuals or business entities. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5536 1997–98 |
Goals 2000 program fundingThe Superintendent of Public Instruction may not allocate funds to implement the federal Goals 2000 program. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5537 1997–98 |
Ex-offender transitnl emplymA findings and intent section is included relating to the need for specialized transitional employment services for ex-offenders and the historical success of the community-based programs operated by the Employment Security... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5545 1997–98 |
Government agency feesState and local government agencies are required to relate the fees they impose directly to the services given for the fees. Agencies of state and local government must prepare economic impact statements on fee proposals. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5577 1997–98 |
Construction labor/tax exempProvides tax exemptions for labor on construction and remodeling on real property. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5624 1997–98 |
Mining and milling operatnsRecognizes that the extraction of minerals by surface mining is an essential activity making an important contribution to the economic well-being of the state and nation, and that it is not possible to extract minerals without... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5627 1997–98 |
Parks & rec commissn/timberBy November 1997, the State Parks and Recreation Commission submits a report to the Legislature, specifying a site specific timber management and salvage policy, along with recommendations and suggested legislation to carry... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5630 1997–98 |
Incarceration cost reimbursmMunicipalities, counties, and the state may demand a community restoration fee to recover incarceration costs from persons incarcerated at a municipal, county, or state facility by virtue of a court decree. The community... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
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