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 5050 1995–96 |
Burglary in first degreeFirst degree burglary is committed if a person enters a building with intent to commit a crime and, while in the building or in immediate flight therefrom, assaults any person. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6086 1995–96 |
Agriculture business recordsThe following agricultural business and commodity commission records are exempt from disclosure requirements of the public records statutes: 1. Export project information: Financial and commercial information and records... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6087 1995–96 |
Agriculture dept rule makingSpecific authority for the department to adopt rules is provided for the following areas: 1.regulation of farm milk storage tanks and bulk milk tankers; 2.designation of nonfood and nonfeed crops and disposal of residues from... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6111 1995–96 |
911 communications fundingThe up to 20 cent per-month state Enhanced 911 excise tax is extended to cellular telephone lines. Until a system of automatic location identification is available for cellular telephones in all counties, the revenue raised... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6118 1995–96 |
State property tax reductionThe state property tax levy is reduced by 5 percent for taxes due in 1996 and becomes part of the base for calculations of the following year's 6 percent limit. Therefore, it is a permanent reduction in revenue. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6172 1995–96 |
Fish & wildlife license feesAll duplicate licenses, tags, stamps, and permits that are issued are subject to a single $10 fee. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6263 1995–96 |
Equine and oxen useAdded to the list of activities to which the animal cruelty law does not apply is the normal and usual use of equine and oxen for logging, riding, showing, vaulting, driving or drafting purposes. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6283 1995–96 |
Low-density light & power/txThe amount of deductions against gross income allowed for low-density electric utilities is increased for purposes of computing the public utility tax. For electric utilities with fewer than five and one-half customers per... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6334 1995–96 |
Water rights administrationA number of provisions to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of permit processing are provided. Many of the requirements for permit applicants, the Department of Ecology and the Pollution Control Hearings Board (PCHB)... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6336 1995–96 |
Water resources boardLegislative findings are made that recognize the need for balanced administration of state water resources and water quality, and that regional differences require greater consideration in the development and administration of... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6382 1995–96 |
Hay & alfalfa/B&O taxBaling, compressing, cubing or processing of agricultural commodities for sale or use must not be considered manufacturing for the purpose of the state's business and occupation tax. Conditioning seed for sale or use in... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6467 1995–96 |
Pollution source feesAll new source review fees, and all RACT determination fees, are deposited into the air pollution control fund. Language that distinguishes between funds from permit program sources and non-permit program sources is deleted. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6524 1995–96 |
Vehicle gross weightsA straddle trailer used exclusively to transport fruit bins between the field, storage and processing is subject to the following tire requirements: (1) a trailer manufactured before January 1, 1996, that is equipped with... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6631 1995–96 |
Thermal energy companiesSections allowing minimal regulation of district heating by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission are repealed. It is clarified that the WUTC is not authorized to regulate the rates or services of thermal... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 33, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6690 1995–96 |
Water permit feesA new fee schedule is established for: (1) filing of water right applications; (2) processing water right applications; (3) issuance of water right certificates; and (4) examination of plans and specifications for certain... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5955 1995–96 |
Joint residential placementThe Legislature recognizes that minor children should be assured frequent and continuing contact with both parents regardless of the marital status of the child's parents. The Legislature further finds that both parents should... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6297 1995–96 |
Irrigation dist joint contrlMore specificity is given as to what a board of joint control may do, including construction of joint use facilities. Definitions are provided for terms relevant to joint irrigation districts. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6319 1995–96 |
County fees/credit cardFor payment of certain fees, the county is given the discretion to accept credit or debit cards if the payor agrees to pay a fee to cover the actual cost of the transaction. The fees subject to payment by credit or debit cards... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6370 1995–96 |
Public water systemsThe regulatory definition of public water system is changed to allow an additional exemption for systems with four or fewer connections, at the discretion of the local legislative body. The operator certification statute and... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6394 1995–96 |
Thermal heating servicesReferences in statute that provide minimum regulation of district heating systems are changed to strike references to heating services and insert references to thermal energy services. Within 180 days of June 1, 1996, the... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6659 1995–96 |
HOV lane useThe current DOT traffic rule that authorizes certain vehicles to use the HOV lanes is made statutory. The rule prohibiting trucks from using the HOV lane, except when preparing to turn left or by DOT rule, is also made statutory. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6773 1995–96 |
Regulatory takings/compenstnDeclares that a private property owner must receive compensation from government for a regulatory taking of private property. Provides that the compensation requirement does not apply if the regulation or restriction is... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1996 |
| SB 6745 1995–96 |
Tobacco products tax limitPlaces limitations on cigarettes and other tobacco products taxes. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1996 |
| SB 6117 1995–96 |
B & O tax rates reductionB&O tax rates are reduced effective January 1, 1996 as follows: the selected business service rate is reduced from 2.5 percent to 2.0 percent; the financial business service rate is reduced from 1.7 percent to 1.6 percent; and... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 1996 |
Jan 25, 1996 |
| SB 6715 1995–96 |
Mandated health insur reviewEstablishes a procedure for the proposal, review and determination of mandated benefit necessity. Requires an examination of existing mandated benefits for the purpose of determining the appropriateness of their continuation... | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 1996 |
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