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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1822 1993–94 |
Governmental fiscal responsiImposes limitations on expenditures from the general fund. Creates the emergency reserve fund, limits the amount in the fund, and requires transfer of the excess to the education construction fund. Requires a two-thirds vote... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1823 1993–94 |
Recreatnl facilities fundingProhibits the expenditure unless specifically approved by the legislature in an appropriation. | Todd Mielke (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1830 1993–94 |
Consulting forestersCreates a state board of licensing for consulting foresters. Specifies the requirements to be eligible for licensing as a consulting forester. Establishes civil and criminal penalties for violations of the act. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1834 1993–94 |
Juvenile sex offendersRevises RCW 13.40.0357 to increase penalties for juvenile sex offenders. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1846 1993–94 |
School leviesRevises school levies provisions. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1861 1993–94 |
Polling place access obstrucIf, during a primary or election, access to a polling place is obstructed so that voters cannot gain access to the polls for more than one hour, the county auditor may reopen polling at the polling place for the voters using... | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1889 1993–94 |
Water rights powers & dutiesTransfers all powers, duties, and functions of the department of ecology pertaining to water rights to the department of natural resources. | Mick Hansen (D-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1932 1993–94 |
Property owner impact statmnRequires local governments to submit a property owner impact statement and hold a public hearing for any action that would have a potential impact on the rights of property owners. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1933 1993–94 |
Land use proposals notifictnRequires local governments to notify private property owners of proposed land use actions by local governments. Specifies the owners who have standing to contest an action. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1934 1993–94 |
Private land for public useProvides that when a governmental body designates a private property as a wetland, open space, or other public benefit property, full compensation to the owner must be paid by the designating jurisdiction. Requires payment of... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1936 1993–94 |
Flood damage reductionDirects the department to adopt rules establishing zero-rise floodway by July 1, 1994, for all unincorporated areas designated as within the one hundred year flood plain. Provides for the adoption of comprehensive flood hazard... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1939 1993–94 |
State govrnmnt 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 July 1, 1993. Makes certain exceptions. Expires on June 30, 1995. | Mick Hansen (D-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1947 1993–94 |
Children's sports injuriesA parent may not release a third party from liability to a parent or a child for injury to the child. However, a parent may agree to indemnify a third party for liability for injury to a child caused by the third party's... | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1971 1993–94 |
Long-term care insuranceThe Department of Social and Health Services is given the authority to establish and coordinate a pilot long-term care insurance program referred to as the Washington Long-term Care Partnership. The Department of Social and... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2060 1993–94 |
Counties econ devel opportunExpands economic development opportunities in those counties planning under the growth management act that have a ten-year growth rate less than twenty percent and that are not required to engage in transportation-demand management. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2075 1993–94 |
Burke museum planning studyMakes an appropriation of two hundred thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2092 1993–94 |
State revenues limitationsEstablishes a state revenue collection limit. Requires revenue measures to be within the limit, except in emergency situations. Creates a revenue reserve fund. | Randy Tate (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2113 1993–94 |
Military service creditExtends retirement benefits for service in the Vietnam conflict to PERS II members. | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2136 1993–94 |
Pacific standard timeDeclares the time of the state is Pacific standard time. Allows exceptions in states of emergency declared by the governor. Repeals RCW 1.20.051. | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5992 1993–94 |
Performance auditsDirects the state auditor to undertake a comprehensive, state-wide performance audit of state agencies and programs, services, and activities operated by those agencies. Designates the elements to be included in the audit.... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6086 1993–94 |
Public facilities districtsThe public facilities districts are given powers and administrative mechanisms similar to those of other special districts. The board is given authority to promulgate rules for the day-to-day operation of the district, within... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6113 1993–94 |
Restitution payment/juv offnJuvenile offenders remain under the court's jurisdiction for payment of restitution for up to ten years after their eighteenth birthday. The court may establish a restitution payment plan that extends up to ten years if the... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6115 1993–94 |
Offenses with deadly weaponsReckless endangerment in the first degree and residential burglary are added to the list of crimes of violence for purpose of the firearms statutes. A sentence enhancement of 36 months is added to an adult conviction for any... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6116 1993–94 |
Parents' liability for childParents of a child who willfully or maliciously injures another person or destroys property shall be liable to the injured person or the property owner for damages in an amount not to exceed $10,000. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6128 1993–94 |
Administrative rules reviewAuthorizes the rules review committee to determine whether a rule exceeds federal law without specific state legislative authority to do so. Requires agencies to consider a denial by the governor of a recommendation to suspend... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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