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 6489 1993–94 |
Lien claimsRevises the form of a notice of right to claim a lien. Requires a ten day notice of intent to file a claim of lien to the owner and occupant of the property. Requires the recording of a release of lien within ten days of... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6490 1993–94 |
Child support/incarcertd parDeclares that the incarcerated parent's lack of living expenses may constitute good cause for establishing a child support obligation that exceeds forty-five percent of the net income. Establishes a minimum obligation of... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6504 1993–94 |
Water rights enforcementIt is clarified that the Department of Ecology may regulate and control the diversion and withdrawal of water whether or not water rights have been determined through an adjudicative proceeding. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6506 1993–94 |
Water resources boardA five-member Water Resources Board is created with powers and duties that include the management, conservation, utilization, planning development and adjudication of the state's waters. The board is directed to appoint an... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6507 1993–94 |
Railroad crossingsRailroads may not require property owners to carry insurance indemnifying the railroad for damages that result from the railroads' own negligence at private crossings. The railroad may, however, require the property owner to... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6511 1993–94 |
Private railroad crossingsRailroad operators may not require persons owning land on both sides of the railroad to purchase liability insurance for the private crossing where: (1) the crossing has been used continuously since at least 1984; (2) the use... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6519 1993–94 |
School employee salary incre$72.3 million is appropriated from the general fund to provide a 3 percent salary increase for K-12 employees effective September 1, 1994. $3.7 million is appropriated to fund increments for community college faculty and classified | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6528 1993–94 |
Low-density light/power busiLight and power businesses with fewer than 17 customers per mile and with retail power rates greater than the state average may deduct from taxable gross receipts a portion of wholesale power costs. The deduction is the... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6534 1993–94 |
Cigarette/tobacco giveawaysProhibits the giving away of cigarettes or tobacco products in person, through the mail, or by redemption of a coupon at no cost. Designates enforcement procedures. Repeals RCW 70.155.050, 70.155.060, and 70.155.070. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6536 1993–94 |
Water rights authorityIn a regulatory situation where a water right or all water rights have been authorized by the Department of Ecology (Ecology) through a permit or certificate, Ecology may regulate the right or rights. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6543 1993–94 |
Ballot propositns/publ fundsProvides that an agency may not disburse funds in the form of dues or membership fees to an entity that uses any portion of the funds for the support of or opposition to a ballot proposition. Does not apply to funds forwarded... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6559 1993–94 |
Railroad crossingsEstablishes parameters for the indemnification against liability for damages arising out of bodily injury to persons or damage to property. Establishes procedures for the closure, discontinuation, or abandonment of a railroad crossing. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6592 1993–94 |
Early release time prohibtnProhibits earned early release time for persons convicted of a most serious offense. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6598 1993–94 |
Medical care savings accntsProvides that employers may offer a medical care savings account to the employees. Authorizes residents to establish their own medical care savings accounts. Provides for an account administrator. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6599 1993–94 |
Armed crimes/penaltiesIncreases penalties for crimes committed while armed with a firearm. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1135 1993–94 |
Alternative livestockIt is declared to be the policy of the state to encourage the development and expansion of appropriate alternative livestock farming. Any nonresident vertebrate species can be declared as alternative livestock through joint... | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1188 1993–94 |
Lien document deliveryA federal lien recorded against real property may be recorded only upon certification that a copy of the lien document has been sent by registered mail to the owner of the real property subject to the lien. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1529 1993–94 |
Timber programs reauthorizedThe timber programs in the Public Works Trust Fund and the timber Community Economic Recovery Board (CERB) are extended to June 30, 1995. Unemployment benefits for dislocated timber workers are extended to cover workers who... | James Springer (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 316, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1910 1993–94 |
State facilities inventoryThe Office of Financial Management (OFM) must develop and maintain an inventory system to account for all owned or leased facilities utilized by the state. "Facilities" is defined as buildings with walls and a roof. Roads,... | Jean Silver (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 325, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1686 1993–94 |
Administrative proceduresThe authority of the Joint Administrative Rules Review Committee to review an agency's policy statements, guidelines, and other issuances of general applicability is expanded to include review of whether these issuances... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 277, Laws of 1993 |
May 10, 1993 |
| HB 1061 1993–94 |
Irrigation district mergersSpecial procedures are established for permitting one or more smaller irrigation districts and a larger irrigation district to merge to form a new district. The board of directors of the larger district becomes the board of... | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 235, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1318 1993–94 |
Boating safetyThe boating laws are substantially revised and updated. The laws are applicable to "vessels." The word "vessels" is broadly defined to include most types of watercraft. | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 244, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1411 1993–94 |
Metropolitan park districtsMetropolitan park districts are added to the list of entities authorized to participate in conservation futures programs. | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 248, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1317 1993–94 |
Parks' volunteer organizatnsThe State Parks and Recreation Commission may enter into cooperative agreements with private nonprofit groups as well as allow for the use of state park property and facilities for the purpose of raising money for state parks.... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 156, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1454 1993–94 |
Workers' compensationUnder the industrial insurance law, the exception from the term "acting in the course of employment" is amended to add that the term does not include time spent going to or coming from work on a public transport system using a... | Richard King (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 138, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
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