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 2509 1991–92 |
Small business tax exemptionProvides that chapter 82.04 RCW does not apply to federal funds expended for research under the small business innovation research program. | Roland Carlson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1992 |
| HB 2513 1991–92 |
PUD electionsRevises RCW 54.12.010 pertaining to public utility district elections. | John Wynne (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1992 |
| HB 2515 1991–92 |
Work opportunities programEstablishes the work opportunities program to foster job training, provide a productive work force for the state, and encourage financial independence from public assistance. Requires the program to be administered through... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1992 |
| HB 2474 1991–92 |
Full-time equiv employeesRequires the director of financial management to provide the number of full-time equivalent employees currently employed by the second Monday of each December. Requires the omnibus appropriation bill or bills to include an... | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1992 |
| HB 2475 1991–92 |
Elected officials salariesAmends RCW 43.03.011, 43.03.012, and 43.03.013 to return the salary levels for state elected officials to September 3, 1990 entitlements. | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1992 |
| HB 2478 1991–92 |
Regulatory ombudsman officeRequires that, upon the request of an applicant for a permit, a written description of the specific requirements for the permit must be provided by the issuing agency. Creates the office of regulatory ombudsman within the... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1992 |
| HB 2336 1991–92 |
B&O tax exemptionsIncreases the threshold amount in RCW 82.04.300 from one to eight thousand dollars per month. Takes effect July 1, 1992. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| HB 1001 1991–92 |
Nonpartisans/gnrl electionsIn judicial elections if, after the time for withdrawal of candidacies, there are no more than two candidates, there will be no primary and the names of the candidates shall be placed upon the general election ballot in an... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1162 1991–92 |
Inverse condemnation suitA new chapter is added to provide a statutory basis for inverse condemnation suits. A regulatory program, that does not prevent a noxious use or demonstrable harm to the public health and safety, requires compensation if it... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1168 1991–92 |
Indian fishing/huntng rightsProvides that special hunting or fishing privileges shall not be granted to tribal members outside the reservation unless federal law requires it. | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1169 1991–92 |
Columbian ground squirrelProvides that a license is not required to hunt the Columbian ground squirrel. | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1170 1991–92 |
Board of education powersRevises the powers and duties of the board of education. Repeals RCW 28A.410.050. | Jeffrey Holland (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1184 1991–92 |
Mandatory liability insurancProvides for the possession and display of an insurance identification card by drivers of motor vehicles. | George Paris (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1210 1991–92 |
Term limitationsLimits the terms of state elected officials, including those for United States Senators and Representatives, to a twelve year maximum. | Roy Ferguson (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1331 1991–92 |
1989-91 biennium approprtns(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 6/12/91) Makes appropriations and authorizes expenditures for the fiscal biennium ending June 30, 1991. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1334 1991–92 |
Private property interestsThe attorney general must develop a checklist and guidelines by October 1, 1991, to assist state and local government agencies in identifying and evaluating policies that have constitutional implications. Policies that have... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1391 1991–92 |
Motor vehicle liability insrThe language assessing a $250 fine for violating the section requiring compliance with the financial responsibility laws to operate a motor vehicle is eliminated. A violation of the financial responsibility laws constitutes a... | George Paris (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1403 1991–92 |
Written marriage contractsParties to a marriage, either before or after the marriage, may enter into a written marriage contract providing that the marriage may not be dissolved except by mutual consent or by the fault of one of the parties. The party... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1404 1991–92 |
Public transit privatizationRequires public transit operators to seek competitive proposals on at least ten percent of its fixed-route bus service on an annual bases. Requires the public transit operators to adopt standards with respect to experience,... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1518 1991–92 |
Financing contracts costIncludes the cost of financing contracts in the calculation of state debt. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1556 1991–92 |
Pharmacists liability limitsA pharmacist who dispenses a prescription product in the form manufactured by a commercial manufacturer pursuant to prescription issued by a licensed practitioner is not liable to a person who was injured through the use of... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1580 1991–92 |
Gasoline ethanol contentRequires all gasoline sold by a dealer or service station to be gasohol after January 1, 1993. Provides for civil penalties for violations. Makes an appropriation of fifty thousand dollars to carry out the purpose of the act. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1630 1991–92 |
Impaired air quality evidencRequires quantitative evidence to make a determination that a first or second stage of impaired air quality has been reached in counties with a population of forty thousand or less. | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1660 1991–92 |
Fiscal impact statementDirects the office of financial management to establish a procedure for the provision of fiscal impact statements of rules proposed to be adopted, amended, or repealed. | Simeon Wilson (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1692 1991–92 |
Search warrants/private resiProhibits courts from issuing administrative search warrants for a private residence. Requires the fully informed consent of the occupant. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
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