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 5968 2009–10 |
Agricultural land protectionNo state agency may acquire or provide funds to other entities to acquire agricultural lands, designated by a county as agricultural lands of long-term commercial significance, without prior written approval by the county... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5979 2009–10 |
Forest biomass energy projDNR may develop and implement two forest biomass energy demonstration projects (projects), one east and one west of the crest of the Cascade mountains. The projects must be designed to: reveal the value of the state's public... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6010 2009–10 |
Green source of wood fiberGreen source of wood fiber is defined to mean a Washington forest product produced in compliance with forest practices rules. It does not include any wood from a forest land owner who has been found to have committed an... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6017 2009–10 |
Fire suppression pondsA fire suppression pond, a pond of less than ten acre feet in volume used to impound water for fire suppression or fire prevention, is exempt from surface water permitting requirements. A fire suppression pond, a pond of less... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6031 2009–10 |
Family & children's servicesCreates the department of family and children's services. Transfers all powers, duties, and functions of the department of social and health services pertaining to children and family services to the department of family and... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6040 2009–10 |
I-5/Columbia River projectAuthorizes the use of state transportation funds for the I-5/Columbia river crossing/Vancouver project only if Clark county residents approve a ballot measure that supports certain related projects and purposes. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6057 2009–10 |
New businessesProvides a business and occupation tax exemption for a new business. Expires July 1, 2013. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6076 2009–10 |
Irrigation districtsAddresses relinquishment of water rights for irrigation districts providing municipal water service. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6089 2009–10 |
Eligible renewable resourceRevises the definition of "eligible renewable resource" in chapter 19.285 RCW (energy independence act). | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6115 2009–10 |
Sex offendersEnhances penalties for and monitoring of sex offenders. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6193 2009–10 |
Senior property tax programsAllows medicare supplement insurance premiums to be deducted from the calculation of disposable income for the purpose of qualifying for senior property tax programs. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6210 2009–10 |
Agricultural resource landsThe Department of Ecology must conduct a review of the SEPA rules and the environmental checklist to make appropriate changes to require a more detailed review and evaluation of program and project proposals for identification... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6236 2009–10 |
DNR forest biomass agreemntsDNR may maintain a list of forest biomass available on public lands. DNR may use the list to limit the sale of forest biomass when it is determined that the overall supply in a region or watershed is depleted. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6256 2009–10 |
Commercial forestry landThe Board is required to adopt forest practices rules that promote and foster a sound economic future for the forest products industry. The Board is also required to provide procedures for the voluntary development of resource... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6354 2009–10 |
Nonindustrial forestsProvides regulatory certainty and removes disincentives in order to encourage ownership tenure for generations to come, with regard to nonindustrial forests and woodlands. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6383 2009–10 |
Office of open recordsCreates an independent office of open records and requires the office, with regard to the public records act, to: (1) Provide impartial administrative reviews of appeals by persons or agencies entitled to relief; (2) Provide... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6441 2009–10 |
Energy independence actProhibits qualifying utilities from using incremental electricity produced as a result of efficiency improvements to hydroelectric generation facilities. Modifies the meaning of high-efficiency cogeneration and allows the... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6461 2009–10 |
Firefighter limited immunityState and municipal firefighters, both paid and volunteer, are immune from civil liability under the following circumstances: (1) when engaging in firefighting efforts outside their jurisdiction; and (2) when providing... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6462 2009–10 |
Firefighter duties/wildfireCreates a qualified duty requiring a firefighter to undertake fire-suppression efforts if he or she encounters a wildfire that poses a danger to human life or structures, regardless of whether the fire is outside the... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6463 2009–10 |
Forest fires/property accessGives residents, landowners, and others in lawful possession and control of land the right to access their residences, forest land, and land not classified as forest land during a forest fire or wildfire. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6473 2009–10 |
Right to protectionCreates the Washington right to protection act. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6474 2009–10 |
Applicants/lawfully in U.S.Requires verification that applicants for drivers' licenses, permits, and identicards are lawfully within the United States. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6475 2009–10 |
Firearms/fed regulation exemCreates the Washington firearms freedom act. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6479 2009–10 |
Growth mgmt board petitionsRevises who may file a petition before a growth management hearings board. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6480 2009–10 |
Hydroelectric facilitiesAny city with a population greater than 500,000 owning and operating a public utility and having facilities for the generation of electricity in another county, must provide for the impacts of lost revenue and the public... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
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