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| Affiliation | Republican |
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| Name | Bill Morrow |
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Oceanside, California , United States |
| Email | None |
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| Born |
April 19, 1954
(70 years)
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| Contributor | Jake |
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Jan 31, 2023 09:46pm |
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| Info | William Phillip "Bill" Morrow
The Senator's efforts in the California Legislature blend strong fiscal conservatism, commitment to family values, respect for justice, support for business and working people, toughness against criminals, and compassion for senior citizens, children, and the needy.
Morrow consistently supports legislation to limit government. Throughout his legislative career he has honored his original pledge to vote against all new taxes. First elected to the Assembly in 1992, he was re-elected in 1994 and 1996 by overwhelming majorities. He was elected to the State Senate in 1998. After serving his first term in the Assembly, he was named "Legislator of the Year" by the Orange County League of Cities. In 1995, the Pro-Life PAC of Orange County also elected Morrow as their "Legislator of the Year".
Morrow served as Chairman of the powerful Judiciary Committee while Assembly Republicans held the majority. Recognizing his efforts to affect legal reform, the Orange County Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (CALA) selected Morrow as their Civil Justice "Legislator of the Year" for 1996. That same year, the California Republican Assembly also named him as "Legislator of the Year." In 1997, the Golden State Mobilehome Owners League named Senator Morrow their "Legislator of the Year".
In the State Legislature, Senator Morrow has been the point person in the fight against frivolous lawsuits. His legislative victories include school fund equalization, which gave more than $5.2 million to low wealth districts in his Senate District. This legislation was introduced at the request of the Capistrano School District, but other low-wealth school districts throughout the state also benefited from this legislation. In October 2001, the San Diego County Board of Education honored him for his exceptional leadership in school equalization, funding and spending flexibility for school districts, charter schools, libraries, and literacy.
The senator also is a leading figure in criminal justice reform. In 2003, Crime Victims United of California named him their "Legislator of the Year." His crime-fighting efforts include focusing attention on the senseless delays in the appeals process for criminals who have received the death penalty. He has successfully introduced and passed legislation to expedite punishment phases.
Entrusting Senator Morrow with extra responsibility to help lead the state out of its emerging electricity crisis, the Senate leadership appointed him as a new member and Vice Chairman and ranking Republican on the Senate Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications. He is also a member of that committee's Subcommittee on New Technology. The Senate Republican Caucus has appointed him Chairman of the Senate Republican Energy Working Group and as a member of the newly established Select Committee to Investigate Price Manipulation of the Wholesale Energy Market. Most recently, the Senate appointed him Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veteran's Affairs.
Morrow, a strong conservationist and supporter of fire prevention is the only legislator at the state level that is a member of the FireSafe Council. His Senior District Representative is the Chairperson for the San Diego FireSafe Council Chapter. Morrow carried legislation last session for year-round firefighting air tanker support for three Southern California counties that was adopted by the state. Senator Morrow was directly responsible for securing a $500,000 grant for
fire prevention-related activities for the Greater San Diego County Resource District working in conjunction with the San Diego County FireSafe Council chapter. He was instrumental, too, in ensuring a successful grant for $100,000 for a project managed by the Fairbanks Ranch Homeowners Association and the San Diego County FireSafe Council Chapter.
Other Senate committee assignments that reflect Morrow's personal and district priorities are: Transportation (eliminating gridlock, enhancing safety, and resurrecting California's underdeveloped and deeply worn transportation network), Governmental Organization Committee (overseeing many aspects of governmental reform as well as regulating horseracing, gaming and alcohol). In recognition of his many accomplishments, the California Small Business Association named Morrow their 2001 "Legislator of the Year".
Bill Morrow pursues his strong interest in helping Californians afflicted with mental health problems achieve better quality of life through his work on a key subcommittee of the Health and Human Services Committee -- the Subcommittee on Alzheimer's, Mental Health and Neurodevelopment. In addition to his role on the Select Committee to Investigate Price Manipulation of the Wholesale Energy Market, Senator Morrow also serves on three other Senate select committees: (1) Mobile and Manufactured Homes, (2) Urban Economic Development, and (3) College and University Admissions and Outreach.
Beyond his legislative duties, Senator Morrow works hard to improve our communities through local organizations such as the Boys & Girls Clubs, Chambers of Commerce, Kiwanis Clubs, YMCA, Laura's House, the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). He has been privileged to be the keynote speaker on four occasions at the Veteran's Loyalty Day Celebration in San Clemente.
Born and raised in Southern California, Bill Morrow was elected the Student Body President of his class at Mt. San Antonio College. He graduated from UCLA with honors, and received his Juris Doctorate from the Pepperdine School of Law. After earning his degree, the Senator was recruited by the United States Marine Corps. For eight years he served with distinction as a commissioned officer and military judge. As the Chief Trial Counsel and prosecutor at Camp Pendleton, he focused on crime, waste and corruption in the military. Captain Morrow left active duty with the USMC in 1987 and entered the private sector as a small business attorney.
Senator Morrow lives in the City of Oceanside with his wife, the former Barbara Wheeler, and his seven-year-old son Will. The Senator is an enthusiastic outdoorsman with a deep love of nature.
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