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Jeff Morris
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| Speaker pro tempore of the Washington House of Representatives | |
| In office January 14, 2008 – January 10, 2011 |
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| Preceded by | John Lovick |
| Succeeded by | Jim Moeller |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 40th district |
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| In office January 13, 1997 – January 6, 2020 |
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| Preceded by | Cheryl Hymes |
| Succeeded by | Alex Ramel |
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Jeffrey Robert Morris
February 24, 1964 Anacortes, Washington, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Central Washington University |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Website | Official: http://housedemocrats.wa.gov/roster/rep-jeff-morris/ |
Jeffrey Robert Morris (born February 24, 1964) is an American politician. He served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives for many years. From 1997 to 2020, he represented the 40th district. Mr. Morris is a member of the Democratic Party. He was also one of the few American Indian members in the Washington State Legislature.
Early Life and Education
Jeff Morris grew up on Guemes Island, which is a small island in Washington state. His family had lived there for four generations. He also lived in Anacortes, Washington, where he finished high school in 1982. After high school, he went to Central Washington University and earned his degree.
His Work in Government
Jeff Morris became involved in the Democratic Party while living in Anacortes. In 1996, he successfully ran for a seat in the Washington State House of Representatives. This is where state lawmakers meet to create and vote on laws. He represented the 40th Legislative District.
He was re-elected many times, meaning people voted for him to keep his job. During his time, he led important groups called committees. He was the chairman of the Technology and Economic Development Committee. He also served on the Environment and Transportation committees. A chairman helps guide discussions and decisions for the committee.
Mr. Morris held other important roles too. He was a speaker pro tempore, which means he could lead meetings when the main speaker was not there. He also served as the House floor leader. Before these roles, he was chairman of the Finance and Technology, Energy, and Communications committees.
He was also part of several national groups that help state governments work together. These included the executive committee of the National Conference of State Legislatures. He also led the Council of State Governments-West and was president of the Pacific Northwest Economic Region.
In 2020, Jeff Morris decided to leave his job in the middle of his term. He took a new job in the private sector, which means he started working for a company instead of the government. After he left, another person named Alex Ramel was chosen to finish his term.
