Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Don Benton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6169 2013–14 |
Econ devel finance authorityThe legislative members of the Authority's board appointed by the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate must not be voting members. A majority of the voting members of the Authority's board must constitute a quorum. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 6172 2013–14 |
Unmanned aerial vehiclesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 6331 2013–14 |
Self-service storageThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 6404 2013–14 |
Annexations by code citiesFor areas within a county with a population that equals or exceeds 400,000 and that is bordered by the Columbia River, a code city annexation of unincorporated islands, a code city annexation of territory within a UGA, or a... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 6507 2013–14 |
ForeclosuresMeet and Confer. If the meeting is requested to be held in person, the meeting must be held in the county where the property is located unless the parties agree otherwise. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 6524 2013–14 |
Hazardous materials(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) Establishes the spill prevention and response act. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 6267 2013–14 |
High-tech R&D tax incentivesThe high technology B&O tax credit and sales and use tax deferral are extended until January 1, 2016. A high technology R&D investment workgroup is created to develop recommendations that integrate high technology R&D... | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 11, 2014 |
| SB 6560 2013–14 |
Legislative transparencyProvides mandatory notice and waiting periods before legislative action. Opens all legislative committees to the public. Prohibits title-only bills. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 10, 2014 |
| SB 6043 2013–14 |
Resident undergrad tuitionBeginning in the 2015-16 academic year, full-time tuition for resident undergraduate students at four-year and two-year institutions of higher education must not exceed 10 percent of the most current average annual wage... | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2014 |
| SB 6481 2013–14 |
Mental illness, chem dpndncyTen percent of the proceeds from the marijuana excise tax that are deposited in the Basic Health Plan Trust Account must be used to fund evidence-based or research-based intensive community interventions shown to promote... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2014 |
| SB 6269 2013–14 |
1st mortgage interest/B&O txThe interest deductible under the first mortgage interest deduction is stated to include amounts charged to borrowers for the use of money, including point and loan origination fees. As to the nonexclusive list of items not... | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2014 |
| SB 6188 2013–14 |
Sales tax/county econ develA county special events tax program is established authorizing an eligible county to receive a temporary additional portion of the state sales tax. An eligible county must be a county that is host to a paid admission event... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2014 |
| SB 5208 2013–14 |
Banks, trust companies, etc.Permits the Department of Financial Institutions (Department) to collect a semiannual assessment, as well as fees for services, from financial institutions. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| SB 5239 2013–14 |
Freight mobility invest. brdRemoves the requirement that the Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board (FMSIB) submit their project portfolio to the Office of Financial Management and the Legislature as part of their budget request. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| SB 5523 2013–14 |
Mobile homes property taxIf a landlord in a manufactured/mobile home community submits an affidavit to the county assessor indicating that the landlord has taken ownership of a mobile home or park trailer with the intent to resell or rent after the... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| SB 5971 2013–14 |
Cyber attack or emergencyThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| SB 6546 2013–14 |
Capital budget/ed resourcesRestores resources to the capital budget beginning with the 2015-2017 biennium. Requires the state treasurer, after July 1, 2015, to transfer one hundred two million dollars from the general fund to the education construction... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| SB 6281 2013–14 |
Hunter education programA hunter education instructor may, at the instructor's discretion, require a student under the age of 18 to participate in live-fire training. An exception to the live-fire training is allowed if the student provides proof of... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 3, 2014 |
| SB 6182 2013–14 |
Apprenticeship programA B&O tax credit is established for employers creating new apprenticeship positions. The legislative intent for creating the tax credit is to increase the number and types of apprenticeships in Washington, including an... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2014 |
| SB 6318 2013–14 |
Small business assistanceThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2014 |
| SB 6486 2013–14 |
Higher ed instruc. materialsProvides a sales and use tax exemption on school instructional material for personal or nonbusiness use for higher education students. Expires July 1, 2019. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2014 |
| SB 6490 2013–14 |
State patrol officersRequires the monthly salary and benefits paid to state patrol officers to be competitive with comparable law enforcement agencies within the boundaries of the state. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2014 |
| SB 6498 2013–14 |
Beverage container recyclingRequires certain beverage containers to have a refund value of not less than five cents. Authorizes the liquor control board to certify certain beverage containers to: (1) Promote the use of reusable beverage containers of... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2014 |
| SB 6090 2013–14 |
DUI provisionsA person may be charged with felony DUI or PC, if the person's criminal record includes three or more, instead of four or more, prior offenses within the applicable time periods. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2014 |
| SB 6473 2013–14 |
Railroad crewsRequires a common carrier in the transportation of freight or passengers to operate all trains over its road with crews consisting of not less than two qualified crew members. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2014 |