Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Don Benton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5302 2013–14 |
Credit unionsModifies credit union governance provisions related to meetings, removal of directors, compensation of directors and supervisory committee members, and merger approval. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 34, Laws of 2013 |
Apr 22, 2013 |
| SB 5524 2013–14 |
Physician assistantsAllows Washington pharmacies to honor prescriptions written by out-of-state physician assistants and osteopathic physician assistants. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 2013 |
Apr 17, 2013 |
| SB 5075 2011–12 |
Mortgage lending fraud/acct.Delays the expiration date of the Mortgage Lending Fraud Prosecution Account and related surcharge until June 30, 2016. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5077 2011–12 |
Eminent domain/economic dev.Private property may be taken only for public use and the taking of private property by any public entity for economic development does not constitute a public use. No public entity may take property for the purpose of... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5078 2011–12 |
Condemning real propertyThe municipality may acquire property for community renewal through eminent domain if the property poses an identifiable threat to public health, safety, or welfare by reason of unsanitary, unsafe, or substandard condition of... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5100 2011–12 |
Art work expendituresNo public money may be expended upon the placement of works of art in the Special Commitment Center on McNeil Island, secure community transition facilities and other halfway houses operated by the Department of Social and... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5106 2011–12 |
License plate replacementEliminates the periodic replacement requirement for license plates. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5107 2011–12 |
College & university systemIn order to meet the challenges facing higher education, the Legislature intends to revise the governance structure of the public baccalaureate college and universities and intends to create a consolidating governing board for... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5108 2011–12 |
Council of presidentsThe Council of Presidents is abolished. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5109 2011–12 |
Public art purchasesEliminates the requirement to purchase public art with appropriations made for construction of public buildings. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5185 2011–12 |
Motorcycle rules/paradesSuspends temporarily certain provisions related to motorcycle equipment standards and helmet use with respect to the operation of motorcycles on closed roads during a parade or public demonstration that has been permitted by a... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5223 2011–12 |
Condo & homeowners' assoc.The terms of reserve studies and reserve accounts are revised in the Condominium Act (Condos) and added to the Homeowners's Association Act (HOAA) as follows: Condominiums. Budget. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5233 2011–12 |
Public funds/credit unionsState and federally chartered credit unions are public depositaries only for the purpose of receiving public deposits, which may total no more than the federal deposit insurance limit. The maximum amount of deposit applies to... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5261 2011–12 |
Manuf housing community mgrsA training program for manufactured housing communities is created. Any manager who lives in a manufactured housing community and performs management duties must be trained and possess a certificate of completed training. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5283 2011–12 |
Low-income housing vouchersThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5284 2011–12 |
State agency debt collectionRequires state agencies and institutions to: (1) Assign all debts over ninety days past due to a collection agency; and (2) Give preference to businesses that have hired state employees displaced by the act. Requires the... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5333 2011–12 |
Lawful presence/driver's licRequires verification of citizenship or lawful presence in the United States for all persons renewing or applying for their driver's license, driver's instruction permit, agricultural driving permit, identicard, or any other... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5334 2011–12 |
Higher educ. financial aidRequires citizenship or permanent residency in the United States to qualify for higher education financial aid. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5335 2011–12 |
Drivers' license applicantsRequires 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 |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5338 2011–12 |
Lawful presence in U.S.Prohibits persons from transporting, moving, or attempting to transport in the state any alien who has entered or remained in the United States in violation of the law. Requires verification of United States citizenship or... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5346 2011–12 |
Education vouchersAuthorizes parents who choose to educate their children outside the public education system to receive an education voucher for each child educated outside the public education system. Requires the office of the superintendent... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5360 2011–12 |
Cities & towns fiscal reliefA city may either publish the text of an ordinance , or a summary of each ordinance, in the official newspaper of the city or post the text of an ordinance on the city's website and make a hard copy available at a specific... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5379 2011–12 |
Taxpayer savingsIdentifies and incentivizes taxpayer savings and efficient delivery of government services. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5383 2011–12 |
Manuf/mobile home programOffice of Mobile/Manufactured Home Relocation Assistance. The name of the Office of Manufactured Housing is changed to the Office of Mobile/Manufactured Home Relocation Assistance. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5397 2011–12 |
Unauthorized insuranceNew definitions and provisions are added to statute in response to the NRRA. All surplus property and casualty insurance, except for industrial insurance under Title 51 RCW, must be purchased from a licensed Broker in... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |