Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Don Benton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6004 2011–12 |
Art work expendituresSuspends spending on art related to capital projects for the remainder of the 2011-2013 biennium and the 2013-2015 biennium. Expires July 1, 2015. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6006 2011–12 |
Sediment removal/volunteersCreates a pamphlet hydraulic project approval permit that allows citizen volunteers to remove sediment from certain waters to help restore salmon habitat. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6007 2011–12 |
Synthetic cannabimimeticsPlaces certain synthetic cannabimimetics and substituted cathinones into schedule I of the uniform controlled substances act. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6008 2011–12 |
Criminal street gangsAddresses criminal street gangs. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6023 2011–12 |
Permit efficiency committeeCreates the Permit Efficiency and Accountability Committee to select priority economic recovery projects for coordinated permitting and integrated regulatory decision making by multiagency permitting teams. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6045 2011–12 |
Govt expenditure limitationsModifies provisions relating to limitations on expenditures. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6053 2011–12 |
English as official languageEstablishes the Washington state English language empowerment act. Designates the English language as the official language of the state. Requires all official business of the state to be conducted in English. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6054 2011–12 |
Health care facilitiesEliminates the certificate of need review for all health care facilities except hospitals. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6088 2011–12 |
Tax preferencesRequires legislation enacted after July 1, 2012, that authorizes a new tax preference or the expansion or extension of an existing tax preference to contain a statement of legislative intent. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6089 2011–12 |
Telephone campaign adsAll telephone political advertising of 500 or more, identical or substantially similar, calls in the 12 month period prior to the election, whether relating to candidates or ballot propositions, must include the sponsor's... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6123 2011–12 |
NRA special license platesThe National Rifle Association (NRA) special license plate, displaying the NRA logo, is created. In addition to all fees and taxes that are required to be paid for a vehicle registration, a fee of $40 is charged for an... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6154 2011–12 |
Growth mgmt hearings boardA filing fee of $400 is established for appeals filed with GMHB. The filing fees must be used to cover the costs of the operation of GMHB. A person who participated orally or in writing before the county or city regarding the... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6164 2011–12 |
Higher ed students/militaryA member of the Washington National Guard or any other military reserve component who is a student at an institution of higher education and who is ordered for a period of 30 days or less to either active or inactive state or... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6173 2011–12 |
Nondepository institutionsExemptions. RISA exemption in CLA is amended to exclude the selling of prepaid access devices. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6181 2011–12 |
Insurers & insurnce productsThe state insurance statutes are further modified as follows to come into conformity with the ACA insurance provisions: Preexisting Condition Exclusions for Health Insurance and Portability. Persons under the age 19 are exempt... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6209 2011–12 |
Lead ammunition useRequires the fish and wildlife commission to prohibit the use or possession of ammunition on department of fish and wildlife-managed land only due to lead content where the commission finds that the prohibition is necessary... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6235 2011–12 |
Escrow agent licensingThe definition of escrow includes the collection of payments and the performance of related services by a third party in connection with a loan secured by a lien on real or personal property but excludes vessel transfers.... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6262 2011–12 |
State debt limitationsThe debt advisory council (DAC) is established. The DAC has seven members: the State Treasurer (non-voting), the Director of the Office of Financial Management (OFM), the secretary of Transportation, and four legislators each... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6272 2011–12 |
Right to protectionEstablishes the Washington right to protection act. Addresses the constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6274 2011–12 |
Firearms and ammunitionEstablishes the Washington firearms freedom act. Exempts from regulation under the commerce clause of the United States Constitution, firearms, firearms accessories, and ammunition that is manufactured and retained in this state. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6281 2011–12 |
Event personnelAny person who carries a firearm or other dangerous weapon; wears a uniform or clothing readily identifiable as that worn by any security personnel; and is authorized to provide crowd control or crowd management activities... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6282 2011–12 |
Intern'l student exchangeStudent exchange organizations are encouraged to comply with appropriate federal agency regulations and nationally established standards as outlined with CSEIT. A student exchange organization must include its federal agency... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6294 2011–12 |
Homeowners' assoc meetingsIf an association requires more than 34 percent of the votes of the association be present for a quorum at a meeting of the association, any owner of that association who has at least 10 percent of the votes in the association... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6304 2011–12 |
Motorcycles/trans planningProviding reduced parking charges and preferential parking for motorcycles is added to the list of measures a major employer may choose to include in their CTR program. Motorcycles are added to the list of vehicles WSDOT is... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6308 2011–12 |
Motorcycle helmet useRemoves certain requirements for motorcycle helmet use. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |