Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Brad Benson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2014 2001–02 |
Office of privacy protection$ Creates an office of privacy protection within the office of the Attorney General to monitor and ensure compliance with statutes, rules, and policies pertaining to the right of citizens to keep nonpublic information private... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2016 2001–02 |
Protecting privacy$ Requires any entity that collects nonpublic personal information on consumers to disclose its information privacy policy. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2034 2001–02 |
Optometrists$ Optometrists may be certified by the Board of Optometry for the use of Schedule III through V controlled substances for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes related to the practice of optometry, after completing specified... | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2056 2001–02 |
Growth management$ Adds an economic development element as a mandatory element of a Growth Management Act (GMA) comprehensive plan. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2057 2001–02 |
State investment board$ Gives authority to the State Investment Board to set compensation levels for its executive director, deputy director, a confidential secretary, and investment officers. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2117 2001–02 |
Insurance applicationsPertains to applications for property insurance, or casualty insurance. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2131 2001–02 |
Enrgy facility site council$ Declares that a sufficient and reliable supply of energy is critically important to the health and welfare of the citizens of the state and to the prosperity of the region. | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2136 2001–02 |
Guide dogs & service animals$ Creates new crimes relating to dog guides and service animals. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2149 2001–02 |
Murder of a childIncreases penalties for first degree murder when the victim is a child. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2155 2001–02 |
Special needs transportationRecognizes that the state has a responsibility to address transportation needs of persons with special transportation needs. | Alex Wood (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2220 2001–02 |
Cost-of-living increaseFinds that the state must provide a fair and reasonable cost-of-living increase to ensure that the state attracts and retains the best employees for the citizens of Washington ensuring public safety, government efficiency, and... | Kelly Barlean (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2234 2001–02 |
Motor vehicle tax repealRepeals RCW 35.58.273, 35.58.274, 35.58.275, 35.58.276, 35.58.277, and 35.58.278. Applies retroactively to January 1, 2000. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2278 2001–02 |
Land use planningRevises provisions relating to land use planning. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2291 2001–02 |
Child support payments$ Changes when the child support enforcement agency calculates the "date of receipt" of child support payments. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2292 2001–02 |
Evidence/remedial measures$ Bars admissibility of remedial measures taken by the Department of Transportation after an accident that was potentially caused by icy conditions for the purpose of proving fault. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2293 2001–02 |
Antiterrorism act of 2002$ Enacts the Antiterrorism Crime Act of 2002. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2227 2001–02 |
Veterans' home$ Establishes an Eastern Washington veterans' home. | John Ahern (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 2001, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 15, 2001 |
| HB 2260 2001–02 |
Grocery distribution coops$ Provides reduced wholesaling business and occupation taxes for grocery distribution cooperatives. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 2001, 1st Special Session |
Jun 11, 2001 |
| HB 1126 2001–02 |
Business to business debts$ For commercial claims, a collection agency can receive collection costs and fees up to 35 percent of the commercial claim. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 15, 2001 |
| HB 1422 2001–02 |
State investment board$ The State Investment Board is expanded from 14 to 16 members. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 15, 2001 |
| HB 1295 2001–02 |
Economc dvlpmnt finance auth$ Revises the Washington Economic Development Finance Authority (WEDFA) marketing plan, that is designed to target WEDFA financing programs, from distressed counties to rural counties. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 304, Laws of 2001 |
May 14, 2001 |
| HB 1899 2001–02 |
Professional licenses$ Prohibits the use of social security numbers and driver = s license numbers as part of a professional license. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 276, Laws of 2001 |
May 11, 2001 |
| HB 1384 2001–02 |
Agencies/executive sessions$ Clarifies the definition of "potential litigation" for purposes of the Open Public Meetings Act. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 216, Laws of 2001 |
May 9, 2001 |
| HB 1036 2001–02 |
Alien banks$ Requires the Director of the Department of Financial Institutions to examine the operation of alien banks at least once every eighteen months. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 176, Laws of 2001 |
May 7, 2001 |
| HB 1099 2001–02 |
PACE program$ Authorizes the creation of PACE programs. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 191, Laws of 2001 |
May 7, 2001 |