Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Brad Benson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2783 1999–00 |
Property code taxC Allows the Department of Natural Resources to release a performance bond by a purchaser of timber with proof of payment of property taxes rather than all taxes. | Don Cox (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 15, 2000 |
| HB 3131 1999–00 |
Local health rulesDirects local governments to ratify rules and regulations enacted by local boards of health. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2000 |
| HB 3127 1999–00 |
Funding highway improvementsProvides that, in order to provide funds necessary for the location, design, right of way, and construction of state highway improvements, there shall be issued and sold upon the request of the Washington state transportation... | Phil Fortunato (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2000 |
| HB 1636 1999–00 |
Election procedures$ The date of the primary is moved back from one of two different Tuesdays in September to the second Tuesday in August, and other election-related dates are moved back to accommodate the primary date change. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| HB 2402 1999–00 |
Domestic violenceC Authorizes courts to issue court orders prohibiting specific parties from coming within a specified distance of another party or a particular location. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| HB 2458 1999–00 |
Prisoner access/pblc records$ Prohibits agencies from making public records available to prisoners. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| HB 2656 1999–00 |
Energy costs$ Offers a tax credit to companies that offer reduced rates to temperature sensitive persons. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| HB 2661 1999–00 |
Investment board trvl expns$ Allows the State Investment Board to pay travel expenses for prospective job candidates to be interviewed for entry-level investment officer positions. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| HB 2664 1999–00 |
Mental hlth services/costs$ Sets an administrative cap of 20 percent for contracted mental health services. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| HB 2797 1999–00 |
Confinement costs$ Changes the financial responsibility of the Department of Corrections (DOC) with respect to costs incurred for the confinement of offenders who violate community custody or community placement. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| HB 2828 1999–00 |
Primary dateC Moves the date of the primary back from one of two different Tuesdays in September to the second Tuesday in June. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| HB 2885 1999–00 |
Investment advisers$ A person is not an investment adviser simply because he or she is a member of an organization using "financial planner" or "financial adviser" in its name. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| HB 3123 1999–00 |
Class size reductionProvides that any district that receives money in the omnibus appropriations act to achieve a particular student-teacher ratio for any grade level must achieve and maintain a student-teacher ratio for that grade level that... | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| HB 2309 1999–00 |
Vehicle prprty tax exemptionC Exempts motor vehicles, travel trailers, and campers from property taxation. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2000 |
| HB 3117 1999–00 |
Speed limits/schoolsAmends RCW 46.61.440 relating to speed limits when passing school or playground crosswalks. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2000 |
| HB 3120 1999–00 |
Motor vehicle fundDeclares an intent of the legislature to establish a long-term revenue source by providing the matching of taxes already being collected by the state to the users of the state's transportation systems. The revenue will be... | Phil Fortunato (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2000 |
| HB 3100 1999–00 |
Law enfrcmnt offcrs/parkingProvides that any law enforcement officer using a vehicle to transport the officer in the performance of official duties shall be allowed for an unlimited time and free of charge to park the vehicle in any parking zone or... | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2000 |
| HB 3094 1999–00 |
Trans services contractingDesignates procedures and requirements for contracting out department of transportation services. | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2000 |
| HB 3078 1999–00 |
Spokane Valley/railroadsDirects the utilities and transportation commission and the department of transportation to study and make recommendations on the following issues relating to railroad rights of way in the Spokane Valley: (1) Examine the costs... | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2000 |
| HB 1170 1999–00 |
Ethics for municipal officrs$ Makes elected municipal officers subject to the same ethics standards with regard to receiving gifts as state officials and employees. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| HB 1285 1999–00 |
Declarations of candidacy$ Allows candidates for the Legislature the option of filing their declarations of candidacy with their county auditors or the Secretary of State. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| HB 1306 1999–00 |
Drunk driving laws implemntn$ Modifies the distribution formula used to reimburse cities for the impact of DUI legislation so that all cities, not just "high crime" cities, receive a reimbursement. | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| HB 1352 1999–00 |
Concealed pistol licensesC Provides explicitly that a person who is protected by a no-contact, antiharassment, or protection order has the necessary "good cause" for being issued a temporary emergency concealed pistol license pending approval of an... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| HB 1461 1999–00 |
Telephone assistance program$ Eligible clients of community action agencies and Department of Social and Health Services may receive voice mail services. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| HB 1577 1999–00 |
Juvenile recordsC Allows a person to file a motion with the court to seal the person = s juvenile records for gross misdemeanors, misdemeanors, and diversions if the juvenile has been in the community for two consecutive years without being... | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 26, 2000 |