Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Brad Benson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2802 1999–00 |
Free speech/judgesDeclares that judges and judicial candidates have a right to freely express and incorporate their beliefs and opinions in any statement made regarding any campaign or potential campaign for judicial office or any issue... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2742 1999–00 |
FirearmsRevises provisions relating to restoration of the right to possess a firearm. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2618 1999–00 |
Fetal tissueProvides that, the body tissue, organs, parts, or fluids of a human embryo or fetus shall not be sold or otherwise transferred for any use or purpose for valuable consideration. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2619 1999–00 |
Contracting outDeclares that chapter 41.06 RCW does not prohibit any agency, as defined in RCW 41.06.020, or institution of higher education, as defined in RCW 28B.10.016, or related board, from purchasing services, including services that... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2697 1999–00 |
Mortgage escrow accountsProvides that, beginning January 1, 2001, every lender who collects funds under a residential real estate loan agreement for deposit in a mortgage escrow account shall pay interest to the borrower at a rate not less than the... | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2455 1999–00 |
Legal services/DOCThe Secretary is prohibited from contracting with attorneys to provide legal services at a correctional facility if law libraries, law student interns, or volunteer attorneys are available at that facility. FISCAL NOTE:... | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2562 1999–00 |
Contraband tobacco productsRequires the department to erect and maintain at each entrance to the state of Washington on a highway that is part of the interstate system, signs stating the following: "WARNING Possession of contraband tobacco products in... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2583 1999–00 |
Vehicle license info disclosProvides that the registered owner of a vehicle may forbid the department from disclosing the vehicle licensing record if the registered owner is not a business entity. The vehicle's registered owner must provide the... | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2584 1999–00 |
License plate replacementRepeals RCW 46.16.233. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2486 1999–00 |
Property tax reformProvides for property tax reform. Repeals RCW 84.55.0101. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2492 1999–00 |
DUI penaltiesC Makes an offender's third DUI within seven years a class C felony. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2494 1999–00 |
Budget review processEach year in the biennial or supplemental | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2497 1999–00 |
Methamphetamine manufactureThree years are added to the presumptive sentence range if the manufacturing of methamphetamine either: (1) occurs in a structure or vehicle where a child less than 16 years old is present; or (2) causes a child under the age... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2438 1999–00 |
Vietnam veterans/lic platesProvides that the department may issue for use on only one motor vehicle owned by the qualified applicant special license plates denoting that the recipient is an honorably discharged veteran who holds the Vietnam service medal. | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2000 |
| HB 2443 1999–00 |
Teacher/staff tuition asstProvides tuition assistance for public school teachers required to take college courses to continue teaching and classified instructional staff seeking teacher certification. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2000 |
| HB 2444 1999–00 |
Contempt of court/juvenilesC Specifically authorizes community service or other alternatives to detention for a contempt violation of a child in need of services or at-risk youth petition. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2000 |
| HB 2387 1999–00 |
Musculoskeletal disordersProvides that, by July 1, 2000, the director shall adopt by rule safety and health standards to reduce employee exposure to workplace hazards that can cause or aggravate work-related musculoskeletal disorders, including... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| HB 2389 1999–00 |
Public access computer/minorRequires that a public school or public library that provides a public access computer shall do one or more of the following: (1) Equip the computer with software that will limit a minor's ability to gain access to obscene... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| HB 2416 1999–00 |
Unemplyment ins bnfts freezeC Freezes unemployment insurance tax rates and maximum weekly benefits at the 1999 rates until April 1, 2001. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| HB 2425 1999–00 |
Assualt of child/2nd degreeAssault of a child in the second degree is also committed by knowingly manufacturing methamphetamine, or knowingly possessing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine with the intent to manufacture methamphetamine, in or within 100 feet... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| HB 2073 1999–00 |
LEOFF retirement(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 4/24/99) Revises 41.26.430 and 41.26.470 relating to retirement under the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system, plan 2. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 11, 2000 |
| HB 1005 1999–00 |
Driver's license expirationProvides that the department may adopt rules setting the procedures by which a person who is outside the state at the time his or her driver's license expires may extend the validity of the license for up to six months.... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1008 1999–00 |
Litter bag requirementsRepeals RCW 70.93.100. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1009 1999–00 |
Voter registratn/citizenship(1) All newly printed voter registration forms must clearly indicate that only United States citizens may register to vote. Similar language must be stamped conspicuously onto existing voter registration forms in the... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1028 1999–00 |
Crime victims compensation$ Increases the statutory limits on non-medical benefits payable to victims of criminal acts under the Crime Victims' Compensation Program. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |