Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Don Benton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6089 2007–08 |
Volunteer firefightersExempts volunteer firefighter equipment from sales and use taxation. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6114 2007–08 |
Autism task forceThe Caring for Washington Individuals with Autism Task Force is created to assist in implementing recommendations of the task force, evaluate ways to improve the delivery and coordination of autism services in the state,... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6115 2007–08 |
Special edu safety net awardA state special education safety net oversight committee is established to be appointed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI). SPI must seek recommendations from specified associations and the Office of Financial... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6116 2007–08 |
Health care for veteransRequires the department to conduct a program of training and technical assistance for providers of primary care regarding care of veterans who have served in heavy combat zones and have chronic conditions. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6133 2007–08 |
Tuition increasesBeginning with the 2007-08 academic year for new full -time students, tuition fees remain fixed at the rate in effect on the first day of enrollment. For returning full-time students, the rate is fixed at the rate in effect on... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6139 2007–08 |
Salmon guidesProvides that the department of fish and wildlife shall direct all necessary resources to negotiating a reciprocity agreement with the state of Oregon regarding the license requirements for salmon fishing guides downstream of... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6146 2007–08 |
Military monumentsDeclares an intent to honor the contribution of the military by the establishment of appropriate monuments located on state property near each military base in the state. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6148 2007–08 |
Life science centersDeclares an intent to develop and fund the construction and operation of life science learning centers in strategic communities in Washington state. These centers, like current education skill centers, must be community-based... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6175 2007–08 |
Property tax levyLimits taxing districts' regular property tax levy increases to one percent. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6179 2007–08 |
Property tax limitsReinstates property tax limits adopted by the voters under prior statewide initiatives. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6247 2007–08 |
Banked levy capacityRequires taxing districts to submit an authorizing proposition to the voters in order to increase the regular property tax levy by an amount authorized under RCW 84.55.092. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6248 2007–08 |
Banked levy capacityRepeals banked levy capacity provisions. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5597 2007–08 |
Contracts with chiropractorsRequires health carriers to reimburse a participating provider chiropractor for provision of health care services by certain employees of the chiropractor working at the same location, if specified conditions are met. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 502, Laws of 2007 |
May 15, 2007 |
| SB 5826 2007–08 |
Credit reportsExtends the option of placing a security freeze to all residents. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 499, Laws of 2007 |
May 15, 2007 |
| SB 5434 2007–08 |
Tangible personal propertyCodifies the Department of Revenue's tax policies regarding the Business and Occupation and retail sales taxation of products in import and export commerce. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 477, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| SB 5447 2007–08 |
Coastal Dungeness crabRequires the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to design a voluntary buyback program for the commercial coastal Dungeness crab fishery. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 479, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| SB 5702 2007–08 |
Unemployment insuranceRequires churches, conventions or associations of churches, and certain organizations operated for religious purposes, to inform employees that they may not be eligible to receive unemployment benefits based on that employment. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 386, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| SB 5467 2007–08 |
Developmental disabilitiesCreates the Individual and Family Services Program for individuals with developmental disabilities. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 283, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| SB 6119 2007–08 |
Fire service training acctProvides that General Fund-State funds appropriated into the Fire Service Training Account are allocated solely for the Firefighter Joint Apprenticeship Training Program. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 290, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| SB 6014 2007–08 |
Reclaimed surface coal mineAuthorizes a county planning under the Growth Management Act to permit the development of master planned major industrial development on lands outside an urban growth area that have been formerly used for coal mining. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| SB 5919 2007–08 |
Insurance premium taxesChanges the word "fee" to "regulatory surcharge" when referring to the amount that the Insurance Commissioner charges insurers to pay the operating costs of the Office of the Insurance Commissioner. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 153, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 20, 2007 |
| SB 5199 2007–08 |
Check cashers & sellersRequires a small loan endorsement for any person making small loans to any person physically located in Washington, including loans made through the use of the Internet, facsimile, telephone, kiosk, or other means. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 81, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5461 2007–08 |
Forest healthEliminates the expiration date for contract harvesting on state trust lands with identified forest health deficiencies. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 109, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5715 2007–08 |
Selling insuranceModifies licensing provisions for persons selling, soliciting, or negotiating insurance. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 117, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5839 2007–08 |
Reports of child abuseRemoves malice as an element of the gross misdemeanor crime of false reporting of alleged child abuse or neglect. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |