Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Brad Benson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1030 1999–00 |
Telecommunicatn servc changeThis bill states that a subscriber of long distance or local exchange services will not have the provider of these services changed without the subscriber = s authorization. The form of the authorization is prescribed by the... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1065 1999–00 |
Imposition of taxesDeclares an intent to establish how state and local laws, including statutes, ordinances, regulations, and rules, that impose any tax, including any fee, charge, surcharge, license, permit, or any other cost imposed on any of... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1083 1999–00 |
School construction/taxDeclares that the tax levied by RCW 82.08.020 does not apply to sales of: (1) Items that become components of a public school, as defined in RCW 28A.150.010; or (2) labor and services rendered for constructing, repairing,... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1115 1999–00 |
Wholesale vehicle auctionsA B&O tax exemption is provided for independent motor vehicle leasing companies not located in Washington and motor vehicle dealers licensed by and located in another state on amounts received from the sale of motor vehicles... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1173 1999–00 |
Jail construction/tax$ Exempts construction materials used in the construction of jails operated by local governments from sales and use tax. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1174 1999–00 |
Automobile collectorsDeclares that a municipality may not adopt or implement an ordinance or land use regulation in a manner that prohibits a person from engaging in the activities of an automobile collector in an area zoned by the municipality,... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1209 1999–00 |
Property tax exemptionsC Deducts health care insurance payments from income when determining eligibility for the senior citizen property tax relief program. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1215 1999–00 |
Law enforcement memorialMakes an appropriation of three hundred thousand dollars, for the biennium ending June 30, 2001, from the capitol building construction account to the department of general administration as matching funds for the contribution... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1226 1999–00 |
Holocaust victims insuranceA Holocaust Survivor Assistance Office (the Office) is created to assist Washington state = s Holocaust victims, their families, and their heirs recover insurance proceeds and other assets improperly denied. The Office may... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1230 1999–00 |
Electric utility liabilityC Gives an electric utility company or entity immunity from a civil action for damages for cutting vegetation on another person = s property under certain circumstances. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1262 1999–00 |
Year 2000 computer problemProvides that, to the extent funds are available, the department of financial institutions shall provide technical assistance to financial institutions under their jurisdiction in addressing the year 2000 computer problem. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1277 1999–00 |
Public facilities districtC Authorizes cities or towns to create a public facilities district to acquire, build, own and operate one or more regional convention, conference, or special events centers that cost at least $10 million. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1286 1999–00 |
Absentee ballot tabulationAbsentee ballots are counted or tabulated, as follows: oAn absentee ballot that is mailed in the United States may only be tabulated if it is post marked on or before the Saturday prior to the date of the primary or election... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1288 1999–00 |
Candidate order on ballots$ The names of candidates for partisan offices, the superintendent of public instruction, and judicial offices would no longer be rotated on the primary ballot. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1295 1999–00 |
School site-council meetingsAll school site-council meetings are subject to the Open Public Meetings Act. A school site-council is defined to mean a multi-member board, connected to a school, that acts on behalf of a school or school board. | Mike Wensman (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1300 1999–00 |
Mobile home park utilitiesAuthorizes any mobile home park landlord to request any public or private entity to provide utilities to tenants in a mobile home park in the name of the tenant, if the tenant's utility can be reasonably identified separately... | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1308 1999–00 |
Commercial distrct revitalizC Provides a business and occupation (B&O) tax credit for contributions made by businesses to a downtown and neighborhood commercial district revitalization program. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1319 1999–00 |
Released prisoner residenceFinds and declares that: (1) Released prisoners frequently remain in the county containing the correctional facility from which they are released resulting in counties that contain correctional facilities having a... | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1341 1999–00 |
Industrial accident reportsRequires that industrial insurance accidents be reported within ninety days. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1342 1999–00 |
Workers' comp claims filingRevises RCW 51.28.050 and 51.28.055 to reduce the time periods for filing industrial insurance claims. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1343 1999–00 |
CurfewsRecognizes the concern in some communities over the incidence of criminal activity in public places by and against minors during nighttime hours. Finds that in communities suffering such criminal activity, it may be an... | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1354 1999–00 |
Securities broker-dealr feesA broker-dealer or associated salesperson may lawfully charge a customer a periodic fee only if transactions in securities have been effected for the customer in the period for which the fee is being charged. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1355 1999–00 |
Durable medical equipment/txPertains to durable medical equipment, including, but not limited to, wheelchairs, hospital beds, standing aids, walking aids, lifting chairs connected and used in conjunction with a lifting device, modifications to motor... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1356 1999–00 |
Part-time faculty salariesThe Legislature must establish in the omnibus appropriations act a state-wide salary allocation model for part-time faculty. Each community college district must pay salaries in accordance with the salary schedule. | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1361 1999–00 |
Abortion/parental notificatnEstablishes notification requirements to parents for abortions provided to minors. | Phil Fortunato (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |