Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Brad Benson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1363 1999–00 |
Air pollution contrl authrtyProvides that, however, in the case of an authority located in a single eastern Washington county with a population of four hundred thousand or more, the authority shall be comprised of two representatives to be designated by... | Alex Wood (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1400 1999–00 |
Taxing district leviesRepeals RCW 84.55.092. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1406 1999–00 |
Pistol purchase or transferC Removes the authority of the Department of Licensing to maintain records of pistol purchases. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1408 1999–00 |
Property tax increasesDesignates procedures to restrict property tax increases. Repeals RCW 84.55.0101, 84.55.050, and 84.55.092. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1409 1999–00 |
Child welfare servicesProvides that upon the request of a member of the legislature, the ombudsman shall ask a complainant to authorize the release to the member of all information related to the complaint. If the complainant agrees to a release of... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1410 1999–00 |
Community gardensDeclares an intent to support the development of community gardens through the services of the cooperative extension of Washington State University. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1412 1999–00 |
Eluding pursuing police vehiIncreases penalties for attempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1419 1999–00 |
Earthquake insuranceProvides that, as part of the information provided to consumers electronically by the commissioner through the internet, the commissioner shall provide information on earthquake insurance and the risks of earthquakes in Washington. | Brian Sullivan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1423 1999–00 |
Investment board disclosureThe open public records exemption relating to the State Investment Board is expanded to include financial, commercial, or other related information about a private entity = s business operation when the information relates to... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1433 1999–00 |
Rape victim protectionC Prohibits a person who has been convicted of a sex offense that resulted in the conception and birth of a child from bringing a paternity action with respect to the child. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1436 1999–00 |
Telecommunicatn co. ratesThe Legislature declares that ROR regulation is not the most efficient way of facilitating telecommunication infrastructure improvements while keeping rates for basic service low. The Legislature declares that price cap... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1446 1999–00 |
Job training/distressed areaProvides that there may be credited against the tax imposed by chapter 82.04 RCW the value of state-approved, employer-provided or sponsored job training services designed to enhance the job-related performance of newly hired... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1450 1999–00 |
Traffic safety educationRequires the superintendent of public instruction to develop a list of parent-led traffic safety and driver's education courses that are nationally recognized or approved for use in other states. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1473 1999–00 |
Small business financingC Exempts the interest income earned by financial institutions on loans made to small businesses located in a Community Empowerment Zone from business and occupation (B&O) taxation. | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1474 1999–00 |
Distressed area businessesFinds that efforts to increase economic opportunity for residents of economically distressed communities must involve a collaborative effort between community and business development agencies, individual businesses, financial... | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1476 1999–00 |
Community empowermentC Authorizes the designation up to an additional eight Community Empowerment Zones (CEZ) | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1566 1999–00 |
Credit card informationAll issuers of retail credit cards to Washington residents must provide a sticker that informs the consumer of the dangers of excessive credit card debt (such as personal financial loss or possible bankruptcy). The warning... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1567 1999–00 |
Child protection/sex offendrProvides that custody shall not be granted to any individual who is not a relative of the child and has been convicted of a felony within five years of the filing date of the petition for custody or convicted of a sex offense... | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1568 1999–00 |
Child support obligationsIncreases the flexibility of the department of social and health services in dealing with support obligations of legal custodians. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1583 1999–00 |
Columbia River Gorge commssnProvides that, if the commission has by rule or interpretation applied the federal Columbia River Gorge national scenic area act to an existing lot or parcel of property or parcel in such a way that prohibits development of... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1597 1999–00 |
Identity theft$ Changes the name of the crime of criminal impersonation to identity theft, and increases the penalties. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1600 1999–00 |
Student prayerEstablishes the right of an individual student to engage in student-led prayer at graduation ceremonies, athletic events, school assemblies, and other school-related activities and events when the prayer is student-initiated... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1601 1999–00 |
Courts & schools cooperationC Requires that educational programs in county juvenile detention facilities emphasize raising the juveniles = reading skills to the sixth grade level. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1606 1999–00 |
Higher ed fees/student inputThe statutory guidelines for determining budgets for the services and activities fee revenue at Washington = s pubic institutions of higher education are modified. Legislative intent language is changed from requiring... | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1633 1999–00 |
Growth management hearingsProvides that the growth management hearings boards shall cease to exist on July 1, 2002. Repeals RCW 36.70A.250, 36.70A.260, 36.70A.270, 36.70A.295, 36.70A.302, 36.70A.305, and 36.70A.335 effective July 1, 2002. | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |