Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Brad Benson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1858 1999–00 |
Property tax levy restrictnDeclares that the base amount of regular property taxes for each year shall be computed without any amount resulting from a finding of substantial need under RCW 84.55.0101. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1861 1999–00 |
Charter schoolsDeclares that a charter school is a public school including one or more of grades kindergarten through twelve, operated by a public benefit nonprofit corporation, according to the terms of a renewable five-year contract... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1867 1999–00 |
Insurer self auditsAuthorizes insurer self audits. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1879 1999–00 |
Tax incidence informationC Requires incidence estimates for proposed legislation that changes tax revenue by more than five million per year. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1917 1999–00 |
Gambling definitionsRevises RCW 9.46.0265 and 9.46.0282 relating to definitions affecting gambling. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1918 1999–00 |
Child support payment useProvides that a parent obligated to pay child support may file a motion with the court requesting an accounting of how the support is being spent by the receiving parent. The parent must include with the motion an affidavit... | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1925 1999–00 |
New residential constructionProvides that in a transaction for the sale of newly constructed residential real property, the seller shall deliver to the buyer a completed real property transfer disclosure statement containing, but not limited to, the... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1947 1999–00 |
LEOFF surviving spouseQualifies an ex spouse as surviving spouse in the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1948 1999–00 |
Unemployment insurnc financeFinds that the unemployment insurance experience rating system has produced inequities in the way that unemployment insurance is financed. The legislature further finds that changes in the system are needed to reduce... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1972 1999–00 |
Credit unions/nonprobte asstExempts credit unions from the testamentary disposition of nonprobate assets act. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1989 1999–00 |
HOV lanesDeclares that regulations authorizing such exclusive or preferential use of a highway facility are effective only from 6:00 through 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 through 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1998 1999–00 |
Regulatory taking of proprtyProvides that a governmental entity shall pay compensation to the owner of real property when it causes a regulatory taking of any part of the property. Compensation need not be paid in the form of cash as long as the value... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2006 1999–00 |
Legis assistant lodgingProvides that, notwithstanding the conditions provided under RCW 43.03.050, each state legislator's legislative assistant who resides more than sixty miles from the legislative building shall receive an allowance for each day... | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2008 1999–00 |
State agency land ownershipDeclares that the state of Washington and all of its agencies and institutions, including institutions of higher education as defined under RCW 28B.10.016, in the aggregate are subject to a policy of no net gain in land... | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2016 1999–00 |
Growth management reviewRevises an act relating to review periods under the growth management act. | Phil Fortunato (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2019 1999–00 |
Employment of minorsDesignates provisions to regulate the employment of minors. Repeals RCW 49.12.123. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2028 1999–00 |
Intoxication as defenseDeclares that voluntary intoxication is not a defense to any criminal charge, nor may the fact of voluntary intoxication be used by a defendant to demonstrate the lack of any particular mental state that is an element of a... | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2046 1999–00 |
Brain injury trust fundProvides that a one hundred dollar fine shall be assessed to a person who is either convicted, sentenced to a lesser charge, or given deferred prosecution as a result of an arrest for violating RCW 46.61.502, 46.61.504,... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2049 1999–00 |
Marriage preservatn contractFinds that dissolution of marriage contributes to children living in poverty. Studies have shown that one parent families have lower income levels when compared to two parent families. After dissolution, poverty has a... | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2056 1999–00 |
Optometrists' drug useDirects the board to establish, by rule, specific guidelines for the prescription and administration of drugs by optometric physicians, so that licensed optometric physicians and persons filling their prescriptions have a... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2059 1999–00 |
Child dependency proceedingsRevises RCW 13.34.100 to require a guardian ad litem to be appointed in dependency actions. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2102 1999–00 |
Solid waste franchise feesProvides that any franchise fee imposed upon solid waste collection or transportation businesses or services shall be limited to the amount necessary to recover actual administrative expenses incurred by a city, town, or... | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2112 1999–00 |
Tenant property storageProvides that a landlord may, upon the execution of a writ of restitution by the sheriff, enter and take possession of any property of the tenant found on the premises and store the property in any reasonably secure place. | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2113 1999–00 |
Street vacationRevises RCW 35.79.030 to authorize street vacation petitions to be heard by hearing examiners. | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2117 1999–00 |
Environmental testingThe Department of Ecology is required to receive permission from a property owner before entering his or her property for the purpose of environmental sampling. The Department must also offer to split the sample with the... | Phil Fortunato (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |