Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Don Benton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5661 2015–16 |
State ballot measuresThe Legislature may hold public hearings on ballot measures. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5665 2015–16 |
High-tech R&D tax prefsThe high technology B&O tax credit and sales and use tax deferral, with certain modifications, are reinstated. The new tax preferences go into effect July 1, 2015, and expire January 1, 2025. | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5672 2015–16 |
Nursing staffing, hospitalsEstablishes the Washington state patient safety act. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5675 2015–16 |
Dual language instructionThe K-12 Dual Language Expansion Grant Program is created and administered by OSPI. Subject to appropriations, the superintendent must award no less than two grants to pairs of schools districts: one with an established dual... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5682 2015–16 |
ARNPs/signing documentationAuthorizes an advanced registered nurse practitioner to sign and attest to certain required documentation that a physician may sign, so long as it is within his or her scope of practice. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5696 2015–16 |
Railroad employee work hoursRegulates the hours of service for yardmasters. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5697 2015–16 |
Crew size on certain trainsThe following minimum crew size requirements apply: Common carriers transporting freight or passengers must operate all trains and switching assignments over its roads with no fewer than two qualified crew members; Railroad... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5704 2015–16 |
Financial responsibility prgThe Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) must establish a random sampling program to test up to 3 percent of the population of vehicles to ensure that they carry the appropriate insurance coverage or otherwise meet the... | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5714 2015–16 |
Govt surveillance technologyProhibits a state agency or state organization, having jurisdiction over criminal law enforcement or regulatory violations, from purchasing an extraordinary sensing device unless money is expressly appropriated by the... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5722 2015–16 |
Longshore and harbor workersThe definition of net direct written premiums is modified to exclude premiums on policies issued on behalf of the Washington USL&H assigned risk plan by its servicing carrier. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5725 2015–16 |
Surplus lines of insuranceClarifies the premium tax required for surplus line property and casualty insurance for risks inside and outside of the United States. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5736 2015–16 |
Performance mgmt savingsThe supervisor, in addition to preparing an official caseload forecast, must prepare estimated savings in forecasted programs from application of lean management or performance management or other processes at state agencies.... | Mark Miloscia (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5753 2015–16 |
Energy efficient constrctionA county may authorize an exemption from the county property tax levy for certain single-family or multi-family construction or improvement projects that result in third party, green building certification. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5756 2015–16 |
Aerospace tax preferencesCommercial aircraft is defined as a commercial airplane or commercial rotorcraft. Commercial rotorcraft is defined as an aircraft supported in flight by one or more rotors to provide lift, which may also include rotorcrafts... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5762 2015–16 |
Vessel taxing and permittingThe state portion of the retail sales tax is limited to a maximum of $19,500 on the sale of a vessel. Local sales taxes are not impacted. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5764 2015–16 |
Graffiti removal by DOTThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5769 2015–16 |
Noxious weeds on state landsThe unpaid costs of noxious weed control actions taken by a county board on state lands may be enforced by lien proceedings. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5776 2015–16 |
Food stamp work requirementsThe State may not seek, maintain, or accept a Federal waiver from federal food stamp requirements. The State shall terminate any work requirement waivers as of the effective date of this Act. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5777 2015–16 |
St. employee whistleblowersIncludes state whistleblower protection for reporting on prohibited ex parte communications between a state employee and a presiding officer or judge in a matter involving the employee's agency. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5782 2015–16 |
Child under 26/unemancipatedEstablishes Katie's law. Authorizes a parent to bring an action for the injury or death of an unemancipated child younger than twenty-six years old. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5783 2015–16 |
Peace officers/assisting DOCRequires the Department of Corrections to create a pilot program in which its duty officers, upon request of a general authority peace officer, would be required to respond to the location of the peace officer when the duty... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5788 2015–16 |
Elder justice centersDSHS must establish an Elder Justice Center at two demonstration sites, one in Clark County and one in Spokane County. The Elder Justice Center coordinates multiple actors in addressing the prevention, investigation,... | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5797 2015–16 |
Railroad employees/vehiclesRequires the utilities and transportation commission to: (1) Regulate charter party carriers providing railroad crew transportation and contract crew hauling vehicles with respect to the safety of equipment, driver... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5804 2015–16 |
State energy code, adoptionEstablishes that the energy code for residential and non-residential buildings is the 2012 Washington State Energy Code (Code), as published by the International Code Council, Inc., and as amended by the State Building Council... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5809 2015–16 |
Property acquisition by govtAt the time of any offer to purchase property, the agency seeking to acquire the property must make available to the owner in writing any information, opinion, or advice forming the basis of any offer to acquire the property.... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |