Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Don Benton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6416 1997–98 |
Candidate order on ballotsRepeals RCW 29.30.040. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6477 1997–98 |
Fishing lic/low-income srs.Provides that the fee, for a resident sixty-five years of age or older who has an income that would qualify the person for a property tax exemption pursuant to RCW 84.36.381 is three dollars. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6347 1997–98 |
Seasonal workers/TANF eligibSeasonal workers who earn income by working in specified industries are subject to income averaging by DSHS in determining eligibility for TANF grant assistance. Their earned income is prorated, and the prorated amount is used... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6364 1997–98 |
Emergency reserve fund deposThe State Treasurer is directed to transfer an unspecified amount of state General Fund revenues to the Emergency Reserve Fund. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6286 1997–98 |
Property tax limitationDeclares an intent of this act is to provide property tax relief by setting base years for property tax valuation computation, limiting property tax valuation increases to two percent per year over the base year until... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6288 1997–98 |
Fish/wildlife advsry counclsCreates regional advisory councils to advise the fish and wildlife commission. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6289 1997–98 |
HOV lane restrictionsThe authority for the Department of Transportation and other local governments to restrict portions of highways to vehicles having a minimum number of persons is limited to only from 6:00 through 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 through... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6291 1997–98 |
Island co.vehicle tax refundRepeals RCW 46.68.080 and 47.17.990. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6292 1997–98 |
Vehicle excise tax distribtnProvides that, on the first day of the months of January, April, July, and October of each year, and after the distributions under RCW 82.44.150(2) and (3), the state treasurer based upon information provided by the department... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6294 1997–98 |
DUI/license restrictionsAny person who has had his or her driver = s license suspended or revoked due to a conviction of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs may not apply for an occupational driver = s license. In addition, no person... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6296 1997–98 |
English as common languageDeclares that a purpose of this act is to recognize the government's affirmative responsibility to encourage and ensure greater opportunities for individuals to learn the common language, as recognized by this act. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6333 1997–98 |
Writ of restitution executnRevises RCW 59.18.312 to provide that a landlord shall, not 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. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6336 1997–98 |
Regional centers fundingAuthorizes the legislative authority of a city with a population of one hundred thousand or more located in a county with a population of three hundred thousand or more but less than one million to impose a sales and use tax... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6224 1997–98 |
Homestead exemption/seniorsRevises RCW 6.13.030 to increase the homestead exemption for persons over sixty-five years of age to one hundred thousand dollars. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| SB 6275 1997–98 |
Slayer benefits/victim deathA slayer is prevented from acquiring interests in community or jointly owned property as a result of the death of his or her victim. The slayer's property rights to community or joint property owned with the victim are taken... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| SB 6283 1997–98 |
K-12 property tax creditsConscientious objectors who "contribute" to private K-12 schools within the county where they reside are allowed a tax credit equal to their contribution against that portion of their property taxes designated for K-12 public schools. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| SB 5000 1997–98 |
B&O tax rates loweredB&O tax rates are reduced to their pre-1993 levels, effective July 1, 1997, as follows: the selected business service rate is reduced from 2.0 percent to 1.5 percent; the financial business service rate is reduced from 1.6... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5032 1997–98 |
Writs of restitutionIt is specified that a sheriff may not require a bond for service and execution of a writ of restitution to remove a mobile home, a mobile home tenant, or the personal property of the mobile home tenant. The sheriff may... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5037 1997–98 |
Vehicle excise tax distribtnRevises the distribution formula for revenues related to motor vehicle excise taxes. Repeals RCW 82.44.155 and 82.44.160. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5038 1997–98 |
Columbia R. Gorge commissionIf the Columbia River Gorge Commission has zoned an existing property or parcel in such a way as to prohibit development and the property or parcel is within a city's boundaries or was purchased before January 1, 1987, the... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5039 1997–98 |
Business constructn tax defrRequires application for deferral of taxes to be made before initiation of construction of, or acquisition of equipment or machinery for the investment project. Directs the department to perform three assessments on the tax... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5040 1997–98 |
Chain gang work programDirects the secretary to develop a class III correctional industries program that requires nonviolent inmates of an institution to perform hard labor which is suited to the inmate's age, gender, physical and mental condition,... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5041 1997–98 |
Environmental appealsIn appeals to superior court from decisions of the PCHB, the Hydraulic Appeals Board, and the Shorelines Hearings Board, the agency making the decision under appeal is given the burden of justifying that decision, and de novo... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5042 1997–98 |
High school transcriptsProvisions for standard public high school transcripts are modified. The State Board of Education is directed to adopt a weighting system for grades earned by students in honors and advanced placement classes. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5043 1997–98 |
Personal service contractsProhibits legislators from entering into personal services contracts to render personal services to the state. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |