Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Don Benton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5358 1997–98 |
Ballot propositions/publ fndDeclares that an agency may not disburse funds in the form of dues or membership fees to an entity that uses any portion of the dues or membership fees for the support of or opposition to a ballot proposition. Does not apply... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5373 1997–98 |
State agency land purchasesProvides that no state agency may purchase a parcel of land in excess of one hundred contiguous acres in any county in which public land, federal land, and tribal land together constitute more than fifty-five percent of the... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5404 1997–98 |
Organ donationsThe Department of Licensing is authorized to provide anatomical gift statements to the public which include two options: that the individual offer the anatomical gift without limitation, or that the donor wishes the gift go... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5428 1997–98 |
Juvenile dispositionsRevises provisions of chapter 13.40 RCW relating to juvenile dispositions. Repeals RCW 13.40.0354 and 13.40.125. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5429 1997–98 |
Rules adoption authorityThe statutory authority for an agency to adopt new or change existing rules expires two years after the effective date of the statute cited as authority or two years after the effective date of this act, whichever is later. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5430 1997–98 |
Publ trans beneft area powrsThe powers of Public Transportation Benefit Area Authorities are broadened to permit those agencies to contract with cities and counties, whose roads, streets, and related properties they use and affect, to pay for road,... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5433 1997–98 |
Flood damage reductionEach county, city or town adopting or amending a comprehensive plan or development regulations must ensure that they are both consistent and coordinated with any plan to reduce flood hazards. Additionally, local governments... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5435 1997–98 |
Surface miningProvides that counties, cities, and towns may regulate surface mining operations only by ordinance and only in accordance with the requirements and limitations of this act. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5436 1997–98 |
Mining/consulting serviceRevises RCW 78.44.310 to require establishment of a no-cost consulting service regarding mining issues. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5437 1997–98 |
Mining reclamation plan enfrRevises RCW 78.44.131 to delete the authority of the department of natural resources to delegate enforcement of reclamation plans. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5438 1997–98 |
Mining reclamation permitsRevises provisions of chapter 78.44 RCW relating to surface mining reclamation permits. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5440 1997–98 |
Surface mining reclamationRevises RCW 78.44.087 to specify where reclamation performance security must be posted. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5441 1997–98 |
Partial-birth abortionsPartial-birth abortions, defined as partially vaginally delivering a living fetus before killing the fetus and completing the delivery, are prohibited, except where necessary to save the life of the mother and no other medical... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5451 1997–98 |
Marriage license applicantsWarning language is added to the application for marriage license to inform applicants regarding their legal rights in the state of Washington, and of the consequences of criminal acts of abuse. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5469 1997–98 |
Brand disclosure/vehic titleRevises RCW 46.70.101 relating to disclosure of branded titles to vehicle purchasers. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5475 1997–98 |
College textbook taxationExempts college textbooks from sales and use taxes. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5477 1997–98 |
Concealed pistol licensesState CPLs are made "permanent" for purposes of the right to carry a concealed pistol under Washington law. However, "renewals" are allowed for purposes of qualifying for waivers of the five-day waiting period under federal law. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5478 1997–98 |
Blood alcohol concentrationLowers the limit to 0.08 alcohol concentration from previous limit of 0.10. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5485 1997–98 |
Law enforcmnt offcr retirmntEmployees hired as officers of liquor control enforcement and state park rangers, who are hired 90 days after the effective date of this act, become members of LEOFF II. Current members have one year to make an irrevocable... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5536 1997–98 |
Goals 2000 program fundingThe Superintendent of Public Instruction may not allocate funds to implement the federal Goals 2000 program. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5545 1997–98 |
Government agency feesState and local government agencies are required to relate the fees they impose directly to the services given for the fees. Agencies of state and local government must prepare economic impact statements on fee proposals. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5577 1997–98 |
Construction labor/tax exempProvides tax exemptions for labor on construction and remodeling on real property. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5588 1997–98 |
Private school expense/tx crAuthorizes business and occupation tax credits for educational expenses at private schools. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5605 1997–98 |
Local sales tax revenueThe preclusion on cities counting transit sales tax collections for the purpose of match for collecting the motor vehicle excise tax (MVET) is modified to permit cities over 60,000 persons, operating a transit system on... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5645 1997–98 |
Landscape maintenance/taxRemoves the sales tax on landscape maintenance and horticultural services. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |