Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Don Benton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2953 1995–96 |
Flood areas/proprty tx relieInterest and penalties are forgiven on delinquent 1996 property taxes for personal residences damaged by flooding. The damage must have occurred between January 1, 1996 and May 1, 1996, and the residence must be located in a... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1601 1995–96 |
National guard tuition&feesWith the exception of technical colleges, state colleges and universities are permitted to waive tuition and service and activities fees for members of the Washington National Guard enrolled on a space available basis. These... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 6, 1996 |
| HB 1851 1995–96 |
Beer tax increasesThe bill eliminates future tax rate increases on beer for the health services account. The scheduled increases in the other taxes are not changed. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2208 1995–96 |
State property tax reductionThe state property tax for collection in 1997 is reduced by 5 percent. The reduced 1997 levy will be used for future state levy calculations under the 106 percent levy limit. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2213 1995–96 |
Property tax reformA property tax deferral program is created for homeowners of all ages. A homeowner may choose to defer the amount of property tax that exceeds 6 percent of disposable income, not to exceed $2,500 per year. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2384 1995–96 |
Child abuse/neglect reportsThe Department of Social and Health Services will maintain reports of substantiated child abuse and neglect forever. Unsubstantiated reports of child abuse and neglect will be maintained for two years. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2445 1995–96 |
Transportation centersThe purposes for which transportation centers may be used, beyond those primarily related to travel services, are expanded to include commercial retail services, offices, professional services, financial institutions, or any... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2544 1995–96 |
Contractor registrationStatement of purpose The statement of purpose for regulating contractor registration is replaced with a new purpose statement. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2887 1995–96 |
Council of presidentsRequires the council of presidents to be dissolved on or before June 30, 1996. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| HB 2889 1995–96 |
Inmate medical servicesProhibits the department of corrections from providing extraordinary, life-saving medical procedures for inmates sentenced to death. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| HB 2900 1995–96 |
DSHS legislative oversightProvides that the department of social and health services cannot take retribution on people who testify before committees or contact their representatives. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| HB 2852 1995–96 |
Health ins/retired school emAllows separated school employees to continue their participation in insurance plans and contracts if participation is selected immediately upon separation from employment. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| HB 2829 1995–96 |
Motor vehicl excise tx distrAmends RCW 82.44.150 and 82.44.110 to revise the distribution of motor vehicle excise tax revenues. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1996 |
| HB 1880 1995–96 |
Public assistance fraudRecipients of public assistance who provide false or misleading information to qualify for or retain eligibility for assistance will be ineligible six months for a first offense, 12 months for a second offense, and permanently... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| HB 1170 1995–96 |
School levy and bond electnsRequires school district levy and bond elections to be conducted at either primary or general elections. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 1709 1995–96 |
Earned early releaseThe maximum amount that a sentence can be reduced through the earned early release program is changed from 33 percent to 15 percent for the following violent offenses: 1st and 2nd degree robbery, 1st and 2nd degree... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2450 1995–96 |
Public facilities districtsLimits financial assistance provided to public facilities districts. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2713 1995–96 |
Gill net gear exclusivityRevises RCW 75.12.010 to eliminate the exclusivity of gill net gear in certain waters. | Eugene Goldsmith (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2648 1995–96 |
Eluding a police vehicleIncreases the penalty from a class C to a class B felony. Provides that a person is guilty of murder in the second degree if a death occurs during the attempt to elude a police vehicle. Declares that neither the officer or the... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| HB 2696 1995–96 |
Inspector general officeProvides that the inspector general shall investigate allegations of improper actions by the department based on referrals received from employees working within the department, the secretary of the department, the office of... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| HB 1313 1995–96 |
State forest managementThe Legislature finds that an independent review of the management performance of the Department of Natural Resources is necessary and appropriate. The Legislative Budget Committee is authorized and directed to conduct a... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1523 1995–96 |
Abortion/parental noticeThe "Parental Notice of Abortion Act" is adopted. The act is similar to part of the Pennsylvania statute upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1992. | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1594 1995–96 |
Injured persons' blood testsAn injured person who receives emergency medical treatment at the scene of an emergency, or is transported for emergency medical care by a person who renders the care with or without the expectation of compensation, is... | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1663 1995–96 |
Nonprofit donations/taxationA use tax exemption is provided for the use by a nonprofit charitable organization, the state, or a local governmental entity of tangible personal property that is donated to the nonprofit charitable organization, the state,... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1878 1995–96 |
Public real property salesExcept where deed restrictions or other restrictions preclude the sale of publicly owned real property, including trust lands, state agencies must inventory publicly owned property that is not in active or planned use and... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |