Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Don Benton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1291 1995–96 |
Hi ed excess credits surchrgEstablishes a surcharge for excess credits over the necessary degree requirements at institutions of higher education. | Eugene Goldsmith (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1300 1995–96 |
Appeals of agency rules/costAllows the court to award attorneys' fees and other court costs to an individual or small business that successfully appeals a state agency directive in court. Directs the office of financial management to report annually to... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1307 1995–96 |
Art work expendituresDeletes the requirement that a portion of appropriations for capital expenditures be set aside for the acquisitions of works of art. Repeals RCW 28A.335.210, 28B.10.025, 28B.10.027, 43.17.200, 43.17.205, 43.17.210, and 43.19.455. | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1308 1995–96 |
Arts commission abolishedTransfers the assets to the Washington state historical society. | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1312 1995–96 |
Firearm range facilitiesProvides that a local governmental entity may close a firearm training and practice facility only if it is replaced by a facility of at least equal capacity. Requires the facility to be open within thirty days of the closure,... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1314 1995–96 |
Armed crimesMakes technical amendments to provisions of chapter 9.41 RCW relating to firearms and dangerous weapons. Repeals RCW 9.41.240. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1325 1995–96 |
Pharmacy students' tuitionThe University of Washington and Washington State University will charge graduate level tuition for students enrolled in Doctor of Pharmacy programs. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1326 1995–96 |
Higher ed commercl activtiesIf a dispute arises regarding a proposed commercial activity operated by an institution of higher education, the governing board must conduct a public hearing. The local city council or chamber of commerce may request the... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1356 1995–96 |
Parent presenc/child med carDeclares that a parent of a minor child has a right to be present when the child is receiving medical care. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1379 1995–96 |
Higher ed boards/student memAdds student members to the governing boards of institutions of higher education. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1392 1995–96 |
Medical transport servicesIncludes medical transport services in the definition of limited health care service in RCW 48.44.035. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1422 1995–96 |
Schls/unfunded state mandateProvides that unfunded state requirements imposed by the state on school districts are not mandatory. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1448 1995–96 |
Material harmful to minorsThe statutory prohibitions on distribution and display of erotic materials to minors and providing for the labelling of materials determined by a court to be erotic are repealed. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1461 1995–96 |
Vehicle damage thresholdsThe accident reporting damage threshold is raised to $1,000. The amount of security deposit required from uninsured motorists remains $500. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1462 1995–96 |
Driver awareness class prgrmRequires drivers who commit traffic infractions on a frequent basis to attend a driver awareness class. Authorizes a suspension of the license for a failure to attend the class. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1472 1995–96 |
Higher education tuitionEstablishes new requirements relating to the setting of tuition and fees at institutions of higher learning. Repeals RCW 28B.15.067, 28B.15.076, 28B.15.202, 28B.15.402, and 28B.15.502. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1500 1995–96 |
Property tax valuation limitLimits increases in valuation for property tax purposes. | Steven Hargrove (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1510 1995–96 |
Oil spill prevntn & responseThe abolition of the Office of Marine Safety (OMS) and the transfer of its powers, duties and functions to the Department of Ecology (DOE) is effective January 1, 1996, following submittal of a plan for the consolidation by... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1526 1995–96 |
Sales and use tax deferralThe bill creates a sales and use tax deferral program for manufacturers. The program is available statewide but is limited to new and expanding manufacturing operations constructed on land owned by the recipient before July 1, 1995. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1558 1995–96 |
Comm coll emplyee leave tranAccumulated sick leave is transferable from a district to another district or between a district and (1) any state agency; (2) Educational Service Districts (ESD's); (3) school districts; or (4) any other institution of... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1600 1995–96 |
Property tax valuation limitLimits property tax valuation increases to six percent per year until change of ownership. Requires approval of the voters at the next general election. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1613 1995–96 |
AFDC recipnts/day care provdAuthorizes the participants to receive twenty-five dollars per week for each child, up to a maximum of six children. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1614 1995–96 |
Armed forces memorial plazaProvides for an armed forces memorial plaza. Creates an advisory committee. Makes an appropriation of twenty-five thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1615 1995–96 |
Crime victims' compensationThe formula for deducting inmate wages is revised. All inmates are required to have 10 percent deducted from their correctional industries wages for the crime victims compensation fund within the public safety and education account. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1617 1995–96 |
Habitat conservtn/oudoor recThe purpose of the legislation is to establish a moratorium on the acquisition of lands for natural areas and critical habitat by state agencies through the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program. Thirteen percent of the... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |