Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Brad Benson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5979 2005–06 |
Search & rescue dogsProvides that any person found guilty of interfering, injuring, or causing the death of a search and rescue dog can be subject to both criminal penalties as well as restitution to the victim. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 212, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 28, 2005 |
| SB 5181 2005–06 |
Vehicle partsInvoices used to establish the legality of used replacement component parts in rebuilt vehicles must be from a Washington licensed vehicle wrecker or a comparable business in a jurisdiction outside of Washington. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 22, 2005 |
| SB 5317 2005–06 |
Insurance comm examinationsExempts information obtained by the Insurance Commissioner (Commissioner) from an insurer in the course of a financial or market conduct examination from public records disclosure requirements, subject to certain limitations... | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 126, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 21, 2005 |
| SB 5202 2005–06 |
Health savings accountRequires the Public Employees Benefit Board to study the option of providing a health savings account combined with a high deductible health plan. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 20, 2005 |
| SB 5178 2005–06 |
Specialty hospitalsProhibits the Department of Health from granting licenses to specialty hospitals where a physician has an ownership or investment interest until July 1, 2006. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 39, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 13, 2005 |
| HB 1777 2003–04 |
Home care providersModifies Basic Health Plan (BHP) eligibility to extend subsidized managed care benefits to all individual home care providers who are under contract with the Department of Social and Health Services and who are determined to... | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 278, Laws of 2004 |
Apr 1, 2004 |
| HB 2299 2003–04 |
Animal identification systemAuthorizes state rules and agreements for meeting federal requirements for animal identification. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 233, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| HB 2802 2003–04 |
Nonambulatory livestockMakes the knowing transport or acceptance of live nonambulatory livestock to, from, or between designated facilities a criminal violation of the state's animal cruelty laws. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| HB 3045 2003–04 |
Common schools trust landsRequires the "Hats and Boots" parcel adjacent to South Seattle Committee College's Duwamish Training Center currently in the common school trust be exchanged with land of equal value in the charitable, educational, penal and... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 198, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| HB 1328 2003–04 |
Taxation of boarding homesLowers B&O tax rate from 1.5 percent to 0.275 percent for licensed boarding homes. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| HB 2354 2003–04 |
Medicare supplement insAllows for a discount on medicare supplement policies based on spousal coverage and the method and frequency of payment, including automatic deposit. | Dan Kristiansen (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 83, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2727 2003–04 |
Credit based rating plansEach insurer, including insurers with two or more affiliates, that uses credit history or credit scores to determine insurance rates or eligibility for coverage must file rates with the Insurance Commissioner. | David Simpson (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 86, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2838 2003–04 |
Domestic mutual insurersAllows a domestic mutual insurer to issue capital calls to its members related to policy renewal or new policy issuance. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 89, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 1230 2003–04 |
Employer-owned insuranceRequires an employer to provide an employee with specific disclosures with respect to employer-owned insurance policies. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1258 2003–04 |
Sexually violent predatorsRequires notification to be given to the county prosecutor in a county where a person who may meet the definition of a sexually violent predator is about to be released, and allows that prosecutor to file a petition alleging... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1569 2003–04 |
Public bid confidentialityExempts from public disclosure trade secrets or financial or commercial information not directly related to a bid or offer in connection with a public works project, provided that the bidder states in writing the reasons why... | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1594 2003–04 |
Charter county fin officerChanges statutory terminology relating to county auditing duties so as to clarify that the reference to a "financial officer" means only certain designated financial officers employed by a charter county. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1862 2003–04 |
NaturopathsExpands the types of medications that naturopaths may prescribe, administer, and use as well as the methods of administration. | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2298 2003–04 |
Animal diseasesBroadens the authority of the Director of Agriculture (Director) to quarantine an animal or its reproductive products for disease control and to conduct related tests, examinations, or inspections | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2350 2003–04 |
ATM feesAllows the owner of an automated teller machine (ATM) to charge an access fee or surcharge to any customer, whether they are using an account from within our outside of the United States. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2578 2003–04 |
Exceptional sentencesExpands the illustrative list of aggravating factors that a court may consider when imposing an exceptional sentence to include offenses committed against victims who are vulnerable or incapable of resistance due to the lack... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2704 2003–04 |
Alternative learning programDescribes the type of student plans, staff contact and assessments that must be included in alternative learning experience programs funded with state moneys. | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2723 2003–04 |
Motion picturesPrescribes criminal penalties for operating a recording device in a motion picture exhibition facility without the consent of the facility owner or lessee and the motion picture licensor. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2769 2003–04 |
Reducing hungerRequires all school districts to implement a school lunch program in each public school within its district during a two year phase-in period if at least 25 percent of the students in the school qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2816 2003–04 |
Medical malpracticeRequires insurers to provide at least 90 days notice of cancellation or nonrenewal of medical malpractice liability insurance policies. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |