Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Brad Benson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2966 2003–04 |
Motor vehicle insuranceDeclares that failure to provide proof of motor vehicle insurance when the driver is determined to be at fault in an accident that either causes: (1) Property damage; or (2) Bodily injury as defined in RCW 9A.42.010(2)(a) to... | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2989 2003–04 |
Family preservation eduRequires each school district board of directors to develop and adopt a family preservation education program curriculum and offer a one credit family preservation course in high school. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2991 2003–04 |
Medical liability reformFinds that it is in the best interest of the people of the state of Washington to contain the significantly increasing costs of malpractice insurance for licensed health care professionals and institutions and noninstitutional... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2992 2003–04 |
Civil liability reformDeclares an intent to enact reforms that create a more equitable distribution of liability based upon one's proportionate share of fault. Finds, notwithstanding the tort reform measures it has enacted in the past, that in many... | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2993 2003–04 |
Civil liability reformRevises post judgment interest rates. | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2994 2003–04 |
Obesity lawsuitsDeclares that any manufacturer, distributor, or seller of a food or nonalcoholic beverage intended for human consumption shall not be subject to civil liability for personal injury or wrongful death based on an individual's... | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2995 2003–04 |
Civil liability reformProvides that an employer who discloses information about a former or current employee's job performance, conduct, or other work-related information to a prospective employer, or employment agency as defined by RCW 49.60.040,... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2996 2003–04 |
Civil liability reformProvides that a certificate of merit shall be filed by the claimant's attorney as specified in this act within ninety days of filing or service, whichever occurs later, of any action asserting a claim, cross-claim,... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2997 2003–04 |
Civil liability reformDeclares that, while the common law doctrine of sovereign immunity declares that the state is immune from liability for the tortious conduct of its employees and officers, Article II, section 26 of the state Constitution... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2998 2003–04 |
Construction liabilityProvides that, notwithstanding RCW 51.24.030(1), the injured worker or beneficiary may not seek damages for an injury or occupational disease occurring in the course of employment at the site of a construction project, whether... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2999 2003–04 |
Products liabilityProvides that, in a products liability action alleging that an injury was caused by a failure to provide adequate warnings or information with regard to a pharmaceutical product, the defendant or defendants shall not be liable... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3000 2003–04 |
Manufacturer reformProvides that a manufacturer of goods is not liable for harm caused by defects in goods attributed to such a manufacturer where the goods have been purchased through a chain of distribution that does not establish the... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3018 2003–04 |
Veterans' license platesEstablishes veterans' license plates. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3030 2003–04 |
Civil liability reformFinds that counties, cities, other governmental entities, professionals, health care providers, businesses, individuals, and nonprofit organizations are finding it increasingly difficult to find affordable liability insurance.... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2942 2003–04 |
Mental health serviceFinds that the involvement of persons with mental illness, their family members, and advocates in designing, implementing, and delivering mental health services reduces unnecessary hospitalizations and incarceration and... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| HB 2961 2003–04 |
Military leave of absenceProvides that every officer and employee of the state or of any county, city, or other political subdivision thereof who is a member of the Washington national guard or of the army, navy, air force, coast guard, or marine... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| HB 2887 2003–04 |
Church property tax exmptnIncreases the acreage limitations for church-owned property exempt from property taxes. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| HB 2795 2003–04 |
Telecommunications serviceThe prohibition on mandatory local measured service is extended for four years until June 1, 2008. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2801 2003–04 |
Seniors/disabled prprty taxIncreases the three income thresholds in the senior citizens property tax relief program from $30,000 to $35,000, $24,000 to $28,000, and $18,000 to $21,000. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2815 2003–04 |
Retainer health careProvides that a retainer practice may charge a retainer fee as consideration for being available to provide and providing primary care services to a retainer subscriber during a specified service period if the retainer health... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2832 2003–04 |
Staffing services taxationReduces the business and occupation tax rate for temporary staffing service businesses from 1.5 percent to 0.484 percent or 0.471 percent, depending on the nature of the service. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2842 2003–04 |
Occupational drivers' licAdds travel to and from substance abuse treatment as another basis for an occupational driver's license for a person whose license has been suspended or revoked for the commission of certain crimes. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2873 2003–04 |
Military family assistanceDeclares an intent that, to the extent of available funds, the program shall be available to provide temporary financial assistance to families with members currently serving in the Washington national guard whose gross family... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2748 2003–04 |
Sex educationFinds that section 912 of the welfare reform act of 1996 amends Title V of the social security act, that Washington state receives funding from Title V welfare, that section 510 defines abstinence education, and that entities... | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2749 2003–04 |
AbortionDeclares that RCW 9.02.100 provides that every woman has the fundamental right to choose or refuse to have an abortion. Finds that the right to refuse to have an abortion should receive more emphasis in state law. Declares an... | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |