Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Brad Benson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2022 2003–04 |
Long-term care medical asstDeclares an intent that eligibility for medical assistance, for the provision of long-term care services, be limited to people who do not have the ability to pay for the care they need, and that eligibility for medical... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2035 2003–04 |
Ephedrine & pseudoephedrineProvides that, to prevent violations of RCW 69.43.110, every licensee and registrant under chapter 18.64 RCW, who sells at retail any products containing ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine, or their salts,... | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2068 2003–04 |
Prescription drugsDeclares an intent to: (1) Develop a comprehensive prescription drug education and utilization system in Washington state that will ensure best prescribing practices and pharmaceutical use, reduce administrative burdens on... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2077 2003–04 |
Concealed pistol permitsProvides that, for purposes of this act, a concealed pistol license means either a license issued under RCW 9.41.070 or a license issued by another jurisdiction outside of this state but within the United States. | Dan Kristiansen (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2083 2003–04 |
Hospital emergency servicesRequires hospitals to provide emergency services 24 hours per day, seven days per week. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2085 2003–04 |
Ground water return/rechargeProvides that, when considering an application regarding the domestic use of water, the department shall not consider the return or recharge portion of the water as being lost through beneficial use. The return or recharge... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2087 2003–04 |
Small employer/insuranceSmall employers include self-employed individuals or sole proprietors who derive at least 75 percent of their gross income from one or more trades or businesses. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2144 2003–04 |
Tenant evictionProvides that, if an act of domestic violence against another tenant is alleged to be the basis for termination of tenancy under RCW 59.18.130(10), and if the tenant is arrested for the act of domestic violence and the victim... | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2160 2003–04 |
Community custody officeCreates an office of risk assessment for community safety within the office of the governor for the purpose of assessing inmates released from prison into one of four risk levels for community supervision. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2170 2003–04 |
Community revitalizationCreates a tax deferral program for investment projects in a geographic area designated by a local government that is at least 150 acres, has at least 20 acres of publicly owned open space used for a public park and outdoor... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2171 2003–04 |
County officialsProvides for insurance in lieu of official bonds for county officials. Repeals RCW 65.12.055. | Jeanne Edwards (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2173 2003–04 |
Protecting the unbornProhibits partial birth abortions. Prohibits the cloning of human embryos. Prohibits the sale, donation, or use of aborted fetal body parts. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2190 2003–04 |
Service in private schoolsProvides that, beginning in the 2003-04 school year, certificated years of experience include service as a teacher in a private school located in the state of Washington if the teacher meets all state certification... | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2200 2003–04 |
Operation enduring freedomProhibits interest and penalties on delinquent property taxes for military personnel that participated in Operation Enduring Freedom. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2201 2003–04 |
Operation enduring freedomLimits interest and penalties on unpaid taxes if caused by participation in Operation Enduring Freedom. | Beverly Woods (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2218 2003–04 |
Small business impactProvides that a small business economic impact statement must also include the number of jobs that will be created or lost as the result of compliance with the proposed rule. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2280 2003–04 |
Militia death benefitsExempts the following students from the payment of all or a portion of tuition fees and services and activities fees: The spouse of any member of the organized militia of Washington who lost his or her life or became totally... | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2287 2003–04 |
B & o tax creditsDeletes the expiration date for statutes relating to business and occupation tax credits and deferrals for research and development and high technology job creation. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2290 2003–04 |
Civil liability reformProvides for omnibus civil liability reform. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2291 2003–04 |
Health insuranceRevises procedures relating to access to health insurance for employers and their employees. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2304 2003–04 |
VoyeurismRevises voyeurism laws. Provides that a person who distributes, disseminates, or otherwise discloses any photograph, motion picture film, digital image, videotape, or any other recording that the person knows was made or... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2309 2003–04 |
Transition facilitiesRequires the development of a transportation plan for residents of a secure community transition facility. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2311 2003–04 |
Victims rights/plea agreemntGrants victims' representatives in an aggravated first degree murder case the right to express their views on a plea agreement and have them considered by the court in deciding whether to accept or reject the plea agreement. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2369 2003–04 |
Landlocked property ownersProvides that an owner, or one entitled to the beneficial use, of land who has condemned state-owned land as defined in RCW 79.02.010 according to the requirements of chapter 8.24 RCW may bring an action for acts that... | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1338 2003–04 |
Municipal water rightsDefines which water rights are held for municipal water supply purposes and establishes provisions regarding such rights. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2003, 1st Special Session |
Jun 20, 2003 |