Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Don Benton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5112 2015–16 |
Job creation and econ develThe Invest in Washington pilot program is established to evaluate the effectiveness of providing a tax incentive for businesses that invest in manufacturing facilities and equipment and reinvest those tax savings in employee... | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5130 2015–16 |
Marijuana business locationsLegislative findings are made regarding the location of marijuana producer and processor businesses within an area zoned for residential use or an area zoned for rural use with a minimum lot size of five acres. The findings... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5136 2015–16 |
Instream flow rule, newEcology must repeal the Skagit river basin instream flow rule in entirety. Ecology must then initiate rulemaking to adopt a new rule, ensuring ample opportunity for public input and thorough analysis of the economic costs of... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5168 2015–16 |
Ag lands/shoreline mgmt actThe definition of agricultural land is clarified. Agricultural activities conducted on the land include both activities actually and those potentially conducted on the land. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5184 2015–16 |
Polling place votingA county may authorize polling-place voting in all or part of the county. Registered voters in a county may petition the county's legislative authority to adopt an ordinance authorizing polling-place voting by submitting... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5185 2015–16 |
Building code amendmentsSubstantial amendments to the codes may not be adopted more frequently than every six years. The Council must review the Energy Code every six years. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5187 2015–16 |
High capacity transp. systemIf a proposal for an HCTS is rejected by voters, the proposing transit agency may not spend any more time or resources on further developing the HCTS plan or financing plan until the HCTS proposal is approved. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5188 2015–16 |
Eminent domain, limitingNo government can take or damage private land or any interest in real property for any purpose other than the construction of a public use facility or the provision of a public service necessary to protect public health and safety. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5189 2015–16 |
Eminent domainThe taking of private property for public or private use where the property will be transferred to an out-of-state governmental entity's use or possession is prohibited. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5190 2015–16 |
Public art and buildingsThe one-half of 1 percent allocation of construction funds for the acquisition of public artwork is repealed. The processes for the purchase of public artwork with such funds are also repealed. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5191 2015–16 |
Private property rightsProhibits the state and its political subdivisions from adopting and developing environmental and developmental policies that infringe or restrict private property rights without due process. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5192 2015–16 |
Foreign laws, codes, systemsEstablishes the American laws for American courts act and requires this act to be used in all of this state's courts. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5193 2015–16 |
Water-sewer distr. lien docsWater-sewer districts, created under Title 57 RCW, are exempt from the local homeless housing and assistance surcharge. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5194 2015–16 |
Wage garnishmentFor purposes of wage garnishment, employers do not count monthly health care premiums or tax penalties as disposable earnings if the premiums or penalties are required by the Affordable Care Act . | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5195 2015–16 |
Driver lic, permit exam feesThe $25 driver permit application fee is renamed the application and examination fee and is imposed only on applicants that take a written test that is administered by DOL. If the written examination is administered by a... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5196 2015–16 |
Transportation planning orgsState funds may not be provided to an RTPO or an MPO if either organization has received federal funds in the same biennium. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5197 2015–16 |
Agency decision makingState and local government decisions pertaining to applications for permits, variances, licenses, determinations, and designations must be complete and the applicant must be notified of the decision within 90 days of the time... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5198 2015–16 |
Motorcycle helmet useOnly persons under the age of 18 must wear a helmet while riding upon a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, or moped. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5199 2015–16 |
Regional trans planning orgsA member of an RTPO representing an out-of-state government or organization may serve only as a nonvoting member of the RTPO or any of its boards. The current law provision regarding obtaining majority votes of Washington... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5200 2015–16 |
Reg. trans planning org brdsAddresses participation by legislators on regional transportation planning organizations' transportation policy boards. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5201 2015–16 |
Voter registr qualificationsBy the tenth of each month, the director of DOL must transmit a list to the Secretary of all persons who hold a valid driver's license, instruction permit, identicard, intermediate license, or commercial driver's license. The... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5216 2015–16 |
Manuf/mobile home lot rentalUnless a new rental agreement is provided by the landlord, the current rental agreement will renew automatically for: a term equal to the expiring term if the expiring term is one year or less; or a term of one year if the... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5217 2015–16 |
Manuf/mobile home certif'sA tenant who rents a manufactured home lot has a duty to keep the registration and certificate of title to the manufactured home on the leased premises and to produce the registration and certificate for inspection upon... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5218 2015–16 |
At-will tenancy/unl detainerA new category is added to the unlawful detainer statute in determining who may be sued for an unlawful detainer. A person who occupies real property with the consent of the owner but without a specific rental amount or... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5219 2015–16 |
Unlawful detainerA tenant who fails to pay other fees due to the landlord, aside from rent, is guilty of unlawful detainer if the landlord gave the tenant three days' notice in writing requiring the tenant to pay the other fees or surrender... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |