Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Don Benton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5590 2011–12 |
Foreclosure sales/liensRequires that under certain circumstances a senior beneficiary of a deed of trust on owner-occupied residential real property must respond to a short sale offer within 120 days of receiving the offer. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 364, Laws of 2011 |
May 16, 2011 |
| SB 5083 2011–12 |
Real estate firms B&O taxExempts real estate commissions that are shared among more than two real estate firms from the business and occupation tax. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 322, Laws of 2011 |
May 12, 2011 |
| SB 5141 2011–12 |
Motorcycle instruct. permitsLimits the Department of Licensing to issuing a third motorcycle instruction permit only upon presentation of documented evidence that the permittee is enrolled in an authorized motorcycle skills education program. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 246, Laws of 2011 |
May 3, 2011 |
| SB 5076 2011–12 |
Financial institutions deptCreates a process for the Department of Financial Institutions to seek judicial approval of a subpoena in advance of its issuance. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 93, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 15, 2011 |
| SB 5375 2011–12 |
Trust companiesAllows a trust company or holding company of a trust company to form or convert to a limited liability company (LLC). | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 13, 2011 |
| SB 5135 2011–12 |
Unemployment insurance prog.Establishes a cap of 1.22 percent on the flat social rate and reduces the multipliers used for certain graduated social rates for rate year 2011. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 2011 |
Feb 11, 2011 |
| SB 6891 2009–10 |
Taxpayer choice actProvides an option for taxpayers to voluntarily contribute more to state government. Creates the taxpayer choice account. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 7, 2010 |
| SB 6890 2009–10 |
Health care freedom actProhibits a law or rule pertaining to health care from directly or indirectly compelling any person, employer, or health care provider to participate in any health care system. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 24, 2010 |
| SB 6627 2009–10 |
Prescriptions by ARNPsGrants prescriptive authority to Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners in other states. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 83, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 17, 2010 |
| SB 5000 2009–10 |
Limiting property taxationDeclares an intent to provide property tax relief by setting base years for property tax valuation computation and limiting property tax valuation increases to one percent per year over the base year until ownership of the... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5037 2009–10 |
State route 2 project fundsProvides funding for certain state route number 2 highway projects. Establishes the state route number 2 safety corridor account in the motor vehicle fund. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5109 2009–10 |
Property valuation freezesModifies provisions relevant to property valuation freezes for senior citizens and persons retired due to physical disability. Provides that the act applies to taxes levied for collection in 2010 and thereafter. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5161 2009–10 |
Tidal and wave energyIncluding Tidal, Wave, and Geothermal Power in the Sales and Use Tax Exemption Relating to Renewable Power . The exemption from the retail sales and use taxes for machinery and equipment used directly to generate at least 200... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5183 2009–10 |
Sexual depictions of minorsThe crime of possession of depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct is expanded to include a second degree. A person commits this offense in the second degree if that person intentionally views over the... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5191 2009–10 |
Life insur policy benefitsWith the prior approval of the Commissioner, both individual and group life insurers may include certain noninsurance benefits as part of a policy. However, approval of any particular proposed noninsurance benefit is not required. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5211 2009–10 |
Candidates for public officeLibel or defamation per se are defined as statements that tend (a) to expose a living person to hatred, contempt, ridicule, or obloquy, or to deprive that person of the benefit of public confidence or social intercourse, or to... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5214 2009–10 |
Military monumentsFinds that the military and its personnel play a vital role in defending the lives and freedom of all Americans. Declares an intent to honor the contribution of the military. Directs the military department, in consultation... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5232 2009–10 |
Sexual misconduct/schoolsSexual misconduct with a minor in the first or second degree encompasses school employees who have sexual relations with an enrolled student of the school where the employee is employed. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5281 2009–10 |
Rental prop utility liensLimits utility liens against rental property. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5358 2009–10 |
Intrastate commuter aircraftThe sale of airplanes for use in providing intrastate air transportation by a commuter air carrier is exempt from the sales and use tax. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5371 2009–10 |
Parent-taught driver's eduAuthorizes the director of the department of licensing to: (1) Review and approve parent taught driver training education courses designed for use in the home; and (2) Charge a fee for enrollment in a parent taught driver... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5400 2009–10 |
Reverse mortgage lendingEstablishes financial requirements for certain reverse mortgage lenders. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5415 2009–10 |
Persons selling insuranceIt is clarified that the term "insurance producer" does not include licensed surplus line brokers. Changes are made conforming existing sections of law to this clarification. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5425 2009–10 |
Property tax revaluationsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5441 2009–10 |
Biomass energyExpanding the Definition of Biomass Energy . The following are added to the definition of "biomass energy" in Initiative 937: (1) organic by-products of the pulping process or algae; (2) wooden demolition or construction... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |