Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Don Benton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5806 2009–10 |
Defining renewable resourceElectricity generated from source-separated nonrecyclable solid waste in a facility located in the Pacific Northwest, which commenced operation after March 31, 1999, is an eligible renewable resource under Initiative 937. | Fred Jarrett (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5820 2009–10 |
Aggravated 1st degree murderProvides that a person is guilty of aggravated first degree murder if he or she commits first degree murder and the victim was fourteen years of age or younger. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5837 2009–10 |
Siting mobile home parksEstablishes a process for authorizing the siting of new mobile home parks and manufactured housing communities outside of urban growth areas designated under RCW 36.70A.110. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5893 2009–10 |
Insurance companiesInsurance companies that are the victims of a crime have a cause of action against the convicted defendant. They may recover compensatory damages and reasonable investigation and litigation expenses, including attorneys’ fees. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5920 2009–10 |
Small loans underwritingAt any time, the total balance of all small loans may not exceed 30 percent of the gross monthly income of the borrower. The licensee may rely on evidence of income that is not more than 12 months old. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5933 2009–10 |
Self-service storage insurSelf-service storage facilities may be licensed by the commissioner as specialty lines insurance producers (producers) to sell insurance on behalf of an insurer. Unless they are licensed, they may not offer, sell, or solicit... | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5939 2009–10 |
Exempt employment practicesThe director must require each state agency to report semiannually on the number of classified and nonclassified employees in the agency and the change compared to the previous report; the number of bonuses and... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5956 2009–10 |
Animal ID systemVoluntary participation in any state or national animal identification program must be obtained with informed written consent. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5965 2009–10 |
Prop tax val proof burdenClarifies provisions regarding the burden of proof for corrections to property tax valuations. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5972 2009–10 |
Ballot envelope & voter infoProtects certain voter information on envelopes provided for returning a ballot. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5990 2009–10 |
Campaign contribution limitsAllows campaign contributions to be accepted during a legislative session. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5991 2009–10 |
Use of public resourcesThe list of exceptions on the prohibition on the use of facilities of an agency for the purpose of assisting a campaign for election is expanded to include: activities that are part of the normal and regular conduct of the... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6031 2009–10 |
Family & children's servicesCreates the department of family and children's services. Transfers all powers, duties, and functions of the department of social and health services pertaining to children and family services to the department of family and... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6040 2009–10 |
I-5/Columbia River projectAuthorizes the use of state transportation funds for the I-5/Columbia river crossing/Vancouver project only if Clark county residents approve a ballot measure that supports certain related projects and purposes. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6050 2009–10 |
Disabled veterans' vehiclesProvides a tax exemption on the sale or use of any vehicle to a qualifying disabled veteran or surviving spouse. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6057 2009–10 |
New businessesProvides a business and occupation tax exemption for a new business. Expires July 1, 2013. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6115 2009–10 |
Sex offendersEnhances penalties for and monitoring of sex offenders. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6193 2009–10 |
Senior property tax programsAllows medicare supplement insurance premiums to be deducted from the calculation of disposable income for the purpose of qualifying for senior property tax programs. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6196 2009–10 |
Military leave/pub employeesExpands the use of military leave to include state active duty. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6200 2009–10 |
Eminent domainProhibits a public entity from taking property for the purpose of economic development. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6215 2009–10 |
Property tax relief increaseIncreases income thresholds in the property tax relief program for senior citizens, persons retired due to disability, and certain veterans. Provides that the act applies to taxes levied for collection in 2011 and thereafter. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6222 2009–10 |
Nonconviction dataNonconviction data is exempt from public inspection and copying. However, the person who is the subject of the record may challenge or petition to correct this information if the person believes the information is inaccurate... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6223 2009–10 |
Nonconviction data/deletionChanges the timeline for deleting certain nonconviction data. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6253 2009–10 |
Insurance, generallyThe annual statement of charitable gift annuity businesses is renamed a report of current financial condition. It must be made on a form and in a manner prescribed by the commissioner. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6294 2009–10 |
4-wheel all-terrain vehiclesAuthorizes a person to operate a four-wheel, all-terrain vehicle upon a highway of this state under certain conditions. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |