Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Brad Benson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1492 2001–02 |
State property tax levyDeclares that "limit factor" means for the state, the lesser of one hundred two percent or one hundred percent plus inflation. Takes effect on the day a decision of a court in this state becomes final and invalidates, in whole... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1493 2001–02 |
Prprty tx inflationary limitEliminates the small district exemption from the property tax revenue inflationary limit. Takes effect on the day a decision of a court in this state becomes final and invalidates, in whole or in part, the application of... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1495 2001–02 |
Sexually violent predators$ Prohibits the location of a less restrictive alternative (LRA) for sexually violent predators in a community without the prior approval of the appropriate local government entity. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1503 2001–02 |
Agricultural liens$ Creates a producer's lien for a tenant farmer or landowner upon all agricultural products grown, raised, or produced by the farmer or landowner under an agricultural bailment contract and on all proceeds of those products. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1539 2001–02 |
Primary date$ Moves other election-related dates back to accommodate the primary date change, including dates for filing declarations of candidacy and holding minor party and independent candidate conventions. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1543 2001–02 |
Ballot measures/fiscal impctRequires the director of financial management, in consultation with the secretary of state and the legislative fiscal committees, to prepare a fiscal impact statement for each of the following state ballot measures: (1) An... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1600 2001–02 |
Telephone solicitations$ Establishes a residential telephone solicitation no-call list under the Department of Licensing. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1638 2001–02 |
Caregiver tax exemption$ An exemption from the business and occupation tax is provided for the provision of non-facility based residential services to persons with developmental disabilities. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1723 2001–02 |
Economic revitalization$ Provides a business and occupation (B&O) tax credit for cash contributions by businesses that are used to support a local downtown or neighborhood commercial district revitalization program. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1746 2001–02 |
Student transportatn fundingAmends RCW 28A.160.180 to provide that, in calculating the allocation to each school district, the superintendent shall not include in the calculation the number of nonfunded students in grades six through twelve who are... | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1811 2001–02 |
Retirement and pensionsRevises provisions relating to participating in insurance plans and contracts by separated plan 2 members of certain retirement systems. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1812 2001–02 |
City/town elected officials$ Expressly authorizes cities, towns, and counties to create independent salary commissions to set salaries for city or town elected officials, county commissioners and county council members. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1853 2001–02 |
Supreme court tax decision$ Defines financial businesses for Business & Occupation tax purposes. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1881 2001–02 |
Employer/employee info$ Provides immunity from civil liability for certain information provided by former or current employers to prospective employers. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1896 2001–02 |
Musculoskeletal disordersDeclares that the implementation schedule for rules dealing with musculoskeletal disorders, adopted on May 26, 2000, by the director of the department of labor and industries, and codified as WAC 296-62-05101 through... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1902 2001–02 |
Health care informationRevises the definition of health care information to include a patient's deoxyribonucleic acid and identified sequence of chemical base pairs. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1910 2001–02 |
Physical therapy$ Authorizes the Board of Trustees of Eastern Washington University to offer a doctorate level degree in physical therapy subject to review and approval by the Higher Education Coordinating Board. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1927 2001–02 |
Motor vehicle taxesRepeals RCW 35.58.273, 35.58.274, 35.58.275, 35.58.276, 35.58.277, and 35.58.278. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1928 2001–02 |
AbortionDeclares that the purpose in enacting this parental notification and consent law is to further the important and compelling state interests of: (1) Protecting the rights of parents to rear children who are members of their... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1929 2001–02 |
Born alive during abortionEstablishes protections for children born alive. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1949 2001–02 |
Prprty tx exmptn/shorelines$ Exempts property from state and local property taxes if the property's value has been reduced by at least 25 percent after November 20, 2000, as a result of shoreline master program regulation. | Joe Marine (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1973 2001–02 |
Tipped wagesProvides that, on September 30, 2001, and on each following September 30th, the department of labor and industries shall establish an adjusted minimum tipped wage rate that is equal to seventy-five percent of the adjusted... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1974 2001–02 |
Special education funding$ Excludes three and four-year-olds from the special education funding limit. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1977 2001–02 |
Financial institutions$ Prohibits a financial institution from requiring that a customer use his or her social security number for identification with the financial institution, unless the customer consents and another option is available. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1981 2001–02 |
Energy needs/healthDeclares an intent to encourage power, light, and gas distribution businesses in this state to offer discounts on heating costs to temperature-sensitive patients by providing credits against the taxes imposed by this chapter... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |