Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Don Benton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6804 2007–08 |
Long-term care trainingDirects the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges to allocate competitive grants to community college pilot sites for training of long-term care workers subject to funding. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 21, 2008 |
| SB 6573 2007–08 |
Public safetyRequires that beginning September 30, 2011, and every two years thereafter, the State Treasurer shall transfer, subject to appropriation by the Legislature, $5 million to a new Local Public Safety Enhancement Account (LPSEA),... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 99, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 20, 2008 |
| SB 6465 2007–08 |
Temporary fishing licenseAllows all active duty military personnel to pay the same fee for a temporary combination fishing license as a Washington resident would pay. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| SB 6685 2007–08 |
E-mail ethicsAllows legislators to send electronic mail to constituents who have requested updates on legislative matters without violating the state ethics laws. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 39, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| SB 5271 2007–08 |
Special electionsEliminates special elections held in March and May and changes the date of the February special election to the second Tuesday. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 5432 2007–08 |
Fire protection districtsAuthorizes the governing board of a fire protection district to be increased from three to either five or seven commissioners if a majority of the voters in the district approve a ballot proposition authorizing the increase in... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 5714 2007–08 |
Spanish & Chinese languagesCreates a pilot program for Spanish and Chinese language instruction in elementary schools. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 5723 2007–08 |
Agricultural worker safetyCreates the Community Agricultural Worker Safety Grant Program within the Department of Agriculture. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6184 2007–08 |
Most serious offensesAdds an out-of-state felony conviction to the list of "most serious offenses" if the offense has a minimum sentence of 10 years or more and was committed with sexual motivation. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6210 2007–08 |
Sex offender internet infoA county sheriff may request the email address, internet communication name, and identifier of any personal web site (collectively "email address") from a sex or kidnapping offender who is required to register and forward the... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6488 2007–08 |
DNA ID of offendersExpands the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) identification system to include information from persons required to register as sex or kidnapping offenders. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 5441 2007–08 |
Veterans' access to servicesThe Department of Veterans Affairs must study efficient ways to increase access to veterans, and to increase veterans' access to state and federal assistance programs. The Department must report its findings and... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5457 2007–08 |
Special meetings(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides that, if the voting district for the governing body has fewer than one thousand registered voters, individuals residing in the district who have a written request to be notified of... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5706 2007–08 |
Murder(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Pertains to if the victim was eight years of age or younger and the person who committed the murder was twenty-one years of age or older at the time of the murder. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5854 2007–08 |
Utility liens(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Declares that if a property owner or the owner's designee notifies the city or town or county in writing that a property served by the city or town or county is a rental property, and... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6000 2007–08 |
Ranked choice votingAny local government may adopt ranked choice voting as a method for electing candidates for nonpartisan offices of the local government. The local government must adopt ranked voting by charter amendment if applicable, or by... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6312 2007–08 |
Ballot rejection(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides that no ballot may contain unique identifying marks associated with an individual voter. Prevents the rejection of ballots that have voter identifying marks. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6362 2007–08 |
Statutes of limitationThe Sentencing Guidelines Commission must review the existing statutes of limitations for all sex offenses for both civil and criminal proceedings and must report to the Legislature by December 31, 2008, regarding any... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6388 2007–08 |
Learning disabilities(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides that a pilot program for implementing a statewide position of an autism spectrum disorder specialist within each educational service district is established. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6489 2007–08 |
Level I offenders(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Includes level I offenders who fail to maintain registration as required by RCW 9A.44.130 in the statewide notification web site. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6499 2007–08 |
Spyware regulation(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Modifies provisions regulating spyware. Repeals RCW 19.270.030. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6522 2007–08 |
Child care directors/workers(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) Provides collective bargaining for child care center directors and workers. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6547 2007–08 |
Community athletics programsThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6636 2007–08 |
Water-sewer dist contractsRequires all work ordered, the estimated cost of which is in excess of $25,000 must be by contract and subject to the competitive bidding process. Any purchase of materials, supplies, or equipment with an estimated cost in... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6681 2007–08 |
Political signage in condosThe declaration, bylaws, governing documents, or the association of apartment owners may not prohibit the display of political signs on the owner's or resident's property before any primary or general election. This... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |