Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Brad Benson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1291 1999–00 |
Elections$ Makes a number of small changes and clarifications to election procedures. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 298, Laws of 1999 |
May 13, 1999 |
| HB 1420 1999–00 |
Investment brd record checks$ The Washington State Investment Board is given authority to obtain an Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal background check on potential employees. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 1999 |
May 10, 1999 |
| HB 1421 1999–00 |
Investment board trust funds$ The Washington State Investment Board is authorized to have more than one account in the State Treasury to commingle funds. | Tom Huff (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 227, Laws of 1999 |
May 10, 1999 |
| HB 1422 1999–00 |
Investment board/securities$ The State Investment Board directly orders a nominee in whose name State Investment Board securities are registered to take action regarding the securities. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 228, Laws of 1999 |
May 10, 1999 |
| HB 1006 1999–00 |
Drug/alcohol crime sentencng$ Authorizes courts to order offenders to perform affirmative acts. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 197, Laws of 1999 |
May 7, 1999 |
| HB 1212 1999–00 |
Driver's license renewal$ Driver's licenses for military spouses and dependents remain in effect as long as the military member remains in the service. | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 199, Laws of 1999 |
May 7, 1999 |
| HB 1407 1999–00 |
AdoptionC Allows an adoption to take place without the consent of a parent if the parent has been convicted of rape or incest and the child was the victim or the result of the offense. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 1999 |
May 5, 1999 |
| HB 1330 1999–00 |
State park concession/leases$ Allows the State Parks and Recreation Commission to enter into leases and concessions of 50 years in duration. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 155, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 30, 1999 |
| HB 2111 1999–00 |
Tort claims revolving fund$ Consolidates funding for all state tort-related costs into one account, the Liability Account. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 163, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 30, 1999 |
| HB 2052 1999–00 |
Service & repair contracts$ Requires service contract providers to be registered by the Insurance Commissioner. | Kelly Barlean (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 112, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 23, 1999 |
| HB 2054 1999–00 |
Seller financing$ Clarifies disclosures when negative equity on trade-ins is included in the principal of a new retail loan, and makes state law consistent with federal law. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 113, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 23, 1999 |
| HB 1175 1999–00 |
Street rods$ Amends definition of street rods to include reproduced replicas built after 1949. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 58, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 21, 1999 |
| HB 1331 1999–00 |
Parks & recreatn volunteers$ Authorizes the State Parks and Recreation Commission to use volunteers. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 21, 1999 |
| HB 1297 1999–00 |
Offender earned early releas$ Clarifies the statutory language relating to the 15 percent cap on good time for certain criminal convictions by adding "commas" to a sentence. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 19, 1999 |
| HB 1297 1997–98 |
Murder/aggravating circumstnAn additional aggravating circumstance is provided for purposes of qualifying a premeditated first-degree murder for a sentence of life in prison without possibility of release or a sentence of death. | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 305, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2849 1997–98 |
Student achievemnt accntbltyK-4 Reading Accountability System : CSL's recommendations regarding a statewide accountability system for K-4 reading are enacted. Additionally, by December 1, 2000, SPI must report to the Senate and House education committees... | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 319, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2894 1997–98 |
Vehicle excise tax/gen fundA portion equal to 39.5 percent of MVET revenues that previously were deposited into the general fund is deposited into the motor vehicle fund beginning January 1, 1999. The county criminal justice assistance account and the... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 321, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 3003 1997–98 |
Computer wires/fiber opticsFiber optic cables are exempt from the electrical code. Repair, installation, or maintenance of structured communication cabling is exempted from electrical contractor licensing and electricians' certification requirements but... | Senator (R-15) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 2, 1998 |
| HB 2611 1997–98 |
Mortgage insuranceFor loans made on or after July 1, 1998, if mortgage insurance is required, the lender must disclose to the borrower whether and under what conditions the mortgage insurance can be canceled. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| HB 2300 1997–98 |
Educational pathwaysMiddle, junior high, and high schools using educational pathways must ensure that all participating students have access to courses and instruction needed to meet entrance requirements at baccalaureate institutions. A student... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 225, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 2439 1997–98 |
Traffic safety educationWTSC establishes a program for administering grants for educational programs on pedestrian safety and the safe operation of bicycles. The commission should cooperate with the Criminal Justice Training Commission, the Bicycle... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 165, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| HB 2351 1997–98 |
Address confidentiality progThe program of address confidentiality for victims of domestic violence is expanded to include victims of sexual assault. No records in a participant = s file may be made available except for the address designated by the... | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 138, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| HB 2553 1997–98 |
Mandatory measured telecommThe ban on the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission = s ability to approve a mandatory local measured service tariff filing is extended to June 1, 2001, and is expanded to include a ban on the commission = s... | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 110, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 23, 1998 |
| HB 2452 1997–98 |
Medication assistanceThere is a legislative statement that individuals residing in community-based settings, such as adult family homes, boarding homes and residential care settings for the developmentally disabled, including an individual's own... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 70, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| HB 2461 1997–98 |
Forest land funds distributnWith regard to the distribution of revenues to counties from forest board lands, the Department of Natural Resources must certify to the State Treasurer the amounts to be distributed to the counties within seven working days... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 71, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |