Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Don Benton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6300 2005–06 |
Medical equipmentProvides a sales and use tax exemption for certain medical equipment. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 5001 2005–06 |
Promise scholarshipsAuthorizes the use of the scholarships if the student resides with a parent or guardian in Washington state intending to commute from the parent's or guardian's residence, the commute distance to a Washington institution of... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5008 2005–06 |
Estate taxRevises state law to conform to changes in the federal estate tax. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5059 2005–06 |
Transportation bond paymentProvides for a Transportation debt limit of 22 percent measured against certain transportation revenues. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5066 2005–06 |
Physical fitness services txRecognizes that better health outcomes improve not only citizens' well-being but also lessen the fiscal burden on the state. Recognizes that lowering the cost of joining fitness clubs and organizations will provide an... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5067 2005–06 |
Vehicle combinationsProvides that, notwithstanding the provisions of RCW 46.44.036 and subject to such rules and regulations governing their operation as may be adopted by the state department of transportation, operation of the following... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5078 2005–06 |
Voter reregistrationProvides that the registration of a person who registered to vote before July 1, 2005, is canceled on July 1, 2007, and that person must reregister in order to vote at an election held after that date. The registration of a... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5079 2005–06 |
Special election/governorDeclares that, under Article III, section 4 of the Constitution of the state of Washington, the legislature is vested with the power to contest an election and it has the power to decide a contested election. As such, for the... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5080 2005–06 |
Ballot requirementsRequires that the provisional ballot envelope or return envelope shall have a place for the voter to mark that he or she is a citizen of the United States and the notation, "Check here if you are a citizen of the United... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5081 2005–06 |
Child's phone conversationsParents or guardians who are monitoring their minor children's communications or conversations are exempted from the statute protecting privacy, unless those parents or guardians are acting at the insistence of agents of law... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5082 2005–06 |
Absentee & mail ballotsProvides that an absentee ballot may be counted only if the return identification envelope was signed by the date of the primary or election for which it was issued and is in the office of the county auditor before the close... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5083 2005–06 |
State performance auditsProvides that the state auditor shall periodically review and analyze the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of the policies, management, fiscal affairs, and operations of state government. These performance audits shall... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5129 2005–06 |
Sexually violent predatorsAmends RCW 71.09.025 and 71.09.030 relating to civilly committing sexually violent predators who are involuntarily committed under chapter 10.77 RCW. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5162 2005–06 |
Small trailer license feeThe current, annual license tab fee for small trailers is lowered from $30 to $4.50 for new registrations and $3.25 for renewals. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5195 2005–06 |
Interstate insurance compactThis bill replicates the NAIC Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact Model Act and makes Washington State a compact member. Compact member states pool their resources and expertise to quickly make regulatory decisions... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5197 2005–06 |
Distressed insurersThe Office of the Insurance Commissioner monitors the solvency of insurance carriers, health care service contractors, health maintenance organizations, and certified health plans that are authorized to do business in... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5201 2005–06 |
HOV lanes pilot projectWSDOT is authorized to establish and operate a HOT lane pilot project on the existing HOV lanes on State Route 167. The authority is for a four-year tolling pilot project with authority rescinded four years after toll... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5218 2005–06 |
Temporary staffing servicesRevises the taxation of temporary staffing services. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5253 2005–06 |
Mortgage broker officesThe good standing[rdquo ] test, established by agency rule, is replaced with a statutory procedure, which governs the circumstances in which duplicate licenses for branch offices of mortgage brokers will be issued. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5275 2005–06 |
Consumer credit historiesAdds definitions of "prior credit history" and "updated credit history." | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5276 2005–06 |
Water-sewer dstrct chargesThe maximum length of time for which water-sewer charges may accrue and still be recoverable by the district is 12 months. Service may not be cut off for charges that are delinquent for more than 12 months, or that are more... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5283 2005–06 |
Repeat DUI offensesIncreases penalties for repeat DUI offenses. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5312 2005–06 |
Referendum/growth managementProvides that within thirty days after a growth management hearings board order remanding or finding a growth management measure, or any portion thereof, enacted by a county legislative authority to be invalid or out of... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5313 2005–06 |
Legal United States presenceProvides for verification that applicants for driver's licenses, permits, and identicards are lawfully within the United States. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5314 2005–06 |
Terrorists actsProhibits terrorist acts against animal and natural resource facilities. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |