Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Don Benton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6115 2003–04 |
Amusemnt/recreatn tax exemptA use tax exemption is created for amusement and recreation services donated to nonprofit organizations or state or local governments. "Amusement and recreation services" are golf, pool, billiards, skating, bowling, ski lifts... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 155, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6158 2003–04 |
Insurance guarantee assc actRequires the Insurance Commissioner to create a committee to determine the best method to protect Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act insurance policy holders and employers from the insolvency of their insurers. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 164, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6171 2003–04 |
Investigation of schl emplyEstablishes minimum timelines for completion of investigations by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) concerning sexual misconduct by certificated employees. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 134, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6402 2003–04 |
Landlord trust accountsAllows a landlord to hold a tenant's security deposit in a credit union. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 136, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6649 2003–04 |
Mobile/manufactured homesExtends until April 1, 2009, the Department of Labor and Industries' authority to adopt a temporary statewide fee schedule for permits and inspections relating to mobile/manufactured home and factory assembled structures. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 137, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6113 2003–04 |
Rural county sales & use taxClarifies the purpose of the rural county sales and use tax is revenue to finance public facilities projects that promote economic development. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 24, 2004 |
| SB 6688 2003–04 |
Help kids speak lic plateEstablishes a "Helping Kids Speak" special license plate series. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 48, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| SB 6240 2003–04 |
Rural county tax incentivesA credit against tax liability under the business and occupation (B&O) tax is available to businesses that: - Provide information technology help desk services from rural counties; or - Develop or manufacture computer software... | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 19, 2004 |
| SB 6161 2003–04 |
Domestic violence/lw enfrcmnRequires all general authority law enforcement agencies to either develop a policy or adopt the model policy written by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) on domestic violence committed by peace officers. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 15, 2004 |
| SB 6578 2003–04 |
Military leave of absenceState employees who belong to the National Guard or armed forces reserves are eligible for up to two years of additional military leave when mobilized for a period exceeding 30 days under Title 10 or Title 32 active service.... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 12, 2004 |
| SB 5150 2003–04 |
Library trustee electionsAn additional method to remove a trustee is made available to the voters. A library trustee may be removed by a vote of the voters in the district, city, town or county, as the case may be. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5255 2003–04 |
Rule-making authorityRequires certain agencies to only adopt rules that are derived from a specific grant of legislative authority. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5257 2003–04 |
Rule adoption proceduresRequires the Governor to sign all significant legislative rules adopted by agencies that have agency heads appointed by the Governor. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5715 2003–04 |
Financial fraud alert actAuthorizes the creation of a statewide "fraud alert network" to allow financial institutions and merchants to share information for the purpose of combating financial crime. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6132 2003–04 |
Solar energy incentivesThe B&O tax for businesses manufacturing solar modules is set at a rate equal to the value of the product multiplied by 0.275 percent. Additionally, if the manufacturer locates in a county with an unemployment rate of greater... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6165 2003–04 |
Promise scholarshipsPermits the Higher Education Coordinating Board to allow the Promise Scholarship to be used at institutions of higher education in border counties of Oregon and Idaho for students with special needs. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6166 2003–04 |
Group life insuranceAuthorizes employers to offer group life insurance policies in which the entire premium for the policy is paid by the employee. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6178 2003–04 |
Traffic control devices"Optical strobe light devices" is replaced in the law with "signal preemption device" to include any device capable of altering the normal operation of a traffic control signal. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6195 2003–04 |
Consumer reporting agenciesRequires consumer reporting databases to contain information pertaining to actual claims and not mere inquiries. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6196 2003–04 |
First-time home buyerThe Legislature declares its intent to increase the density at which residential development is allowed outside of urban growth areas in counties where housing is determined not to be affordable for first-time home buyers. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6239 2003–04 |
Hi-tech tax incentivesThe B&O tax credit for high technology research and development is extended ten years to January 1, 2015. For persons other than nonprofit institutions, the credit is computed using the person's average tax rate rather than... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6442 2003–04 |
Dev disabilities trust fundRequires that excess property and harvestable timber identified in the 2002 JLARC capital study of residential habilitation centers be managed to produce income for deposit into the developmental disabilities community trust... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6516 2003–04 |
Church property tax exmptnMaximum sizes of church properties are increased for property tax exemption. Churches, their personal property, and their grounds are exempt up to 20 acres, no more than one and one-third acres may be undeveloped and unused,... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6519 2003–04 |
Third party utility billingsA landlord of a multiunit building must meet certain notice and disclosure requirements in order to bill tenants or to contract a third party to bill tenants for master metered or unmetered utility services. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6675 2003–04 |
Gift certificatesProhibits issuers of gift certificates and stored value cards, with a few exceptions, from including inactivity charges or expiration dates on the certificates. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |