Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Don Benton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5842 2003–04 |
Childhood sexual abuseThe three-year statute of limitations on civil actions alleging childhood sexual abuse is deleted. Instead, a claim must be brought before the claimant reaches the age of 30. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5843 2003–04 |
Transportation agency auditsImplements performance audits of transportation-related agencies. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5866 2003–04 |
Utility service paymentDeclares that all charges made for utility services must be charged to the customer who contracts for the services. In cases where the service contract is with the tenant of a property, collection of charges must be made from... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5886 2003–04 |
Voter abstentionBallots must contain an opportunity for the voter to indicate abstention from voting on each office and instructions on the proper method of voter abstention. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5918 2003–04 |
State building codesUpdates the building codes that are adopted by reference. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5919 2003–04 |
State building codesUpdates the building codes adopted by reference. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5940 2003–04 |
Escrow agentsThe title insurance exemption is removed from Department of Financial Institutions escrow statutes. Required activities and prohibited practices of title insurance agents conducting escrow transactions are eliminated from... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5960 2003–04 |
Regional transit authoritiesA regional transit authority may not spend money, incur debt, issue bonds, or enter into any agreement, for the purpose of implementing a light rail transit system in a county with a population over 1,500,000 persons. However,... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6015 2003–04 |
Protecting the unbornProhibits partial birth abortions. Prohibits the sale, donation, or use of aborted fetal body parts. Prohibits abortion not based on factors delineated in Roe and its progeny. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6021 2003–04 |
Tax preferencesProvides that the joint legislative audit and review committee shall annually review the tax preferences in chapters 82.60, 82.61, 82.62, and 82.63 RCW. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6025 2003–04 |
Seat belt law enforcementProvides that enforcement by law enforcement officers may be accomplished only as a secondary action when the driver of a motor vehicle has been detained for a suspected violation of Title 46 RCW or an equivalent local... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6031 2003–04 |
Pblc facility dstrct tx crdtThe 0.033 percent sales and use tax for PFDs may not be collected after July 1, 2003, unless bonds based on this tax have been sold by April 1, 2003. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6098 2003–04 |
Transportation fees & taxesReduces transportation fees and taxes. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6111 2003–04 |
Domestic violence policiesA state model policy on (1) responding to domestic violence reportedly committed by law enforcement personnel, and (2) educating law enforcement personnel in the matter of domestic violence must be created by December 1, 2004. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6116 2003–04 |
Autobody and glass repairThe Washington State Auto Body and Glass Repair Customer Bill of Rights prohibits insurers from requiring that a motor vehicle be repaired at a specific repair shop or auto glass dealer. An insured claimant may expressly... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6093 2003–04 |
Legislative assc conferencesGifts, grants, and other transfers of real and/or personal property may be solicited and accepted for purposes of hosting a national legislative association conference in the state of Washington, without regard to the $50... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 2003, 1st Special Session |
Jun 20, 2003 |
| SB 5120 2003–04 |
Ignition interlock devicesRequires the Department of Licensing (DOL), rather than the courts, to supervise the mandatory installation of ignition interlocks in drunk driving cases. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 366, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| SB 5389 2003–04 |
Clean and sober housingCreates provisions in the Residential Landlord Tenant Act that apply to "drug and alcohol free" housing. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 382, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| SB 5437 2003–04 |
School dstrct regional commProvides an agency appeal process for decisions to deny a proposed change to school district boundaries. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 413, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| SB 5785 2003–04 |
Nonhighway vehiclesChanges the traffic infraction of operating a non-highway vehicle on a trail which is restricted to pedestrians or animal travel, so that it is a traffic infraction to operate a non-highway vehicle on a trail when it is... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 377, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| SB 5974 2003–04 |
State ferriesProvides Washington State Ferries (WSF) greater flexibility in generating revenue | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 374, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| SB 5748 2003–04 |
Trans performance auditsThe Transportation Performance Audit Board (TPAB) is created to direct a two-stepagency performance review and audit process. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 362, Laws of 2003 |
May 19, 2003 |
| SB 5245 2003–04 |
Legislators/trans planningMakes legislators whose districts are within a Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO) ex-officio non voting members of the RTPO. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 351, Laws of 2003 |
May 16, 2003 |
| SB 5284 2003–04 |
Vehicle traction equipmentThe penalty classification for failing to use required traction equipment is reduced from being a misdemeanor, to being a traffic infraction. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 356, Laws of 2003 |
May 16, 2003 |
| SB 5407 2003–04 |
Motorsports vehiclesDefines the relationship between manufacturers and dealers of motorsports vehicles as to the ownership and transfer of dealerships, franchise disputes, and unfair business practices. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 354, Laws of 2003 |
May 16, 2003 |