Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Don Benton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6716 1999–00 |
Growth managementThe Legislature finds that the needed infrastructure identified in the capital facilities elements of comprehensive plans far exceed existing funding. A growth management infrastructure account is created in the state treasury. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| SB 6697 1999–00 |
Property tax reformDeclares an intent to: (1) Provide immediate relief from the state portion of the property tax and then, after ensuring a fiscally sound reserve, use all surplus state revenues to fully eliminate the state property tax levy... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| SB 6701 1999–00 |
Service contractsAmends RCW 48.110.015 to exempt certain service contracts from regulation. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| SB 6704 1999–00 |
Tax/fee increasesDeclares that this act takes effect if the proposed amendment to Article VII, section 1 of the state Constitution, which requires voter approval for any tax increase (S-3315/00), is validly submitted to and is approved and... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| SB 6705 1999–00 |
Political contributionsAmends RCW 42.17.710 to place time restrictions on the acceptance of contributions for all political candidates. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| SB 6706 1999–00 |
State patrolThe State Patrol may not use unmarked cars when enforcing the traffic laws of Washington. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| SB 6707 1999–00 |
Special educationProvides that school districts shall ensure, to the greatest extent possible, that special education students receive their appropriate share of the basic education allocation funds accruing through RCW 28A.150.250 and 28A.150 260. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| SB 6708 1999–00 |
Sales & use taxRevises provisions relating to sales and use tax equalization. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| SB 6653 1999–00 |
Public artProvides that, in order to increase the amount of appropriations available for the actual construction of projects, it is the intent of the legislature to enact a moratorium on the allocation of capital appropriations for the... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6655 1999–00 |
Residential habilitationThe Residential Habilitation Board is created. All duties and responsibilities related to the management of RHCs are transferred to the board. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6591 1999–00 |
Insurance documentsThe Insurance Commissioner may exempt insurance documents or forms by order or rule from the filing requirements of Chapter 48.18. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| SB 6592 1999–00 |
License platesEliminates periodic replacement of license plates. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| SB 6593 1999–00 |
Local mtr vehicle excise taxAmends RCW 81.104.160 to authorize the department of licensing to charge a fee for the administration of the local motor vehicle excise tax. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| SB 6609 1999–00 |
DOT governanceProvides that the secretary of the department of transportation will be elected by the qualified electors of the state, on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of the year in which state officers are elected,... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| SB 6624 1999–00 |
DUI/chemical substancesPertains to a person who is under the influence of any chemical, poison, organic solvent, or any compound or a combination of these to a degree which renders the person incapable of driving safely. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| SB 6625 1999–00 |
HOV lanesAmends RCW 46.61.165 to provide that regulations authorizing exclusive or preferential use of a highway facility are authorized only when the department of transportation determines that the level of traffic traveling on a... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| SB 6563 1999–00 |
Alternate teacher certDeclares an intent to facilitate a conditional opportunity for community members, including business and retired persons, to bring their expertise and work experiences into the classrooms in Washington to enrich the learning... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6482 1999–00 |
Capital projectsRequires that, in the predesign phase of every capital project valued at two million dollars or more involving the construction, alteration, or improvement of a building used for office space or as a warehouse, the predesign... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6484 1999–00 |
Impound paymentsAuthorizes the redemption of vehicles through credit cards and checks drawn on financial institutions. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6485 1999–00 |
Workplace ergonomicsProvides that new ergonomic rules proposed for adoption by the department may be applied only to those employers selected by the department for participation in a pilot project conducted under the requirements of RCW... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6538 1999–00 |
Highway congestion reliefCreates the state highway construction congestion relief account in the treasury within the transportation fund. All receipts from RCW 82.08.020(2) must be deposited into the account. Moneys in the account may be spent only... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6427 1999–00 |
Rebuilt vehiclesA vehicle is a "salvage vehicle" when it has been previously declared a total loss as reported to the National Insurance Crime Bureau. If a vehicle is declared a total loss as reported by the National Insurance Crime Bureau,... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6456 1999–00 |
Lake management districtsThe ten-year limit on the duration of lake management districts is removed. Dikes, levees, and flumes are added to the list of activities that can be financed. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6457 1999–00 |
Lottery proceedsDesignates lottery proceeds for common school construction. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6458 1999–00 |
Absentee & mail ballotsRequires absentee ballots to reach the auditor by election day. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |