Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Don Benton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5282 1999–00 |
Publ transportatn systms accEffective July 1, 1999, the formula for deriving funds to the Central Puget Sound public transportation account (CPSPTA) and the public transportation systems account (PTSA) is replaced. Funds to the CPSPTA are to be equal to... | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5287 1999–00 |
Motorcycle equipmentRevises motorcycle equipment laws. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5292 1999–00 |
Rural schools art purchasesFor rural school districts with student populations under 1,500 students, the local school board, in consultation with the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Washington State Arts Commission, must select and purchase... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5323 1999–00 |
Motorcycle handlebarsThe maximum legal height for motorcycle handlebars or grips is increased from 15 inches to 30 inches, as measured from the seat or saddle. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5327 1999–00 |
Abortion/parent notificationDeclares that the purpose of the legislature in enacting this parental notification law is to further the important and compelling state interests of: (1) Protecting the constitutional rights of parents to rear children who... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5350 1999–00 |
Disaster victims/tax reliefProvides sales and use tax relief for disaster victims. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5356 1999–00 |
Sex offender chemical treatmRequires that, if the offense is not one for which the conviction results in the offender's being a persistent offender, the court shall, at the time of sentencing, impose as a condition of release such treatment, including... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5357 1999–00 |
State property tax eliminatnProvides for a gradual reduction in the state property tax to a zero tax rate by the year 2007. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5373 1999–00 |
Six-year driver's licenseWashington State driver = s licenses, commercial driver = s licenses, and driver = s licenses containing motorcycle endorsements are valid for six years. The fee for both the initial and renewal driver = s license is $21 (or... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5390 1999–00 |
Healthy birth outcomesProvides that the maternity care access system shall solely and exclusively provide for prenatal, delivery, and postnatal care intended to achieve healthy birth outcomes. Any medical or health or social-related services... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5397 1999–00 |
Motorcycle endorsementsA motorcycle endorsement authorizes the holder to operate any size motorcycle. Those motorcyclists holding a motorcycle learner = s permit are allowed to drive on a controlled, limited access facility, and without visual supervision. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5403 1999–00 |
Columbia River Gorge commssnProvides that, if the commission has zoned an existing property or parcel in such a way that prohibits development of that property or parcel and the property or parcel is within an incorporated city's limits or was purchased... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5404 1999–00 |
Environmental hearings revieProvides for de novo review of environmental hearings board decisions. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5406 1999–00 |
Honors class gradesDeclares that, when determining standardized grade points under RCW 28A.305.220, the state board of education shall adopt a weighting system for grades earned in honors and advanced placement classes. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5407 1999–00 |
First year teacher bonusDeclares that for certificated instructional staff hired with zero years of service specifically assigned to teaching duties that include the subjects of math or science or both and who had at least a 3.5 grade point average... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5414 1999–00 |
Help desk technlgy busnss/txB&O tax credits are provided to businesses in distressed counties engaged in the business of providing information technology "help desk" services to third parties. The credit is equal to 100 percent of B&O taxes due for the... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5417 1999–00 |
Software technology busns/txA $1,000 per job B&O tax credit is provided for new software manufacturing or software programing jobs created in distressed counties. The credit may last up to six years if the position is maintained. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5419 1999–00 |
Rural job opportunitiesA $1,000 per job B&O tax credit is provided for new software manufacturing or software programing jobs created in distressed counties. The credit may last up to six years if the position is maintained. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5423 1999–00 |
School construction/modernizMakes an appropriation of thirteen million seven hundred fifty thousand dollars, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1999, from the general fund to the common school construction fund for the purposes of this act. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5438 1999–00 |
Internet service provider txThe prohibition on a city or town imposing any new taxes or fees specific to Internet service providers is extended until July 1, 2002. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5458 1999–00 |
Guilty & mentally ill verdctDeclares an intent to increase the accuracy of jury verdicts, to ensure just sentencing under the standards of the sentencing reform act for offenders who are mentally ill but not insane, to ensure that offenders who are... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5471 1999–00 |
Real estate excise taxRevises RCW 82.45.060 to provide a reduction in the real estate excise tax. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5472 1999–00 |
Impact fee collectionRequires that impact fees for residential construction be collected at the time of home title transfer to the occupant or twelve months after the building permit is issued. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5476 1999–00 |
Crimes against childrenProvides that a person convicted of a crime against a child must be punished by confinement and fine to be no less than the following: By confinement in a state correctional institution for a term of life imprisonment without... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5500 1999–00 |
SEPA exemptionsDeclares that decisions pertaining to the following activities are exempt from chapter 43.21C RCW: (1) Construction of or location of any residential structures of ten or fewer dwelling units; (2) construction of any office,... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |