Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Don Benton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5084 1997–98 |
Attorney's fees agnst stateA party prevailing in a judicial review of an agency action is awarded fees and other expenses, including reasonable attorneys = fees, incurred in the judicial review. The $25,000 cap is raised to $50,000. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5203 1997–98 |
Aggravated 1st degree murderIt is an aggravating circumstance for the imposition of aggravated first degree murder that the defendant knew the victim was pregnant. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5278 1997–98 |
Mother of drug-addicted babyBeginning July 1, 1999, with new authority ending June 30, 2002: $ Physicians are required to test newborns to determine if the physician believes the child may be drug-affected. If the tests are positive, the physician must... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5479 1997–98 |
Provisnl certificatd employeTeachers and other non-supervisory certificated staff are provisional district employees during the first three years of employment. An exception remains for new hires with two or more years certificated work experience in... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5629 1997–98 |
Domestic violence/sentencingThe aggravating factor of domestic violence upon which an exceptional sentence above the standard range may be imposed on an adult defendant convicted of a violent crime is changed to include any domestic violence offense. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5939 1997–98 |
Wing-in-ground effect vehiclThe Legislative Transportation Committee is required to commission a study that is conducted by the appropriate engineering departments of any Washington State university in conjunction with the Department of Transportation.... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6134 1997–98 |
Marine/nonhighway fuel taxesThe State Treasurer is authorized to transfer such monies in the marine fuel tax refund account that are not required for payment of refund claims or costs to the recreational resource account only. The calculation factor,... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6173 1997–98 |
Veterans' preference/emplymnThe eight-year limitation of the examination preferences claimed by a veteran is removed. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6188 1997–98 |
Sex offender registrationFailing to register as a sex offender is increased to a class C felony with a seriousness level of III on the SRA grid. The standard range penalties range from more than 12 months to 60 months, depending on the offender's... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6287 1997–98 |
Water works benefits/countyA district is authorized to furnish the district, the inhabitants of the county in which the district is located, and any other person within or without its limits with water. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6290 1997–98 |
Abortion/parental notificatnThe declared purposes of the act are that the state has a legitimate and compelling state interest in: (a) protecting the rights of parents to rear minor children who are a part of their household; (b) fostering family unity... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6354 1997–98 |
Tobacco industry settlementsUnless otherwise directed by Congress, or in the case of a lawsuit, the ensuing settlement or judicial determination, any money recovered by the state in an action against the tobacco industry, exclusive of costs and fees, is... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6375 1997–98 |
Pawnbroker interest & feesThe amount of interest pawnbrokers are allowed by statute to charge is increased by 50 cents for amounts less than $100, and by 2 percent (from 3 percent to 5 percent) for each 30-day period for amounts over $100. The fees... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6501 1997–98 |
Transportatn agency performnThe Transportation Efficiency and Accountability Act is created. The Department of Licensing, the Department of Transportation, and the Washington State Patrol must implement a performance budgeting system that provides a link... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6502 1997–98 |
Transportation accountsThe transfer relief account, the gasohol exemption holding account, and the highway construction stabilization account are each repealed or eliminated. The marine operating account is repealed and the activities within the... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6503 1997–98 |
Transportation receiptsWhenever an agency which receives funding from a transportation fund or account experiences an unanticipated receipt, the head of the agency must submit to the Governor a request for an allotment amendment, setting forth the... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6504 1997–98 |
Technology plans distributnThe Department of Information Services is required, during the legislative session, to submit copies of the approved state strategic information technology plan to the chairs and ranking minority members of the transportation... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6516 1997–98 |
First degree murder imprisnmA new level is created in the sentencing grid. Murder in the first degree is the only offense at level XV. The bottom of the range in the new level XV is the same as the bottom of the range at level XIV. The top of the new... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6640 1997–98 |
Sex offender name changeSex offenders subject to registration requirements are not permitted to change their names if doing so will interfere with legitimate law enforcement interests. Name changes due to changes in marital status, religious, and... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5873 1997–98 |
Model toxics control liabltyThe definition of who is not an owner is amended to include a fiduciary in his or her personal capacity. To qualify for the exemption the fiduciary must meet a list of reporting and compliance requirements which are also... | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 6575 1997–98 |
Administratv rules review coJARRC is permitted to review selectively proposed or existing guidelines and documents of general applicability or their equivalents in addition to policy and interpretive statements, to determine whether the agency is using... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 5244 1997–98 |
Disabled parking enforcementLaw enforcement agencies authorized to enforce parking laws may appoint volunteers to issue citations for illegally parking in a place reserved for the physically disabled. Volunteers must be at least 21 years of age, and must... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5255 1997–98 |
Abortion/parent notificationThe declared purposes of the act are: (a) furthering the legitimate and compelling state interest of protecting minor children from their own immaturity; (b) fostering the family structure; and (c) protecting the rights of... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5265 1997–98 |
Indian tribe/state agreemntsThe approval process for new or amended tribal state gaming compacts is modified. When the Gambling Commission reaches a tentative agreement with a tribe on a new or amended compact, the Director of the Gambling Commission... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5306 1997–98 |
Offender HIV testingAny correctional officer or jail staff who has been substantially exposed to an offender = s or detained person = s bodily fluids may request that the person be tested and must be given the results of the person = s mandatory... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |