Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Don Benton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2214 1995–96 |
Sales and use tax exemptionsSales and use tax exemptions are provided for human blood, tissue, organs, bodies, or body parts for medical research and quality control testing purposes. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 141, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| HB 2254 1995–96 |
Foreign org license platesThe Department of Licensing (DOL) is authorized to issue special license plates for passenger vehicles that are owned or leased by officers of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office. The applicant must bear the entire cost of... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 139, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| HB 2440 1995–96 |
Low-density light & powr/taxThe portion of wholesale power costs a light and power company may deduct from taxable gross receipts is doubled. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| HB 1078 1995–96 |
Instruction in BrailleIt is a stated goal that students who are legally blind or visually impaired be given the opportunity to learn Braille to communicate effectively and efficiently. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 135, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 22, 1996 |
| HB 2746 1995–96 |
Insur policy rate/term changPremium discrepancies between the binder and the actual policy that are less than $10 do not require notice to the policyholder, and the insurer may use the policy amount as the premium. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 95, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 1004 1995–96 |
Higher ed services contractsPublic colleges and universities, related boards, and the Joint Center for Higher Education may contract with individuals or businesses for services if the contracts do not result in the termination of state-funded permanent... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1023 1995–96 |
B&O tax rate reductionBusiness and Occupation Tax rates are reduced as follows, effective July 1, 1995. The permanent rate for selected business services is reduced from 2.5 percent to 2.0 percent. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1099 1995–96 |
Prostitution arrests/HIV tstAny person arrested for prostitution or patronizing a prostitute must submit to a test, approved by the State Board of Health, to detect exposure to the human immunodeficiency virus. The person pays $100 for the cost of the... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1104 1995–96 |
Carrying a firearmThe general requirement that a firearm be carried unloaded and in an opaque case or secure wrapper is repealed. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1133 1995–96 |
Firearm dealers' licensesA firearms "dealer" is redefined as a person who has or is required to have a federal dealer's license. There is no separate state definition of a "dealer." The requirements for obtaining a state license are that the applicant... | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1151 1995–96 |
Ammunition salesThe requirement for a license to sell ammunition is removed. The definition of "dealer" is amended to remove the sale of ammunition as part of the definition. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1155 1995–96 |
Sales tax/sellers compensatnBusinesses are allowed to retain 0.3 percent of the state retail sales tax they collect from consumers as reimbursement for the costs of collecting the tax. Businesses are exempt from business and occupation tax on the... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1481 1995–96 |
AFDC contractsThe importance of work and accountability is emphasized. The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) assesses applicants for and recipients of public assistance to determine their recent work experience and rate of pay. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1491 1995–96 |
Work release eligibilitySex offenders and serious violent offenders in state prisons are not eligible for partial confinement, including work release, unless the secretary grants an individual exception after considering public safety and... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1514 1995–96 |
Titles 82 & 84 reorganizatnThe Department of Revenue is directed to prepare a plan for reorganization and rewriting of the state tax laws. The purpose of the rewriting is to make the laws easy to read and understand. | Cheryl Hymes (R-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1623 1995–96 |
State building code enforcmnThe State Building Code is revised to remove all references to it being the minimum performance standard. A county or city must receive approval of the SBCC for any proposed amendment that changes the performance standards of... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1625 1995–96 |
Impact fees paymentPayment of an impact fee under the Growth Management Act for a type of public facility is declared to constitute full and complete compliance with concurrency requirements in the act for that facility. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1877 1995–96 |
Student educational servicesA school board may contract with nonsectarian schools and organizations to provide educational services for students enrolled in the school district, including, but not limited to, students who have been suspended or expelled,... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1921 1995–96 |
Airport land use planningThe Transportation Commission is directed to include in the state transportation policy plan and the statewide multimodal transportation plan policies to ensure the preservation of the general aviation airport system,... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1957 1995–96 |
State property tax levy reduThe state property tax for collection in 1996 is reduced by 10 percent. The reduced 1996 levy is used for future state levy calculations under the 106 percent levy limit. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2032 1995–96 |
Transportation fund/tax reveIf the motor vehicle fuel tax rate increases after January 1, 1997, the amount of sales tax generated from the additional highway construction and ferry contracts related to the increased fuel tax will be deposited in the... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2097 1995–96 |
Basic health plan servicesEffective January 1, 1998, rehabilitation and chiropractic services are added to the mandatory schedule of BHP benefits. However, these services cannot increase the value of the BHP benefits by more than 1 percent. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2116 1995–96 |
Property tax/late paymentNo interest or penalties may be assessed on a delinquent property tax payment if the tax is paid within one month of the due date, if the taxpayer requests the waiver in writing, and one or more of the following events or... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2145 1995–96 |
County initiatv & referendumVoters of every county are granted initiative and referendum powers on county matters. The procedures for county voters to exercise these initiative and referendum powers are very similar to existing initiative and referendum... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2155 1995–96 |
Vehicle license fee refundsThe Department of Licensing may refund motor vehicle excises taxes and vessel registration fees in the following circumstances: (1)if the vehicle or vessel for which the renewal license is purchased is destroyed before the... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |