Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Don Benton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6331 2015–16 |
State patrol officersThe monthly minimum salaries are eliminated and replaced with a provision that states that monthly salary and benefits paid to an officer of WSP must be competitive with comparable law enforcement agencies within the... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6334 2015–16 |
GMA/rail dependent usesAdds definitions of "freight rail dependent uses" and "short line railroad" to the Growth Management Act, and provides that the terms "rural development" and "rural character" include railroad tracks and freight rail dependent uses. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6380 2015–16 |
Obsolete statutes reviewThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6386 2015–16 |
Retractable basketball hoopsAfter January 1, 2017, school districts must inspect annually all school district-owned retractable basketball hoops. Failure to inspect a retractable basketball hoop annually is considered a violation of WISHA. Before January... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6408 2015–16 |
ParaeducatorsRequires adoption of performance standards for paraeducator professional development and credentialing. | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6415 2015–16 |
Career & tech. ed. materialsA minimum funded amount for CTE and skills center programs' MSOC is set in statute and tied to the general education MSOC. For students in grades 7-12 in exploratory CTE courses, the MSOC amount is set at a rate that is equal... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6416 2015–16 |
Firefighter license platesThe firefighter memorial special license plates, which would honor firefighters who have been killed in the line of duty, are created. The plate would display a symbol or artwork, approved by the DOL in rule, honoring... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6423 2015–16 |
Zero-based budget reviewsThe Governor and Legislature must consider zero-base review packages when they prepare state budgets. The omnibus operating appropriations act is identified as the preferred vehicle to start zero base review when formulating a... | Mark Miloscia (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6437 2015–16 |
Drones near correction. fac.The Department of Corrections must acquire and utilize technology to detect and deter drone operations near, over, or within correctional facilities. "Deterrence" includes electronic, physical, or other safe means of... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6440 2015–16 |
Flame retardant chemicalsBeginning July 1, 2017, no manufacturer, wholesale, or retailer may manufacture, knowingly sell, offer for sale, distribute for sale, or distribute for use in the state any children's products or residential upholstered... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6456 2015–16 |
Admin. rules validityNo policy of any agency may be enforced by an agency until and unless that policy has been adopted pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act and filed with the office of the code reviser. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6472 2015–16 |
Tacoma Narrows toll bridgeThe Tacoma Narrows Toll Bridge Sufficient Minimum Balance Account is created in the Motor Vehicle Fund in the state treasury. Funds in the new account may be spent only after appropriation and may only be used for covering 45... | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6483 2015–16 |
Dev. disability comm. acct.Directs half of the sale proceeds, any lease revenue, and any timber sale revenue of a Residential Habilitation Center, owned by the Department of Social and Health Services, into the Developmental Disabilities Community Trust Account. | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6522 2015–16 |
Employment agenciesRevises the employment agency act as follows: (1) Repeals most of the statutes in the act other than the definitions section which has been amended in this act; and (2) Adds a new section that prohibits an employment agency,... | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6526 2015–16 |
Human traffickingAdds the following definitions for the purposes of chapter 19.320 RCW (human trafficking): Any person; forced labor; human trafficking; menace of any penalty; and work or service. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6532 2015–16 |
Workplace bullyingProvides that it is an unfair practice to subject an employee to an abusive work environment. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6537 2015–16 |
Columbia Basin/irrigationIn issuing a superseding water right or certificate, Ecology may allow the applicant to exceed the number of acres irrigated if making this allowance is consistent with federal law. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6540 2015–16 |
Safe playgrounds & turfRequires the department of ecology to: (1) Create a playfield turf advisory group to provide advice to the department on the design and scope of the study of the health impacts of exposure to toxic chemicals in synthetic turf;... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6542 2015–16 |
Personal info. disclosureRequires a requester, before obtaining records containing the names or nonexempt contact information of employees or volunteers from an agency, to swear under oath that he or she will not use the information to obtain... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6548 2015–16 |
Gender-segregated facilitiesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6554 2015–16 |
Assault of utility workerA court may consider a sentence outside the standard sentencing range for assault as an aggravating factor when the victim is a public or private utility worker performing official duties. Official duties include maintenance... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6616 2015–16 |
Homeowners' associationsA special assessment may not be used for any purpose other than the purpose disclosed at the time of imposition, or before imposition of the special assessment for items noted in a reserve study. Before hiring a reserve study... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6624 2015–16 |
Motorcycle paraphernaliaAddresses the right to be free from discrimination, under the civil rights act, with regard to wearing motorcycle-related or motorcycle club-related paraphernalia. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6647 2015–16 |
HomelessnessThe Legislature finds that homelessness is a crisis across the state and declares the intention to work in concert with other governments and organizations to provide support and funds to increase services to homeless... | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6651 2015–16 |
Wage sex discriminationUpdates the existing state equal pay act so it reflects the equal status of all workers in the state. Makes an appropriation to the joint legislative audit and review committee so it can review public agency pay schedules to... | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |