Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Don Benton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6653 2015–16 |
Emerg. vehicles, toll exemptRequires the transportation commission to: (1) For toll bridges under chapter 47.46 RCW, provide an exemption from all toll charges for authorized emergency vehicles; and (2) Provide an exemption from all tolled facilities for... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6658 2015–16 |
Relatives/child visitationAuthorizes a person who is not the parent of the child to petition for visitation with the child if certain conditions exist. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5153 2015–16 |
Campaign contributionsRequires nonprofit organizations that make incidental political contributions and expenditures to report to the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC). | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2016 |
| SB 6443 2015–16 |
Gender seg. facility rulesThe Commission must repeal WAC 162-32-060 on gender-segregated facilities in its entirety. The Commission may not initiate any rule-making procedure that involves the subject of gender segregated facilities. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 10, 2016 |
| SB 5186 2015–16 |
Sr's, disab. vets/prop tx exIncreases senior citizen and disabled persons property tax relief program income thresholds by $5,000, for taxes levied for collection in 2016 and thereafter. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2015 |
| SB 5820 2015–16 |
DOT surplus propertyRemoves specific public notice requirements applicable when the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) sells surplus property and instead requires the WSDOT to use the most appropriate method. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2015 |
| SB 5954 2015–16 |
Reducing tuitionProvides that for the 2015-16 academic year, the tuition operating fees for resident undergraduate students (RUGs) at all public institutions of higher education must be 5 percent less than the 2014-15 academic year tuition... | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 36, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jul 6, 2015 |
| SB 5315 2015–16 |
Aligning CTS, CIO, OFM, DESTransfers all duties and functions relating to information technology in the Office of Financial Management, the Office of the Chief Information Officer, and the Department of Enterprise Services to the Consolidated Technology... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session |
Jun 30, 2015 |
| SB 5761 2015–16 |
Industrial/manu. facilitiesAllows a 10-year property tax exemption on the value of new construction of industrial/manufacturing facilities that create family living wage jobs in certain areas. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 2015, 1st Special Session |
Jun 10, 2015 |
| SB 5107 2015–16 |
Therapeutic courtsEncourages the creation of therapeutic courts in Washington. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 291, Laws of 2015 |
May 18, 2015 |
| SB 5616 2015–16 |
Pawnbroker fees, int. ratesModifies the schedule of interest and fees that may be charged for pawnbroker loans. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 294, Laws of 2015 |
May 18, 2015 |
| SB 5826 2015–16 |
Small business retirementCreates the Washington Small Business Retirement Marketplace (Marketplace), which provides self-employed individuals and employers with fewer than 100 employees the opportunity to participate in retirement plans. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 296, Laws of 2015 |
May 18, 2015 |
| SB 5649 2015–16 |
Involuntary treatment actRequires regional support networks to administer an adequate network of evaluation and treatment services to ensure access to treatment, and creates reporting and response procedures for instances in which a person is deemed... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 269, Laws of 2015 |
May 15, 2015 |
| SB 5743 2015–16 |
Insurance producers, etc.Increases the threshold limit of the value of noncontractual goods and wares that insurers may provide to insureds or prospective insureds from $25 to $100. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 272, Laws of 2015 |
May 14, 2015 |
| SB 5024 2015–16 |
Conforming amendments/govtMakes technical corrections needed as a result of reorganizing and streamlining central service functions, powers, and duties of state government. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 225, Laws of 2015 |
May 11, 2015 |
| SB 5139 2015–16 |
Buildings, 4 or more storiesEliminates an exemption in the State Building Code Act for certain buildings that are four or more stories high. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 2015 |
May 11, 2015 |
| SB 5299 2015–16 |
Residential mortgage lendingAuthorizes the Director of the Department of Financial Institutions to waive licensing provisions for escrow agents under certain conditions. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 229, Laws of 2015 |
May 11, 2015 |
| SB 5314 2015–16 |
Local stormwater charges/DOTAuthorizes local government utilities to use the charges paid by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) for storm water control to be used for facilities or to implement best management practices that reduce... | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 231, Laws of 2015 |
May 11, 2015 |
| SB 5085 2015–16 |
Gold star license platesAuthorizes siblings of United States Armed Forces members who died while in service or as a result of service to apply for Gold Star license plates. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 208, Laws of 2015 |
May 8, 2015 |
| SB 5441 2015–16 |
Patient meds coordinationRequires health benefit plans that cover prescription drugs to implement a medication synchronization policy and permit an enrollee to fill a drug for more or less than a one-month supply if the enrollee requests medication... | Senator (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 2015 |
May 8, 2015 |
| SB 5958 2015–16 |
State veterans' homesChanges the membership of the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee (Committee) and designates liaisons from the Committee for each of the state veterans' homes. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 219, Laws of 2015 |
May 8, 2015 |
| SB 5292 2015–16 |
Powdered alcoholProhibits the possession, use, and sale of powdered alcohol except for certain purposes. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 193, Laws of 2015 |
May 7, 2015 |
| SB 5210 2015–16 |
Life annuity benefit/WSPRSPermits members of the Washington State Patrol Retirement System (WSPRS) to purchase actuarially equivalent life annuity benefits from the WSPRS retirement fund. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 111, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5293 2015–16 |
Optometrists/hydrocodone useAllows the Optometry Board to add Schedule II hydrocodone combination products to the list of drugs an optometrist may use, prescribe, dispense, purchase, possess, or administer. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 113, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5300 2015–16 |
Credit union enforcement/DFIAmends provisions regarding the corporate governance of credit unions. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 114, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |