Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Don Benton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5270 2015–16 |
Missing children/advisry brdTerminates the advisory board to the Missing and Exploited Children Task Force. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 208, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 6165 2015–16 |
Short-barreled riflesExpands authorized activities with respect to short-barreled rifles and their parts. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 6166 2015–16 |
Incremental electricityAmends the definition of an "eligible renewable resource" to include incremental electricity produced as a result of a capital investment project completed after March 31, 1999, at a qualified biomass energy facility that... | Dean Takko (D-19) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 6211 2015–16 |
Nonprofit homeownership dev.Creates a tax exemption for real property owned by a nonprofit entity for the purpose of developing residences on the property for sale to low-income households. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 217, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 6459 2015–16 |
Peace officers/assisting DOCGrants authority to general authority Washington peace officers to assist the Department of Corrections with the supervision of offenders on community supervision. | Senator (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| SB 5180 2015–16 |
Life insurance reserve req'sAmends and updates the model acts for the Standard Valuation Law and Standard Nonforfeiture Law. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 142, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| SB 6156 2015–16 |
Medicaid false claims actLimits the sunset review and termination of the Medicaid Fraud False Claims Act (MFFCA) to the qui tam provisions of the MFFCA, and extends the sunset review and termination of the qui tam provisions to 2023. | Senator (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 147, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| SB 6349 2015–16 |
Public funds and depositsChanges the definitions of certain terms related to the Public Deposit Protection Commission and public depositaries. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 152, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| SB 5265 2015–16 |
Public funds/recip. depositsAuthorizes public funds to be deposited in an out-of-state institution, subject to requirements including that the public funds are initially deposited in an in-state public depositary and that the in-state public depositary... | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 2016, 1st Special Session |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 5767 2015–16 |
Local govt treasuriesModifies provisions relating to a county treasurer's (treasurer) authority to accept electronic payments and charge transaction processing costs, including authorizing treasurers to absorb fees associated with electronic... | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2016, 1st Special Session |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6170 2015–16 |
Retirement info. disclosureExempts from public disclosure investment information in private funds held by a city retirement board, to the extent disclosure could result in financial loss to the retirement fund or to the provider of the information. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 2016, 1st Special Session |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6171 2015–16 |
OPMA civil penaltiesIncreases the penalty for a member of a governing body violating the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) from $100 to $500. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 58, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6283 2015–16 |
Securities act of WAMakes technical changes to the Securities Act of Washington. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 61, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6405 2015–16 |
Civilian health programExempts the Civilian Health and Medical Program for the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) from the definition of "health plans." | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 65, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6413 2015–16 |
Landlord-tenant provisionsRequires that residential landlords notify prospective tenants as to whether "comprehensive reusable tenant screening reports" will be accepted, and defines this and other related terms. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 66, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6200 2015–16 |
WA fish license platesCreates the Washington's fish special license plate collection. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 25, 2016 |
| SB 6682 2015–16 |
Private activity bond alloc.The bond cap allocation for housing is increased to 42 percent and the bond cap for students loans is decreased to 5 percent. In any calendar year for which no allocation for student loan bonds has been granted by February 1... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 23, 2016 |
| SB 6683 2015–16 |
Public funds/recip. depositsAn exception is added to the list of instances when public funds may be deposited outside the state. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 23, 2016 |
| SB 6679 2015–16 |
State-issued identificationRequires the secretary of state to continue to work with the department of licensing to ensure that government-issued identification remains valid and acceptable for purposes of meeting the needs of the relevant divisions and... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 14, 2016 |
| SB 5025 2015–16 |
Quick title service feesChanges the fee distribution, if the quick title is for a vehicle and is processed by a subagent, from $25 being distributed to the county auditor to $12.50 being distributed to the county auditor, and $12.50 being retained by... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5042 2015–16 |
Hiring veterans B&O creditThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5043 2015–16 |
Small business assistanceThe minimum filing threshold for a person to file an excise tax return with the Department is increased to $50,000. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5049 2015–16 |
Surgical technologistsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5063 2015–16 |
Revenue growth for educationFrom July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2027, two-thirds of any expenditures of new revenue to the state general fund and related funds must be made for state education programs, including K-12 education, early learning programs,... | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5074 2015–16 |
Veterans' scoring criteriaModifies the calculation of the veterans' scoring preference in competitive examinations from a percentage to a points scale. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |