Don Benton
Senator
· Republican
· District 17
· most recent term 2015–16
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528
Bills as prime sponsor
68
of those became law
1,572
Bills co-sponsored
17,194
Recorded votes
8.4%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6331 2011–12 |
Public transit/bidding pref.When FTA funds are involved, public transit agencies may include a bidding preference in their bidding process for applicants who exceed Buy America standards. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6352 2011–12 |
Washington state guardAuthorizes the adjutant general to extend the age for service in the Washington state guard under certain circumstances. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6357 2011–12 |
Made in America productsRequires a process to be established that increases the procurement of iron, steel, and manufactured goods produced in the United States in all public works and procurement contracts. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6388 2011–12 |
Commercial driver's licenseThe course of instruction and employer certification requirements related to obtaining a CDL are repealed. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6408 2011–12 |
Aggravated 1st degree murderIncludes in the crime of aggravated first degree murder, that the victim was fourteen years old or younger. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6409 2011–12 |
Safety rest areasRequires the secretary of the department of transportation to solicit proposals from private and nonprofit entities for a joint safety rest area demonstration project. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6410 2011–12 |
Trans benefit districts/taxAddresses restrictions on the collection of sales tax by transportation benefit districts. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6416 2011–12 |
Public works payroll recordsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6426 2011–12 |
Personal vehicle sharingAn owner's insurance policy is an automobile liability insurance policy that includes all coverage necessary to comply with statutory requirements and any optional coverage selected by the owner, including personal injury... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6430 2011–12 |
Aerial search and rescueTransfers powers, duties, and functions of the aviation division of the department of transportation pertaining to aerial search and rescue activities to the state military department. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6442 2011–12 |
Public school employeesThe stated intent of the act is to assure equitable access to health care for all eligible employees and their dependents; improve transparency of financial data; assure cost-effectiveness through pooling, leveraged... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6527 2011–12 |
Cellular telephone useThe Office of the Chief Information Officer must contract with a private optimization specialist to maximize the cost-effective delivery of cellular telephone services to state agencies, and to assist state agencies in... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6553 2011–12 |
Pooled benefits/school distsModifies requirements for school district employer pooled benefits. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6567 2011–12 |
State expenditure limitThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6570 2011–12 |
Family and medical leaveEstablishes the family security act. Changes the name of the family leave insurance program to the family and medical leave insurance program. Changes the name of the family leave insurance account to the family and medical... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6572 2011–12 |
Interpreter servicesThe Department of Enterprise Services (DES) must establish a master contract for spoken language interpreters for all state agencies in the executive branch. DES must develop and implement a new model for service delivery by... | Nick Harper (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6610 2011–12 |
Sales and use tax deferralAuthorizes the deferral of state and local sales and use taxes: (1) For certain sales to a manufacturer or processor for hire of machinery and equipment; (2) For certain sales to a person engaged in testing for a manufacturer... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6640 2011–12 |
Child custody awardsEstablishes the Braden and Charlie Powell act of 2012. Prohibits the awarding of custody of a child to a suspect in an active homicide investigation. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6157 2011–12 |
Juvenile detention intakeRequires county juvenile detention facilities, by December 31, 2012, to develop and implement detention and intake standards to determine whether a juvenile is developmentally disabled and whether detention is warranted for... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 120, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6172 2011–12 |
Franchise investmentsModifies terminology and deadlines in the Franchise Investment Protection Act. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6383 2011–12 |
Interscholastic activitiesAuthorizes the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA), or other voluntary nonprofit entity to whom control and supervision of interscholastic activities has been delegated, to impose penalties for rules violation. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 155, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6384 2011–12 |
Persons w/devel disabilitiesRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to offer clients of the Division of Developmental Disabilities who are age 21 or older the option to transfer to a community access program after nine months of... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 49, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 19, 2012 |
| SB 6371 2011–12 |
Customized emplymnt trainingExtends the expiration date for the Washington Customized Employment Workforce Training Program to July 1, 2017. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 46, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 16, 2012 |
| SB 5913 2011–12 |
Public funds/credit unionsAllows credit unions to accept deposits of public funds up to the amount insured by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 7, 2012 |
| SB 6005 2011–12 |
Auto repair/written estimateProvides exemptions from the requirement that an automotive repair facility must provide a written estimate for specific vehicles. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 7, 2012 |
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