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
| Date | Bill | Motion | Benton voted | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2008 | HB 2564 (2007–08)Drivers' edu curriculum | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Yea | 45–2 Passed |
| Mar 6, 2008 | HB 2582 (2007–08)Higher edu child care | 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate Senate |
Yea | 47–0 Passed |
| Mar 6, 2008 | HB 3212 (2007–08)Groups of students | 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate Senate |
Yea | 47–0 Passed |
| Mar 6, 2008 | HB 2641 (2007–08)Edu performance agreements | 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate Senate |
Yea | 48–0 Passed |
| Mar 6, 2008 | HB 3011 (2007–08)Securities/insurers | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Yea | 49–0 Passed |
| Mar 6, 2008 | HB 2844 (2007–08)Urban forestry | 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate Senate |
Nay | 31–18 Passed |
| Mar 6, 2008 | HB 2699 (2007–08)Minimum wage | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Excused | 32–13 Passed |
| Mar 6, 2008 | HB 2650 (2007–08)Cigarette tax agreement | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Yea | 47–1 Passed |
| Mar 6, 2008 | HB 2514 (2007–08)Orca whale protection | 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate Senate |
Yea | 41–7 Passed |
| Mar 6, 2008 | HB 2533 (2007–08)Utility pole attachments | 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate Senate |
Yea | 46–3 Passed |
| Mar 6, 2008 | HB 2472 (2007–08)Recreational opportunities | 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate Senate |
Yea | 49–0 Passed |
| Mar 6, 2008 | HB 2176 (2007–08)Interpreter services | 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate Senate |
Yea | 47–2 Passed |
| Mar 6, 2008 | HB 1283 (2007–08)High school diplomas | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Yea | 49–0 Passed |
| Mar 6, 2008 | HB 1273 (2007–08)Financial fraud | 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate Senate |
Yea | 48–0 Passed |
| Mar 6, 2008 | HB 1030 (2007–08)Eluding a police vehicle | 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate Senate |
Yea | 48–1 Passed |
| Mar 6, 2008 | HB 2639 (2007–08)Renewable resources | 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate Senate |
Yea | 46–2 Passed |
| Mar 6, 2008 | HB 2722 (2007–08)Achievement gap | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Yea | 47–0 Passed |
| Mar 6, 2008 | HB 2722 (2007–08)Achievement gap | 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate Senate |
Excused | 48–0 Passed |
| Mar 6, 2008 | HB 2719 (2007–08)Accurate sentences | 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate Senate |
Yea | 49–0 Passed |
| Mar 6, 2008 | HB 3145 (2007–08)Foster parent licensing | 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate Senate |
Yea | 46–2 Passed |
| Mar 6, 2008 | HB 2791 (2007–08)Distressed property | 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate Senate |
Yea | 39–6 Passed |
| Mar 6, 2008 | HB 2137 (2007–08)School employees' children | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Yea | 48–0 Passed |
| Mar 6, 2008 | HB 2598 (2007–08)Online math curriculum | 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate Senate |
Yea | 47–1 Passed |
| Mar 5, 2008 | SGA 9335 (2007–08)JOHN MILLER | Confirmation Senate |
Yea | 46–0 Confirmed |
| Mar 5, 2008 | SGA 9327 (2007–08)ERIN LENNON | Confirmation Senate |
Yea | 45–0 Confirmed |