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 4, 2008 | HB 3097 (2007–08)Board of education director | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Yea | 46–0 Passed |
| Mar 4, 2008 | HB 1149 (2007–08)Advance property tax payment | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Yea | 47–0 Passed |
| Mar 4, 2008 | HB 2427 (2007–08)Cosmetology apprenticeship | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Yea | 48–1 Passed |
| Mar 4, 2008 | HB 2496 (2007–08)CPA mobility | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Yea | 47–0 Passed |
| Mar 4, 2008 | HB 3206 (2007–08)Annual econ impact report | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Yea | 46–0 Passed |
| Mar 4, 2008 | HB 1923 (2007–08)Motor vehicle transporter | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Yea | 45–0 Passed |
| Mar 4, 2008 | HB 2923 (2007–08)Transporting hay or straw | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Yea | 47–0 Passed |
| Mar 4, 2008 | HB 3123 (2007–08)Nurse staffing | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Yea | 49–0 Passed |
| Mar 4, 2008 | HB 3151 (2007–08)National disaster counties | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Yea | 47–1 Passed |
| Mar 4, 2008 | HB 3275 (2007–08)Grocery distribution co-ops | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Yea | 49–0 Passed |
| Mar 4, 2008 | HB 2730 (2007–08)Port district ferry service | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Nay | 41–6 Passed |
| Mar 4, 2008 | HB 3029 (2007–08)Secure internet-based system | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Yea | 49–0 Passed |
| Mar 4, 2008 | HB 2666 (2007–08)Long-term care insurance | 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate Senate |
Yea | 48–0 Passed |
| Mar 4, 2008 | HB 1031 (2007–08)Electronic devices | 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate Senate |
Yea | 47–0 Passed |
| Mar 4, 2008 | HB 3088 (2007–08)Dental assistant education | 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate Senate |
Yea | 48–0 Passed |
| Mar 4, 2008 | HB 3012 (2007–08)Estate distribution document | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Yea | 46–0 Passed |
| Mar 4, 2008 | HB 3186 (2007–08)Beach management districts | 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate Senate |
Nay | 34–13 Passed |
| Mar 4, 2008 | HB 2963 (2007–08)WSU collective bargaining | 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate Senate |
Yea | 34–15 Passed |
| Mar 4, 2008 | HB 2858 (2007–08)Metal property | 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate Senate |
Yea | 47–0 Passed |
| Mar 4, 2008 | HB 2781 (2007–08)State history/govt courses | 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate Senate |
Yea | 48–0 Passed |
| Mar 4, 2008 | HB 2714 (2007–08)Sex/kidnapping offenders | 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate Senate |
Yea | 46–0 Passed |
| Mar 4, 2008 | HB 2602 (2007–08)Victims' employment leave | 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate Senate |
Yea | 49–0 Passed |
| Mar 4, 2008 | HB 1741 (2007–08)Oral history program | 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate Senate |
Nay | 33–14 Passed |
| Feb 29, 2008 | SGA 9263 (2007–08)JAMES GARRISON | Confirmation Senate |
Yea | 47–0 Confirmed |
| Feb 29, 2008 | SGA 9257 (2007–08)TOM KOENNINGER | Confirmation Senate |
Yea | 47–0 Confirmed |