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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2008 | SB 6313 (2007–08)Disability history | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Yea | 49–0 Passed |
| Feb 19, 2008 | SB 6237 (2007–08)Armed forces | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Yea | 48–0 Passed |
| Feb 19, 2008 | SB 6426 (2007–08)Military children | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Yea | 49–0 Passed |
| Feb 19, 2008 | SB 5256 (2007–08)Veterans/property tax relief | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Yea | 48–0 Passed |
| Feb 19, 2008 | SB 6560 (2007–08)PUD contracts | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Yea | 44–3 Passed |
| Feb 19, 2008 | SB 6591 (2007–08)Insurance producers | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Yea | 49–0 Passed |
| Feb 19, 2008 | SB 6231 (2007–08)Marine protected areas | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Yea | 49–0 Passed |
| Feb 19, 2008 | SB 6821 (2007–08)Fish/wildlife harvest | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Yea | 44–3 Passed |
| Feb 19, 2008 | SB 6216 (2007–08)Cigarette tax contract | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Yea | 47–0 Passed |
| Feb 19, 2008 | SB 5010 (2007–08)State park foster home pass | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Yea | 46–0 Passed |
| Feb 19, 2008 | SB 5642 (2007–08)Cigarette ignition | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Yea | 47–1 Passed |
| Feb 19, 2008 | SB 6851 (2007–08)Inheritance/tax exemption | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Yea | 47–0 Passed |
| Feb 19, 2008 | SB 6438 (2007–08)Internet deployment/adoption | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Yea | 49–0 Passed |
| Feb 19, 2008 | SB 6638 (2007–08)Heritage and arts programs | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Nay | 44–5 Passed |
| Feb 19, 2008 | SB 6809 (2007–08)Earned income tax credit | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Nay | 32–16 Passed |
| Feb 19, 2008 | SB 6527 (2007–08)Vehicle title/registration | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Yea | 47–0 Passed |
| Feb 19, 2008 | SB 6580 (2007–08)Climate change impacts | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Nay | 31–18 Passed |
| Feb 19, 2008 | SB 6641 (2007–08)Property tax levy limits | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Yea | 49–0 Passed |
| Feb 18, 2008 | SGA 9308 (2007–08)ANN C. HEATH | Confirmation Senate |
Yea | 45–0 Confirmed |
| Feb 18, 2008 | SGA 9369 (2007–08)OSPI APPT GLENN GORTON | Confirmation Senate |
Yea | 47–0 Confirmed |
| Feb 18, 2008 | SGA 9332 (2007–08)GEORGE MASTEN | Confirmation Senate |
Yea | 41–0 Confirmed |
| Feb 18, 2008 | SGA 9145 (2007–08)HOWARD LINCOLN | Confirmation Senate |
Yea | 46–0 Confirmed |
| Feb 18, 2008 | SGA 9371 (2007–08)OSPI APPT MIKE RAGAN | Confirmation Senate |
Yea | 46–0 Confirmed |
| Feb 18, 2008 | SGA 9329 (2007–08)DENNIS MADSEN | Confirmation Senate |
Yea | 44–0 Confirmed |
| Feb 18, 2008 | SB 6777 (2007–08)State lands | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Nay | 25–23 Passed |