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 6908 2007–08 |
Pledge of allegianceEducators are encouraged to annually teach the meaning and the history of the Pledge of Allegiance. The Superintendent of Public Instruction must adopt rules to provide guidance for teaching the meaning and history of the... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6523 2007–08 |
ID theft analysis ctr(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Orders the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs to establish the Washington identity theft analysis center, to be colocated with the Washington joint analytical center.... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2008 |
| SB 5981 2007–08 |
Lead poisoning prevention(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires the secretary of the department of health to sponsor a series of public service announcements on radio, television, the internet, and print media about the nature of lead-based... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2008 |
| SB 6895 2007–08 |
Veteran combat bonusesProvides that, within funds appropriated for this purpose, the department of veterans affairs shall pay each combat veteran a one-time service bonus in the amount of three thousand five hundred dollars. Provides certain... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2008 |
| SB 6407 2007–08 |
Small business creditThe maximum credit against the B&O is increased to 40 dollars per each month in the reporting period. Beginning in 2010, the maximum credit against the B&O will increase at a rate equivalent to the increase in the rate of the... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2008 |
| SB 6669 2007–08 |
Independent living providersIndividuals who are in the supported living program are permitted to hire, fire, and direct the work of their independent living providers. These providers will be considered independent contractors and can collectively... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2008 |
| SB 6481 2007–08 |
Value of rebates(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Excludes a rebate given by a manufacturer on a motor vehicle and assigned to a seller by a buyer from sales and use taxation. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2008 |
| SB 6177 2007–08 |
Initiative 747The bill reinstates the 1 percent property tax revenue limit adopted by voters under Initiative 747. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6880 2007–08 |
Property tax exemptionAdditional deductions from the calculation of "disposable income" are allowed, including: health care insurance premiums for health care coverage, including dental coverage, vision coverage, and copayments; durable medical... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6845 2007–08 |
Exchange facilitatorsExchange facilitators wishing to operate in this state are required to be licensed by the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). A licensing process is established, which delineates the specific information an applicant... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| SB 6363 2007–08 |
Evidence admissibilityFinds that in sex crime cases generally, and in child molestation cases in particular, the offense often is committed in the absence of any independent witnesses. Prior acts of similar misconduct, as opposed to other types of... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| SB 6697 2007–08 |
Refund anticipation loansCreates the category of "retailer," which is defined as a distributor and collector of information or materials for a facilitator. The facilitator must establish policies and procedures to ensure such a retailer is... | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6612 2007–08 |
Valid voter signaturesRequires, concerning individual voter signatures on an initiative or referendum petition, the secretary of state must accept and not reject a valid voter signature if it matches the signature on the voter's registration as... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 6625 2007–08 |
Driver training by parentsAllows the director of licensing to review and approve parent taught driver training education courses designed for use in the home. The director may charge a fee for enrollment in a parent taught driver training education... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 6631 2007–08 |
Life settlements model actA life settlement contract is a written agreement between the policy owner and the third party, called the provider, that pays the owner less than the death benefit of the insurance policy in return for the policy owner's... | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 6634 2007–08 |
Taking of private propertyProvides no government shall take or damage private land or any interest in real property that is not to be used expressly for the construction of a public use facility or the provision of a public service necessary to protect... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 6635 2007–08 |
Definition of basic salaryThe definition of salary in LEOFF 2 is expanded to include all employer payments to an IRS-designated "457" deferred compensation plan. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 6643 2007–08 |
Motorcycles/traffic signalsAllows motorcycles to stop and proceed through traffic signal controlled intersections under certain conditions. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 6686 2007–08 |
Concealed pistol licensesIncludes active duty members of the United States armed forces in concealed pistol licensing requirements. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 5444 2007–08 |
Eminent domainState agencies, counties, cities, school districts, certain corporations and other entities with condemnation authority must provide landowners notice of the entity's final action or public meeting regarding condemnation of a... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5797 2007–08 |
Motorcycle endorsementThe Department of Licensing is required to verify, at the time of the motorcycle registration renewal, that all registered owners of motorcycles have a special motorcycle endorsement or permit effective with vehicle... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5967 2007–08 |
Vehicle sale to nonresidentPrescribes seller documentation requirements for sales of vehicles to nonresidents. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6552 2007–08 |
Banked levy capacityRepeals the statute authorizing use of banked levy capacity. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6553 2007–08 |
Banked levy capacityRequires voter approval for setting regular property tax levies at increased amounts by using banked levy capacity. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6555 2007–08 |
Jury serviceRequires courts to notify the office of the Secretary of State and the appropriate county election official if a declarant does not meet the qualifications to serve as a juror, with the exception of an ability to communicate... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
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