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 5755 2007–08 |
Remedial postsecondary eduRequires that, by June 1st of each year, each state university, regional university, state college, and the state board for community and technical colleges shall provide a report to the office of the superintendent of public... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5783 2007–08 |
Care providersAdditional factors to be considered by an interest arbitration panel resolving an impasse in collective bargaining involving individual providers or family child care providers under the PECBA are specified. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5789 2007–08 |
Small employersThe premium assistance available for the SEHIP program may be provided for any available health benefit plan offered by a small employer, including a high deductible health plan with a health savings account. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5791 2007–08 |
Hunter & firearm safety eduEncourages school districts to offer hunter and firearm safety courses as an elective. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5800 2007–08 |
LandlordsIt is clarified that it has always been the intent of the Legislature to give landlords the option, but not the obligation, to store a tenant's property as part of an eviction. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5819 2007–08 |
State board of educationProvides that the state board of education shall be comprised of two nonpartisan members from each congressional district of the state, not including any congressional district at large, elected by the voters of each... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5820 2007–08 |
Body piercingProvides that every person who engages in body piercing on any minor under the age of eighteen is guilty of a misdemeanor, unless a parent of, or a legal guardian of, the minor provides informed consent in writing, furnishes... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5821 2007–08 |
Body art facilitiesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5840 2007–08 |
Salvage vehiclesProvides that the department shall issue a temporary permit that consists of a system-generated permit and a temporary license plate that may be used in lieu of a registration certificate and license plates when the vehicle:... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5851 2007–08 |
Rail preservationThe Legislature finds that where rail-related operations or facilities have benefitted from public investment, there is public interest in ensuring that available rail and crossing materials be retained and reused to modify or... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5886 2007–08 |
Autism awareness lic plateCreates an "Autism Awareness" special license plate. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5893 2007–08 |
State property tax levyThe state property tax levy for collection in 2008 is reduced by 14.17 percent of the levy amount that would be collected. The state property tax levy for collection in 2009 is reduced by 13.85 percent of the amount that would... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5913 2007–08 |
Growth management planningRequires policies that provide for a supply of housing within the regional housing market sufficient to accommodate employment growth and demand for all types of residential living, including part-time, retirement, and second homes. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5914 2007–08 |
Growth managementRequires countywide planning policies to establish performance measures that regularly review progress towards accommodating the twenty-year population and employment growth projections. Defines "performance measures" and... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5940 2007–08 |
Funds for long-term careProhibits the use of state funds provided for long-term care services from being used to assist, promote, or deter union organization. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5956 2007–08 |
Teacher certificationTeachers that take college courses as a requirement for obtaining their professional certification can apply for full or partial tuition reimbursements from the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). A... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5965 2007–08 |
Financial literacyProvides that, to the extent funds are appropriated or are available for this purpose, the superintendent of public instruction and other members of the partnership created in RCW 28A.300.455 shall make available to school... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5976 2007–08 |
Required school daysIncreases the required number of school days in a school year. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5998 2007–08 |
State property tax levyThe state property tax levy for collection in 2008 is reduced by 40.07 percent of the levy amount that would be collected. The state property tax levy for collection in 2009 is reduced by 39.13 percent of the amount that would... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6026 2007–08 |
Property tax exemptionExcludes medical expenses for property tax exemption purposes from the income eligibility requirements for senior citizens, armed forces veterans, and persons retired because of disability. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6027 2007–08 |
Physical fitness servicesReduces taxes imposed on the provision of physical fitness services. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6029 2007–08 |
Interstate branchingThe definitions of a branch bank and branch savings bank are clarified in relationship to affiliates of the bank or savings bank. If an out-of-state bank or savings bank seeks to engage in banking in Washington, its affiliate... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6038 2007–08 |
Code reviser's notesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6043 2007–08 |
Dept of fish and wildlifeThe Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC) is directed to examine the governance structure of the DFW. JLARC must report to the Legislature on whether providing appointment authority of both the Fish and Wildlife... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6085 2007–08 |
Right to petitionDeclares an intent to require that valid voter signatures on initiative and referendum petitions be counted by the secretary of state. To disenfranchise a valid voter signature solely because of a signature gatherer's conduct... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
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