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 6686 2003–04 |
Identity theftIncreases the penalty for identity theft in the first degree. | Brian Murray (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6698 2003–04 |
Excise tax accountingUpon a showing of substantial hardship by the taxpayer, the department must allow a taxpayer whose regular books of account are kept on an accrual basis to file returns based upon his cash receipts. "Substantial hardship"... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5079 2003–04 |
Natural science educationCreates an account as a repository for state and other monies provided to support natural science, wildlife, agriculture, forestry and environmental education programs provided to schools by nonprofit organizations. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5152 2003–04 |
Columbia river gorge commThe commission may not issue a land use decision that prohibits reasonable development of a parcel of land unless the commission compensates the owner for the resulting loss in value to the parcel, as determined by the... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5160 2003–04 |
Growth management actA county that has a population less than 10,000, a taxable land base of less than 18 percent and only one incorporated city within the county may adopt a resolution removing the county and the city within the county from the... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5185 2003–04 |
Open public meetingsRevises the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act for a public agency to adopt an ordinance, rule, regulation, resolution, order, or directive, or to hold a joint meeting with another public agency. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5225 2003–04 |
Rental assistancePermissible uses of the affordable housing recording surcharge for counties are expanded. County revenue generated by the surcharge can be used for rental assistance or vouchers for payment of first and last month's rent and... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5242 2003–04 |
Library computer filtersPublic libraries must use Internet filtering software on all library computers available to the public. To the extent technically possible, the filtering software must block access to material on the Internet that is... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5282 2003–04 |
Growth management hearingsThe growth management hearings boards are eliminated on the effective date of this legislation. After such date, all appeals of local government decisions relating to development regulations or comprehensive plans, as well as... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5427 2003–04 |
State expendituresIn addition to the state General Fund, the state expenditure limit is expanded to include appropriations from the Health Services Account, the Violence Reduction and Drug Enforcement Account, the Public Safety and Education... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5435 2003–04 |
Special license platesPART I . The Special License Plate Review Board is created and charged with reviewing special license plate applications from groups requesting the creation of a special plate. The board consists of seven members and is funded... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5451 2003–04 |
Escrow agents and officersRequires an escrow agent to maintain a fidelity bond in the amount of $1 million. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5538 2003–04 |
Regional transit brd membersEffective with the November 2003 election, Sound Transit is governed by a nine member elected board. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5701 2003–04 |
Voter registrationThe statement reminding the person of the age and citizenship requirements for voting is changed to a question. The driver's license issuer must provide the person with a voter registration form only if the person answers yes... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5841 2003–04 |
County taxationAuthority is given to counties to impose an excise tax on non-Washington residents who work in the county. The amount of tax is based on the actual benefits that the employee receives from the county, including police... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 6542 2003–04 |
Legal notice broadcastThe restriction that only employed personnel of the radio or television station may make a legal notice broadcast is removed. Affidavits of the manager, assistant manager, or a program director that a publication of legal... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 6744 2003–04 |
Attorney loan repaymentDeclares an intent to provide affordable access to legal education and meet the legal needs of the state of Washington in public interest areas of the law. The high cost of attending law school requires that attorneys command... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 6743 2003–04 |
Teachers' retirementProvides that, after completing twenty-five years of creditable service, any member may have service in the armed forces that was performed prior to membership in the retirement system credited to him or her as a member.... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 26, 2004 |
| SB 5153 2003–04 |
Cnty commissioner electionsEither the board of county commissioners or the county voters by petition of at least 10 percent of the voters voting at the last county general election, with 20 percent of the signatures coming from each of the existing... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 5537 2003–04 |
Light rail transit systemA regional transit authority may not implement a light rail system in a county with a population over 1.5 million persons unless a measure providing funding for the light rail system is submitted to the voters and subsequently... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 5673 2003–04 |
Jail nonliabilityProvides that jails or juvenile detention facilities are not liable for the acts of an offender who has been released from confinement pursuant to a court order or other lawful authority. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 5798 2003–04 |
Mold in residential unitsLandlords provide tenants with information about the health hazards related to indoor mold. The information, provided by the Department of Health, details how tenants can control mold growth in order to minimize health risks... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6071 2003–04 |
Veterans/retirementOperation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and the Persian Gulf War II are added to the list of periods of war used to determine whether or not an individual qualifies as a veteran for the purpose of eligibility for PERS 1... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6110 2003–04 |
Small trailer license feesSingle-axle personal use trailers under 2,000 pounds must pay an annual license fee of $15. Commercial trailers and trailers held for rent are not included in this lower licensing fee. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6382 2003–04 |
Insurance form filingSurety bond forms and manuscript policies are exempt from filing and approval with the OIC. Some types of classes of commercial property casualty forms may also be exempt. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
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