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 5532 2003–04 |
International matchmakingThe information requested by a person in a foreign country is expanded to personal information and not just marital information. This includes previous marriages, annulments, and dissolutions; founded allegations of child... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5554 2003–04 |
Defining veteranIncludes a United States documented merchant mariner with service aboard an oceangoing vessel operated by the department of defense, or its agents, from June 25, 1950, through July 27, 1953, in Korean territorial waters and... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5559 2003–04 |
City trans authorityAuthorizes the city transportation authority to be dissolved by a vote of the people residing within the boundaries of the authority if the authority is faced with significant financial problems. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5569 2003–04 |
CondominiumsA declarant or dealer may disclaim liability for specified defects and failures in an instrument signed by the purchaser if this information is also included in the public offering statement. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5605 2003–04 |
HOV lanesThe Department of Licensing is directed to issue an optional identifier that allows vehicle owners to use the HOV lanes. The cost of the identifier is $500 per year and a $5 cost may be collected for issuing the identifier. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5650 2003–04 |
Tax credits and exemptionsThe expiration dates for state tax incentives that expire in 2003 and 2004 are extended for four additional years. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5655 2003–04 |
Natural resource agenciesThe powers and duties of the Department of Ecology and the Department of Fish and Wildlife are each amended to require that regulatory activities that implement federal law delegated to the state or are specifically required... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5657 2003–04 |
PERS accrued sick leaveProvides that, at the time of separation from state service due to retirement or death, an eligible employee who is a member of the public employees' retirement system, plan 1 or the employee's estate may elect to receive... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5667 2003–04 |
Open public meetingsThe Open Public Meetings Act is clarified. Elected officials must be given the same opportunity to testify that is afforded to the public at an open public meeting. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5699 2003–04 |
State patrol survivor bnftsAuthorizes certain benefits for surviving spouses and children of state patrol officers. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5700 2003–04 |
Tax-me-more accountThe Tax-Me-More account is established in the state treasury for the deposit of voluntary monetary contributions, donations, gifts, bequests, grants, or other monies. Money from this account may be spent only by appropriation... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5702 2003–04 |
Transportation efficiencyEnacts the Transportation Efficiency Act of 2003. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5706 2003–04 |
Death security registrationThe definition of "security account" is expanded to include cash equivalents, and an investment management or custody account with a trust company or a trust division of a bank with trust powers. Investment management or trust... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5707 2003–04 |
ReplevinThe order to show cause in an action to obtain immediate possession of personal property must be served on the defendant no later than five days before the hearing and must contain a notice that failure to turn over the... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5722 2003–04 |
Prescription drug accessThe prescription drug access board is created to negotiate prescription drug prices on behalf of a broad-based consortium of prescription drug purchasers consisting of state, local, and private entities, including individuals.... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5731 2003–04 |
Service license platesProvides that, in cooperation with the Washington state patrol and the department of veterans affairs, the department of licensing shall create and design, and the department issue, six branch of service special license... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5743 2003–04 |
Rehiring pblc emply retireesRetired members of PERS 1 may work for an eligible employer for up to 867 hours per year without having their pension benefit suspended, provided that they first remain separated for one month. PERS 1 retirees who remain... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5754 2003–04 |
Health care claim mediationNo medical malpractice action may be commenced unless the defendant has been given at least 90 days' notice. After filing the presuit notice, the claim is subject to mandatory mediation prior to trial. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5757 2003–04 |
Motorcycle dealers"Relevant market area" is defined as a radius of either eight, 12, or 16 miles around a motorcycle dealership, depending on the population of the county in which the dealership is located: the greater the population, the... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5759 2003–04 |
Low-income rent vouchersThe Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC) studies how housing in Washington is subsidized, including but not limited to, housing development and the use of low-income rent vouchers. JLARC must evaluate how... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5772 2003–04 |
United States ConstitutionDecember 15 is established as the "Bill of Rights Day." Each school district must provide students and school employees an opportunity to reflect upon the Bill of Rights. On or around December 15, the Bill of Rights must be... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5792 2003–04 |
Insurance rate increasesRate increases of up to 10 percent annually are approved by the commissioner, provided the coverages affected are in competitive markets. The commissioner may disapprove the rate increase prospectively, only upon a showing... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5795 2003–04 |
Armed forces/drivers' licnsThe definition of service member is expanded for purposes of the driver's license renewal waiver. The new definition includes those serving in the armed forces reserves, National Guard, or Coast Guard, regardless of whether or... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5810 2003–04 |
Domestic mutual insurersDomestic mutual insurers comply with the National Association of Insurance Commissioner's Accounting Practice and Procedures Manual when accounting for borrowed money. The interest on the borrowed money must be "fair and reasonable." | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5835 2003–04 |
Judicial candidatesExcept for statements committing or appearing to commit the candidate with respect to cases likely to come before the court, public discussions and expressions of opinions by a person before declaring as a candidate or while... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
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