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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2014 | SGA 9317 (2013–14)FIASILI L. SAVUSA | Confirm Senate |
Yea | 48–0 Confirmed |
| Mar 11, 2014 | SGA 9134 (2013–14)JERALD (JERRY) R. LITT | Confirm Senate |
Yea | 48–0 Confirmed |
| Mar 11, 2014 | SB 6430 (2013–14)High-tech R&D tax prefs | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Yea | 36–13 Passed |
| Mar 11, 2014 | SB 6478 (2013–14)Forest & fish program funds | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Yea | 49–0 Passed |
| Mar 11, 2014 | SB 5785 (2013–14)License plates/display, etc. | Final Passage as Amended by the House Senate |
Yea | 45–1 Passed |
| Mar 11, 2014 | SB 6034 (2013–14)State parks partnerships | Final Passage as Amended by the House Senate |
Yea | 47–2 Passed |
| Mar 11, 2014 | SB 6388 (2013–14)Direct seller license/foods | Final Passage as Amended by the House Senate |
Yea | 48–1 Passed |
| Mar 11, 2014 | SB 5467 (2013–14)Vehicle owner lists | Final Passage as Amended by the House Senate |
Yea | 40–6 Passed |
| Mar 11, 2014 | SB 6330 (2013–14)Housing/urban growth areas | Final Passage as Amended by the House Senate |
Yea | 49–0 Passed |
| Mar 11, 2014 | SB 6031 (2013–14)Lake & beach mgmt districts | Final Passage as Amended by the House Senate |
Yea | 48–1 Passed |
| Mar 11, 2014 | SB 6065 (2013–14)Tanning devices/UV radiation | Final Passage as Amended by the House Senate |
Yea | 42–6 Passed |
| Mar 11, 2014 | SB 6086 (2013–14)State agency PCBs reduction | Final Passage as Amended by the House Senate |
Yea | 49–0 Passed |
| Mar 11, 2014 | SB 6511 (2013–14)Healthcare prior authorizing | Final Passage as Amended by the House Senate |
Yea | 49–0 Passed |
| Mar 11, 2014 | SB 6141 (2013–14)UTC and atty general records | Final Passage as Amended by the House Senate |
Yea | 49–0 Passed |
| Mar 11, 2014 | HB 2613 (2013–14)Higher ed efficiencies | Final Passage without Senate Amendments Senate |
Yea | 49–0 Passed |
| Mar 11, 2014 | SB 5173 (2013–14)Holidays/faith & conscience | Final Passage as Amended by the House Senate |
Yea | 49–0 Passed |
| Mar 11, 2014 | SB 6458 (2013–14)Insurance comm./health care | Final Passage as Amended by the House Senate |
Yea | 35–14 Passed |
| Mar 11, 2014 | SB 6062 (2013–14)School data internet access | Final Passage as Amended by the House Senate |
Yea | 47–1 Passed |
| Mar 11, 2014 | SB 5048 (2013–14)Notice against trespass | Final Passage as Amended by the House Senate |
Yea | 35–14 Passed |
| Mar 10, 2014 | SGA 9329 (2013–14)STEPHEN L. WARNER | Confirm Senate |
Yea | 47–0 Confirmed |
| Mar 10, 2014 | SB 5859 (2013–14)Small rural hospitals | Final Passage as Amended by the House Senate |
Yea | 46–3 Passed |
| Mar 10, 2014 | SB 6041 (2013–14)Fish & wildlife enforcement | Final Passage as Amended by the House Senate |
Yea | 47–1 Passed |
| Mar 10, 2014 | SB 6208 (2013–14)Veterans' benefits/services | Final Passage as Amended by the House Senate |
Yea | 49–0 Passed |
| Mar 10, 2014 | SB 6199 (2013–14)Wildfires/incendiary devices | Final Passage as Amended by the House Senate |
Yea | 49–0 Passed |
| Mar 10, 2014 | SB 6479 (2013–14)Caregivers and children | Final Passage as Amended by the House Senate |
Nay | 37–12 Passed |