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 6758 2001–02 |
Expenditure limitRevises provisions relating to the state expenditure limit. Directs the secretary of state to submit this act to the people for their adoption and ratification, or rejection, at the next general election to be held in this... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2002 |
| SB 6762 2001–02 |
Estate taxRevises state law to conform to changes in federal estate tax. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2002 |
| SB 6678 2001–02 |
Mercury dental fillingsEstablishes a task force on mercury amalgam dental fillings to evaluate scientific and clinical studies related to adverse health effects, if any, of mercury amalgam dental fillings. Requires the task force to issue a report... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2002 |
| SB 6647 2001–02 |
Licensing agents & subagentsRevises department of licensing agent or subagent provisions. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2002 |
| SB 6614 2001–02 |
State building codesRevises state building code provisions. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2002 |
| SB 6638 2001–02 |
Wages/tipped employeesThe definition of a "tipped employee" is added. Tipped employees are employees who customarily and regularly receive more than $50.00 per month in tips. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2002 |
| SB 6489 2001–02 |
Offender DNA data baseA new group of offenders are added to the existing list of those who are required to submit a biological sample (no longer a blood sample) to be entered into the convicted offender DNA data base. They are those adults or... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2002 |
| SB 6502 2001–02 |
Public facility districtsAmends RCW 82.14.390 relating to sales and use taxation for public facilities districts. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2002 |
| SB 6434 2001–02 |
Dyed special fuelDeclares that, if a person holds for sale, sells, purchases, or uses any dyed special fuel in violation of chapter 82.38 RCW, all dyed special fuel held for sale, sold, purchased, stored, or used by that person is considered... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2002 |
| SB 5510 2001–02 |
TelecommunicationsThe prohibition restricting the WUTC from approving telecommunications tariffs and price lists imposing mandatory local measured service is extended to June 1, 2004. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5623 2001–02 |
Surplus line brokersThe Insurance Commissioner is authorized to license a nonresident person as a surplus lines broker if they meet all other requirements of the law, and if their state or province of residence extends a similar privilege to... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5627 2001–02 |
Veterans' & military affairs$ Creates the Joint Committee on Veterans = and Military Affairs. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5640 2001–02 |
Motor vehicle dealersDOL's authority is clarified as it relates to regulating and monitoring vehicle lease practices of auto dealers by adding the word "lease" throughout Chapter 46.70 ("Dealers and Manufacturers") to be included with current... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5705 2001–02 |
Initiatives/funding sourcesIf an initiative, whether to the people or to the Legislature, requires public funds for its implementation, the Office of Financial Management must prepare a fiscal impact statement. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5788 2001–02 |
WhistleblowerThe remedies for retaliation against a whistleblower are extended to anyone who has reported alleged improper governmental action to a public body. Whistleblower also means an employee who refuses to obey an order that would... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5820 2001–02 |
Breast/cervical cancer$ Expands the Medicaid program to fund treatment for women who screen positive for breast or cervical cancer through the department of health screening program. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5835 2001–02 |
Epinephrine$ Emergency Medical Technicians are allowed to carry and administer epinephrine indefinitely. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5959 2001–02 |
Local motor vehicle taxesRCW 35.58.273 and all other statutes regarding the expenditure of money generated by that statute are repealed. The effect of the bill is specifically made retroactive to January 1, 2000. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6000 2001–02 |
OptometristsThe practice of optometry is redefined to include the treatment of the human eye and adnexa. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6070 2001–02 |
Growth managementThe comprehensive plan includes an additional economic development element and allows for small scale businesses within the rural parts of the county. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6358 2001–02 |
Property taxProvides that, in valuing any tract or parcel of real property, the assessed value shall be reduced by amounts expended on mitigation fees, impact fees, or system improvement charges during the assessment year. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6360 2001–02 |
Concealed weapon licensesDeclares that a person licensed to carry a handgun in any state the laws of which recognize and give effect in that state to a concealed pistol license issued under the laws of the state of Washington is authorized to carry a... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6390 2001–02 |
Safety rest areasWSDOT must adopt a comprehensive program to allow private entities to operate state-owned safety rest areas. Private entities must offer equivalent services to those services currently offered at no charge. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6391 2001–02 |
Social security numbersPersons who apply for recreational licenses, such as hunting or fishing licenses, are not required to provide their social security numbers. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6392 2001–02 |
Youth centersAuthorizes a sales and use tax exemption for construction of youth centers on school property. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
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