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 6, 2014 | HB 2741 (2013–14)Initial vehicle registration | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Yea | 48–1 Passed |
| Mar 6, 2014 | HB 2167 (2013–14)Challenged schools | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Yea | 47–0 Passed |
| Mar 5, 2014 | SGA 9276 (2013–14)LILLIAN HUNTER | Confirm Senate |
Yea | 47–0 Confirmed |
| Mar 5, 2014 | SGA 9278 (2013–14)JOHN JESSOP | Confirm Senate |
Yea | 47–0 Confirmed |
| Mar 5, 2014 | SB 6249 (2013–14)Indigent defense/cost recvry | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Yea | 34–14 Passed |
| Mar 5, 2014 | SB 6472 (2013–14)Tax/recreation services, etc | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Yea | 37–12 Passed |
| Mar 5, 2014 | HB 1785 (2013–14)State resources/de minimis | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Yea | 48–1 Passed |
| Mar 5, 2014 | HB 1742 (2013–14)Sales of growlers of wine | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Yea | 43–6 Passed |
| Mar 5, 2014 | HB 1090 (2013–14)Dock construction | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Yea | 49–0 Passed |
| Mar 5, 2014 | HB 1643 (2013–14)Energy conservation | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Yea | 49–0 Passed |
| Mar 5, 2014 | HB 2298 (2013–14)Capital projects/tech infra. | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Yea | 48–0 Passed |
| Mar 5, 2014 | HB 2208 (2013–14)Heavy civil construction | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Yea | 48–1 Passed |
| Mar 5, 2014 | HB 2192 (2013–14)State agency permitting | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Yea | 48–0 Passed |
| Mar 5, 2014 | HB 2105 (2013–14)Govt agency meeting agendas | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Yea | 41–6 Passed |
| Mar 5, 2014 | HB 2137 (2013–14)Commercial motor vehicles | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Yea | 45–2 Passed |
| Mar 5, 2014 | HB 1841 (2013–14)Electr. competitive bidding | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Yea | 49–0 Passed |
| Mar 5, 2014 | HB 1791 (2013–14)Trafficking | 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate Senate |
Yea | 49–0 Passed |
| Mar 5, 2014 | HB 2744 (2013–14)Veteran-owned businesses | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Yea | 48–0 Passed |
| Mar 5, 2014 | HB 2080 (2013–14)Tribal fishing/convictions | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Yea | 49–0 Passed |
| Mar 5, 2014 | HB 2146 (2013–14)L&I appeal bonds | 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate Senate |
Yea | 49–0 Passed |
| Mar 5, 2014 | HB 2108 (2013–14)Hearing instrument fitters | 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate Senate |
Yea | 45–4 Passed |
| Mar 4, 2014 | SGA 9255 (2013–14)BETTY J. COBBS | Confirm Senate |
Yea | 48–0 Confirmed |
| Mar 4, 2014 | SGA 9248 (2013–14)JACK BURKMAN | Confirm Senate |
Nay | 45–2 Confirmed |
| Mar 4, 2014 | SGA 9257 (2013–14)CATHERINE P. D'AMBROSIO | Confirm Senate |
Yea | 49–0 Confirmed |
| Mar 4, 2014 | HB 1417 (2013–14)Irrigation district admin | 3rd Reading & Final Passage Senate |
Yea | 47–1 Passed |