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 6133 1999–00 |
HOV lane designatn prohibitdProhibits the designation of high occupancy vehicle lanes. Repeals RCW 81.100.010, 81.100.020, 81.100.030, 81.100.040, 81.100.050, 81.100.060, 81.100.070, 81.100.080, 81.100.090, and 81.100.100. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6134 1999–00 |
Sex offense prosecutionsProvides that felony offenses under chapter 9A.44 or 9.68A RCW or RCW 9A.64.020 may be prosecuted at any time after their commission. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6136 1999–00 |
Sex/kidnapping offender infoAmends RCW 4.24.550 to require the release of information to the public concerning sex offenders and kidnapping offenders. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6151 1999–00 |
Social & health services dptDeclares an intent to abolish the department of social and health services and to divide the divisions of the department into four separate state agencies. It is also the intent of the legislature to eliminate the executive... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6195 1999–00 |
Small scale prspcting/miningProspecting and mining activities are exempt from regulation under the Department of Fish and Wildlife hydraulic permit authority when using pans, sluice boxes, concentrators and minirocker boxes. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5109 1999–00 |
School district immunityC Grants school districts immunity from actions for injuries caused by employees of private nonprofit youth group programs when the youth group is using school facilities. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 316, Laws of 1999 |
May 14, 1999 |
| SB 5358 1999–00 |
Motorcycle handlebars$ The height restriction for motorcycle handlebars is increased from 15 inches to 30 inches. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 275, Laws of 1999 |
May 12, 1999 |
| SB 5706 1999–00 |
License fraud$ Decriminalizes license fraud and imposes a fine of $1,000 to $10,000 for intentionally avoiding a payment of Washington taxes and fees. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 277, Laws of 1999 |
May 12, 1999 |
| SB 5385 1999–00 |
Cultural arts, stadium distr$ Creates a second option for dissolving a cultural arts, stadium, or convention district. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 254, Laws of 1999 |
May 10, 1999 |
| SB 5064 1999–00 |
Public transportation info$ Exempts certain personally identifiable information held by public transit authorities from public disclosure. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 1999 |
May 7, 1999 |
| SB 5384 1999–00 |
Lightweight tire studs$ Phase out the use of older, heavier studded snow tires. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 219, Laws of 1999 |
May 7, 1999 |
| SB 5175 1999–00 |
Surplus computer donations$ State agencies may donate surplus computers and computer-related equipment to school districts and educational service districts. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 186, Laws of 1999 |
May 5, 1999 |
| SB 5452 1999–00 |
Public facilities districts$ Authorizes cities and towns in a county with a population less than 1 million to create a public facilities district to acquire, build, own, and operate one or more regional convention, conference, or special events center... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 165, Laws of 1999 |
May 4, 1999 |
| SB 5021 1999–00 |
Ag research & educatn/taxatn$ Exempts demonstration farm and related facilities from property taxation if owned by a nonprofit organization and used by a state university for agricultural research and education programs. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 139, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 28, 1999 |
| SB 5986 1999–00 |
Duty-connected death/disablt$ Clarifies that the LEOFF Plan 1 duty-connected death benefit is a benefit in the nature of workers' compensation. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 134, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 28, 1999 |
| SB 5987 1999–00 |
LEOFF contribution withdrawl$ Changes provisions related to LEOFF 2 withdrawal of member contributions. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 135, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 28, 1999 |
| SB 6020 1999–00 |
Social security numbersC Postpones the requirement that the Department of Licensing collect Social Security numbers of applicants for driver = s licenses until the date specified under federal law. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 138, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 28, 1999 |
| SB 5010 1999–00 |
Custodial employee miscondct$ Defines sexual contact between an employee or a departmental contractor and an inmate as employee misconduct. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 22, 1999 |
| SB 5191 1999–00 |
Motor carrier permits$ Penalty for failure to obtain a Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) for-hire operating permit is increased from $500 to $1,500. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 79, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 22, 1999 |
| SB 5615 1999–00 |
Transportation accounts$ Eliminates obsolete transportation accounts. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 22, 1999 |
| SB 5234 1999–00 |
Custodial sexual misconduct$ Creates a new crime of custodial sexual misconduct C in the first degree as a class C felony and, in the second degree, as a gross misdemeanor. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 45, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 20, 1999 |
| SB 5253 1999–00 |
Sex offendr/real estate licn$ The Department of Licensing may suspend, deny, or revoke the license of a real estate broker or salesperson who is a sex offender for as long as the offender is required to be registered. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 46, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 20, 1999 |
| SB 5185 1999–00 |
Highway work done by state$ The project limit for activities that may be contracted out or performed by state work forces is increased from $30,000 to $50,000, and is increased to $60,000 on July 1, 2005. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 15, 1999 |
| SB 5741 1999–00 |
Truck scales exemptions$ A truck weighing less than 16,000 pounds is no longer required to stop at a scale house when open (exemption increased from 10,000 pounds to 16,000 pounds.) | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 15, 1999 |
| SB 6205 1997–98 |
Delinquent property taxesInterest and penalties on delinquent property taxes are waived by the county treasurer on the taxpayer = s personal residence if the taxpayer claims that the delinquency is due to hardship caused by the death of the taxpayer =... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 327, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
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