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 6741 1997–98 |
Noncommercial marine fuel/txMotor vehicle fuel and special fuel used for noncommercial marine purposes are exempt from the sales tax and the use tax. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 10, 1998 |
| SB 5883 1997–98 |
Managed health care informtnCurrent law regarding disclosure of information by health carriers and the HCA is expanded. The requirement that the information be released only upon request is removed. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6519 1997–98 |
Conditions of sentencesAll persons in community placement, community service, and community supervision are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, except those offenders under post release supervision solely for the purposes of payment of... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6568 1997–98 |
School revenue distributionThe local revenue deduction is eliminated. The distribution of federal timber revenues to school districts is changed, requiring the revenues to be distributed in the district where they are generated. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6755 1997–98 |
Drunk driving penaltiesWhen sentencing a person convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI), the court considers whether the person has had any prior DUIs within the past seven years. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6705 1997–98 |
Hazardous materials/ferriesCommercial tanker trucks, with or without tank trailers, containing motor fuels or their vapors are considered hazardous materials not to be transported on regularly scheduled passenger runs. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1998 |
| SB 6663 1997–98 |
Genetic info discriminationDeclares that the purpose of this act is to: (1) Protect the confidentiality of genetic information; (2) regulate the collection, retention, disclosure, or use of genetic information; and (3) protect against discrimination by... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| SB 6688 1997–98 |
Elementary school class sizeProvides for reductions in class size in elementary schools. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| SB 6493 1997–98 |
In-home care providersProvides that the wages for all in-home care assistants of home care agencies providing in-home care for state supported clients in chore services, medicaid personal care services, respite services, or community options... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1998 |
| SB 6657 1997–98 |
Transportation fundingDeclares that the purpose of this act is to reallocate the general fund portion of the state's motor vehicle excise tax revenues among the taxpayers, local governments, and the state's transportation programs. Finds that use... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1998 |
| SB 6658 1997–98 |
School transportation fundngIncreases funding for common school transportation. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1998 |
| SB 6659 1997–98 |
Property tax limitationProvides for limitations on property taxation. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1998 |
| SB 6618 1997–98 |
Growth managemnt implemntatnDeclares that a county that adopts a resolution removing the county, and the cities located within the county, from the requirement to plan under RCW 36.70A.040 remains subject to the requirements for the designation and... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1998 |
| SB 6619 1997–98 |
Rural counties growth mangmnProvides that a county that adopts a resolution removing the county, and the cities located within the county, from the requirement to plan under RCW 36.70A.040 remains subject to the requirements for the designation and... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1998 |
| SB 6629 1997–98 |
Property tax limitationEstablishes a procedure for reduction of property taxes on an annual basis. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1998 |
| SB 6019 1997–98 |
Dev. disabled long-term careThe Legislature declares its intent to bring an end to the long standing conflict between advocates for persons with developmental disabilities. The Legislature affirms its longtime commitment to secure for all persons with... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| SB 6543 1997–98 |
Automobile clubsAutomobile clubs are defined as any person who, for financial considerations, promises subscribers to assist in matters relating to travel and operation and maintenance of a motor vehicle, as well as other services that may... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| SB 5311 1997–98 |
Information services boardThe Governor = s eight appointments to the board are the five public members, one representative of higher education who is from the discipline of computer technology, the director of OFM, and the director of the Department of... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 5332 1997–98 |
WA information netwrk kiosksThe Department of Information Services (DIS) is prohibited from expending funds to increase the number of kiosks but may maintain and operate the existing kiosks on an interim basis while more cost-effective technologies are... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 5434 1997–98 |
Mineral resource land designIf a county contains mineral resource lands of long-term commercial significance, defined as including the mineral composition of the land for long-term economically viable commercial production, in consideration with the... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 6484 1997–98 |
Sales tax collectn reimbursmProvides that each seller shall retain, as reimbursement for the costs associated with collection and administration under this section, the following amounts each reporting period: (1) 1.0 percent of the tax collected under... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 6485 1997–98 |
Tobacco settlement moneysTo the maximum extent permitted by the terms of any legal settlement or federal law, the proceeds from the state's tobacco litigation are made subject to legislative appropriation. Two-thirds of any moneys received by the... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 6498 1997–98 |
DOT maintenance contractsThe Department of Transportation is authorized to contract out maintenance services which have been historically done by state employees such as, but not limited to, snow and ice control, roadway maintenance and repair, and... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 6499 1997–98 |
Transportation agency consolProvides for a plan for consolidation of the county road administration board, the transportation improvement board, and the transaid division. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 6414 1997–98 |
Open public meetingsProvides that "public agency" for the purpose of open public meeting requirements shall include any task force, study group, or official policy development body of a public agency. Revises RCW 42.30.120 to increase the penalty... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
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