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 5045 1997–98 |
Ballot names rotation methodRevises the procedure for the ballot and voter pamphlet order of appearance for candidates by instituting a determination by lot of the single order in which the names will appear. Repeals RCW 29.30.040. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5046 1997–98 |
Uncontested electionsProvides that no primary may be held for a nonpartisan office if, after the last day allowed for candidates to withdraw, there are no more than two candidates filed for the position. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5156 1997–98 |
Initiative 601 amendmentThe provisions of Initiative 601 (Chapter 2, Laws of 1994) can be amended only by a two-thirds vote of each house of the Legislature. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5162 1997–98 |
Vegetation removal on proprtAny property owner cutting down, falling, trimming or otherwise removing a tree or plant on property because of disease or endangerment to persons or property is not required by any governmental agency to obtain permission for... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5170 1997–98 |
False accusation/child abuseCivil and criminal penalties are established for intentionally making a false allegation of child abuse or neglect in the context of completing a parenting plan or child custody agreement. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5202 1997–98 |
Child support enforcementWithin one year from the date of being served a finding of parental responsibility notice, an alleged father may request a genetic test be administered to determine paternity. Pursuant to the completion of the genetic testing,... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5228 1997–98 |
Health care workplace violenBy July 1, 1998, all health care settings are required to develop and implement a plan to reasonably prevent and protect employees from violence at the setting. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5233 1997–98 |
Mobile home park impact feesLocal governments are required to calculate impact fees for residential housing on the basis of the value of the completed residence. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5234 1997–98 |
Lottery revenues/educationLottery revenues transferred to the state general fund are made available for common school education. One half of unclaimed prizes (up to $1 million each year) is transferred into the newly created education trust account. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5235 1997–98 |
Driver's license renewalIn counties where no Department of Licensing field offices are located, the director may authorize county auditors to renew driver's licenses. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5236 1997–98 |
Council of presidentsProvides that, on or before June 30, 1997, the state universities, regional universities, and The Evergreen State College shall dissolve the organization known as the council of presidents. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5237 1997–98 |
Blood alcohol level reportngProvides that if a health care provider who is providing medical care in a health care facility immediately after a motor vehicle accident to a person reasonably believed to be the operator of a motor vehicle involved in the... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5238 1997–98 |
Highway contracts sales taxDirects the department of revenue to deposit into the transportation fund all moneys received from the imposition of the taxes paid under chapters 82.08 and 82.12 RCW on all highway and roadway construction, repair, and... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5239 1997–98 |
Drunk driving/license revocaPunishment for a person convicted of DUI who has not had a prior DUI offense within seven years includes imprisonment for a minimum of two days and a fine of not less than $500. Imprisonment for a minimum of three days and a... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5240 1997–98 |
Rules/governor's approvalFor agencies the heads of which are appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of, the Governor, the Governor = s signature is required on the rule after the proposed nonemergency rule has undergone the public hearing process,... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5246 1997–98 |
Public resources useIf any state or municipal officer or employee or his or her supervisor uses, or acquiesces to the use of, public facilities or resources, including the Internet or other electronic and telecommunications services, for the... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5247 1997–98 |
Vehicle lane travelVehicles over 10,000 pounds are prohibited from driving in the left lane on a highway with three or more lanes in the same direction. The exceptions are a vehicle preparing to turn left, an authorized vehicle traveling in a... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5256 1997–98 |
Motorcycle equipmentNo person under the age of 21 may ride a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle or moped without wearing a commercially manufactured motorcycle helmet. The requirement that motorcycle equipment (glasses, goggles, face shields and... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5292 1997–98 |
Habitual criminals/penaltiesWithin ten days of entry of a felony conviction, and, at the discretion of the prosecuting attorney, a hearing is held to determine whether the defendant is an habitual criminal. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5293 1997–98 |
Vehicle emission inspectionsThe requirement that vehicles be inspected at each change of registered owner is eliminated. Vehicles in areas requiring emission inspections will be undertaken once every two years. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5310 1997–98 |
Information technolgy commttThe Legislature recognizes that information technology, properly used, can be the state = s primary tool both for improving delivery of services and for containing the costs of those services. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5319 1997–98 |
Vocationl student organiztnsThe Legislature recognizes the necessity of maintaining and promoting vocational student leadership organizations as an integral component of vocational-technical education programs. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5333 1997–98 |
Discrimnatn against studentsCurrent laws are modified for students and graduates of a home-based, parochial or private school. Benefits, access or opportunities afforded to public school students who obtain a certificate of mastery cannot be denied to a... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5352 1997–98 |
Sex offender treatmentA defendant who is convicted of rape in the first degree, rape in the second degree, rape of a child in the first degree or a second conviction for child molestation in the first degree, and who is not determined to be a... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5356 1997–98 |
School construction/tax exmpExempts school construction projects from sales and use taxes. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
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