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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1646 1995–96 |
Citizen suggestion programThe Productivity Board is directed to establish a Citizen Suggestion Program to encourage suggestions that will promote the efficiency and economy of state government. The maximum award is $100. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1666 1995–96 |
Personnel system reform actMakes revisions to chapter 41.06 RCW, state civil service law. Abolishes the personnel appeals board and transfers its powers, duties, and personnel to the personnel resources board. Provides for collective bargaining reform. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1675 1995–96 |
Public assistance applicantsRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to determine whether applicants are fugitives from justice. If the department determines an applicant is a fugitive from justice it will notify the appropriate law... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1678 1995–96 |
School employees/eductn orgsProvides that, if the school director's association liquidates any real or personal property that was purchased with taxpayer funds, the proceeds shall be deposited into the common school construction fund. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1683 1995–96 |
Insurance agents/B & O taxAmends RCW 82.04.260 to delete the tax on insurance agents, brokers, and solicitors. Declares that independent agents of businesses engaged within this state in the business of insurance are not employees for the purposes of... | Todd Mielke (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1689 1995–96 |
Distressed taxpayers defrrlsAuthorizes a claimant to defer payment of that amount of real property taxes imposed that exceeds four percent of the claimant's combined disposable income up to a maximum dollar amount as designated. Designates conditions to... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1690 1995–96 |
Mandates on school districts"Basic education" compliance report : Authority of the SBE to ensure compliance with the program requirements of the basic education act is deleted. Instead, responsibility for compliance will rest with school boards. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1705 1995–96 |
Utility line clearing/taxPruning, trimming, repairing, removing, and clearing of trees and brush near electric supply lines and equipment, if performed by or at the direction of an electric utility, is removed from the definition of retail sale. As a... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1708 1995–96 |
Commun corrctns offcrs/fireaAuthorizes community corrections officers to carry firearms during the course of their official field duties. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1719 1995–96 |
Office of inspector generalThe Attorney General's Office investigates criminal acts of abuse and fraud in DSHS's programs. DSHS continues the primary responsibility for fraud and abuse detection and refers cases to the Attorney General. | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1745 1995–96 |
Child services caseworkersPrior to being assigned cases, caseworkers must pass competency examinations. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1751 1995–96 |
Assault of a nurseProvides that the assault of a nurse or other health care worker who was performing their official duties is a class C felony. | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1754 1995–96 |
World language instructionRequires the study to be completed by January 1, 1996. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1757 1995–96 |
Higher education governanceFinds that the governance structure of the community and technical colleges provides an excellent model for the baccalaureate institutions. Intends to unify and strengthen the public baccalaureate universities and colleges by... | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1776 1995–96 |
Payment agreementsThe authority of the state, and cities, counties, port districts and public utility districts with debt or annual revenues in excess of $100 million to enter into interest rate exchange agreements, commonly known as "swap"... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1796 1995–96 |
Airport land use planningDeclares an intent to protect general aviation airports against encroachment by incompatible land uses. Provides for the orderly expansion of airports and the adoption of land use measures that minimize the public's exposure... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1817 1995–96 |
Taxes for health care servicDeletes 1995 tax increases on cigarettes and alcohol allocable to the health services account. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1845 1995–96 |
Higher ed student benefitsAll insurance benefits that require premium payments from a student are optional. Additionally, the student health fee is optional for students who provide proof of health care coverage. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1854 1995–96 |
School levy & bond authorztnProvides for the approval of school district levies and bonds by a simple majority of voters in the district. Repeals RCW 28A.530.020. Requires approval of a constitutional amendment by the voters at the next general election. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1859 1995–96 |
Interstate bank branchingAuthorizes a domestic bank to engage in a merger transaction with any out-of-state bank. Specifies conditions for the merger. | Barney Beeksma (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1864 1995–96 |
Housing authority acquisitnsRequires local government approval of housing authority facility acquisitions with ten or more housing units. | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1881 1995–96 |
Legisltrs/personl serv contrProhibits legislators from entering into personal service contracts to render personal services to the state. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1883 1995–96 |
Child abuse victims/videotapRequires the division of children and family services and law enforcement agencies to videotape interviews with children when such interviews relate to accusations of child abuse or neglect. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1885 1995–96 |
Diapers/tax exemptionProvides sales and use tax exemptions for diapers. | Dawn Mason (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1886 1995–96 |
Feminine hygiene products/txProvides a sales and use tax exemption for feminine hygiene and health products. | Dawn Mason (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
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