Brad Benson
Senator
· Republican
· District 6
· most recent term 2005–06
2005–06 · Senate · R · LD 62003–04 · House · R · LD 62001–02 · House · R · LD 61999–00 · House · R · LD 61997–98 · House · R · LD 6
77
Bills as prime sponsor
18
of those became law
956
Bills co-sponsored
7,504
Recorded votes
1.3%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2837 2003–04 |
Medical malpracticeDefines the term "underwriting." | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2844 2003–04 |
EphedrineMakes it a class C felony for a wholesaler to sell ephedrine products directly to consumers. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2933 2003–04 |
Collective bargainingClarifies the various responsibilities for individual home care worker collective bargaining, and requires the Governor or Governor's Labor Relations Office to conduct the bargaining. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 9, 2004 |
| HB 2526 2003–04 |
Emplyr insurance arrangementCreates a state regulatory framework for self-funded multiple employer welfare arrangements. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| HB 2574 2003–04 |
Real estate excise taxExempts from confidentiality requirements any information in the possession of the Department of Revenue regarding a claim for exemption from real estate excise tax. | Rodney Tom (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| HB 2643 2003–04 |
Licensing actionsClarifies the Department of Financial Institutions statutory authority to receive criminal history background information from the Federal Bureau of Investigations, pursuant to Public Law 92-544. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| HB 2726 2003–04 |
Insurance form filingAuthorizes the Insurance Commissioner to exempt, by rule, commercial property casualty forms from the filing requirements. | David Simpson (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| HB 2728 2003–04 |
InsuranceIncreases capital and surplus requirements for title insurers. | David Simpson (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| HB 2734 2003–04 |
Mortgage brokersUpdates the Mortgage Broker Practices Act in the following manner: | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| HB 3042 2003–04 |
Self-insurance risk poolAuthorizes adult family homes to individually or jointly self-insure, jointly purchase insurance or reinsurance with local government entities and/or other nonprofit corporations, and participate in state contracts, including... | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| HB 3207 2003–04 |
Civil liability reformFinds that counties, cities, other governmental entities, professionals, health care providers, businesses, individuals, and nonprofit organizations are finding it increasingly difficult to find affordable liability insurance.... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 27, 2004 |
| HB 2850 2003–04 |
Health profession credentialAmends initial licensing requirements for acupuncturists, dispensing opticians, registered nurses, and psychologists with regard to courses, clinical training, citizenship, examinations, temporary practice permits, and transcripts. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 2004 |
| HB 1281 2003–04 |
Community revitalization finExpands the community revitalization program to allow local governments to finance public improvements not only using increased property tax revenues, but also excess excise tax revenues, and revenue generated through a sales... | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| HB 2715 2003–04 |
Landlord trust accountsAllows a landlord to deposit a tenant's security deposit in a credit union. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| HB 2836 2003–04 |
Homeowners' insuranceProhibits an insurer from basing an adverse action, in whole or in part, on the fact that the insured inquired about their coverage under a homeowner's insurance policy if the information regarding their inquiry was received... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| HB 3035 2003–04 |
Military/state employeesRequires the State to pay the difference between military pay and state pay for state employees called to service in the uniformed services. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| HB 3192 2003–04 |
Health savings accountDirects the board to develop a health savings account option for employees that conforms to section 223, Part VII of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the internal revenue code of 1986. The board shall comply with all applicable... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| HB 2430 2003–04 |
Manufactured home purchaseCreates the manufactured home purchase assistance program. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| HB 2691 2003–04 |
B & O tax exemptionExempts qualified small businesses from paying business and occupation (B&O) tax if the business has gross proceeds of sales, a gross income or products valued at less than $200,000 and the business paid B&O taxes that... | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| HB 3179 2003–04 |
Special educationProvides that, to determine the budget request, the superintendent of public instruction, in consultation with school districts, shall: (1) Design a verifiable funding formula that meets service delivery standards that address... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| HB 3151 2003–04 |
Drug purchasing cost controlExempts certain prescription drugs from the provisions of RCW 70.14.050. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2004 |
| HB 3104 2003–04 |
Health insuranceRevises provisions relating to access to health insurance for employers and their employees. Repeals RCW 48.43.035. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| HB 3050 2003–04 |
Comm & tech college facultyFinds that a system of compensation for all academic employees that recognizes experience, education, and continuing professional development will foster quality teaching throughout the faculty ranks. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| HB 3064 2003–04 |
Vehicular homicideProvides that an additional four years shall be added to the standard sentence range for vehicular homicide committed while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug as defined by RCW 46.61.502, and an additional... | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| HB 3091 2003–04 |
Nursing home fundingProvides that, to the extent of available funding within the biennial appropriations act, the department shall make supplemental payments to nursing facilities. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
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