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 1683 2003–04 |
Research & dev tax deferralExtends the sales and use tax deferral/exemption for certain expenditures associated with R&D and pilot scale manufacturing indefinitely. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1684 2003–04 |
Research & dev tax creditExtends the business and occupation (B&O) tax credit allowed to high technology businesses for certain expenditures associated with research and development (R&D) indefinitely. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1685 2003–04 |
Water service tax exemptionsEliminates the expiration dates on tax exemptions for water services supplied by certain water-sewer districts and irrigation districts. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1686 2003–04 |
Research & dev tax deferralThe rural county and distressed area sales and use tax deferral program for investment projects relating to manufacturing, research and development, and computer programming is extended indefinitely. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1687 2003–04 |
Research & dev tax creditsEliminates the expiration dates on research and development business and occupation tax credits and exemptions. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1688 2003–04 |
Envrnmntl remedial actionEliminates the expiration dates on tax benefits for environmental remedial action. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1703 2003–04 |
Electricity productionChanges the approach to the sales and use tax exemption for machinery and equipment used directly in generating electricity using wind energy, solar energy, landfill gas, and fuel cells in units greater than 200 watts to an... | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1733 2003–04 |
Voluntary accounts programCreates the Washington Voluntary Account Program (Program). Private employers and the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) are required to provide non-governmental employees the opportunity to participate in retirement plans... | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1749 2003–04 |
Pblc ground water withdrawalProvides an exemption from ground water permit requirements for residential uses of water not exceeding 5,000 gallons/day/residence, regardless of whether the residence is part of a larger development. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1757 2003–04 |
Water relinquishmentDeclares that relinquishment under chapter 90.14 RCW may not occur except in accordance with the procedure set forth in this act or in a proceeding to determine water rights under RCW 90.03.105 through 90.03.245 or 90.44.220. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1766 2003–04 |
Investment board informationLimits exemption for financial and commercial information supplied to the state investment board relating to the investment of public trust or retirement funds for two years. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1810 2003–04 |
Concealed weapon licensesApplies to a license holder from another state only while the license holder is not a resident of this state. A license holder from another state must carry the handgun in compliance with the laws of this state. Directs the... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1842 2003–04 |
Financial fraud alert actAuthorizes the creation of a statewide ‟fraud alert network” to allow financial institutions and merchants to share information for the purpose of combating financial crime. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1851 2003–04 |
Medical malpractice insrncRequires that the Department of Health create procedures and protocols for the formal approval of medical error reduction programs that meet specified criteria. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1857 2003–04 |
Dentistry delegationAllows people who meet minimum training standards and work under the supervision of a dentist to place, carve, contour, and adjust restorations as well as take impressions of the teeth or jaws. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1870 2003–04 |
State employee health careEstablishes a new health insurance option for individuals eligible to receive coverage through the Public Employees Benefit Board. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1880 2003–04 |
Economic developmentAllows counties, with the approval of a majority of the voters, to impose a 0.1 percent local sales and use tax to fund economic development and public improvements. | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1893 2003–04 |
State park parking feesProhibits the parks and recreation commission from charging a fee for general park access or parking. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1894 2003–04 |
State expenditure limitRevises provisions relating to the state expenditure limit. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1906 2003–04 |
Secure trans comm facilitiesProvides that, in no case may a secure community transition facility be sited within a county in which a state correctional institution as defined in RCW 9.94.049 is located. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1907 2003–04 |
Secure trans comm facilitiesProvides that, in no case shall a secure community transition facility be sited within five thousand feet of a risk potential activity or facility in existence at the time a site is listed for consideration. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1912 2003–04 |
Juvenile sex offendersProvides that, notwithstanding any other provision of law, a school district board of directors may decline to admit a student who is a convicted juvenile sex offender, unless the school district board is satisfied that the... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1945 2003–04 |
Boarding homesDeclares that the purpose of this act is to recognize the significant financial commitment made by providers to construct new or remodeled housing for the state's elderly who receive medicaid contracted assisted living... | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2011 2003–04 |
Pharmaceutical companiesRequires contracts between the Health Care Authority or any other agency administering state purchased health care programs and a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) to include full disclosure of agreements between pharmacy benefit... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2020 2003–04 |
CondominiumsLimits liability for condominium construction and certain management decisions. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
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