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 2958 1999–00 |
Baseball stadiumsC Requires that at least 10 percent of the seats, at home games of the professional baseball team in Safeco Field, are available at an affordable price. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 3000 1999–00 |
Individual health plansIndividuals are authorized to purchase health care plans through associations or other member-governed groups. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 3002 1999–00 |
TimberThe policy of the state is declared to be: (1) the enforcement of the ban on unprocessed timber from state trust lands to the extent required by federal law; and (2) the maintenance of competitive markets to the extent... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 3010 1999–00 |
Emergency service personnelAuthorizes participation in health care authority insurance plans and contracts by surviving spouses and dependent children of emergency service personnel killed in the line of duty. | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 2919 1999–00 |
Low-income personsDirects the commissioner to create a plan under RCW 48.22.020 to provide the minimum mandatory automobile liability coverages required under chapter 46.30 RCW to low-income persons who have not had automobile insurance during... | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| HB 2930 1999–00 |
Medical savings accountsDirects the insurance commissioner to establish rules authorizing medical savings accounts for citizens of Washington. Medical savings accounts may be offered as either individual or group health plans. Contributions to a... | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| HB 2941 1999–00 |
Family day care trainingRequires that the competence of the licensee, assistant, volunteer, and other persons associated with the operation of a family day-care shall be evaluated with respect to required training. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| HB 2942 1999–00 |
Family day careHouse Bill 2942 establishes a new chapter specifically for family day care. An intent section states that to promote choice in day care settings, and to protect parental rights in child rearing, family day care providers shall... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| HB 2943 1999–00 |
Campaign expense disclosureProvides that a labor union or professional association making or having the expectation of making expenditures of one thousand dollars or more in a calendar year in support of, or in opposition to, any candidate or any ballot... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| HB 2822 1999–00 |
WTO damageProvides that any business with ten or fewer employees located in Seattle that incurred physical damage to its facilities and/or loss of sales and service income between November 30, 1999, through December 5, 1999, arising... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2823 1999–00 |
Higher education studentsRequires all public institutions of higher education to adopt rules regarding disruptive off-campus conduct of students, including sanctions. Declares that sanctions may include, but are not limited to, counseling, probation,... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2826 1999–00 |
Children/safetyDeclares an intent to promote the safety and well-being of children by limiting the ability of children to access sexually explicit materials and to ensure the law reinforces and supports the wishes of parents regarding their... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2838 1999–00 |
HOV lanesDeclares that the authority of the department of transportation and all local authorities to establish and enforce high-occupancy vehicle lanes is suspended until December 1, 2001. Repeals RCW 81.100.010, 81.100.020,... | Phil Fortunato (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2839 1999–00 |
Transportation analysisProvides that the transportation improvement board, in cooperation with the freight mobility strategic investment board, shall convene a panel of transportation beneficiaries to conduct a comprehensive analysis of state-wide... | Phil Fortunato (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2840 1999–00 |
AbortionFinds that the medical risks to the health of women as a result of obtaining an abortion makes it necessary to clarify that only qualified health care personnel may perform abortions or assist in performing abortions. Declares... | Phil Fortunato (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2841 1999–00 |
Human tissueRequires that, if a common carrier or contract carrier transports human tissue or human fetal tissue, the carrier shall ensure that the package is clearly labeled as to its contents. | Phil Fortunato (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2852 1999–00 |
Community revitalizationC Authorizes a system of sales and use tax increment financing where apportionment districts may be designated by certain cities and towns within which a portion of the receipts from existing sales and use taxes are diverted... | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2857 1999–00 |
Agency rulesAn agency may not adopt a proposed rule until the Legislature has had the opportunity to consider the rule during a regular or special legislative session. If the proposed rule is published before November 1, the agency must... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2860 1999–00 |
Developmentally disabledDeclares an intent that individuals with developmental disabilities who rely upon public funding receive quality services and supports. Quality services and supports promote independence and self-sufficiency, as well as... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2763 1999–00 |
School safety allocationsDirects the superintendent of public instruction to review all state and federal programs and sources of funds that have as part of their purpose the enhancement of safety in schools. The superintendent shall develop a plan... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2764 1999–00 |
Credit union rafflesAmends RCW 9.46.0209 to authorize credit unions to conduct raffles. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2778 1999–00 |
Property tax levyReduces the total state property tax levy by 6.2 percent. | Kelly Barlean (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2785 1999–00 |
Flotation devicesDirects the department to include a written statement on all original and renewal vessel registrations providing notice of the requirements of RCW 79A.60.160(4) and of the penalty for violation. | Phil Fortunato (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2796 1999–00 |
Confinement costsAn offender who, at any period in time, has a total consecutive period of confinement greater than one year must serve that confinement in a state facility. This includes terms of confinement from more than one sentence, as... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2801 1999–00 |
Motorcycle ins discountAn insurance company that provides a premium discount for insuring multiple vehicles must include an insured motorcycle as a vehicle receiving the discount. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
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