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

Bills as prime sponsor

of those became law

956

Bills co-sponsored

7,504

Recorded votes

1.3%

Absent or excused

1,033 results

Bill	What it does	Prime sponsor	Status	Last action
HB 1130 1997–98	Institution of marriageThe Legislature finds that marriage is a matter reserved for the sovereign states to decide individually and that decisions relating to marriage should not be decided by the people or courts of another state. Washington is...	Bill Thompson (R-44)	Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 1998	Mar 12, 1998
HB 1186 1997–98	Aiding injured personsA person is guilty of failing to summon assistance if the person knows that another person has suffered substantial bodily harm and needs help; the person could reasonably summon assistance for the injured person without...	Tim Hickel (R-30)	Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate	Mar 12, 1998
HB 1245 1997–98	Driver's license use/fraudThe motor vehicle statutes are amended. The use of a false or fictitious name in an application for a driver = s license or identicard, or knowingly making a false statement, concealing a material fact, or otherwise committing...	Larry Sheahan (R-9)	Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate	Mar 12, 1998
HB 1332 1997–98	Diversion agreementsA diversion unit may impose a requirement that the juvenile refrain from contact with the victims or witnesses of offenses committed by the juvenile. The provision that restricts a juvenile court from imposing on a juvenile...	Larry Sheahan (R-9)	Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate	Mar 12, 1998
HB 1522 1997–98	Criminal street gang activtyAn adult or juvenile offender who is found to have committed a felony offense must receive a penalty enhancement if the offense was committed for the benefit of, at the direction of, or in association with a criminal street...	Mike Carrell (R-28)	Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate	Mar 12, 1998
HB 1672 1997–98	Intoxication as a defenseEvidence of voluntary intoxication may not be used by a defendant in a criminal trial to show the lack of any particular mental state that is an element of the crime charged. The definitions of the states of mind of "intent,"...	Roger Bush (R-2)	Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate	Mar 12, 1998
HB 2019 1997–98	Charter schoolsA new chapter is created in the education code authorizing and establishing a process for creating and implementing charter schools. A charter school : A charter school is a public school of one or more K-12 grades managed by...	Dave Quall (D-40)	Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate	Mar 12, 1998
HB 2039 1997–98	Incarceration cost liabilityMunicipalities, counties, and the state may require inmates to pay the costs incurred as a result of their incarceration into a community restoration fund after the inmate is released. Liability for payment is by court decree.	Peggy Johnson (R-35)	Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate	Mar 12, 1998
HB 2292 1997–98	Muni. court probatn servicesThe court administrator, rather than the presiding judge, is responsible for the direction and supervision of the director of probation services of the Seattle Municipal Court.	Larry Sheahan (R-9)	Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate	Mar 12, 1998
HB 2311 1997–98	Small claims court jurisdctnThe jurisdictional amount in small claims court is increased from $2,500 to $3,000.	Les Thomas (R-31)	Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate	Mar 12, 1998
HB 2369 1997–98	Slayer benefts/victm's deathThe slayer = s rights to retirement benefits of the victim under the state retirement system are taken away and given to the victim = s estate. The Department of Retirement Systems, after notice that a slayer situation exists,...	Don Carlson (R-49)	Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate	Mar 12, 1998
HB 2374 1997–98	Higher ed board student membFor the University of Washington and for Washington State University, the Governor, with the consent of the Senate, appoints one full-time student in good standing to the board of regents. The student is chosen from a list of...	Don Carlson (R-49)	Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate	Mar 12, 1998
HB 2418 1997–98	Reading improvementThe teacher certification requirements to teach in the elementary grades are expanded in statute to include additional course work and an assessment in beginning reading instruction. Course work expanded for teacher...	Peggy Johnson (R-35)	Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate	Mar 12, 1998
HB 2521 1997–98	CurfewsA model curfew ordinance is provided. A local jurisdiction that adopts a curfew may request that the attorney general defend the ordinance against a legal attack on its constitutionality.	Brad Benson (R-6)	Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate	Mar 12, 1998
HB 2897 1997–98	SEPA exemptionsLand Use Decisions : Decisions pertaining to the following actions are exempt from the State Environmental Policy Act within urban growth areas: (1)The construction of a residential structure of ten or fewer dwelling units;...	Bill Reams (R-48)	Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate	Mar 12, 1998
HB 2898 1997–98	Buildable lands evaluationThe review and evaluation program under the GMA is modified. If the evaluation demonstrates that the urban growth area does not contain sufficient land suitable for development to accommodate residential, commercial, and...	Mike Sherstad (R-1)	Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate	Mar 12, 1998
HB 2914 1997–98	Sexually transmitted diseaseThe Governor must appoint a 15-member HIV surveillance implementation task force, with broad representation, to develop a statewide pilot project for HIV infection surveillance and report to the state Board of Health by...	Phil Dyer (R-5)	Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate	Mar 12, 1998
HB 3124 1997–98	Reading improvement programsThe Successful Readers Act is created. A funding program is created to provide teacher training and curriculum in beginning reading instruction for kindergarten through second grade teachers, and to provide teacher training in...	Peggy Johnson (R-35)	Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate	Mar 12, 1998
HB 1117 1997–98	Minors and alcoholThe crimes of providing liquor to a minor and possessing or consuming liquor by a minor are made gross misdemeanors.	Brad Benson (R-6)	Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 1998	Mar 11, 1998
HB 2419 1997–98	Reading improvementReading Improvement Plan Beginning on June 30, 1998, all schools that meet one of two conditions must develop a school-wide reading improvement plan. The primary element of the plan will be the implementation of a beginning...	Peggy Johnson (R-35)	Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor	Feb 24, 1998
HB 2519 1997–98	Forfeited property divisionChanges are made to the general forfeiture statute as to the distribution of proceeds from forfeited property.	Joyce McDonald (R-25)	Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor	Feb 24, 1998
HB 2584 1997–98	Adverse possessionThe statutory period of continuous possession required for a claim of adverse possession and easement by prescription is changed from 10 years to 20 years. The prevailing party in an adverse possession proceeding is required...	Tom Mielke (R-18)	Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor	Feb 24, 1998
HB 2776 1997–98	Health benefit plan ratesEach individual or small employer must be offered a rate that cannot be adjusted more frequently than annually. The requirement that the rate for a health plan be not be changed more frequently than annually is removed.	Paul Zellinsky (R-23)	Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor	Feb 24, 1998
HB 2824 1997–98	Insurance policy refundsThe insurer does not have to make the refund if the amount of the refund is less than $10.00.	Les Thomas (R-31)	Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor	Feb 24, 1998
HB 2825 1997–98	Insurance general agent feesThe prohibition on fees outside of the premium does not apply to a fee an insured pays to a general agent. A general agent can receive a fee from an insurer that pays for services that are unique to general agents and are not...	Les Thomas (R-31)	Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor	Feb 24, 1998

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