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 1905 1997–98 |
Carbonated beverage taxThe carbonated beverage syrup tax is eliminated. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1914 1997–98 |
Cigars/taxationCigars are removed from the tobacco products tax. A tax on cigars is created. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1926 1997–98 |
Grass seed farming equip/taxThe state sales tax does not apply to sales to a field and turf grass seed farmer of machinery and equipment used directly in field and turf grass seed farming. The state sales tax also does not apply to labor and services... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1990 1997–98 |
Child abuse definitionActs of A temporary abandonment @ are added to the definition of child abuse and neglect. A Temporary abandonment @ is defined as A recklessly leaving a child under the age of ten years unattended in or at any place for such... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2009 1997–98 |
Insur agent/contract termntnThe requirements that apply when the agency relationship between an independent agent and an insurance company is terminated also apply when the agency relationship between a general agent and an insurance company is... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2033 1997–98 |
Transportatn beneft distrctsThe total general indebtedness limitation, including both voter approved and nonvoter approved general indebtedness, that a transportation benefit district may incur is increased from an amount not exceeding 1 and one-quarter... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2060 1997–98 |
Balance of government powersThe Legislature finds that the judiciary = s interpretation of the state constitution is only one branch of government = s interpretation of the constitution and should not be binding upon the legislative or executive branches. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2075 1997–98 |
Tax increment financingThe existing statutes authorizing the community redevelopment financing program is repealed and the tax increment financing program (TIF) is created. Any city with a population of 100,000 or more may enter into agreements with... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2116 1997–98 |
Legislative districtsDeclares that each legislative district will be divided into two subdistricts, A and B. Subdistricts must have populations as nearly equal as is practicable, excluding nonresident military personnel, based on the population in... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2134 1997–98 |
Workers' comp claim filingRevises RCW 51.28.050 and 51.28.055 relating to time periods for filing industrial insurance claims. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2135 1997–98 |
Workers' comp accidentsDeclares that, beginning with claims for injuries occurring on or after the effective date of this act, an application for a claim is not valid or the claim thereunder enforceable unless the accident from which the claim arose... | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2208 1997–98 |
Multijurisdictional projectsThe collaborative process for counties planning under the Growth Management Act to review and coordinate state and local permits for transportation projects that cross more than one city or county boundary is no longer limited... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2210 1997–98 |
Abuse of dependent personsRevises RCW 26.44.020 relating to definitions of abuse of children, adult dependents, and developmentally disabled persons. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2212 1997–98 |
Optometry practice expandedDirects the board to establish, by rule, specific guidelines for the prescription and administration of drugs by optometric physicians, so that licensed optometric physicians and persons filling their prescriptions have a... | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2247 1997–98 |
Alien offendersRevises RCW 9.94A.280 relating to alien offenders. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2294 1997–98 |
Court of appeals budgetDirects the judicial branch to submit its budget proposals directly to the appropriate committees of the legislature without prior review of the office of financial management and without application of rules adopted by the... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2327 1997–98 |
Drunk driving offensesA third or subsequent conviction for drunk driving is a "most serious offense," or "strike" for purposes of the "Three Strikes and You're Out" law. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 3902 1997–98 |
Warrant checksLaw enforcement officers are given explicit statutory authority to detain a person for a reasonable period of time to conduct a warrant search if the person has been stopped for a noncriminal traffic offense. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 1997, 1st Special Session |
Sep 17, 1997 |
| HB 1819 1997–98 |
Financl institutn complianceState and federally chartered financial institutions are given a compliance review privilege. Generally, this privilege applies to self-critical analysis of a financial institution that ascertains, monitors, or remedies... | Brad Benson (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 435, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 1398 1997–98 |
Spokane superior court judgsThe number of statutorily authorized judicial positions in Spokane County is increased from 11 to 13. The additional judicial positions take effect upon the effective date of the act, but the actual starting dates must be... | Brad Benson (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 347, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| HB 3900 1997–98 |
Juvenile Code revisions J.S.1.JUVENILE COURT JURISDICTION Automatic Decline: The category of juvenile offenders who are subject to automatic decline to adult court is expanded to include any juvenile who is 16 or 17 and alleged to have committed a... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 338, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| HB 1687 1997–98 |
Wage garnishmentNotice must be given at least ten days prior to the entry of any judgment against a garnishee for the full amount of the obligor's debt based on failure to timely respond to a garnishment order. The requirement for an answer... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 296, Laws of 1997 |
May 9, 1997 |
| HB 1841 1997–98 |
School safetySeveral statutes addressing criminal offenses, student discipline, student records, and student dress codes are amended. Additionally, schools are authorized to discipline students for criminal street gang activity and limit... | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 266, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| HB 2069 1997–98 |
School leviesThe levy lid is increased 2 percent for calendar year 1998 and 4 percent for calendar year 1999 and thereafter. Beginning in 1999, levy equalization is increased to 12 percent for districts having a property tax rate for a 10... | Mike Wensman (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 259, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| HB 2193 1997–98 |
Higher ed parking feesThe governing board of the Spokane Joint Center for Higher Education may adopt rules governing parking and traffic on the center = s lands and facilities. The board may establish, collect, and retain parking fees and fines,... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 273, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
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