Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Geoff Simpson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2728 2009–10 |
Criminal act, definitionRevises the exceptions to the definition of "criminal act" as it relates to crime victims compensation and assistance. | Mike Hope (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2730 2009–10 |
Hit and run provisionsIncreases, in certain circumstances, the seriousness level for the offense of hit and run. | Mike Hope (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2737 2009–10 |
Employee meal & rest breaksRequires employers to allow employees certain meal breaks and rest breaks. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2739 2009–10 |
School crosswalk violationsDoubles the penalty for violations related to crosswalks that occur within a school, playground, or crosswalk speed zone, and deposits 50 percent of the penalty associated with the violations into the School Zone Safety Account. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2741 2009–10 |
Infant & toddler programTransfers responsibility for the administration of the Infant and Toddler Early Intervention Program (ITEIP) from the Department of Social and Health Services to the Department of Early Learning (DEL), effective July 1, 2010. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2743 2009–10 |
Higher education employeesMakes the Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act applicable to certain managers and directors of institutions of higher education who are exempted from civil service under the Personnel System Reform Act. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2744 2009–10 |
Phosphorus in lake waterProhibits the application of a fertilizer containing phosphorus to turf after January 1, 2012, with exceptions. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2750 2009–10 |
PUDs, deferred comp, savingsAuthorizes public utility districts to establish, maintain, and make contributions to a deferred compensation plan or a supplemental savings retirement plan for eligible district employees and officials. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2751 2009–10 |
Cmty & tech college trusteesRequires that all community college Boards of Trustees include at least one member from labor. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2754 2009–10 |
Voluntary retirement acctsCreates the Washington voluntary retirement accounts program which will provide a simple and cost-effective way for employers to offer an important employee benefit and provide a simple and inexpensive way for workers to save... | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2756 2009–10 |
Senior property tax programsDeducts medigap and other medicare supplement insurance premiums from the income calculation used for senior citizens and retired persons property tax relief programs. | John Driscoll (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2757 2009–10 |
Prescriptions by ARNPsAuthorizes pharmacies to fill prescriptions written by a licensed advanced registered nurse practitioner in other states or in any province in Canada that shares a common border with this state. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2762 2009–10 |
New special license platesRequires legislative approval to authorize new special license plates. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2763 2009–10 |
Music Matters license plateRequires music aid northwest, in cooperation with the department of licensing, to create and design a special license plate displaying the "Music Matters" logo. Requires the department of licensing to issue the special license... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2764 2009–10 |
Employees and influenzaProhibits an employer from discharging or disciplining an employee because of an absence from employment related to symptoms of pandemic influenza. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2768 2009–10 |
Peace & reserve officersRequires an applicant offered a conditional offer of employment as a peace officer or reserve officer to submit to a background investigation, including a check of criminal history. | Charles Ross (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2778 2009–10 |
Domestic violenceMakes a number of changes to the laws relating to domestic violence, including changes in the areas of law enforcement and arrest, no-contact and protection orders, firearms possession, sentencing reforms, treatment and... | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2780 2009–10 |
Traffic safety camerasModifies the process by which a registered owner may challenge an infraction generated by an automated traffic safety camera to limit a court's ability to require further action when a registered owner states that the vehicle... | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2781 2009–10 |
Assault against law officerRequires an offender to serve a mandatory minimum term in total confinement for a violation of community custody against an employee of a law enforcement agency. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2783 2009–10 |
Salary, definition/WSPRSRevises the definition of "salary" for the Washington state patrol retirement system. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2786 2009–10 |
Green river flood responseStrengthens emergency response, mitigation, preparation, and coordination by establishing a source of funding for flood control and relocation of those private citizens and businesses that may be displaced during a flood disaster. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2787 2009–10 |
Green river flood responseCapital funds are appropriated to the Washington Military Department to fund levy repair and flood hazard prevention, mitigation, and response projects for the Green River Valley area. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2788 2009–10 |
Health care charges/noticesExempts ambulances and aid vehicles from the requirement to post notices about estimates for health care fees and charges. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2793 2009–10 |
Registered domestic partnersAmends the Uniform Parentage Act to: (1) reference state-registered domestic partnerships and same-sex couples in specific provisions; (2) adopt some of the changes made by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2794 2009–10 |
Flood control zone districtsAddresses flood control zone districts with regard to liability and powers, using covered volunteer emergency workers in an emergency situation, and providing grant funds to political subdivisions. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |