Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Geoff Simpson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3026 2009–10 |
State & fed civil rights lawAdds a new chapter to the school code paralleling the current Sexual Equality chapter and prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation including gender expression... | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 240, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 29, 2010 |
| HB 2672 2009–10 |
Aluminum smelters/tax reliefExtends tax incentives for the aluminum industry to 2017. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 2010, 1st Special Session |
Mar 26, 2010 |
| HB 2676 2009–10 |
Energy conservation loansExtends the pay back period for energy conservation loans provided by a public utility district or an irrigation district from 120 months to 240 months. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 2010, 1st Special Session |
Mar 26, 2010 |
| HB 2677 2009–10 |
Water conservation loansExtends the pay back period for water conservation loans provided by a municipal water distribution utility, a county water distribution utility, or a water and sewer district from 120 months to 240 months. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2010, 1st Special Session |
Mar 26, 2010 |
| HB 2753 2009–10 |
WA works housing programRequires $1 billion of outstanding debt to be used for implementing the Washington Works Housing Program to increase opportunities for nonprofit organizations and public agencies to purchase, acquire, build, and own real... | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 2010, 1st Special Session |
Mar 26, 2010 |
| HB 3124 2009–10 |
DUI with child in car/reportRequires law enforcement officers to notify child protective services when a child under age 13 is present in the car of a parent or other legal custodian being arrested for a drug- or alcohol-related driving offense. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 25, 2010 |
| HB 1966 2009–10 |
Drivers & wheelchair usersAdds wheelchair users and power wheelchair users to the individuals for whom drivers must take all necessary precautions to avoid injury when approaching, and for whom drivers may not enter a crosswalk while such an individual... | John McCoy (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 184, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 24, 2010 |
| HB 2651 2009–10 |
Port districts/job trainingAuthorizes ports to sponsor certain job training and placement programs, pre-apprenticeship training or educational programs that are operated by nonprofit entities and in existence on the effective date of this act. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 195, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 24, 2010 |
| HB 2748 2009–10 |
Public port association duesRemoves the statutory limit for annual Washington Public Ports Association membership dues. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 198, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 24, 2010 |
| HB 1956 2009–10 |
Homeless person encampmentsGrants broad authority to religious organizations to provide shelter or housing to homeless persons on property owned or controlled by such organizations. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 175, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 23, 2010 |
| HB 2596 2009–10 |
Child advocacy centersCreates a definition for Children's Advocacy Center within the chapter governing abuse and neglect of children. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 176, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 23, 2010 |
| HB 1149 2009–10 |
Security breach protectionModifies the state security breach law. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 151, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 22, 2010 |
| HB 2734 2009–10 |
Community health centersAdds federally qualified community health centers to the list of persons and entities entitled to purchase surplus real property from the Washington State Department of Transportation until June 30, 2012. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 157, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 22, 2010 |
| HB 1541 2009–10 |
Half-time edu employmentProvides recalculation of the service credit for currently active members of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and the School Employees' Retirement System (SERS) that worked in an eligible school district position... | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 103, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 18, 2010 |
| HB 1560 2009–10 |
Higher ed collec bargainingPermits multi-employer bargaining involving certain universities and colleges. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 104, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 18, 2010 |
| HB 1591 2009–10 |
Trans benefit district fundsProvides that a transportation improvement project may be contained in the transportation plan of a city, county, or other eligible jurisdiction. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 105, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 18, 2010 |
| HB 1653 2009–10 |
Shoreline & growth mgmt actsModifies provisions in the Growth Management Act (GMA) pertaining to the integration of the GMA and the Shoreline Management Act. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 107, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 18, 2010 |
| HB 1913 2009–10 |
Process serversRequires all process servers who serve process for a fee to be Washington residents at least 18 years of age or older. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 108, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 18, 2010 |
| HB 2990 2009–10 |
Water-sewer districtsAuthorizes cities meeting specified criteria to impose a tax on a water-sewer district (district) for revenues derived from the services provided by the district to city residents. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 102, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 18, 2010 |
| HB 1080 2009–10 |
Fire protection facilitiesModifies the definition of "public facilities" for which impact fees may be collected and spent to include all fire protection facilities, rather than only fire protection facilities in jurisdictions that are not part of a... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 86, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 17, 2010 |
| HB 2403 2009–10 |
Military leave/pub employeesExpands the use of military leave to include state active duty. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 91, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 17, 2010 |
| HB 2510 2009–10 |
Public hospital districtsAllows public hospital districts, in connection with the issuance of bonds, to grant a lien on its property pursuant to a mortgage, deed of trust, security agreement, or other security instrument. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 95, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 17, 2010 |
| HB 2830 2009–10 |
Credit union regulationModifies the regulation of credit unions in the areas of examination and supervision, penalties, and corporate governance. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 87, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 17, 2010 |
| HB 2831 2009–10 |
Banks and trust companiesExtends some enforcement authority of the Department of Financial Institutions over commercial banks, trust companies, and savings banks to their holding companies. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 88, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 17, 2010 |
| HB 3032 2009–10 |
Normal wear & tear/vehiclesExpands the definition of "service contract." | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 89, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 17, 2010 |