Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Geoff Simpson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2960 2007–08 |
Sex offenses against minorsExtends the statute of limitations for certain sex offenses against minors. | Don Barlow (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| HB 2961 2007–08 |
Utility local improvementAuthorizes cities and towns to create a utility local improvement district for the purpose of building underground facilities for the transmission or distribution of electricity or communications. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| HB 2962 2007–08 |
Public safetyProvides additional revenues for public safety, including law enforcement officers and firefighters plan 2 pension plan benefits. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| HB 2964 2007–08 |
Regional transit authoritiesModifies provisions concerning the effect of special fuel taxes on regional transit authorities. | Jay Rodne (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| HB 2971 2007–08 |
Special license platesAuthorizes the issuance of special license plates to mothers of United States armed forces members killed in combat. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| HB 2972 2007–08 |
Bridge safetyRequires the department of transportation to create a bridge safety rating system which must clearly differentiate between bridges that are in need of replacement, bridges in need of major repair, bridges in need of minor... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| HB 2977 2007–08 |
Property tax correctionsLowers the burden of proof for corrections to property tax valuations. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| HB 2982 2007–08 |
TRS & PERSProvides that beginning July 1, 2008, and ending September 30, 2008, an eligible member of plan 1 of the teachers' retirement system may make a one-time irrevocable election, filed in writing with the department, to leave any... | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| HB 2987 2007–08 |
School accumulated leaveAuthorizes the transfer of accumulated leave between the common school and higher education systems. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| HB 2862 2007–08 |
Gambling commission revenueProvides increased and new fees for gambling activities regulated by the Washington state gambling commission. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| HB 2875 2007–08 |
Investment strategyCreates a Joint Legislative Infrastructure Oversight Committee (Committee). | Liz Loomis (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| HB 2896 2007–08 |
Public assistance grantsIncreases public assistance grants to account for cost-of-living increases. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| HB 2905 2007–08 |
Safety agency restitutionRequires restitution to public safety agencies for costs incurred responding to criminal activity. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| HB 2725 2007–08 |
Privacy of personal infoProvides that personal information in connection with drivers' licenses and identicards is exempt from disclosure under the Public Records Act. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2732 2007–08 |
Vehicle passing distanceProvides that a safe passing distance must be no less than three feet when vehicles approach pedestrians or bicyclists. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2749 2007–08 |
Gambling revolving fundProvides that the gambling revolving fund retain its investment earnings. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2769 2007–08 |
Unemployment compensationDeletes the provision that disqualifies employees in a multi-employer bargaining unit from unemployment compensation benefits when the employees have been locked out following a strike against one of the employers in the... | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2776 2007–08 |
DUI liquor/drug provisionsProvides, beginning January 1, 2009, any person licensed under this act who is convicted of any offense involving the use, consumption, or possession of alcohol while operating a motor vehicle in violation of RCW 46.61.502 or... | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2785 2007–08 |
Environmental permitsPermits the Fish and Wildlife Commission to block certain hydraulic project violations from criminal prosecution and limit penalties to civil natural resources infractions. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2787 2007–08 |
Radio communicationsCreates the Washington Interoperability Office within the Office of the Governor. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2828 2007–08 |
Crime victim services/costsRequires the department of community, trade, and economic development to establish a grant program to enhance the funding, treatment, and services for victims of felony crimes and for enhanced local prosecutorial costs. Makes... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2830 2007–08 |
Housing affordabilityPromotes the achievement of statewide growth management act housing affordability goals through grants and loans, transportation-oriented development, infrastructure projects, zoning ordinances, local improvement district or... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2837 2007–08 |
Real propertyRequires that any person or entity involved in the construction of improvements upon real property intended for residential use has a duty, which may not be waived, to exercise reasonable care in the construction of the improvement. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2840 2007–08 |
Maury Island aquatic reserveProtects Puget Sound water quality by creating an aquatic reserve near Maury Island. Requires the department of natural resources to develop a management plan for the aquatic reserve. The department may incorporate an existing... | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2856 2007–08 |
Income to meet basic needsRequires yearly adjustment of the minimum wage rate to maintain employee purchasing power by increasing the current year's minimum wage rate by the rate of inflation. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |