Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Geoff Simpson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3044 2005–06 |
Rising oil costsExpands the powers of the Utilities and Transportation Commission to facilitate the availability of information to consumers and businesses regarding the price and availability of petroleum. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| HB 3045 2005–06 |
Sprinkler fittersEstablishes a certification requirement for sprinkler fitters to be administered by the state Director of Fire Protection. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| HB 2941 2005–06 |
Academic achievement certProvides that, in order to meet state requirements and earn a certificate of academic achievement, a student must meet or exceed either the proficient or basic level on the high school Washington assessment of student learning... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| HB 2977 2005–06 |
Petroleum coporationsImposes a tax on the taxable income of petroleum businesses engaging in any business activity within the state. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| HB 2982 2005–06 |
Vehicle license platesDeletes the minimum height requirement for the attachment of vehicle license plates. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| HB 2853 2005–06 |
Workers' comp claimsProvides that the one year time frame for filing an industrial insurance claim application begins to run after the disabling effect of an injury is discovered. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2859 2005–06 |
Public facilities loan acctContinues funding for the public facilities construction loan revolving account. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2861 2005–06 |
Sale of firearms at gun showProvides that a person who, while at a gun show or event, offers to sell or transfer a firearm to another person must be licensed as a dealer under 18 U.S.C. Sec. 923 and post the license in accordance with 27 C.F.R. Secs.... | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2866 2005–06 |
Career & tech courseworkRequires each high school or school board to adopt course equivalencies for all high school career and technical courses. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2873 2005–06 |
Voting restrictions/felonsDeclares an intent to establish a clear standard for restricting and restoring the voting rights of felons that will provide clear information about the status of former felon voting rights to all state and local election officials. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2887 2005–06 |
State board of healthIncludes a member of the American Indian health commission for Washington state on the state board of health. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2890 2005–06 |
Wildlife enforcement officerPermits Department of Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Officers to transfer service credit earned in the Public Employees' Retirement System(PERS) Plan 2 prior to July 2003 into the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters'... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2891 2005–06 |
School emply accrued leaveAuthorizes employees of public schools and school districts within the state who move to state agency employment shall be allowed to transfer accrued vacation leave earned while employed by the public school. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2896 2005–06 |
Collective bargainingDeclares that, currently, state employees are prohibited from collectively bargaining any aspect of the state pension programs provided by the state for its employees. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2913 2005–06 |
Mental health servicesDirects the Joint Legislative and Executive Task Force on Mental Health Services Delivery and Financing to study caseloads of community mental health workers. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2777 2005–06 |
Paid sick leaveProvides that employees must accrue at least 40 hours of paid sick leave for each six months of full-time work. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2779 2005–06 |
Vehicle headlightsRequires vehicle headlights when windshield wipers are used. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2784 2005–06 |
Property tax reliefProvides property tax relief for senior citizens, persons retired because of physical disability, and veterans. | Jim McCune (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2797 2005–06 |
Energy efficiency prgm mapAuthorizes the Washington State University Energy Program to conduct a study to create a State Energy Efficiency Program Road Map. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2800 2005–06 |
Green power programsRequires utilities to offer Washington State alternative energy resources in their voluntary green power options offered to retail customers. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2828 2005–06 |
National guard/rehireAllows small businesses that reemploy National Guard members returning from active duty to earn a credit against Business and Occupation tax liability of $1,000 per member reemployed for at least one year. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2831 2005–06 |
Public recordsProhibits the use of any list obtained from any state or local government agency for commercial purposes, or for any type of solicitation, by or on behalf of nonprofit or charitable organizations. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2834 2005–06 |
Nursing facility bed taxRepeals RCW 74.46.091, 74.46.535, 82.71.010, 82.71.020, and 82.71.030. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2370 2005–06 |
Low-income home energy asstAppropriates $7.6 million from the Public Service Revolving Account to the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission for use in the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program during the 2005-07 biennium. | Tami Green (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 2006 |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 2679 2005–06 |
Retirement plans 2 and 3Provides unreduced retirement benefits in the plans 2 and 3 of the public employees' retirement system, the teachers' retirement system, and the school employees' retirement system. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |