Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Geoff Simpson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1812 2005–06 |
Computer crimesDeclares that no person may solicit, request, or take any action to induce another person to provide personally identifying information by means of a web page, electronic mail message, or otherwise using the internet by... | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1814 2005–06 |
Mandatory arbitrationLowers the county minimum population threshold from 150,000 to 100,000 for purposes of determining in which counties mandatory arbitration must be used. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1817 2005–06 |
RecyclingRequires the transporters of recyclable materials to register with the state or face a civil violation. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1818 2005–06 |
Local public health fundingFinds that the public health system as defined in RCW 43.70.575 is essential to fulfilling the state's responsibility to protect the health and safety of its citizens. Finds that local public health departments lack adequate... | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1825 2005–06 |
Customized wrk frce trainingCreates the Washington Customized Employment Training program for employers locating or expanding in Washington. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1829 2005–06 |
Records of convictionsPermits misdemeanor records to be vacated even if the applicant previously had another record vacated. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1833 2005–06 |
Job training & placementRequires integration of job training and placement services provided through the WorkFirst program and the federal Workforce Investment Act. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1842 2005–06 |
Pharmacy servicesProvides that every health plan delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed by a health carrier on and after January 1, 2006, that provides for payment of all or a portion of prescription costs, or reimbursement of prescription... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1843 2005–06 |
TRS plan 1 military servicePermits members of the Teachers Retirement System Plan 1 to receive up to five years of prior military service credit. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1844 2005–06 |
Renewable energy tax creditsProvides utilities with a public utility tax credit for the purchase or generation of a renewable resource for distribution and sale to retail customers. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1852 2005–06 |
Boater safety & educationDirects the State Parks and Recreation Commission to establish and implement by rule a required boating safety education program. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1855 2005–06 |
Church prprty tax exemptionRevises property tax exemptions related to churches and other religious organizations. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1866 2005–06 |
Model toxics controlAuthorizes the Department of Ecology (DOE) to file a lien against a property where the State of Washington has incurred a remedial action cost that is unrecovered. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1868 2005–06 |
Home care workersExempts from public disclosure the residential addresses and telephone numbers of independent provider home care workers. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1871 2005–06 |
Transportation fundingProvides that, in addition to all other license fees, passenger cars, travel trailers, and motor homes are assessed a transportation improvement fee of one and one-half cents per vehicle pound based on the empty scale weight. | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1873 2005–06 |
LEOFFRS plan 1 benefit capDeletes the cap on retirement benefits of members of the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system plan 1. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1874 2005–06 |
Sales & use tax exemptionsProvides a sales and use tax exemption for the modification or construction of facilities financed with voter-approved bonds. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1875 2005–06 |
Retrospective ratingRequires sponsors of retrospective rating groups to distribute the full amount of any refunds to employers. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1879 2005–06 |
Funding driver's educationProvides funding for traffic safety education for all students through the assessment of a $3 fee on each license plate issued. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1880 2005–06 |
Driver's ed/low-income stdntProvides funding for traffic safety education for low-income students through the assessment of a $1 fee on all initial vehicle registrations and license plate replacements. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1881 2005–06 |
Regional transit authorityFinds that: (1) Public entities that receive tax dollars must continuously improve the way they operate and deliver service so citizens receive maximum value for their tax dollars; and (2) An explicit statement clarifying that... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1884 2005–06 |
High-technology excise taxProvides that a pharmaceutical manufacturing company shall not claim credit under RCW 82.04.4452 if: (1) The company has reduced sales to retail pharmacies in Canada within the twelve months prior to the effective date of this... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1885 2005–06 |
State investment boardDefines "pharmaceutical manufacturing company." | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1886 2005–06 |
Cleaning in state facilitiesRequires all state agencies to purchase and use cleaning products having properties that minimize impacts to human health and the environment. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1889 2005–06 |
Prescription drug marketingDeclares that the purpose of this act is to require disclosure and reporting of gifts, grants, and gratuities made by pharmaceutical manufacturers, directly or indirectly, to any person or entity authorized to prescribe,... | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |