Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Geoff Simpson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1892 2005–06 |
Recycling of waste tiresDeclares an intent to establish an effective program for the recycling of waste tires. Finds that it is in the best interests of all citizens for waste tires to be recycled safely and efficiently, for the hauling and recycling... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1902 2005–06 |
Alternative public worksExpands the number of public bodies that can use alternative contracting procedures. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1904 2005–06 |
AsthmaProvides for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of asthma. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1910 2005–06 |
Health insurance marketRecognizes that to stabilize the health insurance market and reduce the number of uninsured people in Washington state, health insurance premiums need to be lower. An uncertain market due to the uncompensated care needs of... | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1923 2005–06 |
Certified capital companiesProvides for the creation of capital companies to promote investment in small businesses. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1955 2005–06 |
Emergency service vehiclesExempts the purchase of emergency service vehicles by local government from sales and use tax. | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1969 2005–06 |
Transportation goalsChanges the priority goals for the state's transportation system to include standards regarding maintaining, managing, and investing in the system. The Legislature's intent is expanded to include an expectation that the budget... | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1989 2005–06 |
Local transportation fundingAuthorizes a county, city or town to impose up to a twenty dollar annual vehicle fee. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1992 2005–06 |
Water and sewer servicesAllows cities or towns to impose a tax on the gross revenues of water-sewer districts earned from the provision of services to end-use customers within the city or town. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2023 2005–06 |
Growth mgmt infrastructureCreates the growth management infrastructure account (infrastructure account) in the state treasury. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2035 2005–06 |
State fuel tax distributionsRequires the Department of Transportation to consult with the Association of Washington Cities on studies. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2040 2005–06 |
Tax on motorcycle salesExempts motorcycles and off-road vehicles from sales tax if transported out-of- state in a vehicle or trailer owned by a nonresident. | Beverly Woods (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2041 2005–06 |
High school assessmentsDelays the time when Washington assessment of student learning scores will be displayed on high school transcripts to 2008. | Beverly Woods (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2043 2005–06 |
Office of student servicesEstablishes a Student Services Office in the Employment Security Department (ESD) as a pilot program to coordinate job placement activities and resources for graduate and professional students of the University of Washington... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2047 2005–06 |
Medical equipment tax exmptnProvides that "home medical equipment" means medical equipment, supplies, or devices prescribed by a person licensed under chapter 18.57 or 18.71 RCW for use by a patient at home for the treatment of a medical condition. Home... | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2049 2005–06 |
Enhanced permit assistanceAuthorizes the Office of Permit Assistance (OPA) to select two local government planning and permitting offices to participate in an enhanced permit assistance pilot program. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2062 2005–06 |
Voter registration/felonsRestores an offender's right-to-vote upon release from confinement. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2072 2005–06 |
Horse race/person transportExempts trams used for transporting people to and from the parking lots to horse race facilities from vehicle licensing. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2077 2005–06 |
Critical areas policiesAllows cities and counties to satisfy Growth Management Act requirements regarding the protection of designated critical areas by adopting example critical area policies or regulations developed by specified state agencies. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2078 2005–06 |
Comprehensive plan deferralsCreates exceptions to the Growth Management Act planning update schedule so as to allow certain planning and non-planning counties and cities to forego one required update every 14 years. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2079 2005–06 |
Comprehensive plan reviewsChanges the recurring review and revision schedule of the Growth Management Act (GMA) from a seven to a 10-year cycle. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2115 2005–06 |
Opiate treatment programsRequires opiate substitution treatment programs to disseminate information to pregnant clients concerning the impact that opiate substitution treatment may have on their babies. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2118 2005–06 |
Intermediate drivers' licModifies the penalties for holders of Intermediate Driver's Licenses who violate the conditions of the license. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2125 2005–06 |
Impact fee exemptionProvides that, under no circumstances shall a county, city, town, or school district be required to transfer funds to an impact fee account from another agency account. Declares that the impact fee schedule shall not be... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2130 2005–06 |
Omitted property taxationAmends RCW 84.40.080 relating to the taxation of omitted property. | John Serben (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |