Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Geoff Simpson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2132 2005–06 |
Agricultural zoningFinds that for many counties the adoption of zoning maps and development regulations that identify and protect agricultural resource lands of commercial significance is problematic. Complexities arise from the growth... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2157 2005–06 |
Regional trans improvementsAuthorizes counties to establish a new Regional Transportation Investment Authority (RTIA) for King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties, which may be single or multi-county. Kitsap County may also form an Authority or annex to an... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2180 2005–06 |
Bonds for outdoor recreationAuthorizes the State Finance Committee to issue up to $500 million in bonds to finance acquisition, preservation, and development of recreation areas and facilities. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2181 2005–06 |
Autism task forceCreates the Caring for Washington Children with Autism Task Force to study and make recommendations to the Legislature regarding the growing incidence of autism and ways to improve the delivery and coordination of autism... | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2191 2005–06 |
Homeowners' associationsProvides that the governing documents of an association may not prohibit the owner of residential real property located within the association's jurisdiction from using fire resistant roofing materials that are: (1) Compatible... | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2201 2005–06 |
Mercury-containing vaccinesProvides that, beginning July 1, 2006, a person who is known to be pregnant or who is under three years of age shall not be vaccinated with a mercury-containing vaccine or injected with a mercury-containing product that... | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2202 2005–06 |
Agriculture/food processingDirects the Department of Agriculture to commission a comprehensive study of the economic impacts of the agriculture and food processing industries on Washington. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2204 2005–06 |
State academic standardsRequires the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) to return the results of the high school Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) by June 1 in any year beginning no later than the 2006-07 school year. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2205 2005–06 |
Galley service/state ferriesRequires the department to seek to promptly reestablish galley food service on vessels. In reestablishing galley service, the department shall follow these principles: (1) First, make every effort to facilitate the completion... | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2207 2005–06 |
Growth management/scienceRequires that counties and cities bear the burden of demonstrating that best available science standards have been considered in the process of developing the policies and regulations regarding critical areas. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2210 2005–06 |
Baccalaureate degreesSubject to legislative appropriation to the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, authorizes agreements between community and technical colleges and public four-year institutions of higher education to offer... | Skip Priest (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2222 2005–06 |
Eluding a police vehicleCreates a one year sentencing enhancement if a person convicted of attempting to elude a police vehicle endangered another while committing that crime. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2236 2005–06 |
Water and sewer servicesProvides that a city or town in which a water-sewer district operates works, plants, or facilities for the distribution and sale of water or sewer services has the power to levy and collect from the district a tax on the gross... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2242 2005–06 |
Parking & bus imprvmnt areasMakes transportation services an authorized purpose for parking and business improvement areas. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2251 2005–06 |
State emply/military leaveProvides that if, on or after November 1, 2004, an officer or employee of the state is called into the federal service of the United States for a period exceeding thirty days, the officer or employee shall receive from the... | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2259 2005–06 |
Water-sewer districtProhibits a city from assuming jurisdiction over all or part of a water-sewer district serving a population greater than 1,000 residents and containing, within its boundaries, the territory of two or more cities, or one city... | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2273 2005–06 |
Streamlined sales & use taxProvisions are adopted that allow Washington State to conform to the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement (SSTA), including language that authorizes: - the on-line registration of remote sellers; - monetary allowances or... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2293 2005–06 |
WASLAmends RCW 28A.305.220 and 28A.655.061 relating to providing information regarding results of the Washington assessment of student learning on high school transcripts. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2312 2005–06 |
Transportation revenueProvides transportation funding for the Transportation Appropriations Act. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2315 2005–06 |
B & O tax/investmentsRevises the business and occupation taxation of investment income received by corporations. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2336 2005–06 |
Pupil transportationRemoves the limitation that state pupil transportation funds for students who live within one mile of school are only provided for transportation services for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2346 2005–06 |
Fire-safe cigarettesRequires the state director of fire protection to determine for each variety of cigarette sold or proposed for sale in this state whether that variety of cigarette is fire safe. Requires the state director of fire protection... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2359 2005–06 |
Makers of small loansRequires a minimum 10 year ban from the check cashing and selling industry for any person involved with the making payday loans by an unlicensed entity. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2411 2005–06 |
Sex offender punishmentIncreases the minimum term for Rape of a Child in the first degree and Child Molestation in the first degree when the perpetrator was unknown to the victim. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2413 2005–06 |
Electronic monitoringRequires the Department of Corrections (DOC) to conduct a pilot project to evaluate the cost and effectiveness of using global positioning system technology to monitor transient or level three sex offenders on community... | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |