Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Geoff Simpson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1509 2005–06 |
Widows of veteransCreates a new property tax relief program for retired widows or widowers of war time veterans. | Tami Green (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 253, Laws of 2005 |
May 3, 2005 |
| HB 1749 2005–06 |
County election proceduresCalls for a review of election-related policies, procedures and practices to be conducted at least once every three years, or as often as possible dependent upon staffing or budget levels. | Tami Green (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 240, Laws of 2005 |
May 3, 2005 |
| HB 1754 2005–06 |
Mail ballot electionsAllows counties to conduct all elections by mail ballot prior to January 1, 2008. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 241, Laws of 2005 |
May 3, 2005 |
| HB 1050 2005–06 |
Foster care scholarshipCreates an endowed scholarship program administered by the Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) for foster care youth and former foster care youth ages 16 to 23 years. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 215, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 28, 2005 |
| HB 1065 2005–06 |
Armed forces license plateCreates the "Armed Forces" special vehicle license plate collection. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 216, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 28, 2005 |
| HB 1146 2005–06 |
Group life insuranceAllows employers to offer group life insurance policies when the entire premium for the policy is paid by insured employees. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 222, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 28, 2005 |
| HB 1338 2005–06 |
Registered offender web siteExpands the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) web site to include all registered kidnapping offenders. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 228, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 28, 2005 |
| HB 1379 2005–06 |
Liquor retail business planDirects the Liquor Control Board to implement Sunday sales in selected liquor stores. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 231, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 28, 2005 |
| HB 1495 2005–06 |
Tribal history in schoolsEncourages the Washington State School Directors' Association (WSSDA) to convene regional meetings with Indian tribal councils and local school boards in order to establish government-to-government relationships and develop... | John McCoy (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 28, 2005 |
| HB 1496 2005–06 |
Enrollment cards/IndiansAdds enrollment cards from federally recognized Indian tribes in Washington to the list of documents that a person can use to buy liquor and tobacco, provided the card incorporates security features comparable to those... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 28, 2005 |
| HB 1708 2005–06 |
Dropout preventionDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to review, evaluate, and report to the Legislature regarding dropout prevention programs. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 207, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 28, 2005 |
| HB 1237 2005–06 |
Patient transport vehiclesDefines a stretcher as a cart for transporting a patient in a prone or supine position, but not including certain personal mobility aids. | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 193, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 26, 2005 |
| HB 1769 2005–06 |
Jury source listsAllows a superior court to divide the jury source list into jury assignment areas if the county has more than one superior court facility and a separate case assignment area for each facility. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 199, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 26, 2005 |
| HB 1872 2005–06 |
Ignition interlock devicesMakes it a gross misdemeanor for a person who is required to use an ignition interlock to tamper with the device or to request or direct another person to tamper with the device. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 26, 2005 |
| HB 1286 2005–06 |
Medical flexible accountEstablishes the Medical Flexible Spending Account to receive revenue from agencies and other entities participating in the program. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 143, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 22, 2005 |
| HB 1401 2005–06 |
Fire safetyRequires the installation of automatic sprinkler systems in nightclubs.. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 148, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 22, 2005 |
| HB 1447 2005–06 |
Instant runoff votingEstablishes a five-year instant runoff voting (IRV) pilot project conducted by the Office of the Secretary of State (OSOS) to examine the use of IRV as a local option for nonpartisan offices in any qualifying city. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 153, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 22, 2005 |
| HB 2255 2005–06 |
Unemployment insuranceUntil July 1, 2007, calculates weekly unemployment benefits for new claims using 3.85 percent of the claimant's average wages during the two quarters of the base year in which the wages were highest, and does not charge these... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 22, 2005 |
| HB 1515 2005–06 |
Human rights commissionProhibits discrimination based on sexual orientation. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 21, 2005 |
| HB 1625 2005–06 |
Employee informationProvides qualified immunity against civil liability to an employer who discloses information about a former or current employee's job performance to a prospective employer. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 103, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 21, 2005 |
| HB 1945 2005–06 |
Fire sprinkler system partsAuthorizes use of the Fire Protection Contractor License Fund to provide assistance in identifying fire sprinkler system components that are subject to a recall or a voluntary replacement program. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 109, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 21, 2005 |
| HB 1032 2005–06 |
Interstate insurance compactWashington would join or compact with other states to create a multi-state entity called the Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Commission (Commission). | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 92, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 20, 2005 |
| HB 1161 2005–06 |
Notification about offendersAuthorizes law enforcement agencies to share information regarding sex and kidnapping offenders with public libraries. | David Buri (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 99, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 20, 2005 |
| HB 1196 2005–06 |
Longshore & harbor workersCreates a new account for United States Longshore and Harbor Workers (USL&H) workers compensation claims in the Washington Insurance Guaranty Association (WIGA). | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 100, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 20, 2005 |
| HB 1319 2005–06 |
LEOFFRS plan 1 ex spouseContinues the portion of a Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Plan 1 benefit that was granted to a divorcing spouse for the life of that spouse, rather than ending the benefit when the member dies. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 62, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 15, 2005 |