Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Geoff Simpson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1874 2003–04 |
Bicycle helmetsProvides that no person under sixteen years old may operate or ride upon a bicycle, nonmotorized scooter, or skateboard, nor wear in-line skates or roller skates on a highway, bicycle path, or a sidewalk, unless he or she is... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1881 2003–04 |
Persistent offendersRemoves second degree robbery and certain elements of second degree assault from the list of most serious offenses under the "Three Strikes and You're Out" law. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1889 2003–04 |
LEOFFRS plan 1Finds that the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system plan 1 is currently subject to policymaking by the legislature's joint committee on pension policy with ratification by the members of the... | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1908 2003–04 |
Higher edu facilitiesAuthorizes $1.7 billion in bonds for higher education facilities. This is in addition to the amount higher education institutions expect to receive in the base capital budget. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1911 2003–04 |
Death penaltyExempts persons who are mentally ill or developmentally disabled from the death penalty. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1944 2003–04 |
Notice of mass layoffsRequires certain employers to give affected employees and others 60 days' advance notice of mass layoffs, relocations, or terminations. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1947 2003–04 |
WorkFirst programRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to spend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)/WorkFirst funds only to accomplish outcome measures that were set in 1997 for the WorkFirst program. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1998 2003–04 |
State patrol promotionsRevises provisions for examinations for promotions in the state patrol to the rank of captain. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2016 2003–04 |
UnionsProhibits an employer who receives public funds from using the public funds to encourage or discourage unionization by its employees or other employees. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2020 2003–04 |
CondominiumsLimits liability for condominium construction and certain management decisions. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2026 2003–04 |
Absentee ballotsRequires the county auditor to count ballots daily through the certification of an election. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2035 2003–04 |
Ephedrine & pseudoephedrineProvides that, to prevent violations of RCW 69.43.110, every licensee and registrant under chapter 18.64 RCW, who sells at retail any products containing ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine, or their salts,... | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2042 2003–04 |
Vehicle rentalDirects the state patrol and department of licensing to develop and adopt through joint rule making, in consultation and cooperation with the car and truck renting and leasing association, a program, at no cost to the state,... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2049 2003–04 |
Salvage vehiclesProvides that a physical examination of the vehicle is mandatory if the vehicle was declared totaled or salvage under the laws of this state, or the vehicle is presented with documents from another state showing the vehicle... | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2074 2003–04 |
Firearms dealersProvides that, on and after April 1, 2004, a dealer shall maintain in working order, within the building designated in the dealer's license issued under RCW 9.41.110, an antitheft system intended to prevent theft of firearms. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2078 2003–04 |
Restitution paymentsProvides that interest accrues on the restitution portion of a criminal judgment from the date the crime was committed. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2115 2003–04 |
Motor vehicle dealersRequires any vehicle dealer who allows a driver to test drive a motor vehicle without an employee of the vehicle dealer accompanying the driver to first require proof that: (1) The driver possesses a valid driver's license in... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2121 2003–04 |
Transportation goalsModifies current policy goals for the state's transportation system. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2135 2003–04 |
Property tax exemptionsAllows persons in the senior citizen property tax relief program to retain property tax relief if they reside in an adult family home or a boarding home. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2141 2003–04 |
Hate crimesApplies when the defendant committed the current offense because of the defendant's perception of the victim's race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or mental, physical, or sensory handicap. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2142 2003–04 |
Expatriate corporationsFinds and declares: (1) A growing number of publicly traded companies based in the United States are flouting United States taxation and legal protections of investors by reincorporating, in name only, in Bermuda, the Cayman... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2169 2003–04 |
Race car driving schoolsFinds that currently in the state of Washington, race car driving schools are not subject to any form of licensing or regulation. The lack of oversight and industry accountability creates a potential for the operation of... | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2209 2003–04 |
Reg trans investment dstrctExpands the type of transportation improvements that a Regional Transportation Investment District (RTID) may expend monies on, including operations and maintenance. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2211 2003–04 |
Traffic schoolProvides that, in addition to any other penalties prescribed by law: (1) A person who receives three or more traffic citations or notices of traffic infractions in a one-year period for other than stopping, standing, parking,... | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2224 2003–04 |
Lobbying/public facilitiesAmends RCW 44.04.170 relating to the use of public facilities for lobbying. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |