Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Geoff Simpson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2554 2001–02 |
Fire detection devicesDirects the building code council to adopt rules by December 1, 2002, requiring that all new apartment buildings with fifty or more units that are classified as group R, division 1 apartment buildings as defined in the state... | Alex Wood (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2002 |
| HB 2562 2001–02 |
Unemployment compensationProvides that no otherwise eligible individual shall be denied benefits for any week because the individual is available for, seeks, applies for, or accepts only part-time work of at least fifteen hours per week, instead of... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2002 |
| HB 2474 2001–02 |
Eluding police vehicle$ Raises the penalty for attempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle from a class C to a class B felony and increases its seriousness level for sentencing purposes from a level I to level II. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2002 |
| HB 2485 2001–02 |
Airport securityFinds that the 2001 federal aviation and transportation security act addressed this problem for airport security screening contractors and personnel only, and does not sufficiently protect Washington state citizens and visitors. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2002 |
| HB 2490 2001–02 |
Homeowners' associations$ Prohibits homeowners = associations from forbidding home owners who live next to a body of water from erecting a temporary fence or barrier, which is designed to ensure the safety of young children. The homeowners =... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2002 |
| HB 2519 2001–02 |
Parks/concurrency planningRequires concurrency planning for parks in growth management comprehensive plans and development regulations. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2002 |
| HB 2384 2001–02 |
Civil service/managers$ Narrows the definition of "manager" for purposes of qualifying for the Washington Management Service (WMS). | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| HB 2343 2001–02 |
Impact feesAmends RCW 82.02.090 to revise the limitation on impact fees regarding law enforcement, courts, and jails. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2002 |
| HB 1043 2001–02 |
PERS plan 1$ Allows members of the Public Employees Retirement System plan 1 (PERS 1) with 30 years of service credit to earn additional service credit during the period between July 1, 2001 and June 30, 2005. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1044 2001–02 |
Retirement systems$ For PERS, SERS, and TRS 2/3 retirees, converts from five months to 867 hours the amount of time the retiree may work without a reduction in retirement allowance. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1046 2001–02 |
State patrol retirement$ For the Washington State Patrol Retirement System, reduces member contribution rates, establishes a new cost of living adjustment and creates a second tier of benefits for new hires. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1049 2001–02 |
TERS plan 1$ Temporarily lifts the statutorily established limit of 30 years of service credit for members of the Teachers Retirement System plan 1 (TRS 1), and allows members to earn additional service credit during the period between... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1075 2001–02 |
Water-sewer district brd$ Authorizes the board of a district with more than 25,000 customers to increase the number of commissioners to seven by resolution (Includes a petition process to call for a vote of the customers). | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1080 2001–02 |
Mental health benefits$ Health carriers, the subsidized Basic Health Plan, and health plans for public employees will provide coverage for mental health services. | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1083 2001–02 |
School health aide$ Establishes a registration program for school health aides including training requirements. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1089 2001–02 |
Impact feesProvides that impact fees for residential construction be collected at the time of certificate of occupancy or final inspection or twelve months after the building permit is issued. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1092 2001–02 |
Church property tax exemptn$ Expands church property tax exemption area from five acres to twenty acres and increases the limit on unoccupied ground from 1/3 acre to 1 and 1/3 acres. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1101 2001–02 |
Local criminal justice$ Imposes a $10 penalty on traffic infractions with revenue split as 57 percent to local government and 43 percent to the state Public Safety and Education Account. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1103 2001–02 |
Mailing by legislators$ Removes the campaign year prohibition against legislative mailings by electronic mail except for the period between the 45th day after session until November 30. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1105 2001–02 |
Elctrc generating facilitiesExempts electric generating facilities powered by wind, sun, or landfill gas from sales and use taxes. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1114 2001–02 |
Thoroughbred horses/tx exmpt$ Sales of thoroughbred race horses purchased through claim at racing meets are exempt from the state retail sales tax. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1123 2001–02 |
School volunteers/prprty taxDeclares that a person who provides volunteer services to a school district is entitled to an exemption for taxes levied by the state on the person's residence if all of the following conditions are met: (1) The person must... | Don Cox (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1128 2001–02 |
Health care coverageProvides health care coverage for retired or disabled school employees and retired state employees. Takes effect July 1, 2002. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1137 2001–02 |
Prevailing wageProvides that a contractor or subcontractor that is found to have violated the requirement to pay the prevailing rate of wage or settles a wage claim with the department of labor and industries for failure to pay the... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1150 2001–02 |
Mail theft & destruction$ Obstruction of mail is a gross misdemeanor. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |