Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by David Simpson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2663 2003–04 |
RCW respectful languageInstructs the Code Reviser to refrain from using specific offensive or demeaning terms in language of new and revised laws in reference to individuals with disabilities. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 175, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| HB 2727 2003–04 |
Credit based rating plansEach insurer, including insurers with two or more affiliates, that uses credit history or credit scores to determine insurance rates or eligibility for coverage must file rates with the Insurance Commissioner. | David Simpson (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 86, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2439 2003–04 |
Public works apprenticeshipsRequires that no less than 15 percent of total labor hours on state public works projects that are estimated to cost $1 million or more be performed by apprentices. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2441 2003–04 |
Washington made logoCreates a contest for students receiving an elementary, intermediate, secondary or higher education in Washington to design a "Washington Made" logo for the voluntary labeling of consumer goods made in Washington. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2471 2003–04 |
Law enforcement lic plateEstablishes a law enforcement memorial special license plate. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2547 2003–04 |
Vehicle taxationExempts vehicles carrying exempt licenses from property taxation. | David Simpson (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2696 2003–04 |
Parks centennial committeeEstablishes the Washington State Parks Centennial Advisory Committee to develop plans to finance and implement the Centennial 2013 Plan. | David Simpson (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2906 2003–04 |
Minority/women's businessesIncreases the amount that may be deposited in the Linked Deposit Program from $50 million per year to $65 million per year. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 3020 2003–04 |
Oil spill managementRequires the Department of Ecology to adopt rules by June 30, 2006 for ship refueling and bunkering, and transfers of oil between facilities and a tank vessel. The rules shall include standards requiring deployment of... | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 3066 2003–04 |
Construction prprty donationAllows surplus building materials to be donated to nonprofit organizations. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 3112 2003–04 |
Marine fuel facilitiesDirects the Department of Ecology to work with stakeholders to develop a report describing fueling practices and regulations for covered vessels and ships, and report recommendations and findings by December 15, 2004. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2447 2003–04 |
Alternative fuelsRemoves the geographic limitation for application of sales and use tax exemptions for the manufacture of biodiesel fuel and alcohol fuels. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| HB 2651 2003–04 |
Executive sessionsIncreases the penalty for unlawfully recording a conversation or communication in an executive session to a class C felony. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| HB 2726 2003–04 |
Insurance form filingAuthorizes the Insurance Commissioner to exempt, by rule, commercial property casualty forms from the filing requirements. | David Simpson (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| HB 2728 2003–04 |
InsuranceIncreases capital and surplus requirements for title insurers. | David Simpson (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| HB 3042 2003–04 |
Self-insurance risk poolAuthorizes adult family homes to individually or jointly self-insure, jointly purchase insurance or reinsurance with local government entities and/or other nonprofit corporations, and participate in state contracts, including... | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| HB 3117 2003–04 |
Small business tax reliefIncreasing the amount of the small business Business and Occupation tax credit. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| HB 2645 2003–04 |
Indecent exposureExpands the circumstances under which indecent exposure is a class C felony to include situations in which the perpetrator has been convicted of a municipal lewd conduct or indecent exposure ordinance. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 2004 |
| HB 2969 2003–04 |
DNA data baseExpands the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) identification system. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 10, 2004 |
| HB 2761 2003–04 |
Comm on student learningAdds a fifth state learning goal to the Basic Education Act and modifies the existing learning goals. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| HB 3031 2003–04 |
Teachers of the deafDirecting the State Board of Education to develop a certification program for teachers of students who are deaf or hard of hearing. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| HB 3118 2003–04 |
Tax incidence notesCreates a tax incidence note for revenue bills with impact greater than $10 million. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| HB 3136 2003–04 |
Education for immigrantsDirects the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) to report on the feasibility of helping districts provide school information and documents in languages other than English for immigrant parents. | David Simpson (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| HB 2716 2003–04 |
Eluding a police officerIncreases the seriousness level for the crime of eluding a police officer from a level I to a level IV felony offense. | David Simpson (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| HB 2752 2003–04 |
Forfeited propertyChanges the definition of "owner or operator" in the Model Toxics Control Act so that a state entity or local government will not become liable as an owner or operator of a facility if the facility came into public ownership... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 5, 2004 |