Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Geoff Simpson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2795 2009–10 |
Water-sewer distr assumptionRegulates water-sewer district assumptions. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2815 2009–10 |
Chiropractic service/paymentRepeals the expiration of the fair payment for chiropractic services requirement. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2818 2009–10 |
Cleaning in state facilitiesRequires state agencies to purchase and use cleaning products having properties that minimize potential impacts to human health and the environment. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2826 2009–10 |
Underground economyRequires contractors who fail to register with the Department of Labor and Industries to take a training class, in addition to registering, to be eligible for a reduced penalty for a first-time offense. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2827 2009–10 |
Domestic violence/releaseProhibits the release on bail or personal recognizance of a person arrested and detained for a crime involving domestic violence prior to a probable cause determination pursuant to criminal court rules. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2833 2009–10 |
Aerospace tax incentivesRequires aerospace tax incentive claimants to periodically reaffirm their commitment to the economic well-being of Washington. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2834 2009–10 |
Gangs & hate groups/schoolsAdopts new definitions of "criminal street gang," "hate group," "criminal street gang associate or member," and "gang activity." | Tim Probst (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2835 2009–10 |
School safety zonesEstablishes school safety zones within a 1000-foot radius of any public school facility while that facility is being used by students or school staff, and all school properties at all times. | Tim Probst (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2837 2009–10 |
Ltd service pregnancy ctrsRequires limited service pregnancy centers to provide truthful information about their services, ensure that any reproductive health information provided is medically accurate, and maintain the privacy of and respect a... | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2850 2009–10 |
Local conserv area financingAuthorizes qualifying cities to designate local conservation finance areas within their boundaries and finance public improvements through a local conservation area financing process. | Scott White (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2853 2009–10 |
Energy conservation programsAuthorizes municipalities to provide energy conservation services through a newly created energy conservation services utility or an existing electric, water, wastewater, solid waste, heating, or other utility system. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2862 2009–10 |
PERS/dir. of fire protectionPermits individuals employed as the State Director of Fire Protection (State Fire Marshal) that were previously members of the Law Enforcement Officers’ and Fire Fighters’ Retirement System Plan 2 (LEOFF 2) to remain members... | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2872 2009–10 |
Appropriations legislationProhibits the House and Senate from voting on an operating, capital, or transportation budget bill unless 72 hours have elapsed since the bill was last subject to amendment. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2873 2009–10 |
House-banked card gamesAllows local jurisdictions to limit the number of house-banked social card game businesses. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2874 2009–10 |
Fire protection authoritiesEstablishes new provisions, including the authority to establish commissioner positions, for the organization and composition of a regional fire protection service authority governing board. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2886 2009–10 |
Carbon monoxide alarmsRequires the State Building Code Council to adopt rules requiring existing owner-occupied, single-family residences be equipped with a carbon monoxide alarm when permitted building activity occurs in the interior of the dwelling. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2891 2009–10 |
William D. Ruckelshaus CtrExtends a provision that temporarily prohibits counties and cities from amending or adopting critical areas ordinances (CAOs) as they specifically apply to agricultural activities by one year to July 1, 2011. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2903 2009–10 |
Fire protection authoritiesEstablishes that a regional fire protection service authority's "banked levy capacity" is not reduced if it opts to collect benefit charges in lieu of a portion of its maximum allowable tax levy. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2908 2009–10 |
Transportation cost-benefitClarifies existing responsibilities related to the operation of an efficient statewide transportation system. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2911 2009–10 |
Complete streets grant progrRequires the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to establish a Complete Streets Grant Program. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2931 2009–10 |
Criminal assistance/aggrav.Establishes the crime of rendering aggravated criminal assistance in the first degree involving murder in the first degree of any person. | Mike Hope (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2932 2009–10 |
Persons w/ mental illnessesPermits the Secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services (Secretary) to make an application to the court for the conditional release of a person committed to a state hospital facility in instances where the person... | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2937 2009–10 |
Trans system policy goalsAdds the goal of "economic vitality" to the established policy goals for the state's transportation system. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2948 2009–10 |
Water and sewer systemsCreates a study group to evaluate public regional and interlocal water and sewer systems and water system partnerships. | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2964 2009–10 |
Oil spill contingency planRequires a covered vessel or facility to activate an oil spill contingency plan if an oil spill occurs or during any incident or condition that may create a risk that oil or hazardous substances will be discharged. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |