Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Geoff Simpson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2965 2009–10 |
Oil spill taxesIncreases the four cent per barrel oil spill tax to six cents per barrel. Indexes the rate each year by the fiscal growth factor. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2985 2009–10 |
Local govt infrastructureIncreases the total "state contribution" for the Local Revitalization Financing (LRF) program by $1.95 million, and dedicates the increase to six named demonstration projects for 2010. | Marcie Maxwell (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2987 2009–10 |
Firefighters' pension fundDirects that cities or towns that enter into Regional Fire Protection Service Authorities (Authority) continue to receive a portion of the fire insurance premium tax for deposit into the Firefighters’ Pension Fund... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2988 2009–10 |
Local improvement districtsEstablishes a landowner petition process for the establishment of a local improvement district in a flood control zone district. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2992 2009–10 |
Comprehensive land use planEstablishes a new recurring seven-year review and revision schedule for comprehensive plans and development regulations adopted under the Growth Management Act. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2999 2009–10 |
Traumatic brain injuryChanges the composition of the Traumatic Brain Injury Strategic Partnership Advisory Council (Advisory Council) and categorizes the council members as "voting" and "ex officio voting" members. | Dennis Flannigan (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3001 2009–10 |
Bicycle & pedestrian safetyRequires traffic schools conducted as a condition of a deferral of an infraction to utilize the curriculum for driving safely among bicyclists and pedestrians approved by the Department of Licensing as part of the traffic... | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3002 2009–10 |
K-12 classified staff/waiverAuthorizes waivers for tuition and services and activities fees for K-12 classified staff. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3003 2009–10 |
Symphony musiciansEstablishes procedures for collective bargaining between certain private symphony orchestras and symphony musicians. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3013 2009–10 |
State patrol retirementAllows certain commercial vehicle enforcement officers to transfer service credit and contributions into the Washington state patrol retirement system. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3018 2009–10 |
Vehicle brake materialRestricts the use of brake friction material that exceeds certain specified quantities of designated metals beginning January 1, 2014. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3021 2009–10 |
Medicaid nursing facilitiesEstablishes a quality assurance fee assessment on nursing facilities that will expire on June 30, 2013. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3024 2009–10 |
Employee breaksRequires covered health care facilities to provide certain employees with uninterrupted meal and rest breaks. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3028 2009–10 |
Adult adoptees/birth infoRequires disclosure of non-identifying information in agency and court files relating to adoption. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3060 2009–10 |
Surplus line coverageAllows certain documents required of a surplus lines broker to be completed in electronic, digital, or other format or form as designated by the Insurance Commissioner . | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3062 2009–10 |
Language access providersRequires the Office of Financial Management (OFM) to establish a working group on language access services. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3063 2009–10 |
Leave sharing programIncreases the number of days of shared leave an employee with at least 10 years of service may receive. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3068 2009–10 |
Recruiting WA teachers progProvides that, if scholarship funds are available after qualified Paraeducators have been accepted, individuals who participated in one of the Recruiting Washington Teachers programs for high school students can participate in... | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3077 2009–10 |
Coal-fired thermal facilityRepeals the sales tax exemption for coal used at a coal-fired thermal generation facility. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3093 2009–10 |
Children with disabilitiesAffords parents and parent-designated independent evaluators and educational consultants, upon request of a parent of a child with disabilities, timely access for observations of the child's current educational program and any... | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3107 2009–10 |
Aerospace tax incentivesProhibits a person manufacturing commercial airplanes in this state from claiming any aerospace tax incentive if more than fifty percent of the final assembly of any commercial airplane family manufactured by the person occurs... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3114 2009–10 |
Sp commitment ctr computersProhibits a sexually violent predator who is committed or detained from accessing a computer, unless the treatment plan states that it would be beneficial in a phase or course of treatment. | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3129 2009–10 |
Unemploymnt insurance systemMakes legislative findings about the unemployment insurance system. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3134 2009–10 |
Sports pool boards, etc.Regulates sports pool boards, bracket pools, and fantasy sports leagues. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3135 2009–10 |
History of civil rightsEncourages school districts to prepare and conduct a program at least once a year to commemorate the history of civil rights in our nation. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |