Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by David Simpson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3152 2003–04 |
Homeless veteransDeclares it is the policy of this state and the purpose of this act to facilitate and support the development and operation of housing for homeless mentally ill veterans who possess significant barriers to their social... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2004 |
| HB 3132 2003–04 |
Alternative schoolsAuthorizes the board of directors of a school district to approve a plan submitted by the principal of an alternative school for restructuring the alternative school consistent with the exemptions and the applicable state and... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| HB 3076 2003–04 |
Property tax reliefExempts from the property taxes on owner occupied principal residences an amount up to 20 percent of the median property value. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| HB 3021 2003–04 |
Oil spill preventionDirects the Department of Ecology to convene a group of stakeholders to research methods to achieve a zero spill strategy and report recommendations to the legislature by December 1, 2004. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3032 2003–04 |
Deaf and hard of hearingBy September 1, 2006, every school district must be prepared to offer a spectrum of services, including both oral and sign language-based programs, for students with hearing impairments. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2949 2003–04 |
Third party custody petitionProvides that whenever the court or the petitioning party in a third party custody proceeding knows or has reason to know that an Indian child is involved, the petitioning party must promptly provide notice to the child's... | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| HB 2961 2003–04 |
Military leave of absenceProvides that every officer and employee of the state or of any county, city, or other political subdivision thereof who is a member of the Washington national guard or of the army, navy, air force, coast guard, or marine... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| HB 2427 2003–04 |
Correctional industriesDeclares an intent to ensure that the correctional industries board of directors, in developing and designing correctional industries work programs, does not encourage the development of, or provide for selection of or... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2440 2003–04 |
Police horsesProvides immunity to a police horse handler who uses a police horse in the line of duty and in good faith. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2445 2003–04 |
Solar energy incentivesDeclares an intent to enact comprehensive tax incentives for the solar electric industry that address activities of the manufacture of these products and to encourage these industries to locate in counties with high unemployment. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2464 2003–04 |
HS seniors' school yearPermits a school district that began classes after September 30, 2004 (2003) to excuse graduating seniors from school up to twenty days before the end of the school year. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2472 2003–04 |
Fallen emergency respondersExempts from the state property tax the principal residence of a surviving spouse of a law enforcement officer or a fire fighter who dies as a result of job related injuries. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2399 2003–04 |
Family leave insuranceEstablishes the family leave insurance program. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2004 |