Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Geoff Simpson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1635 2007–08 |
Water conservationDirects the department of ecology to study and review innovative strategies and processes for supporting conservation development strategies in the rural area, particularly related to provision of water. The objectives of this... | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1641 2007–08 |
Washington learnsEstablishes an Early Learning Advisory Council; directs the Department of Early Learning (DEL) to implement a five-star voluntary rating system for child care centers and early education programs; and outlines the... | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1647 2007–08 |
College faculty salaryDeclares an intent that state appropriations be adjusted to an amount which, together with faculty turnover savings, provides for a fair and equitable funding of faculty salary increments for both part-time and full-time faculty. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1658 2007–08 |
Family & medical leave insEstablishes the family and medical leave insurance program. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1660 2007–08 |
Part-time college facultyRequires each community and technical college to have only one faculty salary schedule and only one step increase schedule. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1661 2007–08 |
Cost of educationDirects the Washington State Institute for Public Policy to study four cost scenarios for the state to deliver a basic education as defined by the state Constitution, statute, and court decisions. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1663 2007–08 |
Early child developmentEstablishes an Early Learning Advisory Council. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1664 2007–08 |
Veterans/discriminationProtects persons with veteran or military status from discrimination. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1667 2007–08 |
Health professions lic feesEstablishes a $1.50 surcharge on all health care provider credentials to reduce the fees of professions with credentialing fees over $500. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1668 2007–08 |
Manufactured/mobile home lotIncreases the minimum rental term that a landlord of a mobile home park or manufactured housing community must offer to prospective tenants from one year to five years. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1678 2007–08 |
LEOFFRS plan 2 medicalRevises provisions addressing law enforcement officer and firefighter retirement system plan 2 retiree medical. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1686 2007–08 |
Parent & child servicesProvides that, in order to promote healthy birth outcomes and reduce the number of unintended pregnancies, Washington state reaffirms its commitment to encourage health plan coverage of family planning as an essential... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1687 2007–08 |
Fish & wildlife officersAuthorizes department of fish and wildlife enforcement officers to transfer service credit. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1689 2007–08 |
Cardiac delivery systemImproves the cardiac delivery system in the state of Washington by creating a new statutory certificate of need category for adult nonemergent interventional cardiology for hospitals without on-site open heart surgery programs. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1698 2007–08 |
Urban growth areasRequires counties that designate or expand urban growth areas, or that approve new or modified fully contained communities, to develop urban growth area capital facilities plans. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1699 2007–08 |
Urban growth areasEstablishes additional criteria that must be met by counties in authorizing the siting of new fully contained communities and master planned resorts. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1702 2007–08 |
Rural county library distProvides for the annexation of a portion of a rural county library district by a city, code city, or town. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1703 2007–08 |
Domestic violenceCreates a domestic violence pilot program to co-locate a domestic violence advocate in Department of Social and Health Services offices. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1715 2007–08 |
Assisting manufacturersDirects Washington Manufacturing Services to create additional programs to assist small manufacturers and to educate students regarding careers in manufacturing. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1716 2007–08 |
Foster careDirects the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to establish a grant program to implement school enrollment stabilization strategies for children in foster care. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1717 2007–08 |
Health care premium billingsRequires the Insurance Commissioner to estimate the percentage of total health benefit plan premiums charged by health carriers that reflects the statewide cost of uncompensated health care. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1718 2007–08 |
Transportation projectsRequires the joint transportation committee to conduct an audit and review of the department of transportation's project cost estimating processes for projects funded by the 2003 nickel account and the 2005 transportation... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1721 2007–08 |
Certified capital companiesAuthorizes the creation of certified capital companies (CAPCOs) to promote investment in Washington's small businesses. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1724 2007–08 |
Fire safety standardsProvides that, by December 31, 2007, the director of fire protection must adopt by rule: (1) A fire safety standard for upholstered furniture that is substantially the same as the provisions of the 2002 draft revised technical... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1725 2007–08 |
Health care providersProvides that a person or entity engaged in the business of insurance in this state may not unfairly discriminate against providers licensed under chapter 18.53 RCW. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |