Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Geoff Simpson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2350 2007–08 |
Ignition interlock devicesDeclares that proof of an ignition interlock device shall not be necessary if the applicant provides a declaration that he or she does not own a vehicle, and is employed in a position that requires that he or she drive an... | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2351 2007–08 |
Tax incentive restrictionsRequires the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee to study the feasibility of disallowing tax incentives for employers that require attendance at employer-sponsored meetings that communicate certain religious or... | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2376 2007–08 |
Mental health servicesProvides a business and occupation tax credit for certain mental health services. | Chris Strow (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2383 2007–08 |
Employer prohibitionsDeclares that it is unlawful for an employer to require its employees to attend an employer-sponsored meeting or to participate in any communications with the employer if the primary purpose is to communicate the employer's... | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2387 2007–08 |
Mandatory participationEstablishes provisions regarding mandatory participation in communications about political, religious, or labor organizing matters. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2404 2007–08 |
Port districtsProvides that a port district is prohibited from exercising the power of eminent domain for the acquisition of property or for any other purpose authorized under the laws of this state. This act shall apply to all port... | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2405 2007–08 |
Port districtsRevises property tax limitations for port districts. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2406 2007–08 |
Prevailing wage/port distApplies certain prevailing wage rate requirements to port districts and related associations. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2407 2007–08 |
Port districts/levy capacityAmends RCW 84.55.092 relating to the levy capacity of port districts. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2408 2007–08 |
Port districts/property taxProvides that no increase in property tax revenue may be authorized by a port district except: (1) By adoption of a separate ordinance or resolution, pursuant to notice, specifically requesting the increase in terms of dollars... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2412 2007–08 |
Operations of port districtsRevises provisions regarding administration programs and operations of port districts. Repeals provisions of chapter 53.06 RCW. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2413 2007–08 |
Full light of day actDirects the department of general administration to replace the materials covering the original skylight openings that are located above the house of representatives and senate chambers in the legislative building with safety... | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2420 2007–08 |
Carbon taxEstablishes a carbon tax. Creates the climate action fund authority. Declares that the authority has all the general powers necessary to carry out its purposes and duties and to exercise its specific powers. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2428 2007–08 |
Staphylococcus aureusFinds that methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus poses a serious threat to the health of the residents of Washington state. Intends to establish a system for monitoring invasive methicillin resistant staphylococcus... | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2447 2007–08 |
Agency facilitiesClarifies the definition of "stationary" as it pertains to the prohibition of use of public office or agency facilities in campaigns. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2464 2007–08 |
Bullion excise taxExempts from business and occupation (B&O) manufacturing tax, activities relating to melting and reforming of precious metal bullion. Exempts from business and occupation (B&O) manufacturing tax, activities relating to melting... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2488 2007–08 |
Domestic partners exemptionProvides eligibility for state registered domestic partners under the senior citizen property tax exemption program. Declares that this act applies to taxes levied for collection in 2009 and thereafter. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2490 2007–08 |
Peace officer personal infoDeclares that personal information about a commissioned peace officer, the officer's family, or both; or information that could easily lead to the discovery of the personal information; and that is not necessary for the... | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2504 2007–08 |
Safe school plansRequires schools and school districts to coordinate safe school plans with local emergency management agencies. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2508 2007–08 |
Sex offender DNA databaseExpands the DNA database to include samples from all registered sex offenders. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2511 2007–08 |
Pet dealersProhibits pet dealers from selling an animal that has obvious signs of disease or a condition that requires hospitalization or nonelective surgical procedures. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2546 2007–08 |
Solar easementsProvides that a solar easement is implied for any solar energy system erected and operating on or after January 1, 2009. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2573 2007–08 |
Kidney disease treatmentAuthorizes the department of health to grant exceptions to a certificate of need review for qualifying kidney disease treatment centers. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2578 2007–08 |
WA state flag accountCreates the Washington State Flag Account to provide for donations of Washington state flags to Washington state miliary personnel. | Jay Rodne (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2590 2007–08 |
Forest land conservationProvides that in a county with a population of more than five hundred thousand inhabitants, a compensating tax shall not be imposed under certain circumstances related to conservation of forest lands. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |