Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Geoff Simpson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1079 2007–08 |
Hunting/fishing lic feesRequires the Fish and Wildlife Commission to develop a a new definition for the term "person with a disability" in the Fish and Wildlife Code. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 254, Laws of 2007 |
May 1, 2007 |
| HB 1277 2007–08 |
Local infrastructure financeAuthorizes $2.5 million in additional competitive Local Infrastructure Financing Tool (LIFT) Program projects. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 229, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 30, 2007 |
| HB 2056 2007–08 |
RecyclingRequires vendors selling single-use aluminum, glass, or plastic bottles or cans to provide recycling receptacles or reverse vending machines and service at all official gatherings and sports facilities in communities where... | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 244, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 30, 2007 |
| HB 1001 2007–08 |
Auto theftIncreases auto theft-related penalties and triple scores prior offenses for adult offenders. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 199, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 27, 2007 |
| HB 1264 2007–08 |
Portability of retirementExpands the definition of base salary for members covered by the portability rules of Washington retirement system plans to include elements of compensation included in all of a member's state retirement plans. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 207, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 27, 2007 |
| HB 1291 2007–08 |
Advance deposit wageringRemoves the expiration date for horse racing advance deposit wagering. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 209, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 27, 2007 |
| HB 1520 2007–08 |
Polygraph/sex assault victimProhibits law enforcement, prosecutors, and other government officials from asking or requiring a victim of a sex offense to take a polygraph exam as a condition of investigating the offense. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 202, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 27, 2007 |
| HB 1779 2007–08 |
GET ready for math & scienceCreates the Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) Ready for Math and Science Scholarship program, which will provide conditional scholarships to eligible undergraduate students who major in math, science, or a related field and... | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 27, 2007 |
| HB 1258 2007–08 |
Air pollution control agcyAllows monies collected for an air pollution control authority to be disbursed from warrants drawn by an authority or a designated county auditor. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 164, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 1341 2007–08 |
Regulation of massageRepeals the statute authorizing local governments to license and regulate massage practitioners. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 165, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 1370 2007–08 |
Prevailing wagesExcludes public employees from prevailing wage requirements and surveys to determine prevailing wages. | Tami Green (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 169, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 1412 2007–08 |
Shoreline master programAuthorizes the Department of Ecology (DOE) to grant a local government one additional year to complete its shoreline master program (SMP) or SMP amendment if the DOE determines that the local government is likely to adopt or... | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 170, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 1747 2007–08 |
Regional transit authoritiesAllows regional transit authorities to continue to obtain owner-controlled insurance for construction projects that cost over $100 million by repealing the expiration date on their authority to obtain such insurance. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 2111 2007–08 |
Adult family home providersProvides for collective bargaining between the Governor and a statewide unit of adult family home providers under the Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 184, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 2286 2007–08 |
Interstate branchingAllows an out-of-state bank to acquire, establish, or maintain a branch within one mile of an affiliate commercial location only to the same extent permitted for a Washington bank under state and federal law. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 167, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 2300 2007–08 |
College textbooksRequires publishers of college textbooks to inform faculty members of the price of products and any revisions made to the products. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 186, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 1231 2007–08 |
PawnbrokersRaises loan preparation fees $1 across the schedule of fees. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 125, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 19, 2007 |
| HB 1236 2007–08 |
Transact insuranceCreates an ocean marine and foreign trade category of minimum capital and surplus requirements for insurers. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 127, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 19, 2007 |
| HB 1280 2007–08 |
School dstr capital fundsExpands authorized uses of school district capital projects funds to include application and modernization of technology systems, including ongoing fees for online applications, subscriptions, or licenses; upgrades and... | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 129, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 19, 2007 |
| HB 1649 2007–08 |
Judges in PERS & TRSReduces the cost of an individual judge's cost to purchasing an improvement in the multiplier for up to 70 percent of the judge's past years of judicial service for purchases made before December 31, 2007, in the Public... | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 123, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 19, 2007 |
| HB 1676 2007–08 |
Public utility districtsAllows public utility districts to retain voluntary contributions to assist low-income customers and disburse assistance funds to those who qualify. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 132, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 19, 2007 |
| HB 2010 2007–08 |
Bidder responsibilityDefines "responsible bidder" for purposes of public works contracts. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 19, 2007 |
| HB 2105 2007–08 |
Workers' comp/prescriptionsRequires the Department of Labor and Industries, for state fund claims, to pay for initial prescription costs related to an initial medical visit for any alleged injury for which a worker files a workers' compensation claim... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 134, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 19, 2007 |
| HB 1024 2007–08 |
Polybrominated diphenylProhibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of products containing polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) after January 1, 2008, with certain exceptions. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 65, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| HB 1261 2007–08 |
Service credit/disabilityPermits members of the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS), the School Employees' Retirement System (SERS), the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS), and the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement... | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 49, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |