Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Geoff Simpson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1361 2005–06 |
Air pollution cntrl agenciesAllows monies collected for an air pollution control authority (authority) to be disbursed from warrants drawn by an authority or designated county auditor. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 1429 2005–06 |
Magnetic levitationAuthorizes magnetic levitation and personal rapid transit high capacity transportation systems. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 1466 2005–06 |
Motorcycles/traffic signalsAllows motorcycles to turn left after one cycle at a signalized intersection equipped with a vehicle detection device that fails to register the presence of the vehicle. | Dennis Flannigan (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 1484 2005–06 |
School leviesPermits a voter approved county property tax of 75 cents per $1,000 of value to be used for collectively bargained cost-of-living supplements for school employees. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 1488 2005–06 |
Brominated flame retardantsBans the manufacture, sale, or distribution of most products containing more than 1 percent of Penta-BDE or Octa-BDE after January 1, 2007. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 1742 2005–06 |
Multiple-unit dwellingsLowers the population threshold from 30,000 to 5,000 for cities participating in the property tax exemption program for rehabilitated multiunit family housing in urban areas. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 1815 2005–06 |
Small business incubatorCreates a competitive grant program for small business incubators and entrepreneurial support programs. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 1849 2005–06 |
Security guard trainingRequires the Department of Licensing to undertake a review of the need for postassignment training of private security guards. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2325 2005–06 |
Housing/short subdivisionRequires local governments planning under the Growth Management Act to enact land use ordinances permitting the division of single lots into multiple nonconforming lots, subject to specified conditions. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2337 2005–06 |
Public works board projectsApproves the list of local government infrastructure projects funded under the Public Works Trust Fund Program in the 2005-07 Capital Budget. The list includes 35 projects totaling $128.4 million. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2393 2005–06 |
Energy freedom projectsAmends the 2005-07 Capital Budget to include a new Energy Freedom Program within the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2408 2005–06 |
Felony sex offendersChanges to the date upon which the statute of limitations for a sex offense begins to run to the date when the crime was committed or one year after the date upon which the identity of the suspect is conclusively established... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2431 2005–06 |
Background checks/hlth careRequires the Department of Health (Department) to conduct background checks on all applicants for initial licenses to practice a health profession. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2489 2005–06 |
Assistance to studentsFor students not successful on the high school Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL), requires school districts to prepare a student learning plan before the end of the school year and arrange a student-led... | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2495 2005–06 |
Government efficiencyEstablishes a State Government Efficiency Hotline. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2539 2005–06 |
Disaster medical assistanceRequires the Military Department to pursue an agreement with the federal government to allow Washington to use the federal cache of equipment and supplies during an in-state emergency. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2565 2005–06 |
Worker training b & o taxMakes a Business and Occupation (B&O) tax credit for certain worker training available to certain small businesses. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2580 2005–06 |
Canned salmonCreates a new classification under the Business and Occupation tax with a rate of 0.484 percent for persons that inspect, test, and label canned salmon owned by another person. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2582 2005–06 |
High school completion prgrmAllows students under 21 who have completed all state and local graduation requirements except the Certificate of Academic Achievement to enroll at no charge at a community or technical college in a program to earn a high... | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2593 2005–06 |
Oil spill preventionRequires the Department of Ecology (Department) to conduct unannounced practice oil spill drills on vessels and to evaluate vessels' contingency plans. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2595 2005–06 |
Comm & tech college salariesDirects the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) to recommend to the Legislature an allocation model for distribution of increments for experience, professional development and training. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2630 2005–06 |
Opportunity grant programDirects the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC), a nonprofit, and the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board (WTECB), in consultation with a statewide high technology organization, to identify... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2656 2005–06 |
County lien authorityAllows counties to collect storm water control fees by using county treasurer collection provisions. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2682 2005–06 |
State patrol retirementReduces the employee contribution rate for members of the Washington State Patrol Retirement System (WSPRS) from one-half of the total required contribution rate to the lesser of one-third of the total rate or 7 percent of pay. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2687 2005–06 |
Minimum monthly benefitExpands eligibility for the $1,000 minimum benefit to Public Employees' Retirement System Plan 1 and Teachers Retirement System Plan 1 members who have at least 20 years of service, and who have been retired for at least 25 years. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |