Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Geoff Simpson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1344 2005–06 |
FugitivesDirects the Department of Corrections (DOC) to post a list of escapees, considered high risk offenders, on the department's web site. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 6, 2006 |
| HB 1516 2005–06 |
Health services for childrenDirects the Department of Health to develop and implement best practices in preventative health care for children statewide, to the extent that funds are appropriated for this purpose. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 6, 2006 |
| HB 1746 2005–06 |
Arson offendersRequires arson offenders convicted, or found not guilty by reason of insanity, of arson in the first and second degree to register with the county sheriff. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 2006 |
| HB 2194 2005–06 |
Growth managementCities and counties of a certain size are required to commence the public notification process with respect to comprehensive plan review and evaluation at least one year in advance of the statutorily required completion date. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 6, 2006 |
| HB 3046 2005–06 |
Beer commissionEstablishes the Washington Beer Commission (Commission), subject to referendum approval by affected producers, and prescribes its membership, responsibilities, authorities and obligations. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 2006 |
| HB 1223 2005–06 |
Medical malpractice coverageDefines" underwriting" as the process of selecting, rejecting, or pricing a risk. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 1802 2005–06 |
Nonprofit prprty tx exemptnProvides a state property tax exemption for real and personal property used by a qualified nonprofit organization located in a rural county, a county with a community empowerment zone (CEZ), or in a CEZ so long as the property... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 2243 2005–06 |
Lottery advertisementsProvides that the Washington Lottery has the duty and authority to conduct educational outreach efforts to the public about lottery funds. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 2323 2005–06 |
Affordable rental housingEstablishes the Joint Select Committee on Accessory Dwelling Units (Committee). | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 2324 2005–06 |
Housing/density bonusRequires jurisdictions fully planning under the Growth Management Act to adopt authorizations for density bonus incentives for affordable housing. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 2388 2005–06 |
Unemplymnt contribution rateModifies the requirements for determining successor employer unemployment contribution rates when a purpose of the transfer was to obtain a reduced rate by basing the rate on the higher of the involved employers' rates or, if... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 2410 2005–06 |
Sex offendersDesignates possession of depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct a sex offense. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 2455 2005–06 |
Basic health planApplicants for the Basic Health Plan may credit a period of continued participation in a community-based program that provides access to health services for uninsured persons toward the preexisting condition limit. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 2494 2005–06 |
Prprty values/growth mngmntSpecifies that restrictions imposed by the Growth Management Act must be considered by the county assessor in establishing the fair market value of property. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 2614 2005–06 |
Employment decisionsProhibits an employer from refusing to hire, discharging an individual, or otherwise disadvantaging an individual based on the individual's consumption of lawful tobacco products off the premises of the employer during... | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 2635 2005–06 |
Full-day kindergarten optionAuthorizes school districts to offer full-day kindergarten as part of basic education beginning in 2008-09. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 2661 2005–06 |
Human rights commissionExpands the jurisdiction of the Human Rights Commission to include sexual orientation as a basis for prohibiting discrimination. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 2006 |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 2699 2005–06 |
Crime with sexual motivationImposes sentencing enhancements on crimes committed with sexual motivation. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 2700 2005–06 |
Community protection zonesRemoves the expiration date for provisions that prohibit certain sex offenders from living in close proximity to schools. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 2701 2005–06 |
Assault of child/second degAdds Assault of a Child in the second degree with sexual motivation to the list of "two-strikes" offenses. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 2721 2005–06 |
Fire protection districtsAllows ballot propositions authorizing levies in excess of growth rate limitations to set a maximum regular levy dollar rate to be levied each year by a fire protection district for a maximum of six consecutive years. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 2722 2005–06 |
Price gougingGrants the Governor the right to make and rescind a proclamation of an abnormal market condition. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 2728 2005–06 |
Employer provided hlth careAllows a tax deduction for employers who provide health care services for its employees. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 2746 2005–06 |
Controlled substancesIncreases the penalty for the crime of endangerment with a controlled substance from a seriousness level IV to a seriousness level VI, class B felony offense. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 2794 2005–06 |
carbon dioxide mitigationProvides a tax credit of $1 to businesses and not-for-profit organizations for every ton of mitigated carbon dioxide emissions. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |