Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Geoff Simpson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1297 2009–10 |
Metals sale excise taxExempts from business and occupation (B&O) manufacturing tax, activities relating to melting and reforming of precious metal bullion. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1298 2009–10 |
Rental prop utility liensExempts a property owner from liability for certain delinquent utility bill debts owed by tenants, provided the property owner complies with specified procedural requirements. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1299 2009–10 |
Crime-free rental housingFinds that local governments, landlords, and tenants working together to provide crime-free rental housing is beneficial to the public health, safety, and welfare. Declares an intent to provide certain requirements that a... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1310 2009–10 |
Check cashers and sellersEstablishes additional prohibited practices for lenders collecting delinquent small loans. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1315 2009–10 |
Horse racing commission/acctProvides that amounts retained by racing associations for Washington-bred breeder awards must be deposited by the Washington Horse Racing Commission (Commission) into an account and specifies that the Commission must use the... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1316 2009–10 |
Court protection of publ recAuthorizes a court injunction for the production of public records if the court finds the request or requests were made for the purpose of harassment. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1318 2009–10 |
Emer medical care & servicesAllows a six percent property tax limit for emergency medical care and service levies. Provides for submission of the act to a vote of the people. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1337 2009–10 |
Developmental screeningsFinds that developmental screening of infants and young children is a cost-effective method to identify developmental delays early and provide appropriate services to reduce the negative impact of the developmental delay. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1340 2009–10 |
Com & tech college employeesAuthorizes the boards of community and technical colleges to provide additional compensation to academic employees. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1341 2009–10 |
High school graduation reqsRepeals the requirement that students must earn a Certificate of Academic Achievement (CAA) by meeting the state standard on the high school Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) for high school graduation. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1350 2009–10 |
Electing US pres by pop voteAdopts the interstate agreement for the election of the president of the United States by national popular vote. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1353 2009–10 |
Higher education employmentRequires community and technical colleges to create conversion plans that would have 75 percent of state funded academic teaching assignments held by faculty in full-time, tenure track positions by 2015. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1356 2009–10 |
Middle sch student tech eduRemoves a limitation that middle school career and technical education courses receive enhanced funding only if funds are appropriated for this purpose. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1360 2009–10 |
Residential infrastructureCreates the residential infrastructure program (program) and related administrative requirements for the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1381 2009–10 |
Assaulting a law enf officerAdds additional time to the standard sentence range for a defendant, under certain circumstances, in regards to assaulting a law enforcement officer or other employee of a law enforcement officer. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1384 2009–10 |
Debt limit/housing fin commIncreases the Housing Finance Commission's debt limit from $5 billion to $7 billion. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1389 2009–10 |
Site certificate employeesAdds the operating and maintenance employees at a commercial nuclear power plant to the employees covered by interest arbitration under the Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1399 2009–10 |
Renewable energy system costAllows community solar projects and businesses in the light and power business to be eligible for the renewable energy investment cost-recovery incentive. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1403 2009–10 |
Traffic signals/motorcyclesRequires vehicle-activated traffic control devices to routinely and reliably detect motorcycles and bicycles. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1405 2009–10 |
Soc sec disability paymentsExcludes social security disability benefits from the income calculation for the senior citizens and persons retired due to disability property tax relief program. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1406 2009–10 |
Companion animal spay/neuterCreates a companion animal spay/neuter assistance program within the Department of Agriculture to pay for spaying and neutering of dogs and cats owned by low-income individuals, as well as feral and free-roaming cats. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1409 2009–10 |
Strait of Juan de FucaRequires all vessels required to file an oil spill contingency plan with the Department of Ecology to also file evidence of participation in an emergency response system for the waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca that... | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1410 2009–10 |
Public education programsAdopts definitions, requirements, and financing formulas for a Program of Basic Education and an Instructional Program that the Legislature deems complies with Article IX of the State Constitution. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1412 2009–10 |
Neurodevelopmental therapiesExpands the neurodevelopmental therapy mandate that applies to the Public Employees Benefit Board health programs and group health plans. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1416 2009–10 |
Feeding hungry childrenRequires the Legislature to appropriate funds to eliminate the reduced-price copayment for breakfast for all students and eliminate the reduced-price lunch copayment for all students in schools with any of grades Preschool through 5. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |