Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Geoff Simpson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1442 2005–06 |
Small business excise taxExempts persons from registering with the Department of Revenue if the value of products, gross proceeds of sales, or the gross income of the business from all taxable activities under the business and occupation (B&O) tax or... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1445 2005–06 |
Small businessesChanges the process and requirements for small business economic impact statements. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1453 2005–06 |
Sex offense statute of limitRemoves all statutes of limitations for, if the victim is under the age of 18, rape in the first and second degree and for rape of a child in the first and second degree. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1459 2005–06 |
Oil spill oversight councilEstablishes an 11 member Oil Spill Monitoring and Oversight Council (Council) in the Office of the Governor to provide independent oversight, research and monitoring of the state's oil spill program. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1467 2005–06 |
Reporting of child abuseRequires any person who is an employee or regular service volunteer of a nonprofit entity who has reasonable cause to believe that a child has suffered abuse or neglect to report the incident if the alleged perpetrator is an... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1473 2005–06 |
Safe storage of firearmsDeclares that, except as otherwise provided in this act, a person is guilty of reckless endangerment if the person stores or leaves a loaded firearm in a location where the person knows, or reasonably should know, that a child... | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1474 2005–06 |
Initiative 297Makes findings regarding the intent of Initiative 297. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1476 2005–06 |
Earned release timeChanges the amount of earned release time certain jail offenders may earn. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1481 2005–06 |
Failure to yieldDeclares that a person is guilty of failure to yield the right of way in the first degree if he or she negligently obstructs or impedes the passage of any authorized emergency vehicle making use of audible and visual signals... | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1482 2005–06 |
Child abuse and neglectChanges the definitions of "abuse or neglect" and "negligent treatment or maltreatment" of a child to include language pertaining to chronic neglect for the purposes of an investigation of child abuse or neglect. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1499 2005–06 |
Animal crueltyMakes a number of changes to statutes governing cruelty to animals, animal fighting, marauding dogs, and dogs injuring livestock. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1503 2005–06 |
Unregistered tow trucksRequires a person engaged in the recovery of disabled vehicles for monetary compensation or engaged in the business of towing vehicles for monetary compensation who is not a registered tow truck operator to have his or her... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1514 2005–06 |
Day-time running lightsProhibits the use of vehicle day-time running lights during the times of day that headlights are required. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1517 2005–06 |
National guard ombudsmanCreates the Office of National Guard Ombudsman as an advocate for men and women serving in the National Guard and their families. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1519 2005–06 |
Dev disabilities trust fundRequires that excess property identified in the 2002 Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee capacity study of Residential Habilitation Centers be managed to provide as much income as feasible. | Jan Shabro (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1520 2005–06 |
Retirement systems plan 2Provides for participation in insurance plans and contracts by separated plan 2 members of certain retirement systems. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1521 2005–06 |
Purchasing service creditPermits members of the Public Employees' Retirement System Plans 1, 2 and 3 to purchase up to two years of service credit for periods not worked due to an injury incurred in the course of employment. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1522 2005–06 |
Military service creditAllows military credit to be obtained, after completing military service, if the employee applies for re-employment with the leave-of-absence employer within one year (or is re-employed within 10 years under certain... | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1527 2005–06 |
Public contract wagesRequires state contractors and subcontractors to pay their employees a living wage rate. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1528 2005–06 |
Self-funded ins escrow acctDelays the effective date of premium tax requirements on self-funded multiple employer welfare arrangements (MEWAs) until the earliest of the following taxes and assessments: When the United States Department of Labor or a... | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1544 2005–06 |
Financial institution infoProvides that an employer who discloses information about a former or current employee's job performance to a prospective financial institution employer, at the specific request of that individual employer, is presumed to be... | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1551 2005–06 |
MethamphetamineAppropriates the sum of seven hundred fifty thousand dollars, or as much thereof as may be necessary, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2006, from the general fund to Snohomish county for the purposes of funding a law... | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1558 2005–06 |
Nuclear power plant employeeDeclares that, in addition to the classes of employees listed in RCW 41.56.030(7), the provisions of RCW 41.56.430 through 41.56.470, 41.56.480, and 41.56.490 are also applicable to the operating and maintenance employees of... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1570 2005–06 |
Voluntary accounts programCreates the Washington Voluntary Account Program (Program). Private employers and the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) are required to provide non-governmental employees the opportunity to participate in retirement plans... | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1578 2005–06 |
Property tax leviesAllows all taxing districts to ask their voters to approve multiyear levies in excess of the constitutional 1 percent property tax rate limit. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |