Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Geoff Simpson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1725 2005–06 |
Offshoring of workProhibits work under certain state contracts from being performed at locations outside the United States. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1733 2005–06 |
Part-time college facultyRequires the Legislature to appropriate funds to pay part-time community and technical college faculty on a pro rata basis compared to full-time faculty. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1736 2005–06 |
Ambulance servicesProvides that the legislative authority of any city or town may establish an ambulance service as defined by RCW 18.73.030. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1738 2005–06 |
Breast & cervical cancerEstablishes an early detection breast and cervical cancer screening program for women age 40 to 64 with income at or below 250 percent of the federal poverty level, only as funds are available. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1740 2005–06 |
Economic developmentAuthorizes cities, towns, and counties to transfer or loan to any city, town, county, or port district any funds, real or personal property, property interests, or services for economic development programs. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1743 2005–06 |
Senior citizen property taxChanges income thresholds for the senior citizens property tax relief program from fixed income thresholds to thresholds based on county median family income. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1744 2005–06 |
Property tax reliefExempts from the property taxes on owner occupied principal residences an amount up to 20 percent of the median property value. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1750 2005–06 |
Primary electionsImplements the nonpartisan blanket primary system enacted by Initiative 872. | Jan Shabro (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1752 2005–06 |
Ballot processingPrescribes standards or procedures for distinguishing provisional ballots, processing absentee ballots, counting write-in ballots, manually inspecting ballots, and canvassing returns. Requires that poll-site electronic voting... | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1753 2005–06 |
Voter registrationPermits the use of a state identification card for voter registration. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1755 2005–06 |
Voters' pamphletsRequires the Secretary of State to publish a primary voters' pamphlet. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1760 2005–06 |
Solar energy systemsProvides tax incentives for solar module manufacturers. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1761 2005–06 |
Renewable energy incentivesEstablishes cost recovery incentives for investment in solar and wind electricity generation systems. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1764 2005–06 |
Teacher certificationFinds that teachers spend four to six or more years in college preparing to enter the classroom. Many teachers enter the profession with master's degrees. In addition to having baccalaureate or advanced degrees, by law new... | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1773 2005–06 |
Nursing facility residentsSpecifies that the personal needs allowance for residents of nursing facilities will be an amount not less than $58.84 per month. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1785 2005–06 |
Direct mailRemoves B&O, retail sales, and use tax from separately stated delivery charges for direct mail. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1787 2005–06 |
Home care agenciesRequires the department of social and health services to conduct a vendor rate study of home care agencies. Requires the department to report its findings, including a cost analysis of implementing a value-based reimbursement,... | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1792 2005–06 |
Use of force in schoolsPermits the use of physical restraint in schools only when there is a threat of imminent, serious, bodily harm. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1793 2005–06 |
Fire protection impact feesExpands the use of impact fees for the funding of fire protection facilities that include those facilities located within a fire district. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1803 2005–06 |
Second degree robberyDeletes second degree robbery from the definition of most serious offense. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1804 2005–06 |
Concealed pistol licensesRequires that, approximately ninety days before the license expiration date, the department of licensing shall mail a renewal notice to the licensee at the address listed on the concealed pistol license application or, if the... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1805 2005–06 |
Linked deposit programIncreases the amount of funds available from $50 million to $100 million. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1808 2005–06 |
Sick leaveAuthorizes eligible employees to receive remuneration for sick leave at time of separation or dismissal. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1809 2005–06 |
Medical malpractice insEstablishes a voluntary supplemental insurance program for medical malpractice. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1810 2005–06 |
HomelessnessAssigns the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (DCTED) and each county government (or city government in some cases) with ending homelessness within 10 years. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |