Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Geoff Simpson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2421 2005–06 |
Force-feeding birdsDeclares that a person may not force-feed a bird, or hire another person to force-feed a bird, for the purposes of enlarging the bird's liver beyond normal size. Does not apply if the person force-feeds a bird for the purpose... | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2440 2005–06 |
Offshore itemsProvides that, when competitive bids are solicited for public contract, the solicitation shall set forth, in addition to the terms and specifications thereof, a requirement that the bidder shall furnish, upon completion of the... | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2442 2005–06 |
Alternative fuelsEnhances the availability of alternative fuel at retail gasoline stations. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2451 2005–06 |
School quality managementFinds that legislation enacted in 2005 required all state agencies to implement a quality management, accountability, and performance system to improve public services. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2496 2005–06 |
Job creation tax creditCreates a business and occupation tax credit of $450 per year per newly created full-time employment position for businesses with 20 or fewer employees that offer a health care plan to all employees. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1012 2005–06 |
Computer spywareProhibits an unauthorized person or entity from installing software on a consumer's computer that would take over control of the computer, modify its security settings, collect the user's personally identifiable information,... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 500, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| HB 1152 2005–06 |
Early learning councilEstablishes the Washington Early Learning Council (Council). | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 490, Laws of 2005 |
May 16, 2005 |
| HB 1304 2005–06 |
Animal crueltyProvides that a person who starves, dehydrates, or suffocates an animal, causing the animal substantial pain and considerable suffering or death, is guilty of first-degree animal cruelty. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 481, Laws of 2005 |
May 16, 2005 |
| HB 1034 2005–06 |
Distressed insurersAllows the Insurance Commissioner (Commissioner) to place an insurer under administrative supervision if the Commissioner makes a finding that one of several specific conditions is met. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 432, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| HB 1147 2005–06 |
Community protection zonesEstablishes community protection zones around schools. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 436, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| HB 1188 2005–06 |
State patrol officer wagesMakes wage issues, other than certain employee benefits, a subject of bargaining for Washington State Patrol officers, and requires bargaining for wages, wage-related matters, and nonwage matters with the Governor's designee. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 438, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| HB 1254 2005–06 |
Share the road license plateCreates the "Share the Road" special vehicle license plate. | Alex Wood (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 426, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| HB 1299 2005–06 |
Tax preferencesRepeals outdated and unused tax exemptions, deductions, credits, and deferrals. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 443, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| HB 1478 2005–06 |
Vehicle loads on highwaysCreates three levels of failure to secure a load to a vehicle and criminalizes those acts that rise to the level of first and second degree failure to secure a load. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 431, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| HB 1848 2005–06 |
Multiunit residential bldgsRequires course-of-construction inspections of the building enclosures of multi-unit residential buildings, including condominiums, specifically for water penetration around windows and more generally for compliance with the... | Larry Springer (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 456, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| HB 1934 2005–06 |
Assault of a peace officerMakes assault of a peace officer with a projectile stun gun assault in the third degree with a seriousness level equivalent to assault in the second degree. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 458, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| HB 1936 2005–06 |
PERS emergency medical techsProvides members of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) employed in a full-time, fully compensated position as emergency medical technicians (EMT) membership in the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters'... | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 459, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| HB 1903 2005–06 |
Job development fundCreates the Job Development Fund to assist in the financing of public infrastructure projects that create jobs, stimulate community development, and stimulate economic development. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 425, Laws of 2005 |
May 12, 2005 |
| HB 1064 2005–06 |
Government performanceCreates a Citizen Oversight Board (Board) to develop an assessment and performance grading program of state agencies. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 385, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 1108 2005–06 |
Vehicles passing pedestriansModifies statutes governing vehicles passing bicyclists or pedestrians. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 396, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 1408 2005–06 |
Individual development acctAuthorizes an Individual Development Account program to assist low-income individuals and foster youth. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 402, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 1711 2005–06 |
Parking/disabilitiesDeletes requirement that parking spaces for persons with disabilities include the notice "state disabled parking permit required." | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 390, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 1798 2005–06 |
Motorist information signsRequires the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to charge sufficient fees to recover the costs for erecting and maintaining motorist information signs on the state highway system. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 407, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 2189 2005–06 |
Child welfare services staffRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to establish a work group to develop policies and protocols to address the safety of Child Protective Services and Child Welfare Services staff. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 389, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 1031 2005–06 |
Problem gamblingRevises the Problem and Pathological Gambling Treatment Program (Program) in the Department of Social and Health Services. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 369, Laws of 2005 |
May 10, 2005 |