Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Geoff Simpson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2532 2003–04 |
Commercial drivers' licensesModifying state Commercial Driver License (CDL) provisions to come into compliance with federal regulations. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| HB 2534 2003–04 |
State patrol death benefitsThe survivor benefit paid to a member of the Washington State Patrol Retirement System, Plan 2 with at least 10 years of service who is killed in the course of employment is not subject to an early retirement actuarial reduction. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 170, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| HB 2535 2003–04 |
Service credit purchasePermits members of the Public Employees' Retirement System and the School Employees' Retirement System Plans 2 and 3 to purchase up to 5 years of service credit. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| HB 2650 2003–04 |
Bird areasAllows the Department of Natural Resource's natural heritage program to recognize certain sites that are identified by a qualifying nonprofit organization as having been scientifically determined to be necessary to conserve... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| HB 2663 2003–04 |
RCW respectful languageInstructs the Code Reviser to refrain from using specific offensive or demeaning terms in language of new and revised laws in reference to individuals with disabilities. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 175, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| HB 2797 2003–04 |
Basic health planProvides Basic Health Plan coverage for workers displaced by the effects of international trade who are eligible for federal trade adjustment assistance benefits. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| HB 2014 2003–04 |
Insurance coverageProhibits health insurers from denying coverage for the treatment of an injury solely because the injury resulted from the use of alcohol or narcotics. | Dennis Flannigan (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 112, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 24, 2004 |
| HB 2660 2003–04 |
Alcohol-related offensesExpands the mandatory use of ignition interlocks with respect to criminal convictions, administrative actions, temporary restricted licenses and deferred prosecutions. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 95, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 24, 2004 |
| HB 2354 2003–04 |
Medicare supplement insAllows for a discount on medicare supplement policies based on spousal coverage and the method and frequency of payment, including automatic deposit. | Dan Kristiansen (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 83, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2538 2003–04 |
Minimum monthly retirementEstablishes a minimum benefit of $1,000 per month, before optional reductions, for the Teachers' Retirement System and the Public Employees' Retirement Plan 1 members with at least 25 years of service and who have been retired... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 85, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2910 2003–04 |
Lic plates/fire fightersEstablishes a professional fire fighters and paramedics special license plate. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2987 2003–04 |
Motorcycle insuranceRequires insurers to inform prospective insureds about the availability of underinsured motor vehicle coverage for motorcyles or motor-drive cycles if the insurer writes that type of coverage. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 90, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 1645 2003–04 |
Rental of housingAllows a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking to terminate a rental agreement without further obligation under the agreement under certain circumstances. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 15, 2004 |
| HB 1053 2003–04 |
Government accountabilityEstablishes a Priorities of Government Oversight Board to prioritize conduct up to two performance audits each year of a high priority government program, and an activity assessment of one or more lower-priority programs. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2004 |
| HB 1151 2003–04 |
Dangerous wild animalsProhibits possession of potentially dangerous wild animals such as large cats, wolves, bears, monkeys, primates, venomous snakes and crocodiles, unless the wild animal is owned prior to the effective date of the act. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1230 2003–04 |
Employer-owned insuranceRequires an employer to provide an employee with specific disclosures with respect to employer-owned insurance policies. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1283 2003–04 |
Conviction records/vacationRemoves the once-in-a-lifetime restriction on vacation of records of misdemeanors. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1357 2003–04 |
Physical fitness taxationExempts physical fitness services from retail sales and use taxes, and reclassifies them under the Business and Occupation tax as service activities. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1510 2003–04 |
Fire protection dstrct levyProtects 25 cents of a fire district's property tax levy from reduction under the $5.90 property tax rate limit. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1517 2003–04 |
Fire dept employee safetyRequires substantially career fire departments to maintain written policies on their services, turnout times, response times, and other performance objectives. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1603 2003–04 |
Antiharassment prtctn ordersRequires a petition for an antiharassment protection order to make a prima facie case of harassment before the court may set a hearing on the petition. | Dennis Flannigan (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1681 2003–04 |
Driver's license renewalAllows individuals to renew their driver's license or identicard via mail, electronic commerce or other electronic means, under certain circumstances. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1746 2003–04 |
Electrical contractorsProhibits advertising for electrical work without having an electrical contractor license. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1809 2003–04 |
Human rights commissionAmends the law against discrimination to prohibit discrimination based on a person's sexual orientation. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1828 2003–04 |
Mental health parityRequires group health insurance plans to provide the same coverage for mental health services as that provided for medical and surgical services. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |