Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Geoff Simpson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2713 2003–04 |
Property tax for seniorsIncreases the three income thresholds in the senior citizens property tax relief program from $30,000 to $34,000, $24,000 to $28,000, and $18,000 to $22,000. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2717 2003–04 |
Audit of executive branchDirects the state auditor to contract for a performance audit of the executive branch of state government. Requires the performance audit to include an examination of the efficiency and effectiveness of major management... | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2718 2003–04 |
Fraud against elderlyImposes a penalty assessment on persons convicted of certain crimes with elderly or vulnerable adult victims. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2733 2003–04 |
State forest landsRequires the Department of Natural Resources to obtain a third-party sustainability certification for the state-owned forests that it manages. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2758 2003–04 |
Renewable energy incentivesEstablishes cost recovery incentives for investment in wind and solar electricity generation systems. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2760 2003–04 |
Food in schoolsLimits the types of beverages and competitive foods that may be sold in elementary schools, middle schools, and junior high schools. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2762 2003–04 |
Tax preferencesLimits eligibility for business tax preferences to firms that meet performance standards on job creation, wages, and benefits. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2763 2003–04 |
School-aged child/hlth careFinds that additional school nurses with the appropriate expertise are needed in our schools to play a pivotal role in improving the health and educational success of the school-age child. Provides that, by December 31, 2007,... | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2768 2003–04 |
State contractsRequires that work under certain state contracts be performed by citizens of the United States or persons authorized by federal law to work in the United States. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2770 2003–04 |
Collective bargainingFinds that: (1) Respect for human rights includes respect for fundamental worker rights; (2) The foundation of worker rights is freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collectively bargain over... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2774 2003–04 |
Prescription refillDeclares that, for the purposes of RCW 69.41.190, "refill" includes the continuation of therapy with the same drug, including the renewal of a previous prescription or adjustments in dosage, when a prescription is for a... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2782 2003–04 |
State building codesRevises certain state building codes that are adopted by reference. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2785 2003–04 |
Access to health insuranceImposes a fee on large employers to be used to purchase health insurance for employees. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2789 2003–04 |
Health info for youthDeclares an intent to enhance the healthy development of young people in Washington state by taking opportunities to provide them with information needed to help reduce rates of teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases,... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2633 2003–04 |
Spinal cord researchCreates the spinal cord research account in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from collection of the assessment under RCW 46.63.110(9) must be deposited in the account. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| HB 2653 2003–04 |
Water storage facilitiesProvides that RCW 90.03.250 does not apply to rain barrels, cisterns, and other similar facilities for capturing runoff from roofs, paved areas, and other hard surfaces on a single residential, commercial, or industrial... | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| HB 2664 2003–04 |
State patrol wage bargainingIncludes rates of pay or wage levels in the subjects over which the Washington State Patrol is required to bargain collectively with its officers. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| HB 2665 2003–04 |
Domestic partners/prprty taxAllows a surviving domestic partner of a person receiving the senior citizen and disabled persons property tax relief program to qualify for the program if the surviving domestic partner is 57 or older. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| HB 2667 2003–04 |
Lobbyists' filingsBeginning January 1, 2007, requires lobbyists whose total reportable accrued compensation and expenses total $25,000, to file reports with the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) electronically. The dollar threshold for this... | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| HB 2668 2003–04 |
Voluntarily leaving workRevises what constitutes good cause for voluntarily leaving work. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| HB 2674 2003–04 |
Self-employment assistanceEstablishes a self-employment assistance program. | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| HB 2692 2003–04 |
Environmental educationDeclares an intent to promote environmental education efficacy through the development of a comprehensive statewide environmental education strategic plan. Directs the governor's council on environmental education to develop a... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| HB 2700 2003–04 |
Affirmative actionGrants express permission to pubic institutions of higher education to consider race, color, ethnicity, or national origin in admissions and transfer decisions. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| HB 2555 2003–04 |
Pulp, paper, and paperboardRevises provisions relating to training benefits for pulp, paper, and paperboard workers. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| HB 2565 2003–04 |
Consumer reportsRequires consumer reports procured for employment to be transmitted to the consumer. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |