Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Geoff Simpson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2567 2003–04 |
Fire resistant roofingProvides that the governing documents of an association may not prohibit the owner of residential real property located within the association's jurisdiction from using fire resistant roofing materials that are: (1) Compatible... | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| HB 2569 2003–04 |
School drinking waterFinds that the best way to ensure that drinking water is safe in a particular school building is to test drinking and cooking water outlets such as taps, bubblers, and fountains, and to promptly correct problems where... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| HB 2533 2003–04 |
Vehicle license platesAuthorizes transfer of retained license plates to other vehicles. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 2539 2003–04 |
Retirement annual increasesA PERS 1 or TRS 1 retiree who has been receiving an allowance for at least one year receives a Uniform COLA increase beginning July 1 of the calendar year that the retiree turns age 66. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 2540 2003–04 |
Retirement vestingReduces the required length of service for vesting in the Public Employees' Retirement System, the School Employees' Retirement System, and the Teachers' Retirement System Plans 3 from 10 years to five years. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 2543 2003–04 |
Gang-related activitiesDeclares that a person is guilty of criminal gang school activity if the person is a gang member and engages in a gang-related activity in or upon the premises or grounds of a public or alternative school, or within five... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 2544 2003–04 |
Dangerous weapons in schoolsProhibits dangerous weapons in schools. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 1120 2003–04 |
Trans citizn oversight panelThe Citizen Oversight Panel is created to oversee the establishment and attainment of transportation performance measures. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1121 2003–04 |
Transportation agency auditsCreates a two-step performance review and audit process. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1124 2003–04 |
Veterans' history monthNovember of each year is known as Veterans' History Awareness Month. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1156 2003–04 |
Mailing of ballotsRequires county auditors to mail absentee ballots at least 18 days before the primary, general election or special election and to certify to the Office of the Secretary of State the dates the ballots were available and mailed. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1164 2003–04 |
OptometryAllows optometrists to prescribe and administer diagnostic or therapeutic oral medications and injectable epinephrine upon completion of additional training. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1191 2003–04 |
Sch dis emply health benefitProvides that, for those school districts purchasing benefits from the Health Care Authority, the portion of the premium paid by the district and the portion paid by district employees will be determined at the local level,... | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1196 2003–04 |
Hospital districtsAuthorizes a hospital district to enter into payment agreements for the purpose of reducing its exposure to fluctuations in interest rates. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1199 2003–04 |
Teachers' retirement plan 1Allows members of the Teachers' Retirement System Plan 1 in extended school year programs to use either two consecutive fiscal years or two consecutive extended school years, as defined by their school districts, in the... | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1203 2003–04 |
Sch emply retirementPermits substitute classified school district employees who are either School Employees' Retirement System members, or who have worked five or more months of at least 70 hours, to apply to the Department of Retirement Systems... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1208 2003–04 |
Survivor benefitsProvides federal income tax-exempt pension payments to qualified survivor beneficiaries of the Public Employees Retirement System, the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System, and the Washington State... | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1214 2003–04 |
Prescription drugsCreates a prescription drug board to design and approve policies and programs related to purchasing and utilizing prescription drugs. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1228 2003–04 |
Veterans/employment examsThe restriction that veterans must claim scoring preference on civil service exams within 15 years of release from active military service is removed. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1231 2003–04 |
Direct petition annexationProvides a new direct petition annexation method for municipal annexations of inhabited land based on signatures of owners of a majority of the acreage and a majority of registered voters. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1339 2003–04 |
Escrow agents and officersRequires an escrow agent to maintain a fidelity bond in the amount of $1 million. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1363 2003–04 |
Children of school employeesSchool districts will permit the children of their full-time teachers and classified employees to enroll in schools in the district, including the schools where the employees work. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1431 2003–04 |
Date of primaryMoves the date of the primary back two weeks to the Wednesday after Labor Day. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1638 2003–04 |
Hepatitis CRequires the Department of Health to design a state plan for the prevention and treatment of hepatitis C. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1676 2003–04 |
Unlawful transaction/insrncPrescribes criminal and civil penalties for the unauthorized solicitation or transaction of insurance business on the part of insurers, agents, brokers, solicitors, health care service contractors, and health maintenance organizations. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |