Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Geoff Simpson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1071 2003–04 |
Seniors/disabled prpty taxIncreases the three income thresholds in the senior citizens property tax relief program from $30,000 to $35,000, $24,000 to $28,000, and $18,000 to $21,000. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1082 2003–04 |
Sch emply housing allowanceAuthorizes an eligible school district to provide a housing allowance to certificated and classified employees. | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1085 2003–04 |
Insurance commissioner examsExempts the Insurance Commissioner from the disclosure requirements of the Public Disclosure Act regarding information obtained from an insurer in the course of a financial or market conduct examination, subject to certain limitations. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1087 2003–04 |
Secure comm trans facilitiesProhibits a secure community transition facility from being located in an area zoned for residential or commercial uses. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1091 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 · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1107 2003–04 |
Secure comm trans facilitiesProhibits a secure community transition facility from being located within 2,500 feet of a public or private campground or youth camp. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1111 2003–04 |
Pbl safety service/hospitalsRequires that Eastern and Western State hospitals contract with the city or town in which they are located to provide a share of the cost of police and fire protection services. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1116 2003–04 |
Seniors/disabled prprty taxIncreases the three income thresholds in the senior citizens property tax relief program from $30,000 to $34,000, $24,000 to $27,000, and $18,000 to $20,000. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1122 2003–04 |
Transportation governancePhases out the Transportation Commission, effective July 1, 2004. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1135 2003–04 |
Eluding a police officerRaises the penalty for attempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1157 2003–04 |
Ballot measure validityPrescribes procedures for civil suits challenging the validity of initiatives, referenda, and other ballot measures. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1166 2003–04 |
Lieutenant governorDirects the chief of the Washington state patrol to provide security and protection for the lieutenant governor's spouse to the extent and in the manner the governor and the chief of the Washington state patrol deem adequate... | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1171 2003–04 |
Green building programsThe state adopts a policy to incorporate green building principals in the construction and renovation of major facilities by state agencies, public higher education institutions, and local school districts. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1176 2003–04 |
School district leviesProvides for a simple majority of voters voting to authorize school district levies and bonds. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1185 2003–04 |
Performance reviewsFinds that the use of performance reviews, as well as outcome and performance measures, is necessary for demonstrating the accountability of state government to the public. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1197 2003–04 |
Retirement annual increaseRevises provisions relating to public employees' retirement system, plan 1 and teachers' retirement system, plan 1 age and retirement requirements for receipt of the annual increase amount. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1212 2003–04 |
School district bondsIf, at the next general election, a constitutional amendment is passed by the voters that will permit school bonds to be approved by a simple majority of people voting in an election, state law is changed to permit that as... | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1220 2003–04 |
Private & home-based schoolsExempts personal and academic information, including any declaration to provide home-based instruction, for students enrolled in private schools under chapter 28A.195 RCW or who are receiving home-based instruction under... | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1221 2003–04 |
Paid time offProvides that employees must accrue at least 40 hours of paid time off for each six months of full-time work. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1244 2003–04 |
Teacher salary bonusProviding a $3,500 annual bonus to teachers who attain certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1284 2003–04 |
PERS plan 2 early retirementRevises provisions relating to early retirement in the public employees' retirement system, plan 2. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1293 2003–04 |
Flat license platesRequires the Department of Licensing to solicit a request for proposal to implement a flat, digitally printed license plate system. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1345 2003–04 |
Reg fire prtctn authoritiesAllows for the creation of Regional Fire Protection Service Authorities. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1359 2003–04 |
Household goods carriersFinds that: (1) The business of operating as a household goods carrier for compensation along the highways of this state is declared to be a business affected with the public interest; and (2) The unlawful advertisement, use... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1392 2003–04 |
Drug sentencing lawsMoves the crime of endangerment with a controlled substance from the Sentencing Reform Act (SRA) grid to the drug offense grid and reclassifies it as a seriousness level I offense. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |