Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Geoff Simpson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1432 2001–02 |
LEOFF death benefitsExtends death benefits to certain surviving spouses under the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1434 2001–02 |
Multifamily apartmnts/safety$ Requires the installation of an automatic fire sprinkler system in all hotels, apartment houses, and congregate residences that contain five or more units, that is constructed after December 1, 2001, and is less than three... | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1436 2001–02 |
Railroad crew sizeProvides that no person operating or controlling a freight railroad may allow the operation of a freight railroad train or locomotive in this state unless the train or locomotive has a crew of at least two employees. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1440 2001–02 |
Elctrcty generatn resources$ Allows an electric utility to file information with the Washington utilities and transportation commission concerning the company = s decision to acquire electricity generation resources prior to a rate-setting proceeding. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1441 2001–02 |
Energy efficient appliances$ Eliminates the application of sales and use taxes to the purchase of lights, clothes washers, and dishwashers that meet or exceed energy efficiency recommendations of the Energy Star program for items purchased before July 1, 2003. | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1442 2001–02 |
Wind/sun generating facility$ Expands the current sales and use tax exemptions for machinery and equipment used directly in generating electricity using wind, solar, or landfill gas to smaller generation facilities by reducing the threshold for... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1451 2001–02 |
Pesticides/schools$ Requires any person making an application of a non-restricted use pesticide to a school facility to be licensed as a school facility applicator and establishes re-certification requirements for those so licensed; | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1461 2001–02 |
State veterans' songDesignates the song, music, and lyrics, "Thanks to Them," composed by Jerry Hayes, as the official veterans' song of the state of Washington. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1466 2001–02 |
Promise scholarship program$ Establishes a statute for the merit and need-based scholarship program administered by the Higher Education Coordinating Board. Scholarships have been awarded since 1999. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1468 2001–02 |
Medical equipmentAuthorizes sales and use tax exemptions for medical equipment. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1475 2001–02 |
TRS & PERS$ Removes post-retirement employment restrictions and pension benefit reductions for members of Public Employees Retirement System plan 1 and Teachers Retirement System plan 1 who return to work. | Brock Jackley (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1478 2001–02 |
Telework tax incentives$ A credit is allowed against business and occupation and/or public utility taxes owed for businesses that make telework expenditures. | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1479 2001–02 |
State emply death benefits$ Provides a $150,000 death benefit to the survivors of members of the Public Employees = Retirement System, Teachers = Retirement System, and the School Employees = Retirement System who die in the course of employment. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1480 2001–02 |
LEOFF retirement transferAuthorizes certain law enforcement officers to transfer retirement service. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1526 2001–02 |
Disabled persons/employmentProvides tax credits for the employment of persons with disabilities. | Joe Marine (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1527 2001–02 |
Overtime/health careDeclares that no employee of a health care facility can be required or forced to work overtime. Any other attempts to compel or force employees to work overtime are contrary to public policy and any such requirement contained... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1538 2001–02 |
Bereavement leaveAuthorizes bereavement leave for state employees. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1573 2001–02 |
Property tax reliefDeclares that this act takes effect for taxes levied in 2001 for collection in 2002 and thereafter if the proposed amendment to Article VII, section 1 of the state Constitution providing for valuation increases to be phased-in... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1580 2001–02 |
Fish & wildlife lw enfrcmntProvides that an employee who was a member of the public employees' retirement system plan 2 on or before January 1, 2001, and, on the effective date of this section is employed by the department of fish and wildlife as a law... | Bob Sump (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1599 2001–02 |
Landscape irrigation$ Requires, after August 1, 2001, automatic landscape irrigation systems to include a rain sensing device that prohibits irrigation by the system when the sensor indicates that adequate moisture is available. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1600 2001–02 |
Telephone solicitations$ Establishes a residential telephone solicitation no-call list under the Department of Licensing. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1610 2001–02 |
State patrol retirement sysProvides that active members of the Washington state patrol retirement system who have previously established service credit in the public employees' retirement system while employed by the state patrol as commercial vehicle... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1720 2001–02 |
Prescription drug assistance$ The Department of Social and Health Services will submit a waiver request to the Health Care Financing Administration to establish a prescription drug assistance program. | Jeanne Edwards (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1725 2001–02 |
Dangerous wild animalsDeclares that it is unlawful for any person to own, possess, keep, harbor, bring, or have in one's possession a dangerous wild animal, except in compliance with this act. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1767 2001–02 |
License plates/veteransEstablishes provisions for the issuance of special veterans license plates. Repeals RCW 73.04.110 and 73.04.115. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |