Geoff Simpson
Representative
· Democrat
· District 47
· most recent term 2009–10
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239
Bills as prime sponsor
47
of those became law
1,970
Bills co-sponsored
7,951
Recorded votes
2.4%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2139 2009–10 |
Short subdivisionsProvides that, for a period of ten thousand years after short subdivision approval according to RCW 58.17.060, the statutes, ordinances, and regulations in effect at the time of short subdivision approval shall govern the... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2217 2009–10 |
Alaskan Way viaduct projectAppoints an expert review panel to provide independent financial and technical review for development of a finance plan and project implementation plan for the Alaskan Way viaduct deep bore tunnel project. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2220 2009–10 |
Approval of platsExtends the vesting period for subdivisions located within an urban growth area from five to seven years following final plat approval. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2224 2009–10 |
Fire sprinkler systemsAllows expenditures from the Fire Protection Contractor License Fund to be used for developing and publishing educational materials related to the effectiveness of residential fire sprinklers. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2225 2009–10 |
SR 195 & Cheney-Spokane RdDirects the Washington State Department of Transportation to construct a separated right turn lane at the intersection of State Route 195 and Cheney-Spokane Road. | John Driscoll (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2256 2009–10 |
Employee info/workers' compAddresses the handling of employee information for workers' compensation purposes. Requires a self-insurer to maintain an office within the state of Washington and a copy of all employee files. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2266 2009–10 |
Commercial salmon gearFinds that: (1) The state has a vital interest in the recovery of wild, depressed, and endangered salmon and steelhead populations, and recognizes the need to manage commercial and recreational fisheries consistent with... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2274 2009–10 |
Local improvement districtsAuthorizes a city or town to form local improvement districts or utility local improvement districts, upon approval by resolution of the legislative authority of an adjoining city or town, composed entirely or in part of... | Dennis Flannigan (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2280 2009–10 |
Nursing home medicaid ratesModifies provisions regarding nursing home medicaid reimbursement rate setting in nonurban counties. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2316 2009–10 |
Lobbying restrictionsProhibits a person required to register as a lobbyist from threatening any legislator, or any government official, with the relocation of manufacturing jobs including, but not limited to, jobs involving commercial airplane... | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2318 2009–10 |
Aerospace tech instituteCreates the Washington Institute for Aerospace Technology and Advanced Manufacturing. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2355 2009–10 |
Definition of gamblingModifies the definition of "gambling" for purposes of the Gambling Act to include conditional stakes or risks and conditional agreements that something of value may or will be received. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2375 2009–10 |
MRSA testingProhibits physicians licensed under chapter 18.71 RCW and osteopathic physicians and surgeons licensed under chapter 18.57 RCW from performing a surgical procedure on a patient unless the patient has been tested for... | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2380 2009–10 |
Long-term care funding T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2383 2009–10 |
Wildland urban interface cdeAdds the International Wildland Urban Interface Code to the State Building Code. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2385 2009–10 |
Unemployment benefitsImproves unemployment benefits by: (1) Modifying provisions relating to disqualification for leaving work voluntarily without good cause and the calculation of unemployment benefits; (2) Removing a provision regarding... | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2392 2009–10 |
Teachers' strikesProhibits school district officers or employees from using or authorizing the use of public resources for the purpose of supporting or opposing a teachers' strike. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2394 2009–10 |
State govt and Indian tribesDirects state agencies to enhance and formalize working relationships with Indian tribes through collaboration and consultation. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2396 2009–10 |
Emer cardiac & stroke careCreates a statewide emergency cardiac and stroke care system. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2397 2009–10 |
Initiatives and referendaProhibits signature gatherers for an initiative or referendum petition from being within 15 feet from entrances and exits of stand-alone stores or retail stores that are located in commercial retail complexes. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2409 2009–10 |
Water-sewer district proprtyAuthorizes a water-sewer district to engage in the private sale of real property provided the estimated value is $5,000 or less. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2411 2009–10 |
Land use planning/subareasModifies requirements pertaining to the amendment of a comprehensive land use plan for the initial adoption of a subarea plan. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2412 2009–10 |
Fully contained communitiesProhibits counties with a population exceeding 1.5 million persons, and bordering counties having populations greater than 240,000 persons, from authorizing the development of fully-contained communities. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2441 2009–10 |
Railroad grade crossingsClarifies the requirement regarding commercial vehicles stopping at non-exempt railroad crossings. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2442 2009–10 |
Growth mgmt hearings boardsConsolidates the powers, duties, and functions of the three regional Growth Management Hearings Boards into a single Growth Management Hearings Board. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
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