Geoff Simpson
Representative
· Democrat
· District 47
· most recent term 2009–10
2009–10 · House · D · LD 472007–08 · House · D · LD 472005–06 · House · D · LD 472003–04 · House · D · LD 472001–02 · House · D · LD 47
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 3136 2009–10 |
Water pollution controlAllows Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund loans to be used in accordance with federal Clean Water State Revolving Fund appropriation allowances and restrictions. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3161 2009–10 |
Oil windfall profitsImposes a tax on the taxable income of each petroleum business for the privilege of engaging in any business activity within this state and provides for the administration of the tax. Requires the department of general... | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3162 2009–10 |
Creation of a state bankCreates a state bank overseen by the State Treasurer. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3187 2009–10 |
Nursing facilities/medicaidRequires the department of social and health services to provide documented proof to the legislature that the medicaid payment rates that it sets for nursing facilities: (1) Comply with federal standards; (2) Are consistent... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3190 2009–10 |
LEOFF plan 2 membershipProvides retirement system options to members of plan 2 who were members of the public employees' retirement system while employed by the department of corrections providing firefighting services. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1545 2009–10 |
Higher education annuitiesAuthorizes the Higher Education Coordinating Board to offer employees participation in a higher education retirement plan, rather than the Public Employees' Retirement System, if they have previously contributed to a similar plan. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 12, 2010 |
| HB 2399 2009–10 |
Solid waste collectionClarifies that operating solid waste collection includes advertising and entering into agreements for services. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 12, 2010 |
| HB 2496 2009–10 |
Ballot designRequires that ballots have a clear delineation between the instructions and where voting is to begin. | Scott White (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 12, 2010 |
| HB 2608 2009–10 |
Residential mortgage loaningRequires licensure of persons performing residential loan modifications. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 12, 2010 |
| HB 2667 2009–10 |
Forest fire responseRequires a dedicated radio frequency for fire mobilization during response to a forest fire that crosses jurisdictional boundaries. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 38, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 12, 2010 |
| HB 2678 2009–10 |
Nonprofit race meetsChanges funding of nonprofit horse race purses paid by the Washington Horse Racing Commission (Commission) from $300,000 distributed on a pro rata basis to $15,800 per race day. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 39, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 12, 2010 |
| HB 2684 2009–10 |
Opportunity centersCreates an Opportunity Employment and Education Center (Center) within the Seattle Community College district required to co-house and integrate various education, employment, and social service programs. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 40, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 12, 2010 |
| HB 2789 2009–10 |
Underground economy activityCreates a process for the Department of Labor and Industries, the Employment Security Department, and the Department of Revenue to seek judicial approval of a subpoena in advance of its issuance. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 12, 2010 |
| HB 3145 2009–10 |
Wage complaintsEstablishes a civil penalty for repeat willful violators of the wage payment laws. | John McCoy (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 42, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 12, 2010 |
| HB 1329 2009–10 |
Childcare ctr col bargainingThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2010 |
| HB 2271 2009–10 |
Ferry vessels and terminalsAllows state work forces to maintain and preserve the Washington State Department of Transportation ferry vessels and terminals if the estimated cost of the work is less than $120,000, as opposed to the current limit of $60,000. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2010 |
| HB 2116 2009–10 |
Water pollution controlAllows the Department of Ecology (Department) to award federal funds as grants, forgiveness of principal, and negative interest for Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund projects. | Marcie Maxwell (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 11, 2010 |
| HB 2261 2009–10 |
State's education systemAdopts definitions, requirements, and financing formulas for a Program of Basic Education and an Instructional Program that the Legislature deems complies with Article IX of the State Constitution. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 548, Laws of 2009 |
May 19, 2009 |
| HB 1292 2009–10 |
180-day school year waiversAuthorizes the State Board of Education to grant waivers from the 180-day school year requirement for purposes of economy and efficiency. | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 543, Laws of 2009 |
May 18, 2009 |
| HB 1445 2009–10 |
Domestic partners/WSPRSPermits domestic partners registered under the State Registered Domestic Partnership Act to receive the survivor and death benefits available to spouses from the Washington State Patrol Retirement System. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 522, Laws of 2009 |
May 18, 2009 |
| HB 1616 2009–10 |
Domestic partner pensionsProvides registered state domestic partners the same pension and Public Employees’ Benefits Board (PEBB) reimbursement benefits available to spouses of members of Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 523, Laws of 2009 |
May 18, 2009 |
| HB 1332 2009–10 |
Watershed mgmt partnershipsProvides that the separate legal entity created by a watershed management partnership to carry out the functions of the partnership may exercise the power of eminent domain jointly with the partnership if all the public... | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 504, Laws of 2009 |
May 15, 2009 |
| HB 1815 2009–10 |
Property tax open space progMakes five to 20 acre parcels of land planted in short rotation hardwoods, Christmas trees, vineyards, fruit trees, or other perennial crops eligible for current use valuation if crops are expected to be harvested within seven... | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 513, Laws of 2009 |
May 15, 2009 |
| HB 1959 2009–10 |
Marine container portsRequires cities with a qualifying marine container port in their jurisdiction to include a container port element in their comprehensive plans. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 514, Laws of 2009 |
May 15, 2009 |
| HB 2339 2009–10 |
State parks system donationDirects the Department of Licensing to collect a donation of $5 for the state park system from all vehicle owners during vehicle registration renewals coming due after September 1, 2009, unless the vehicle owner indicates that... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 512, Laws of 2009 |
May 15, 2009 |
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