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 2644 2007–08 |
Sex offender internet accessProhibits sex offenders on community custody from accessing the Internet. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2008 |
| HB 2646 2007–08 |
Bereavement leaveRequires the public, four-year institutions of higher education to allow up to five days of bereavement leave for all academic, administrative, classified, and exempt employees. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2008 |
| HB 2665 2007–08 |
Family leave insuranceDirects the Employment Security Department to administer the family leave insurance program. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2008 |
| HB 2671 2007–08 |
Affordable housing taxProvides the tax imposed by RCW 82.08.020 does not apply to sales of tangible personal property or labor and services to a limited liability company, or other company, for the constructing of housing if the company has... | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2008 |
| HB 2672 2007–08 |
Adult family home caregiversEstablishes a referral registry through which adult family home providers contract for hours of care, and through which caregivers are paid. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2008 |
| HB 2673 2007–08 |
Student loan paymentsAuthorizes a credit against the state business and occupation tax for qualified employers who make student loan payments on behalf of qualified employees. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2008 |
| HB 2685 2007–08 |
Nurses hours of laborDeclares that employees of health care facilities shall be allowed scheduled meal and rest periods as specified in rules adopted by the department of labor and industries under this act. Employees of health care facilities are... | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2008 |
| HB 1016 2007–08 |
B & O tax creditsCreates a business and operating tax credit for employment of persons with developmental disabilities. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1017 2007–08 |
Low-income housing tx creditAllows tax credits against the B&O tax and the public utility tax for contributions to low-income housing programs. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1026 2007–08 |
Sale of firearmsEstablishes regulations for the sale of firearms at gun shows and events. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1043 2007–08 |
Delinquent property taxDeclares that the county treasurer shall cancel all delinquent taxes, owed on a mobile home or manufactured home, that are delinquent by more than one year if: (1) The county treasurer determines that the distraint and sale of... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1048 2007–08 |
Mobile home park fundAppropriates the sum of four million dollars for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007, from the general fund to the mobile home park relocation fund, to be used for payment of mobile home relocation expenses under the mobile... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1053 2007–08 |
Alternative fuelsDeclares that any provision of a franchise that prohibits a motor fuel retailer from purchasing or selling an alternative motor fuel from a person or firm other than the refiner-supplier, or limits the quantity of motor fuel... | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1059 2007–08 |
Alternative fuelsAmends the Gasoline Dealer Bill of Rights Act to prohibit motor fuel refiner-suppliers from prohibiting a retailer from offering and selling alternative fuels. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1066 2007–08 |
Insurance claimsStates that a person has a right to choose any automobile glass repair or replacement facility for the repair of a loss relating to motor vehicle glass. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1070 2007–08 |
Legislator/public resourcesDeclares an intent that chapter 42.52 RCW shall not be read to limit a legislator's use of public resources to only investigating facts surrounding an issue or dispute involving constituents and a government office or... | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1071 2007–08 |
Health services for childrenRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (Department) to provide health insurance coverage for children in families with household incomes of up to 250 percent of the Federal Poverty Level, increasing to 300... | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1085 2007–08 |
Long-term care insuranceDirects the Public Employees Benefit Board to develop a long-term care benefit for covered individuals. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1086 2007–08 |
Long-term care insuranceBrings the Long-Term Care Partnership statute in compliance with the national Association of Insurance Commissioners Model Act. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1087 2007–08 |
Signature gatherersProhibits payment of initiative or referendum signature gatherers on a per-signature basis. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1107 2007–08 |
Property tax reliefIncreases the income thresholds in order to qualify for the senior citizen and disabled person property tax relief programs. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1116 2007–08 |
HomeownershipRequires the Washington State Housing Finance Commission to create a strategic plan to increase the state homeownership rate to 75 percent by the year 2020. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1117 2007–08 |
Homeless housing and asstRecodifies statues containing provisions related to homeless individuals and families into the Homeless Housing and Assistance chapter. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1118 2007–08 |
Public contract wagesRequires state contractors and subcontractors to pay employees performing work under contracts a living wage rate. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1119 2007–08 |
Income to meet needsSeeks to establish a minimum wage that enables employees to provide for the basic needs of their families and, therefore, not rely on social services provided by the state and paid for by state taxpayers. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
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