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 1001 2009–10 |
Veterans' burialsRequires the transfer of a veteran's or veteran's dependent's remains to the Department of Veterans Affairs upon certification of eligibility for interment at a federal or state veterans cemetery, if the remains are unclaimed... | Kevin Parker (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1015 2009–10 |
Novelty lightersProhibits the sale and distribution of novelty lighters. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1020 2009–10 |
Afghanistan-Iraq warDeclares an intent to honor and recognize the dedication and sacrifices made by the men and women of Washington state who were killed or missing in action during the Afghanistan and Iraq wars against terrorism. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1023 2009–10 |
Educational staff associatesIncreases the limit to five years of nonschool service when calculating years of service for occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, nurses, social workers, counselors, and... | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1037 2009–10 |
State route 164Designates State Route 164 as a highway of statewide significance. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1039 2009–10 |
CBRNE response programCreates a statewide chemical, biological, radioactive, nuclear, or explosive (CBRNE) Incident Response Program (program) in two phases. | John Driscoll (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1040 2009–10 |
Gambling under age 18Makes underage gambling a civil infraction and provides that winnings must be forfeited. | Alex Wood (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1045 2009–10 |
Residential real propertyProvides that the common law implied warranty of habitability may not be contractually disclaimed or limited and may be asserted by a purchaser subsequent to the first owner-occupant. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1051 2009–10 |
Veterans' access to servicesRequires the Department of Veterans Affairs to study ways to increase veterans' access to state and federal assistance programs. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1056 2009–10 |
Annual property revaluationsChanges the schedule for revaluation of taxable real property. Requires the department of revenue to assist any county assessor requesting assistance in the valuation of industrial property estimated to exceed twenty-five... | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1060 2009–10 |
Weatherization statuteModifies definitions and operational requirements of the low-income residential weatherization program. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1069 2009–10 |
Reducing light pollutionDeclares an intent to require the best technology available in all exterior lighting in order to reduce energy consumption and protect the nighttime environment. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1072 2009–10 |
Sex offender internet useRequires the prosecutor in a sex offense case to file a special allegation of Internet facilitation when facts are likely to support a finding that the defendant used the Internet to facilitate the commission of the offense by... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1075 2009–10 |
Military childrenEnacts the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children (Compact) with certain amendments. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1079 2009–10 |
Growth mgmt hearings boardAuthorizes members of a Growth Management Hearings Board (Board or Hearings Board) to select a member from a different Hearings Board to substitute for an unavailable member and render a case decision. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1092 2009–10 |
Property tx valuation changeEliminates the requirement that the property tax valuation change notice show the land and improvement value separately. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1099 2009–10 |
Spec commitment ctr residentRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to maintain a log of telephone calls made by residents of the Special Commitment Center. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1100 2009–10 |
Marine ecosystem protectionProhibits leasing of Washington's tidal or submerged lands within three miles of its coastline, or within three miles seaward to the boundary of the two hundred mile exclusive economic zone, for purposes of oil or gas... | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1109 2009–10 |
Local infrastructure toolIncreases the statewide contribution for Local Infrastructure Financing Tool (LIFT) competitive projects by $3 million per year for a statewide total of $10.5 million per year. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1112 2009–10 |
Solar energy installationProhibits a homeowners' association or condominium association from impairing the ability of an owner to install or use a solar energy system. | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1114 2009–10 |
Hunters under fourteenRequires all hunters under the age of 14 to be accompanied by an adult licensed hunter. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1140 2009–10 |
Mobile home dispute res progAmends provisions of the Manufactured/Mobile Home Dispute Resolution Program to create informal and formal dispute resolution procedures. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1141 2009–10 |
Affordable housing tx rebateProvides an exemption in the form of a refund for state sales and use taxes paid by qualifying entities related to the construction of "eligible affordable housing developments.” | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1142 2009–10 |
Sex offenders/electr monitorDirects the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs to: (1) Conduct a study using radio frequency identification or other similar technology to electronically monitor sex offenders; and (2) Report its findings to... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1143 2009–10 |
Safe sex offender housingRequires the Department of Corrections to study ways of increasing the availability of housing for sex offenders. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
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