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 1144 2009–10 |
Crimes against propertyIncreases the dollar threshold values for property crimes of malicious mischief; theft; unlawful issuance of checks or drafts; theft of rental, leased, lease-purchased, or loaned property; and possessing stolen property. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1147 2009–10 |
Local option tax provisionsEliminates anti-supplanting language in several local taxes. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1150 2009–10 |
Companion animal damagesAllows the owner of a companion animal to recover exemplary damages up to three times the actual damages sustained, plus attorneys' fees, for acts against a companion animal constituting animal cruelty in the first degree. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1151 2009–10 |
Smoking in vehicle w/ childProhibits smoking in a moving or parked motor vehicle containing passengers under the age of eighteen. Provides penalties. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1152 2009–10 |
Driver w/ disability stickerRequires the Department of Licensing (DOL) to work with the Washington State Patrol and interested parties to design a notification sticker that an individual with a disability or impairment that may affect interactions with... | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1161 2009–10 |
Early intervention servicesCreates a state entitlement to early intervention services provided under the Individuals with Disabilities and Education Act, Part C for all eligible infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities pursuant to... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1162 2009–10 |
Social emotional learningCreates a Social Emotional Learning Public-Private Partnership Account (Account) to receive any monies appropriated by the Legislature and from other sources. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1165 2009–10 |
Unwanted drug disposalRequires that the producers of unwanted medicines sold in Washington create and fund product stewardship programs to collect unwanted medicines from consumers and dispose of them at hazardous waste facilities. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1168 2009–10 |
State facility cleaningRequires all state agencies to purchase and use cleaning products that minimize potential impacts to human health and the environment. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1169 2009–10 |
Fire dept emergency lightsAllows fire department vehicles to be equipped with the same color lights as law enforcement, but the lights must be visible only from the rear of the vehicle. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1173 2009–10 |
Affordable housing programsCreates the Affordable Housing for All program with the goal of providing decent, affordable housing for all economic segments by the year 2020. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1175 2009–10 |
State government ethicsSpecifies new responsibilities for the Legislative Ethics Board, the Executive Ethics Board, state agency heads, and the Governor. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1178 2009–10 |
Environmental permitsPermits the Fish and Wildlife Commission to identify certain hydraulic projects that are exempt from criminal prosecution and instead creates natural resources infractions. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1179 2009–10 |
Public groundwaters permitEliminates lawn watering as an allowed use from a permit exempt well. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1180 2009–10 |
Bisphenol A useBans the manufacture and sale of containers made with bisphenol A designed to hold food and beverages used by children under the age of 3 and sports water bottles made with bisphenol A beginning July 1, 2010. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1181 2009–10 |
Prisoner publ records accessLimits access the access of incarcerated persons to public records under certain circumstances. | Charles Ross (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1191 2009–10 |
Renewable solar energyEstablishes cost recovery incentives for investments in commercial customer-generated solar electricity energy systems. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1193 2009–10 |
Youth voting preregistrationDirects the Secretary of State to create a program to allow youth at least 13 years of age to pre-register to vote. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1207 2009–10 |
Direct petition annexationClarifies provisions relating to assessed valuation requirements for the direct petition method of annexation. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1241 2009–10 |
Fire prot district annexingAuthorizes certain areas in cities or towns to annex to a fire protection district. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1251 2009–10 |
Abstracts of driving recordsRequires the DOL to maintain records of driving under the influence convictions permanently. | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1277 2009–10 |
Released sex offendersModifies provisions relevant to protecting the public from sex offenders released into the community. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1284 2009–10 |
Property tax reliefProvides property tax relief for senior citizens and persons retired because of physical disability. Provides that the act applies to taxes levied for collection in 2011 and thereafter. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1285 2009–10 |
Community revitalizationExpands the community revitalization program to allow local governments to finance public improvements. Limits the annual aggregate amount of new local sales and use taxes that may be credited against the state tax. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1296 2009–10 |
Rental housing inspectionsProhibits a local government from requiring a landlord to engage or hire a third party to conduct inspections of rented dwelling units and common areas. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
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