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 3157 2005–06 |
Financial literacy/TANFRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to provide information and encourage Temporary Assistance for Needy Families recipients to learn about asset building and participate in programs to assist low-income... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 3237 2005–06 |
Aquatic programDirects the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee to conduct a performance audit of the Department of Natural Resources' Aquatics Resources Program. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 3238 2005–06 |
Sex offender notificationMakes it illegal to distribute, under certain circumstances, a false sex offender community notification bulletin. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 3258 2005–06 |
Mileage fees for dieselReconciles differential vehicle license fees paid by airporter and commercial bus companies. Companies would no longer pay a higher fee for vehicles using alternative fuels. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 3293 2005–06 |
Disorderly conductMakes engaging in certain disruptive behavior within 500 feet of a funeral or memorial service subject to prosecution for disorderly conduct. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2333 2005–06 |
Home care agency workersThe Department of Social and Health Services (Department) will establish a formula to convert the cost of the compensation increases negotiated and funded by individual providers of home services into an hourly amount that... | Tami Green (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 7, 2006 |
| HB 2623 2005–06 |
Agricultural workersModifies the state farm labor contractor law, including provisions on licensing, bonding, contractor duties, nondiscrimination, and transportation safety. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 4, 2006 |
| HB 2852 2005–06 |
Check cashers & sellersRequires a small loan endorsement for any license making small loans to any person physically located in Washington, including loans made through the use of the internet, facsimile, telephone, kiosk, or other remote means. | Chris Strow (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 15, 2006 |
| HB 1436 2005–06 |
Local office campaignsAllows the use of public funds for campaigns for local office. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2006 |
| HB 1731 2005–06 |
Mercury/motor vehiclesRequires motor vehicle manufacturers to submit, and have approved by the state, a plan for the recovery of mercury-added components from motor vehicles. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2006 |
| HB 1735 2005–06 |
Water storage facilitiesExempts certain rain barrels and similar facilities, and the use of water from them, from the permit provisions of the water code. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2006 |
| HB 2004 2005–06 |
Construction claimsRemoves some limitations on the time allowed for bringing a lawsuit in a residential construction dispute if the case involves willful misconduct or fraudulent concealment. | Dennis Flannigan (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2006 |
| HB 2110 2005–06 |
State patrol reportsRequires accident reports to be made available to the public. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2006 |
| HB 2482 2005–06 |
Insurance fraud programCreates an insurance fraud program within the Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC). | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2006 |
| HB 2561 2005–06 |
Shipment of wineRepeals reciprocity law that allows out-of-state wineries to ship wine directly to Washington residents so long as domestic wineries may ship wine directly to residents of other states. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2006 |
| HB 2697 2005–06 |
Unemployment ins collectionModifies the penalties applicable to employers that file untimely or incomplete unemployment tax reports. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2006 |
| HB 2758 2005–06 |
Syrup taxesAllows a business and occupation tax credit for the amount of carbonated beverage syrup tax paid by a retailer. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2006 |
| HB 3170 2005–06 |
Hydrogen highwayDesignates State Route 5 as Washington Hydrogen Highway. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2006 |
| HB 1446 2005–06 |
Property tax leviesAllows all taxing districts to ask voters to approve a lid lift which sets the growth rate for the property tax revenue limit calculation for up to six years. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| HB 2412 2005–06 |
Violating registrationIncreases the penalty for failure to register as a sex offender. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| HB 2662 2005–06 |
Electronic product recyclingRequires manufacturers of covered electronic products (CEPs) offered for sale in Washington to register with the Department of Ecology (DOE) and to implement and finance the collection, transportation, and recycling of CEPs by... | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| HB 2747 2005–06 |
Sex offender informationRequires the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs to create a model policy on sex offenders. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| HB 3017 2005–06 |
Condemned property saleRecognizes, reaffirms, and supports state law restrictions on taking private property for private use and prohibits state and local government taking solely for economic development purposes. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| HB 3307 2005–06 |
Certified capital companiesCreates certified capital companies to promote investment in start-up and emerging businesses. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| HB 1016 2005–06 |
Homeowner's insuranceProhibits insurers that write homeowner's insurance from taking specified underwriting actions based on whether or not the applicant or insured owns or harbors a specific breed of dog. The prohibitions do not apply if the... | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 6, 2006 |
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