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 2683 2005–06 |
Actuarial accrued liabilityBegins a three-year phase-in of contribution rates to fund the required contributions towards the unfunded liabilities in the Public Employees' Retirement System Plan 1 on July 1, 2006 and the Teachers' Retirement System Plan... | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 2686 2005–06 |
Retirement annual increaseA PERS 1 or TRS 1 retiree who has been receiving an allowance for at least one year receives a Uniform COLA increase beginning July 1 of the calendar year that the retiree turns age 66. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 2692 2005–06 |
Optional membershipAuthorizes optional membership and distributions of retirement allowances for certain members of the teachers', school employees', and public employees' retirement systems. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 2698 2005–06 |
Felony sex offendersProvides that in any prosecution for a sex offense as defined in RCW 9.94A.030, the periods of limitation prescribed in this act run from the later of the following dates: (1) The date of commission of the offense; or (2) One... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 2702 2005–06 |
Depictions/minor in sexIncreases the penalty for Possession of Depictions of a Minor Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 2703 2005–06 |
Sex offender sentencingProhibits an offender entering a plea of guilty from receiving a Special Sex Offender Sentencing Alternative or a Special Sex Offender Disposition Alternative unless the offender admits to the underlying offense. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 2712 2005–06 |
Reducing crimesRevises provisions relating to crimes. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 2725 2005–06 |
Compensating on-call workersExtends coverage under the state Minimum Wage Act to individuals who spend a substantial portion of time subject to call, including those who reside or sleep at their workplace, but only for time spent performing active duties. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 2745 2005–06 |
DUI felonyIncreases penalties for driving or physical control while under the influence. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 2772 2005–06 |
Tax incentive programsConsolidates and streamlines the provisions of the high-tech research and development sales and use tax deferral, the rural county/distressed area sales and use tax deferral, and fruit and vegetable processing sales and use... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 1494 2005–06 |
Hlth care for schl childrenRequires the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Department of Health to collaborate and develop a work group to assess school nursing services in class I school districts. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2604 2005–06 |
Renewable energy resourcesCreates a definition for small renewable producer and establishes minimum and maximum generating capacities. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2611 2005–06 |
Pesticide applicationRevises notification requirements for pesticide applications to landscapes, rights of way, or structures within the pesticide notification area of a pesticide-sensitive individual registered with the Department of Agriculture. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2629 2005–06 |
DUI sentencingRequires the court, when sentencing an offender convicted of DUI, to impose additional penalties if the offender committed certain traffic infractions or offenses at the time he or she was arrested for DUI. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2663 2005–06 |
Alternative fuelsCreates tax exemptions for alternative fuel if the fuel is manufactured in Washington state. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2664 2005–06 |
Biodiesel fuelEstablishes a renewable fuel standard for biodiesel fuel to meet two percent of Washington state's diesel motor fuel demand. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2665 2005–06 |
EthanolEstablishes a renewable fuel standard for ethanol to meet ten percent of Washington State's motor fuel demand. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2666 2005–06 |
Biofuel marketEstablishes a renewable fuel standard for biodiesel and ethanol. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2503 2005–06 |
Pension fundingCreates the Pension Funding Stabilization Account in the state treasury. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2521 2005–06 |
Identification documentsRestricts the use of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) by state or local agencies, except under certain, limited circumstances. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2566 2005–06 |
Job skills programAllows the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges to provide state-funded job skills grants to private nonprofit corporations known as "Washington manufacturing competitiveness corporations." | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2581 2005–06 |
Diverse communitiesDeclares an intent to dedicate new funding to support and replicate successful parent and community involvement models within diverse student populations. Requires the superintendent of public instruction to administer a... | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 1025 2005–06 |
Voting systemsRequires testing of all voting devices or vote tallying systems by an independent testing authority approved by the Federal Election Assistance Commission for certification. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1028 2005–06 |
Public works/apprenticeshipRequires that no less than 15 percent of total labor hours on state public works projects that are estimated to cost $1 million or more be performed by apprentices. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1033 2005–06 |
Emplyr-owned life insuranceAllows an employer to insure a nonmanagement or retired employee if certain circumstances are met. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
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