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 3169 2003–04 |
Purchase of prescriptionsProvides that, in negotiating price discounts with prescription drug manufacturers for state purchased health care programs, the health care authority shall also negotiate such discounts for county and municipal government... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2004 |
| HB 3170 2003–04 |
Inmate prescriptionsDeclares that, as used in RCW 69.41.190(1), "refill" includes a prescription authorized by a prescriber for an inmate after the inmate is released from a jail or state correctional facility. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2004 |
| HB 3173 2003–04 |
LEOFFRS/reduced retirementProvides for choosing a reduced retirement allowance under the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system, plan 1. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2004 |
| HB 3174 2003–04 |
LEOFFRS medical accountEstablishes a medical account for the catastrophic illnesses of law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system plan 1 members and beneficiaries. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2004 |
| HB 1178 2003–04 |
Sex educationRequires all educational programs that discuss sexual anatomy, sexual physiology, and reproductive health with public funds to: (1) provide medically accurate information; (2) teach that abstinence is the most effective way to... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 2, 2004 |
| HB 1367 2003–04 |
Government accountabilityChanges the name of the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee to the Legislative Accountability Board (Board). | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 2, 2004 |
| HB 3168 2003–04 |
Hlth care provider/b & o taxDeclares that chapter 82.04 RCW does not apply to amounts received by a health care provider from the United States or any instrumentality of the United States, or from the state of Washington or any municipal corporation or... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2004 |
| HB 3153 2003–04 |
Unions/health care facilityDeclares that it is the policy of this state to recognize the right of employees to freedom of association in the workplace and freedom of choice in who will represent employees in collective bargaining. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2004 |
| HB 2623 2003–04 |
Prevailing wageDiscontinues the quarterly transfer of 30 percent of the Public Works Administration Account to the General Fund. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| HB 3123 2003–04 |
Growth managementClarifies the effect of the expiration of remand periods and determinations of invalidity. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| HB 3037 2003–04 |
Family leaveMakes employees entitled to accrue seniority benefits while on leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, the state Family Leave Law, or other applicable federal, state, or local law. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| HB 3075 2003–04 |
Motorcycles/traffic signalsAllows motorcycles to proceed with caution after stopping at a signalized intersection equipped with a vehicle detection device when the motorcycle is too small to be detected. | Dennis Flannigan (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| HB 3076 2003–04 |
Property tax reliefExempts from the property taxes on owner occupied principal residences an amount up to 20 percent of the median property value. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| HB 3091 2003–04 |
Nursing home fundingProvides that, to the extent of available funding within the biennial appropriations act, the department shall make supplemental payments to nursing facilities. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| HB 2967 2003–04 |
Sex crimes against minorsEstablishes mandatory sentences for sex crimes against children. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2972 2003–04 |
Motor vehicle fuel taxEliminates the handling loss deduction from motor vehicle fuel tax payments. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2973 2003–04 |
Enforcement of traffic lawsDeclares that no law enforcement officer shall be required to do any of the following: (1) Issue a specific number of citations, notices of infraction, or warning notices during any specified time period for violations of... | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2974 2003–04 |
Fuel tax paymentsMoves the electronic fuel tax payment date from the 10th day of the second month after month of sale to the 26th day of the first month after month of sale. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2975 2003–04 |
Transportation fundingProvides that, in addition to all other license fees, passenger cars, travel trailers, and motor homes shall pay an annual roadway improvement fee of one and one-half cents per vehicle pound based on the vehicle curb weight. | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2976 2003–04 |
Ferry fuelExempts ferry fuel used by Washington state ferries from excise taxes. | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2977 2003–04 |
Motor vehicle fuel taxesRedistributes a portion of motor vehicle fuel taxes and license fees to fund the construction of new ferries. | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2978 2003–04 |
Voter-verified paper ballotsRequires all voting systems in Washington state to produce a voter-verified paper ballot, to be read and verified by the voter at time of voting, without the use of an interface, except as may be needed for certain disabled... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3005 2003–04 |
State agency contractsEstablishes procedures for providing oversight of state agency contracts. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3018 2003–04 |
Veterans' license platesEstablishes veterans' license plates. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3021 2003–04 |
Oil spill preventionDirects the Department of Ecology to convene a group of stakeholders to research methods to achieve a zero spill strategy and report recommendations to the legislature by December 1, 2004. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
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