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 3027 2003–04 |
Repetitive motion injuryRequires the Department of Labor and Industries to publish lists of employers with the best and worst records of repetitive motion injuries. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3028 2003–04 |
Accessory dwelling unitsAllows local governments in rural counties to authorize the construction and use of one single-family residence and one accessory dwelling unit for each parcel in designated rural and resource lands. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2961 2003–04 |
Military leave of absenceProvides that every officer and employee of the state or of any county, city, or other political subdivision thereof who is a member of the Washington national guard or of the army, navy, air force, coast guard, or marine... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| HB 2886 2003–04 |
Veterans' license platesAmends RCW 73.04.110 relating to determining eligibility for veteran's regular or special license plates. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| HB 2888 2003–04 |
Ferry galley service workersRequiring Benefit Parity for Galley Workers | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| HB 2889 2003–04 |
Ferry galley serviceRequires the Washington State Ferries to provide galley services to the level provided in December 2003. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| HB 2890 2003–04 |
Insurance for hearing aidsRequires health carriers and state purchased health care programs that provide coverage for prostheses to include coverage for hearing aids and cochlear implants. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| HB 2894 2003–04 |
Emergency vehiclesProvides that the equipment and standards review unit shall require a record check of all applicants and drivers for an authorized emergency vehicle permit through the Washington state patrol criminal identification section... | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| HB 2909 2003–04 |
Driving while fatiguedDeclares an intent to provide additional protections to Washington drivers by making it unlawful to drive while fatigued. Declares that it is unlawful for a person to operate a motor vehicle upon the highways of this state... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| HB 2914 2003–04 |
LEOFFRS sixty percent capRemoves the 60 percent of final average salary limit on the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System, Plan 1 members retirement allowances. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| HB 2922 2003–04 |
Sprinkler fittersEstablishes a certification requirement for sprinkler fitters to be administered by the state Fire Marshal's Office. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| HB 2925 2003–04 |
Limited access highwaysAuthorizes the Department of Transportation to develop and operated High Occupancy Toll (HOT) lanes. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| HB 2926 2003–04 |
Workers' right to organizeAllowing a hearing before the Washington Human Rights Commission when a person's right to form, join, or assist a labor organization is interfered with, restrained, or covered by another. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| HB 2795 2003–04 |
Telecommunications serviceThe prohibition on mandatory local measured service is extended for four years until June 1, 2008. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2796 2003–04 |
Basic health planProvides that, to the extent that the administrator adopts, by rule, preexisting condition limitations as part of the benefit package, any such rule must allow an enrollee to credit the period of their continued participation... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2798 2003–04 |
Stabilizing health ins costsCreates a Health Insurance Market Stabilization Pool to provide reinsurance for enrollees with over $25,000 in annual health services expenses. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2800 2003–04 |
Taking a motor vehicleProvides that, if the offender is being sentenced for taking a motor vehicle without permission in the first degree, taking a motor vehicle without permission in the second degree, or taking a motor vehicle without permission... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2801 2003–04 |
Seniors/disabled prprty taxIncreases the three income thresholds in the senior citizens property tax relief program from $30,000 to $35,000, $24,000 to $28,000, and $18,000 to $21,000. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2810 2003–04 |
Auditing state governmentRequires the governor and the governor's executive cabinet to develop a performance measurement system and conduct coordinated quarterly and annual management reviews of state agencies, departments, programs, and activities as... | Fred Jarrett (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2815 2003–04 |
Retainer health careProvides that a retainer practice may charge a retainer fee as consideration for being available to provide and providing primary care services to a retainer subscriber during a specified service period if the retainer health... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2821 2003–04 |
School bus fuelsExempts biodiesel fuel, natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas from Washington State's special fuel taxes if used in a school district or a commercial chartered bus service used in a student transportation program. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2822 2003–04 |
Low-emission vehiclesPermits the Department of Transportation to allow single-occupant, inherently low-emission vehicles (ILEV) to use high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2827 2003–04 |
Tuition & fees payment planDeclares an intent that students be given every reasonable opportunity to avoid debt and make timely tuition payments, including exempting certain students from tuition and fee due dates for a reasonable amount of time to... | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2868 2003–04 |
Felony sex offenderIncreases the penalty for failure to register as a felony sex offender. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2873 2003–04 |
Military family assistanceDeclares an intent that, to the extent of available funds, the program shall be available to provide temporary financial assistance to families with members currently serving in the Washington national guard whose gross family... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
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