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 1843 2003–04 |
Fraudulent drivers' licensesMakes it a criminal offense to manufacture, sell, or deliver a forged, stolen, fictitious, counterfeit, fraudulently altered or unlawfully issued driver's license or identicard. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1846 2003–04 |
Credit card scanning deviceExpands the scope of the unlawful factoring statute to include ‟payment cards.” | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2405 2003–04 |
Service contractsRequires that work under certain state contracts be performed by citizens of the United States or persons authorized by federal law to work in the United States. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2407 2003–04 |
Water rights pilot programDeclares an intent for the state to participate in a federally authorized pilot negotiation and settlement process with tribal governments and the United States regarding their respective water rights. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2416 2003–04 |
LEOFFRS sixty percent capRaises the limit on the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System, Plan 1 members retirement allowances from 60 to 70 percent of final average salary. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2422 2003–04 |
Social security numbersProvides that an employer may not compel or coerce a person into providing a social security number on an employment application or through any other means until the employer gives the person an offer of employment. Any... | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2435 2003–04 |
Veterans & prprty tax reliefExcludes military disability income from the income used to determine eligibility for the senior citizen and disabled persons property tax relief program. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2444 2003–04 |
Disposal of dead animalsRevises provisions relating to disposing of dead animals. Declares that the violation of any provision of chapter 16.68 RCW is a misdemeanor and punishable subject to the penalties in RCW 9A.20.021. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2451 2003–04 |
Boarding & nursing homesDeclares that a "mandated reporter" is an employee of a licensed boarding home or of a licensed nursing home who: (1)(a) Observes the incident or hears the resident state that an incident occurred; or (b) Learns of an incident... | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2472 2003–04 |
Fallen emergency respondersExempts from the state property tax the principal residence of a surviving spouse of a law enforcement officer or a fire fighter who dies as a result of job related injuries. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2480 2003–04 |
Insurance guarantee assc actCreates a third account within the Washington Insurance Guaranty Association for longshore and harbor workers' compensation act insurance. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2371 2003–04 |
Body-gripping trapsExpands the use of body-gripping traps to moles, gophers, and certain cattle and timber owners when operating under a special permit. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2004 |
| HB 2372 2003–04 |
Public construction projectsRequires all subcontracts for public construction projects over $10 million to be competitively bid. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2004 |
| HB 2393 2003–04 |
Watershed healthRequires an Instream Flow Committee to be established to provide guidance regarding instream flows and programs and to conduct certain reviews. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2004 |
| HB 1029 2003–04 |
Seniors/disabled prprty taxIncreases the three income thresholds in the senior citizens property tax relief program from $30,000 to $34,000, $24,000 to $27,000, and $18,000 to $20,000. | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1035 2003–04 |
Corporations/b&o tax creditsCreates a business and occupation (B&O) tax credit for high tech businesses that establish a corporate headquarters or expand or add to an existing corporate headquarters in Washington. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1038 2003–04 |
Malicious harassmentProhibits insurers from canceling policies due to claims made for malicious harassment. Declares that this act applies to policies of property insurance if the insured or proposed insured is an individual, a religious... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1044 2003–04 |
Seniors/disabled prprty taxIncreases the three income thresholds in the senior citizens property tax relief program from $30,000 to $34,000, $24,000 to $28,000, and $18,000 to $22,000. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1055 2003–04 |
Body-trapping gripsDeclares that nothing in RCW 77.15.194 prohibits the use of any trap designed primarily for the capture of moles or rodents. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1056 2003–04 |
Sex offender informationAdds a section to the seller's real property transfer disclosure statement informing a prospective purchaser that sex offender information may be obtained from local law enforcement agencies. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1060 2003–04 |
Apprenticeship coursesRequires community and technical colleges to grade related and supplemental instruction for apprentices in the same manner as other courses providing academic credit, while preserving the authority of the State Board for... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1062 2003–04 |
Public contract paymentFinds that: (1) Firms and organizations that do business with the state expect and deserve to be paid in an expeditious and timely manner; and (2) Unjustified delays in paying vendors, construction contractors, and providers... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1065 2003–04 |
Public works apprenticeshipsRequires that specifications for public works done by state agencies require that apprentices enrolled in state-approved apprenticeship training programs participate in the projects at specified levels. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1066 2003–04 |
Patient protection actExpands the types of sanctions that the Department of Health may use to address violations of Department licensing standards for acute care hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, and alcohol and chemical dependency hospitals. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1067 2003–04 |
Neurodevelopmental therapyRequires insurance plans to cover neurodevelopmental therapies for individuals age eighteen and under. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
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