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 2227 2003–04 |
Trans performance auditsThe Transportation Performance Audit Board (TPAB) is created to direct a two-step agency performance review and audit process. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2229 2003–04 |
Sales & use tax equalizationSubject to funding by from the mutltimodal transportation account, provides payments to transit agencies whose sales tax revenues are less than 80 percent of the statewide per capita sales tax average. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2230 2003–04 |
Multimodal trans accountDeposits entire registration processing fee, if processed by the Department of Licensing, into the Multimodal Transportation Account. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2232 2003–04 |
Highway improvement bondsProvides authorization for transportation bond sales backed by motor vehicle fund revenues. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2236 2003–04 |
Day-time running lightsProvides that, when lighted head lights, other lights, and illuminating devices are required under this act, the use of day-time running lights is prohibited. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2276 2003–04 |
Aviation mitigation zonesRequires the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development to establish an aviation mitigation zone (AMZ) using specified criteria for any qualifying large regional airport. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2280 2003–04 |
Militia death benefitsExempts the following students from the payment of all or a portion of tuition fees and services and activities fees: The spouse of any member of the organized militia of Washington who lost his or her life or became totally... | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2316 2003–04 |
Public disclosure/officersExempts from the Public Disclosure Act any information that (1) is necessary for the effective operation of a judicial, law enforcement or corrections agency, and (2) could easily lead to discovery of the residential address... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2317 2003–04 |
Small business b&o taxThe small business tax credit under the Business and Occupation tax is increased from $35 to $50 per month. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2323 2003–04 |
Sales & use tax exempt cardsProvides that an eligible person is entitled to an annual sales and use tax exemption of four hundred fifty dollars per year. This exemption is available only through the use of a sales tax exemption card provided under this act. | Jan Shabro (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2327 2003–04 |
Individual health insurancePolitical subdivisions must assist their retirees and disabled employees in applying for individual health insurance. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2334 2003–04 |
Keep kids safe lic platesDirects the department, the Washington state patrol, and the Washington state council for the prevention of child abuse and neglect to work cooperatively to create and design a special keep kids safe license plate for motor... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2297 2003–04 |
Presidential primary of 2004Cancels the presidential primary for the 2004 election. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 2003, 3rd Special Session |
Dec 9, 2003 |
| HB 1827 2003–04 |
Meningococcal immunizationRequires institutions of higher education to provide certain students with information about meningococcal meningitis. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 398, Laws of 2003 |
Oct 28, 2003 |
| HB 1782 2003–04 |
Nonprofit youth orgsEstablishes a competitive grant program to assist nonprofit youth organizations in acquiring, constructing, or rehabilitating facilities used for the delivery of nonresidential services, excluding outdoor athletic fields. | John McCoy (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 2003, 1st Special Session |
Jun 20, 2003 |
| HB 1036 2003–04 |
Mail-in vehicle registrationAllows subagents to mail out on-line registration renewals and replacement plates when requested by the customer. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 369, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| HB 1205 2003–04 |
Fish & wldlf enfrcmnt offcrTransfers the Department of Fish and Wildlife enforcement officers from the Public Employees' Retirement System Plans 2 and 3 to the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Plan 2 for periods of future service. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 388, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| HB 1207 2003–04 |
Pblc emply death benefitsCreates a $150,000 death benefit for injuries sustained in the course of employment for members of the Public Employees' Retirement System, the School Employees' Retirement System, and the Teachers' Retirement System. For... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 402, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| HB 1655 2003–04 |
Special parking privilegesAllows advanced registered nurse practitioners to make determinations about whether an individual qualifies for special parking privileges. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 371, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| HB 2065 2003–04 |
License plate technologyAuthorizes the use of a non-standard background on license plates. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 370, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| HB 2215 2003–04 |
Vehicle dealer feesAuthorizes auto dealers to charge a documentary service fee of up to $35 per vehicle sale or lease, to recover costs associated with administrative and documentary services rendered in connection with the sale or lease of a vehicle | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 368, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| HB 2228 2003–04 |
Commute trip reductionEnacts a Business and Occupation and Public Utility Tax credit program of $2.25 million each fiscal year for employers who provide incentives to their employees to participate in a Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) program. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 364, Laws of 2003 |
May 19, 2003 |
| HB 2231 2003–04 |
Trans financing alternativesCreates the Transportation 2003 Account with money in the account being spent on projects identified as Transportation 2003 projects and the debt service on the bonds sold to fund the projects. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 361, Laws of 2003 |
May 19, 2003 |
| HB 1002 2003–04 |
MercuryRequires labeling for fluorescent lamps that contain mercury. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 260, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |
| HB 1081 2003–04 |
Mortgage lending fraudCreates a fund to be administered by the Department of Financial Institutions and the State Treasurer for the purpose of assisting state and local law enforcement authorities in deterring, investigating, and prosecuting fraud... | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 289, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |
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