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 1708 2009–10 |
Lands adjacent to Maury Is.Declares that the Legislature finds that the Maury Island Aquatic Reserve is an important native ecosystem in Washington that benefits both the aquatic habitat and species in the state. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1710 2009–10 |
Tax & municipl service costsAllows the City of Seattle to impose the annexation sales and use tax up to a maximum of $5 million per year. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1721 2009–10 |
2- and 3-wheeled vehiclesRevises provisions regarding two-wheeled and three-wheeled vehicles. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1722 2009–10 |
PERS default provisionsChanges the default plan for new members who are eligible to enter the Public Employees' Retirement System Plan 2 or Plan 3, but do not choose a plan, from Plan 3 to Plan 2. | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1724 2009–10 |
1st degree child assaultEstablishes the Eryk Woodruff public safety act of 2009. Increases the punishment for assault of a child in the first degree. Provides that the act is null and void if appropriations are not approved. | Mike Hope (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1727 2009–10 |
Registered domestic partnersProvides that for all purposes under state law, state registered domestic partners shall be treated the same as married spouses and that provisions of the act shall be liberally construed to achieve equal treatment, to the... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1738 2009–10 |
Supreme court campaignsEstablishes a program for public financing for the office of Supreme Court Justice. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1745 2009–10 |
Civil marriage equalityRecognizes the right of all citizens of Washington state, including couples of the same sex, to obtain civil marriage licenses. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1773 2009–10 |
Periodic residential tenancyRequires a landlord who plans to terminate a periodic tenancy without cause to provide at least 30 days notice if the tenant has resided in the dwelling for less than 12 months, and at least 60 days notice if the tenant has... | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1775 2009–10 |
Limousine carrier regsAllows all cities with a population of 500,000 or more to enter into cooperative agreements to regulate limousines in a manner consistent with state law, including the transfer of fee revenue to offset city enforcement costs. | Scott White (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1797 2009–10 |
Rural & resource lands studyRequires, subject to funding, the William D. Ruckelshaus Center to conduct an examination of trends and policies pertaining to the maintenance of rural and resource lands in Washington . | Scott White (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1802 2009–10 |
Collector vehiclesAllows an individual to purchase as collector vehicles up to two vehicles per year produced in foreign countries that are rated for at least 40 miles per gallon. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1814 2009–10 |
Farm labor contractingModifies the state Farm Labor Contractor Act, including provisions on licensing, bonding, duties and prohibited acts, and nondiscrimination. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1836 2009–10 |
Public works/off-site prefab(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 3/12/2009) Requires a contract for any public work estimated to cost over one million dollars to contain a provision requiring all contracts entered into by the prime contractor, all subcontractors and... | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1837 2009–10 |
Public works subcontractorsAdds new requirements relating to substitution of subcontractors by a prime contractor for public works bids. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1889 2009–10 |
Paraeducator tutorsDirects the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) to establish voluntary paraeducator tutor certification, including certification standards, process, and requirements. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1890 2009–10 |
Tribal school basic eduRequires the superintendent of public instruction to allocate basic education allocations generated under chapter 28A.150 RCW for students enrolled in tribal schools in the state that are operated by federally recognized... | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1893 2009–10 |
Voluntary retirement acctsCreates the Washington Voluntary Retirement Account Program (Program), requiring private employers and the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) to provide non-governmental employees the opportunity to participate in... | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1897 2009–10 |
Water-sewer districtsCreates an extensive set of procedural and substantive requirements that must be met before a city may assume jurisdiction over a water-sewer district, including petition requirements, feasibility studies, public hearings,... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1914 2009–10 |
Community & tech collegesAllows instructional facilities at community and technical colleges financed through Certificates of Participation to be eligible for state maintenance and operations funding. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1915 2009–10 |
Running Start provisionsDeclares an intent to expand participation in the running start program and secure ample support for the continuation of this program. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1920 2009–10 |
Public employees/meetingsAllows state employees under the state ethics laws to attend informational and educational meetings on legislative issues with legislators and other elected officials held in public facilities. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1927 2009–10 |
Car dealer damage disclosureProhibits a dealer, in the sale or transfer of a new or previously unregistered motor vehicle to a purchaser or transferee, including another dealer, to fail to disclose in writing to the purchaser or transferee any damage... | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1932 2009–10 |
Firefighter diseasesAdds esophageal cancer to the list of cancers that are presumptive occupational diseases for industrial insurance purposes for certain firefighters. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1934 2009–10 |
Affordable housing fundingAllows county auditors to charge a document recording fee of up to $20. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
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