Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Don Cox
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2067 2003–04 |
Public ground watersExempts from water permit requirements withdrawals of ground water for certain clustered residential developments for up to 1,200 gallons a day per residence. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 307, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |
| HB 2113 2003–04 |
Financial aid refundsPermits four-year institutions of higher education to adopt tuition refund policies using the same formula the federal government uses for return of financial aid if withdrawing students would pay more back in financial aid... | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 319, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |
| HB 2073 2003–04 |
Local government recordsAuthorizes county, city, and local government agencies to donate or auction local government records as an alternative to destroying public records having no further administrative or legal value. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 240, Laws of 2003 |
May 12, 2003 |
| HB 1061 2003–04 |
Associate deg/apprenticesRequires community and technical colleges to develop associate degree pathways for apprentices, if necessary resources are available and if the local apprenticeship committee and college determine a pathway would benefit apprentices. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 2003 |
May 7, 2003 |
| HB 1079 2003–04 |
Higher ed student residencyExpands the definition of "resident student" for purposes of tuition at public colleges and universities. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 95, Laws of 2003 |
May 7, 2003 |
| HB 1106 2003–04 |
Elections/sec of stateAllows for unannounced visits to county election offices. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 109, Laws of 2003 |
May 7, 2003 |
| HB 1403 2003–04 |
Exceptional faculty awardReduces the required college match for the community and technical college exceptional faculty awards program from $25,000 to $10,000. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 129, Laws of 2003 |
May 7, 2003 |
| HB 1909 2003–04 |
Higher edu credit transferCreates a pilot project between a four-year higher education institution, at least two community or technical colleges, and one or more private career colleges to create standards and processes for transfer based on defined... | Fred Jarrett (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 131, Laws of 2003 |
May 7, 2003 |
| HB 2012 2003–04 |
Special services pilot prgrmMakes certain legislative findings regarding the benefits of early intensive invention services. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, Laws of 2003 |
May 7, 2003 |
| HB 2076 2003–04 |
Higher edu coordinating brdClarifies and expands the role of the Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) in strategic planning for higher education. Requires institution-level strategic plans and the HECB's review of new programs and budget requests... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 2003 |
May 7, 2003 |
| HB 2111 2003–04 |
Higher edu performanceCreates a workgroup composed of legislators from the Higher Education and Fiscal committees of the House and Senate and eight representatives of higher education and the executive branch to consider the feasibility of... | Skip Priest (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 132, Laws of 2003 |
May 7, 2003 |
| HB 2197 2003–04 |
Initiative 790Removes the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System Plan 2 (LEOFF 2) from the Pension Funding Council contribution rate-setting statute, and creates a LEOFF 2 rate-setting statute in the funding chapter. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 92, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 23, 2003 |
| HB 1808 2003–04 |
Research universitiesRemoves the restriction that only the University of Washington (UW) or Washington State University (WSU) may offer electrical engineering degrees. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 82, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 22, 2003 |
| HB 1277 2003–04 |
Edu assistance grant prgrmCreates a grant program funded by private endowments to serve financially needy students with dependents. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 16, 2003 |
| HB 1466 2003–04 |
Natural science educationCreates an account as a repository for state and other monies provided to support natural science, wildlife, agriculture, forestry and environmental education programs provided to schools by nonprofit organizations. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 16, 2003 |
| HB 2595 2001–02 |
Wireless 911 service$ The county tax for emergency service communications systems is redesignated as the Enhanced 911 (E911) excise tax and is increased from 25 to 50 cents per wireless line per month. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 341, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 3, 2002 |
| HB 2914 2001–02 |
Financial aid account$ Creates a state financial aid account to ensure that all appropriations designated for financial aid through statewide student financial aid programs are made available to students and to prevent unexpended financial aid... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 3, 2002 |
| HB 1646 2001–02 |
Alternative education$ Includes the Washington National Guard Youth ChalleNGe program as an alternative educational service provider and describes the funding formula for students enrolled in the program. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 291, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 2, 2002 |
| HB 1856 2001–02 |
Search & rescue activities$ With the approval of a student's parent and school principal, a student may be excused from school for up to five days each year to participate in state-recognized search and rescue activities. | Dave Morell (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 28, 2002 |
| HB 2421 2001–02 |
Correctional facilities$ Exempts from public disclosure, records containing certain vulnerability assessments or emergency and escape response plans at a correctional facility. | Dave Morell (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| HB 2657 2001–02 |
Ag products/state facilities$ Required state institutions and state-supported facilities to purchase Washington fruit, vegetables, and agricultural products if available and competitively priced. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| HB 2807 2001–02 |
Promise scholarships$ Establishes a statute for the merit and need-based scholarship program administered by the Higher Education Coordinating Board. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 204, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| HB 2536 2001–02 |
Sch dis emplys/health care$ The Health Care Authority (HCA) may charge a composite rate for participating school district employees as long as the family size of these employees does not adversely impact the HCA's insurance account. K-12 employees... | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 142, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 26, 2002 |
| HB 2841 2001–02 |
Higher ed coordinating board$ The Governor is required to appoint at least one student to the Higher Education Coordinating Board. The student member is appointed for a one-year term. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 129, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 26, 2002 |
| HB 1196 2001–02 |
Prkng/ businss imprvmnt area$ Authorizes the legislative authority of a county, city, or town (local government) to modify the geographic boundaries of an existing parking and business improvement area. | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 21, 2002 |