Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Don Cox
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2930 1999–00 |
Medical savings accountsDirects the insurance commissioner to establish rules authorizing medical savings accounts for citizens of Washington. Medical savings accounts may be offered as either individual or group health plans. Contributions to a... | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| HB 2823 1999–00 |
Higher education studentsRequires all public institutions of higher education to adopt rules regarding disruptive off-campus conduct of students, including sanctions. Declares that sanctions may include, but are not limited to, counseling, probation,... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2841 1999–00 |
Human tissueRequires that, if a common carrier or contract carrier transports human tissue or human fetal tissue, the carrier shall ensure that the package is clearly labeled as to its contents. | Phil Fortunato (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2857 1999–00 |
Agency rulesAn agency may not adopt a proposed rule until the Legislature has had the opportunity to consider the rule during a regular or special legislative session. If the proposed rule is published before November 1, the agency must... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2876 1999–00 |
Car phonesProvides that a person is guilty of vehicular assault if he operates or drives any vehicle while using a personal wireless service as defined in RCW 80.36.375, and this conduct is the proximate cause of serious bodily injury... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2877 1999–00 |
Higher ed tuition waiverAuthorizes the governing boards of the state universities, the regional universities, The Evergreen State College, and the community colleges to waive all or a portion of the tuition for undergraduate or graduate students who... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2761 1999–00 |
K-12 accountability systemDirects the superintendent of public instruction, to the extent funds are appropriated for this purpose, to design and implement a state-wide K-12 student accountability and information system. | Don Cox (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2763 1999–00 |
School safety allocationsDirects the superintendent of public instruction to review all state and federal programs and sources of funds that have as part of their purpose the enhancement of safety in schools. The superintendent shall develop a plan... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2782 1999–00 |
Alienation of affectionsDeclares that it is the policy of the state of Washington to encourage, nurture, and protect the institution of marriage and the spouses and children therein, and to provide legal redress against persons who wrongfully... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2802 1999–00 |
Free speech/judgesDeclares that judges and judicial candidates have a right to freely express and incorporate their beliefs and opinions in any statement made regarding any campaign or potential campaign for judicial office or any issue... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2746 1999–00 |
Anhydrous ammoniaDeclares that a person is guilty of the crime of unlawful possession of anhydrous ammonia if the person possesses anhydrous ammonia with the intent to use such anhydrous ammonia in the manufacture of a controlled substance as... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2748 1999–00 |
National board certificationThe Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) shall provide annual salary stipends of $3,500 per year to teachers who have attained NBPTS certification, subject to legislative funding. The teachers may receive the annual... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2754 1999–00 |
Communal meals & food banksRevises RCW 70.05.060 to provide that each local rule or regulation regarding communal meals where the food consumed is prepared or purchased by the participants and consumed primarily by the participants, and food banks and... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2379 1999–00 |
Transportation fundDirects the department to deposit into the transportation fund all revenue received from taxes imposed under chapters 82.08 and 82.12 RCW upon the sale of, use of, or charge made for: (1) Vehicles, trailers, and semitrailers... | Phil Fortunato (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2613 1999–00 |
Miranda warningDeclares that, in determining whether or not any statement, admission, or confession of a defendant was voluntarily made, the presence or absence of any Miranda warning is not conclusive on the issue of voluntariness but is... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2618 1999–00 |
Fetal tissueProvides that, the body tissue, organs, parts, or fluids of a human embryo or fetus shall not be sold or otherwise transferred for any use or purpose for valuable consideration. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2687 1999–00 |
Community revitalizationDeclares that it is the purpose of this act to provide financial resources for a limited time to assist local governments in the financing of public improvements which are needed to encourage private development of selected... | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2526 1999–00 |
Outstanding warrantsC Allows courts of limited jurisdiction, with the approval of the local legislative body, to enter into agreements with bail bond agencies to execute bench warrants issued for an accused = s failure to appear or violation of a... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2530 1999–00 |
After-school careRequires the department of social and health services to establish a grant program to be administered by the office of child care policy to provide funding for after-school care for middle school youth. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2540 1999–00 |
Arrest without warrantAmends RCW 10.31.100 relating to arrest without warrant for failure to obey police, flagmen, or fire fighters. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2544 1999–00 |
Educator reimbursement prgrmFinds that: (1) Carefully targeted professional development is a critical component of the state's education reform efforts; (2) Washington's teachers are required by the state to fund and complete college coursework in order... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2556 1999–00 |
Bomb making/minorsFinds that an ever-increasing amount of information on making explosive devices such as bombs is being made readily available to an ever-growing number of people, including young children. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2557 1999–00 |
Law library servicesDirects the state library to investigate the possibility of contracting with the vendor or vendors of online electronic legal research services for the provision of such services state-wide through the county law library system. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2584 1999–00 |
License plate replacementRepeals RCW 46.16.233. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2586 1999–00 |
Rural garbage dumpingIt is unlawful to throw, drop, deposit, discard, or dispose of litter (not including cigarettes or other tobacco products) upon any public property, waters, or property not owned by the polluter. Incorporated Area - A person... | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |