Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Don Cox
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2765 2005–06 |
Hazards to motorcyclesLimits the requirement to post a warning for motorcyclists to construction areas on a paved public highway, county road, street, bridge, or other thoroughfare commonly traveled. | David Buri (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2989 2005–06 |
Tech-math science programProvides for additional scholarships under the Conditional Teachers' Scholarship Program and the Alternative Route Certification Conditional Scholarship Program for students who commit to teaching secondary math or science. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 3028 2005–06 |
Classified school employeesDirects that the funding review by the Washington Learns Steering Committee include a thorough review of funding for classified school employees. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 3106 2005–06 |
Higher edu public worksRaises the dollar limits that require a public bid process for the state and regional universities and The Evergreen State College from $35,000 to $50,000 and from $15,000 to $20,000 for projects involving only one trade or craft. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 3215 2005–06 |
Teacher retentionStates the Legislature's finding that recent research has shed light on teacher retention, attrition, and mobility. | Don Cox (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2424 2005–06 |
Tax exemption/farm fuelExempts farmers from sales and use tax on diesel fuel used for non-highway farming activities. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 6, 2006 |
| HB 3306 2005–06 |
Estate and transfer taxDeclares that a tax in an amount equal to the federal credit is imposed on every transfer of property of a resident. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| HB 1746 2005–06 |
Arson offendersRequires arson offenders convicted, or found not guilty by reason of insanity, of arson in the first and second degree to register with the county sheriff. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 2006 |
| HB 2104 2005–06 |
Washington made logoDirects the Washington State Arts Commission to conduct a contest for the design of a "Washington Made" logo to be used for the voluntary labeling of consumer goods produced in Washington. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 2635 2005–06 |
Full-day kindergarten optionAuthorizes school districts to offer full-day kindergarten as part of basic education beginning in 2008-09. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 2902 2005–06 |
Math testsAllows a student's mathematics scores on various college placement exams to be used as an objective alternative assessment to demonstrate the student has met the mathematics standards required for graduation. | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 2903 2005–06 |
Academic achievement reformRequires the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) to reimburse school districts for administration of diagnostic assessments in grades 9 and 10. | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 3241 2005–06 |
High school diplomaDirects the State Board of Education to develop a definition of a meaningful highschool diploma, based on college and career readiness standards, and make recommendations to the Legislature by December 1, 2007. | Fred Jarrett (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 3220 2005–06 |
Freight mobility planningFinds that: (1) Washington state is uniquely positioned as a gateway to the global economy. As the most trade-dependent state in the nation, per capita, Washington's economy is highly dependent on a freight mobility network... | Don Cox (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| HB 3202 2005–06 |
Vehicle valuation scheduleEstablishes a lower, more fair, and more accurate vehicle valuation schedule for the purpose of calculating motor vehicle excise taxes. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2006 |
| HB 3214 2005–06 |
Career & tech high schoolFinds that the superintendent of public instruction has recommended evaluation of a collection of evidence as an objective alternative assessment to the high school Washington assessment of student learning. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2006 |
| HB 2550 2005–06 |
2005-07 capital budget amendAmends the 2005-07 Capital Budget to include a new Energy Freedom Program within the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 20, 2006 |
| HB 3029 2005–06 |
Master collective bargainingImplements the compensation and fringe benefit provisions in the master collective bargaining agreement. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| HB 3030 2005–06 |
Educational staff associatesProvides that, beginning in the 2006-07 school year, the determination of years of service for vocational certified instructors may include related nonschool experience for vocational certified instructors with a degree from... | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| HB 3031 2005–06 |
Merchandising beer and wineAmends RCW 66.44.318 relating to the merchandising of beer and wine by employees between the ages of eighteen and twenty-one on or about a licensee's premises. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| HB 3032 2005–06 |
Livestock inspection feesModifies certain livestock inspection fees and provisions administered by the Department of Agriculture. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| HB 3037 2005–06 |
Sex offender registrationIncreases the penalties for failure to register as a sex offender. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| HB 3053 2005–06 |
Use of services & activitiesDeclares that services and activities fees used for purposes other than those in this act are voluntary. The proportionate amount of the services and activities fees assessed for each voluntary purpose shall be itemized on... | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| HB 2928 2005–06 |
Commercial fuel usersProvides excise tax relief for commercial fuel users. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| HB 2929 2005–06 |
College-readiness standardsStates the Legislature's intent to focus college-readiness standards on skills and abilities. | Fred Jarrett (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |