Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Don Cox
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2870 2005–06 |
Length of school year waiverAuthorizes the state board of education to also grant waivers to school districts from the provisions of RCW 28A.150.220(3) in cases where the school district board of directors has adopted a resolution declaring an... | Don Cox (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2781 2005–06 |
Drug offensesProvides that an additional twenty-four months shall be added to the standard sentence range for any ranked offense involving a violation of RCW 69.50.401(2)(b) if the offense also involved the person causing a fire or... | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2786 2005–06 |
Legal custody of studentRequires court clerks to send custody information contained in a child's parenting plan to the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). | Jan Shabro (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2637 2005–06 |
Basic education expendituresDeclares that, under Article IX, section 1 of the state Constitution, it is the paramount duty of the state to make ample provision for the education of all of Washington's children. According to the state supreme court, this... | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2638 2005–06 |
Valuation of motor vehiclesRequires that use tax on vehicle transactions be based on the purchase price, regardless of whether the purchase price represents the fair market value of the vehicle. | Richard Curtis (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2663 2005–06 |
Alternative fuelsCreates tax exemptions for alternative fuel if the fuel is manufactured in Washington state. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2664 2005–06 |
Biodiesel fuelEstablishes a renewable fuel standard for biodiesel fuel to meet two percent of Washington state's diesel motor fuel demand. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2665 2005–06 |
EthanolEstablishes a renewable fuel standard for ethanol to meet ten percent of Washington State's motor fuel demand. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2666 2005–06 |
Biofuel marketEstablishes a renewable fuel standard for biodiesel and ethanol. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 1006 2005–06 |
Clark College license plateDirects the department, the Washington state patrol, and Clark College to work cooperatively to create and design a special Clark College license plate. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1380 2005–06 |
Education finance studyCreates the Comprehensive Education Study Steering Committee (Steering Committee). | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1399 2005–06 |
Running startPermits a public tribal college authorized by the Higher Education Coordinating Board to participate in the Running Start Program. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1434 2005–06 |
Higher education strategyEstablishes the Legislature's statewide plan for higher education, which includes increasing capacity by 30,000 enrollments, awarding 3,000 additional baccalaureate degrees annually, adding 12,500 additional enrollments in... | Fred Jarrett (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1532 2005–06 |
Arthritis pilot projectDeclares that the purposes of this act are: (1) To create and foster a statewide pilot project that promotes public awareness and increases knowledge about the causes of arthritis, the importance of early diagnosis and... | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1556 2005–06 |
Community college boardsRequires Boards of Trustees for community colleges to include at least one member from business and one member from labor. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1633 2005–06 |
Digital learning programsDescribes programmatic and funding requirements for courses offered through digital technology to students who are taking the courses outside the schoolroom walls. | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1662 2005–06 |
Academy of sciencesDirects the presidents of the University of Washington and Washington State University to serve as co-chairs of an organizing committee to create a Washington Academy of Sciences (Academy) and file articles of incorporation by... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1673 2005–06 |
Business regulatory burdenRequires the authority the Legislature delegates to agencies for rulemaking to be construed narrowly. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1675 2005–06 |
Small business excise taxExempts persons from registering with the Department of Revenue if the value of products, gross proceeds of sales, or the gross income of the business from all taxable activities under the business and occupation (B&O) tax or... | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1676 2005–06 |
Small business b & o exmptnProvides a new business an exemption from paying business and occupation taxes during its first 12 months of operation. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1707 2005–06 |
K-12 skill centersChanges the funding formula for skills center students to one determined by the student's aggregate enrolled hours of instruction, not to exceed 1.2 full-time equivalent. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1757 2005–06 |
Emergency school repairCreates a grant program to help school districts pay for the nonrecurring costs associated with urgent safety and health facilities repairs and renovations. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1762 2005–06 |
Sales and use tax revenuesDeclares an intent to provide ongoing funding assistance to local governments to meet these challenges without increasing the overall tax burden on the citizens of the state of Washington. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1766 2005–06 |
School district biddingRaises the bidding requirement for building improvement and repair that may be completed by a school district shop and repair department from $10,000 or $15,000 to: | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1801 2005–06 |
Farm & agr land tx exemptionExempts from the state real estate excise tax certain sales of farm and agricultural lands. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |