Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Don Cox
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1808 2005–06 |
Sick leaveAuthorizes eligible employees to receive remuneration for sick leave at time of separation or dismissal. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1811 2005–06 |
Soil scientistsEstablishes licensing requirements for soil scientists, with an advisory committee and with fees that are deposited in the dedicated Geologists' Account. | Alex Wood (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1831 2005–06 |
Damage to livestockExpands the wildlife damage crop compensation program to include damage done to livestock by predatory wildlife. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1835 2005–06 |
State expenditure limitProvides that, if the cost of any state program or function is shifted to the state general fund on or after January 1, 2005, from another source of funding, the state expenditure limit committee, acting pursuant to RCW... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1836 2005–06 |
Vote on tax increasesRequires at least sixty percent legislative approval to increase taxes. Declares that this act takes effect January 1, 2006, if an amendment to Article VII of the state Constitution (requiring supermajority legislative... | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1874 2005–06 |
Sales & use tax exemptionsProvides a sales and use tax exemption for the modification or construction of facilities financed with voter-approved bonds. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1962 2005–06 |
Baccalaureate degreesDeclares an intent to permit, on a limited and pilot basis, selected community and technical colleges to award baccalaureate degrees. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2021 2005–06 |
Advanced college paymentPermits any Washington resident to purchase tuition units under the Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) Program. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2043 2005–06 |
Office of student servicesEstablishes a Student Services Office in the Employment Security Department (ESD) as a pilot program to coordinate job placement activities and resources for graduate and professional students of the University of Washington... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2057 2005–06 |
Higher edu waiver authorityMakes the maximum percentage of tuition revenue waived by Central and Eastern Washington Universities for state-supported tuition waivers equal to the percentage waived at Western Washington University: 10 percent. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2096 2005–06 |
Agricultural fairsDirects the Department of Agriculture to contract for a study on the economic and social impacts of agricultural fairs on Washington State. | David Buri (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2107 2005–06 |
Statewide student assocDirects the Higher Education Coordinating Board to conduct a study of statewide student associations representing students at public four-year institutions of higher education and report to the Legislature on alternative... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2123 2005–06 |
Off-campus conductRequires each higher education institution to adopt rules regarding disruptive off-campus conduct that apply while students are proximate to, but not on, campus. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2149 2005–06 |
State employee/military dutyRequires the state to pay employees called to federal service for more than 30 days 50 percent of the difference between the employee's state pay and federal pay if the federal pay is less than the state pay. | Richard Curtis (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2151 2005–06 |
Urban creeksProvides that within six months after the effective date of this act, the city shall prepare a draft long-term creek restoration plan. The city shall involve the public and interested organizations in creating the draft plan... | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2162 2005–06 |
LEOFFRS plan 2 medical boardCreates the retired law enforcement officer and fire fighter retirement system plan 2 retiree medical board. | Richard Curtis (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2222 2005–06 |
Eluding a police vehicleCreates a one year sentencing enhancement if a person convicted of attempting to elude a police vehicle endangered another while committing that crime. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2237 2005–06 |
State agricultural landsProvides that, if the department acquires agricultural lands, the department must maintain a five percent rate of return on the land in perpetuity. If the department fails to maintain a five percent rate of return on the land... | Don Cox (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2277 2005–06 |
Higher edu admissionsProvides that minimum admission standards established by the board shall accommodate the nontraditional course schedules and integrated academic and vocational curricula offered by career and technical education and skills... | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2278 2005–06 |
Higher edu capital projectsRequires the prioritized list of proposed capital projects from the public four-year institutions of higher education to be based on a point system that incorporates three principles: statewide priorities, as established by... | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2293 2005–06 |
WASLAmends RCW 28A.305.220 and 28A.655.061 relating to providing information regarding results of the Washington assessment of student learning on high school transcripts. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2295 2005–06 |
Health care liability lawsFinds that the advances in medical technology, diagnosis, and treatment have resulted in great strides in maintaining and improving the health of Washingtonians. Yet those advances substantially increase the complexity of our... | Skip Priest (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2336 2005–06 |
Pupil transportationRemoves the limitation that state pupil transportation funds for students who live within one mile of school are only provided for transportation services for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2417 2005–06 |
Tax relief/farm machineryExempts farmers from state sales and tax on the purchase of used farm machinery and equipment. | David Buri (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2169 2005–06 |
Family day careAllows certain counties to regulate family daycare providers as a 12-month pilot project. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 509, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |