Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Don Cox
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2638 2003–04 |
Sales & use tax on vehiclesProvides that, for purposes of taxes imposed under RCW 82.14.030 only, a retail sale consisting solely of the sale of a motor vehicle, as defined in RCW 46.04.320, shall be deemed to have occurred at the address of the person... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| HB 2700 2003–04 |
Affirmative actionGrants express permission to pubic institutions of higher education to consider race, color, ethnicity, or national origin in admissions and transfer decisions. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| HB 2592 2003–04 |
Driver's license issuanceDeclares that it is critical that the true identity of persons who have been extended the privilege of driving within the state of Washington can be positively identified by their driver's licenses. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| HB 2599 2003–04 |
Abortion/informed consentProvides that no abortion shall be performed or induced except with the voluntary and informed consent of the woman upon whom the abortion is to be performed or induced. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| HB 2617 2003–04 |
Abortion/parent notificationEstablishes parental notification requirements for abortion. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| HB 2516 2003–04 |
Hlth service prvdr immunityProvides that a nursing home facility under chapter 18.51 RCW, a boarding home providing assisted living services under chapter 18.20 RCW, an adult family home under chapter 70.128 RCW, or a continuing care retirement... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 2551 2003–04 |
Parks & recreation commAdds four legislative members to the State Parks and Recreation Commission (Commission) from each of the major caucuses in the House of Representatives and the Senate. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 2552 2003–04 |
Implied consent warningsRequires additional warnings be given to a driver under arrest for drunk driving. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 1191 2003–04 |
Sch dis emply health benefitProvides that, for those school districts purchasing benefits from the Health Care Authority, the portion of the premium paid by the district and the portion paid by district employees will be determined at the local level,... | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1193 2003–04 |
Pro educator standards boardAdds a paraeducator to the Washington Professional Educator Standards Board. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1287 2003–04 |
Commercial electronic mailExplicitly provides that district courts have jurisdiction over civil actions for violations of the commercial e-mail laws. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1453 2003–04 |
Higher edu credit transferRequires the Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB), State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC), and Council of Presidents (COP) to convene workgroups to: 1) Develop a general education transfer curriculum... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1731 2003–04 |
Education opportunity grantPermits the Educational Opportunity Grant (EOG) to be used at a branch campus or by students from any county. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1896 2003–04 |
Public instruction/sprntndntGrants authority to the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to solicit, receive, and spend gifts and grants from private sources. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2443 2003–04 |
Hghr edu course catalogRequires a common course catalog for all lower division courses offered by public institutions of higher education, including a common course numbering system. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2388 2003–04 |
Voting requirementsEstablishes procedures to ensure that persons who vote are United States citizens. Repeals RCW 29A.08.230. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2004 |
| HB 2389 2003–04 |
Aggravated multiple murderAmends the aggravated first-degree murder statute when there is more than one victim to remove the requirement that the murders were a part of a common scheme or plan or a single act, and to apply regardless of when or where... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2004 |
| HB 2390 2003–04 |
Collateral attacksDeclares that a person who has been convicted of a crime has no constitutional right to challenge a facially valid judgment that was not appealed or that was upheld on direct appeal. The right to challenge such a judgment... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2004 |
| HB 1011 2003–04 |
Intoxication as a defensePrevents a criminal defendant from using the fact of voluntary intoxication as evidence to demonstrate the lack of a mental state that is an element of a charged crime. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1042 2003–04 |
B & o tax creditIncreases certain business and occupation tax credit, exemption, and filing threshold amounts. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1043 2003–04 |
State mandates on school disAllows a school district to decline to comply with a state mandate if state funding is insufficient. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1044 2003–04 |
Seniors/disabled prprty taxIncreases the three income thresholds in the senior citizens property tax relief program from $30,000 to $34,000, $24,000 to $28,000, and $18,000 to $22,000. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1060 2003–04 |
Apprenticeship coursesRequires community and technical colleges to grade related and supplemental instruction for apprentices in the same manner as other courses providing academic credit, while preserving the authority of the State Board for... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1099 2003–04 |
Secure comm trans facilitiesAdds public and private youth camps to the definition of risk potential activities. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1104 2003–04 |
Corrections dept/risk mngmntProvides that the risk management unit shall: (1) Identify liability and property risk that may have a significant economic impact on the department; (2) Evaluate existing loss control programs within the department as... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |