Don Cox
Representative
· Republican
· District 9
· most recent term 2009–10
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35
Bills as prime sponsor
7
of those became law
516
Bills co-sponsored
6,732
Recorded votes
2.0%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2219 2009–10 |
Sexual orientation/definingModifies the definition of "sexual orientation" for malicious harassment prosecution purposes. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2276 2009–10 |
School construction fundingCreates a School Construction Safety Net Grant Program for school districts that do not qualify for the existing grant program and have low property valuation per student in relation to the state average. | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2282 2009–10 |
Commercial & farm vehiclesExtends the length of commercial and farm vehicle permits. | Don Cox (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2382 2009–10 |
Taxation of moist snuffChanges the moist snuff tax from a tax based on wholesale price to a weight-based tax. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2386 2009–10 |
72-hour budget review periodProhibits hearings or votes on an appropriation-related bill or revenue-related bill until seventy-two hours after the bill is made publicly available. Prohibits amendments offered to an appropriation-related bill or... | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2261 2009–10 |
State's education systemAdopts definitions, requirements, and financing formulas for a Program of Basic Education and an Instructional Program that the Legislature deems complies with Article IX of the State Constitution. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 548, Laws of 2009 |
May 19, 2009 |
| HB 2313 2009–10 |
Farm vehicle permitsFarm vehicle trip permits are valid for 30 days commencing with the first day of use. | Laura Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 452, Laws of 2009 |
May 11, 2009 |
| HB 2754 2005–06 |
Veterans innovations programCreates the Veterans Innovations Program (VIP) for the purpose of providing veterans who served in recent military action with crisis and emergency relief, as well as education, training, and employment assistance. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 343, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 30, 2006 |
| HB 2583 2005–06 |
Comm & tech college employeeMaintains uninterrupted health care benefits for part-time academic employees at community and technical colleges provided the employee establishes and maintains a pattern of working at least three of the four quarters of the... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 308, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| HB 2233 2005–06 |
Tuition waiver for veteransStates the Legislature's intent to make waivers available to all eligible admitted veterans. | Dan Kristiansen (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 229, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 27, 2006 |
| HB 3024 2005–06 |
Schools/public works projectIncreases school district demonstration projects using the general contractor/construction manager procedure from 16 to 23. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 261, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 27, 2006 |
| HB 2457 2005–06 |
Tax relief/farm machineryExempts farmers with gross sales of agricultural products of $10,000 or more from sales and use tax on replacement parts for farm machinery and equipment. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 22, 2006 |
| HB 2867 2005–06 |
WSU Tri-CitiesAuthorizes Washington State University (WSU) Tri-Cities to expand into a four-year institution by admitting, beginning in the fall of 2007, lower-division students directly into programs beyond the biotechnology field. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 22, 2006 |
| HB 3033 2005–06 |
Animal identificationDirects the Department of Agriculture to convene an advisory committee to examine national and state animal identification programs and recommend a plan by December 1, 2006, for implementing the state's component, including funding. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 150, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 20, 2006 |
| HB 2353 2005–06 |
Family child care providersProvides for collective bargaining between the Governor and a statewide unit of family child care providers under the Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 15, 2006 |
| HB 2651 2005–06 |
Animal informationExempts from public disclosure the information submitted by an individual or business for participation in a state or national animal identification system, except for information used in reportable animal health... | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 15, 2006 |
| HB 2857 2005–06 |
Student regents & trusteesChanges the one-year appointment term of student regents at each of the public baccalaureate institutions to begin July 1, and end July 1 of the following year or until a successor is appointed, whichever is later. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 78, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 15, 2006 |
| HB 3087 2005–06 |
Course materials/collegesStates intent of the Legislature to encourage faculty and staff to work with bookstores and publishers to implement least costly options for students. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 81, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 15, 2006 |
| HB 1641 2005–06 |
Vessel registrationChanges the penalty for failing to register a vessel and display registration from a misdemeanor to a civil infraction. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 14, 2006 |
| HB 2372 2005–06 |
Hunter educationDirects the Department of Fish and Wildlife to create non-monetary incentives to encourage more individuals to volunteer their time as hunter education instructors. | Don Cox (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 9, 2006 |
| HB 1986 2005–06 |
Review of tuition waiversDirects the Higher Education Coordinating Board to review current tuition waivers and report to the Legislature regarding recommendations for consolidation, standardization, repeal, or other changes. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2393 2005–06 |
Energy freedom projectsAmends 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 · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2595 2005–06 |
Comm & tech college salariesDirects the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) to recommend to the Legislature an allocation model for distribution of increments for experience, professional development and training. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2597 2005–06 |
Private vocational schoolsAdds requirements for licensure as a private vocational school and for qualification to teach or be an administrator of a private vocational school. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2630 2005–06 |
Opportunity grant programDirects the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC), a nonprofit, and the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board (WTECB), in consultation with a statewide high technology organization, to identify... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
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