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 2197 2009–10 |
Restructuring DSHSRestructures the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to transfer authority regarding direct client services to four new agencies while retaining authority for the administrative functions over those activities. | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 12, 2010 |
| HB 1876 2009–10 |
Disabled veterans/donationsProvides retailers the authority to collect voluntary donations from patrons to be deposited in the newly created Disabled Veterans Assistance Account. | Jim McCune (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 90, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 17, 2010 |
| HB 1654 2009–10 |
Appropriations legislationRequires an omnibus operating, capital, or transportation appropriations bill, or any other bill that implements an omnibus operating, capital, or transportation appropriations bill and is effective for the same period as such... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1655 2009–10 |
Balanced legislative budgetProhibits the legislature from appropriating an amount from any account for any fiscal period that is in excess of the estimated amount of revenues and resources to that account for that fiscal period as of the date the budget... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1656 2009–10 |
Near general fundDefines the "near general fund" and requires revenue forecasts for the fund. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1657 2009–10 |
Basic education expendituresDeclares an intent to require that all appropriations for K-12 basic education, together with appropriations for other K-12 education programs, be enacted into law before the legislature takes executive action on other omnibus... | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1757 2009–10 |
Small school district fundCreates the Small School District Contingency Fund Account (Account) to provide loans to small school districts in financial distress, to be repaid within three years. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1817 2009–10 |
K-12 educational systemDeclares that the purpose of the act is to establish a new funding system for the state's public schools. Over the next six years the state will provide adequate resources for school districts to maintain educational programs... | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1839 2009–10 |
Corrections & law enforcemntAuthorizes the Department of Corrections (DOC) to require an offender sentenced to community custody to submit to searches without reasonable cause to believe that he or she has violated a condition or requirement of his or... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1840 2009–10 |
Comm corrections officersRequires the department of corrctions to: (1) Allow community corrections officers to inspect the person, residence, automobile, or other personal property of an offender, including escapees and absconders, under its... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1877 2009–10 |
In God We Trust lic platesDirects the department of licensing to issue a special license plate displaying a symbol or artwork with the words, "In God We Trust." Authorizes the special license plate to be used in lieu of regular or personalized license... | Jim McCune (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1884 2009–10 |
WWU's football programEstablishes a legislative task force to review reinstatement of the Western Washington University football program. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1901 2009–10 |
Health sciences & servicesAuthorizes the creation of a second Health Sciences and Services Authority (Authority). | Norm Johnson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1928 2009–10 |
Minimum wage rate for minorsSets the minimum wage rate for minors. | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1980 2009–10 |
Institution of marriageDeclares an intent to repeal, nullify, or void all provisions, applications, or effects of domestic partnerships as established in chapter 6, Laws of 2008 and chapter 156, Laws of 2007. Provides that a state registered... | Jim McCune (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1993 2009–10 |
Using two fishing polesAllows the use of two fishing poles per fishing license holder for use on selected state waters. Requires license holders to purchase a two-pole stamp for a fee of ten dollars to use a second pole. Directs proceeds from the... | Don Cox (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2011 2009–10 |
Firearms safety ed programsRequires the superintendent of public instruction, within existing resources, to develop a program of instruction for firearms accident prevention for students in kindergarten through grade twelve. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2041 2009–10 |
Student trans fundingImplements a new K-12 student transportation funding formula in the 2011-12 school year. | Fred Finn (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2053 2009–10 |
Storm sewer systemsExempts cities with a population between 24,500 and 25,000 located in a county with a population between 40,500 and 41,500, as reported in the 2000 census, east of the crest of the Cascade mountains from the requirement to... | Don Cox (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2058 2009–10 |
Edu supplies/tax holidayAssists families with educational supplies, purchased on the second adjacent Saturday and Sunday of August of each year, by providing an annual sales and use tax holiday. | Mike Hope (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2059 2009–10 |
Pollution reducing vehiclesProvides a sales and use tax exemption on the purchase of certain motor vehicles that reduce air pollution. Expires July 1, 2015. | Mike Hope (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2060 2009–10 |
Vehicle dealer tax reliefProvides tax relief to motor vehicle dealers. Expires January 1, 2011. | Mike Hope (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2076 2009–10 |
Transportation buildings/artExcludes transportation-related buildings from the requirement that 0.5 percent of its appropriation for original building construction be used for art. | Mike Hope (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2143 2009–10 |
Postretirement employmentReduces the postretirement employment restrictions for members of certain retirement systems that retire after earning thirty or more years of service. | Don Cox (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2216 2009–10 |
WA state bar associationTransfers and places exclusively in the Washington state supreme court all mandatory, regulatory, licensing, and disciplinary functions regarding the practice of law and the administration of justice in this state currently... | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
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