Forrest Knox
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| Forrest Knox | ||
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| Kansas House of Representatives District 13 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 14, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 7 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $88.66/day | |
| Per diem | $123/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Kansas State University (1978) | |
| Master's | Israel Institute of Technology (1989) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | March 17, 1956 | |
| Place of birth | Topeka, Kansas | |
| Profession | Farmer/Rancher | |
| Religion | Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Knox has a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Kansas State University and a Master's in mechanical engineering from the Israel Institute of Technology.
He currently lives in Fredonia with his wife Renee. They have 9 children.[1]
Policy Positions
Knox's answers to the Kansas State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test are available.
In the test he listed his legislative priorities as public safety, infrastructure; roads, utilities, etc. and education.[2]
His website lists him as working for "efficient government," "pro business", and "traditional values."[3]
Sponsored legislation
Knox has sponsored a number of bills,[4] among the most recent:
- HB2029 - Private correctional facilities.[5]
- HB2147 - Farm and ranch land protection program; voluntary emissions compensation program. [6]
- HB2242 - Removing hunting license requirements in controlled shooting areas. [7]
- HB2311 - Repealing the nongame and endangered species conservation act. [8]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Knox has been appointed to the following committees:
- Energy and Environmental Policy Committee, Kansas State Legislature
- Energy and Utilities Committee, Kansas House of Representatives, Vice Chair
- Federal and State Affairs Committee, Kansas House of Representatives
- Financial Institutions Committee, Kansas House of Representatives, Chair
- State-Tribal Relations Committee, Kansas State Legislature, Vice Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Knox served on the following committees:
- Energy and Utilities Committee, House of Representatives (Vice-Chair)
- State-Tribal Relations Joint Committee, State Legislature (Chair)
- Engineering Success for the Future of KS Taskforce
- Federal and State Affairs Committee, House of Representatives
- Social Services Budget Committee, House of Representatives
- Energy and Environmental Policy Joint Committee, State Legislature
Elections
2010
Knox won re-election to the 13th District Seat in 2010 with no opposition. In the August 3rd primary election, Knox defeated Republican primary opponent Trent Forsyth by a margin of 1,742 to 1,490. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[9]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Knox was re-elected to the 13th District Seat in the Kansas House of Representatives with no opposition. [10] He raised $15,175 for his campaign. [11]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 13 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Forrest Knox (R)
| 5,925 | 100% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Knox received $34,458 in campaign donations. The largest contributors to the campaign are listed below.[12]
| Kansas House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Forrest Knox's campaign in 2010 | |
| Centurylink | $1,000 |
| Kansas Association Of Realtors | $1,000 |
| Oneok Inc | $1,000 |
| AT&T | $1,000 |
| Exxonmobil | $800 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $34,458 |
2008
In 2008 Knox collected $15,175 in donations.[13]
Four of his largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| AT&T | $750 |
| Lamb, Douglas | $500 |
| Kansas Medical Society | $500 |
| Compton, Roger | $500 |
Recent news
This section displays the most recent stories in a google news search for the term Forrest + Knox + Kansas + Legislature
- All stories may not be relevant to this legislator due to the nature of the search engine.
Contact information
Capitol Office
Room: DSOB
Phone: 785-296-7678
Email: forrest.knox@house.ks.gov
External links
- Official Website
- Kansas Legislature - Forrest Knox
- Project Vote Smart Bio
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Kansas Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 2006, 2008
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Forrest Knox Biography
- ↑ Kansas State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test
- ↑ Forrest Knox - Homepage
- ↑ State Surge - Rep. Knox Sponsored Legislation
- ↑ State Surge - Kansas HB2029
- ↑ State Surge - Kansas HB2147
- ↑ State Surge - Kansas HB2242
- ↑ State Surge - Kansas HB2311
- ↑ Official Kansas House of Representatives General Election Results, 2010
- ↑ 2008 Kansas Election Results
- ↑ Kansas House of Representatives, 2008 Money Raised
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Campaign contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - | Kansas House of Representatives District 13 2005–present | Succeeded by NA |
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