Forrest Knox

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Forrest Knox
Kansas House of Representatives District 13
Incumbent
Assumed office
2005
Current term ends
2011
Political party Republican
Profession Farmer/Rancher
Website Forrest Knox

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Forrest Knox is a Republican member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 13th district. He has served since 2005.

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]

Issue 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]

Committee membership

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]

Major donors

The top 5 donors to Knox's 2008 campaign:[9]

  • 1. AT&T $750
  • 2. Lamb, Douglas $500
  • 3. Compton, Roger $500
  • 4. Kansas Medical PAC State Fund $500
  • 5. Carter, Dale $500

Contact information

Capitol Office Room: DSOB Phone: 785-296-7678 Email: forrest.knox@house.ks.gov

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