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

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

• 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

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

External links

• Official Website
• Kansas Legislature - Forrest Knox
• Project Vote Smart profile
• Kansas Votes profile
• State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
• Campaign contributions: 2006, 2008

References

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