For four consecutive years Knox earned a score of 100% from the California League of Conservation Voters with a perfect pro-environment voting record. He authored new laws to prevent ocean pollution and to cut down on hazardous air pollution. He wrote the nation's first law requiring banks to disclose to consumers hidden charges for the use of ATMs. He is responsible for expanding State assistance to innovative start-up companies, in the high-tech, biotech and multi-media fields, through the new business incubator program.
