Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Grace Cole
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1702 1995–96 |
Wheelchair warrantiesBoth motorized and nonmotorized wheelchairs are subject to the provisions of this chapter. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| HB 2676 1993–94 |
Boards, commissions, counclsA total of 30 general government boards, councils and commissions are abolished. A total of 19 health boards and commissions are consolidated into six quality-assurance commissions or councils. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 9, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 6, 1994 |
| HB 1457 1993–94 |
School competitive biddingProjects . The $7,500 ceiling on the cost of projects before a competitive bidding process must be used is raised to $15,000 if more than one craft or trade is involved, or $10,000 if a single craft or trade is involved. The... | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 212, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 1471 1993–94 |
Crab fisheryLegislative findings are made that the commercial crab fishery in coastal waters is overcapitalized, and that it is in the best interest of the industry to reduce the number of fishers taking crab in coastal waters, and to... | Richard King (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 260, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 1652 1993–94 |
Animal crueltyThe animal cruelty chapter is substantially revised. Terms are defined and principles of liability are stated. "Animal care and control agencies" mean any city or county animal control agency authorized to enforce city and... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 261, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2176 1993–94 |
City/town incorprtn/annexatnA person proposing the incorporation of a city or town files a notice with the county legislative authority together with a $100 filing fee. The local boundary review board holds a public meeting on the proposed incorporation... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 216, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2627 1993–94 |
Single-family home ownershipThe Washington State Housing Finance Commission, in cooperation with the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development, and the State Investment Board, must develop and implement a housing finance program. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 235, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2688 1993–94 |
Sellers of travelSeller of Travel Defined . The statute regulating travel charter or tour operators is expanded to apply to sellers of travel. | Grace Cole (D-32) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 237, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 1466 1993–94 |
Motorized wheelchairsMotorized wheelchair manufacturers must give at least a one-year express warranty to motorized wheelchair consumers. If a manufacturer fails to provide a one year warranty, the motorized wheelchair is covered by an implied warranty. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 104, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 1182 1993–94 |
Retired teachersThe current TRS I limitation of 75 days per year of substitute teaching without reduction of retirement benefits may be extended 15 days for retired substitutes working in school districts or in multi-district substitute... | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2526 1993–94 |
Chiropractic/workers' compThe health services that are available to an injured worker include chiropractic care and evaluation. Injured workers may be required by the Department of Labor and Industries to undergo chiropractic examination to assist the... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2614 1993–94 |
Self-insured employersSelf-insured employers' authority to close certain industrial insurance claims is reinstated and made permanent. The claims may include time-loss compensation or both medical treatment and time-loss compensation but may not... | Richard King (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 97, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2843 1993–94 |
Long-term disability rateThe Department of Labor and Industries is directed to conduct two pilot projects. Both projects include an effort to shift resources to the early management of the most difficult claims in an attempt to prevent system failures... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| HB 1242 1993–94 |
Industrial insurance appealsIf an employer appeals a Department of Labor and Industries' industrial insurance order that grants the injured worker temporary total disability benefits or medical aid benefits, the worker is entitled to provisional benefits... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 14, 1994 |
| HB 1000 1993–94 |
Basic health plan continuedThe BHP sunset termination statute is repealed and BHP is authorized permanently, pending future statutory modification. The bill contains an emergency clause. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1052 1993–94 |
Handgun trigger-lock devicesRequires dealers to offer to sell a trigger-locking device to the purchaser of a handgun. Makes a violation a misdemeanor offense. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1054 1993–94 |
Salespeople compensationRevises compensation requirements for commissioned salespeople engaged in the business of selling recreational vessels, or recreational vessel trailers. | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1060 1993–94 |
Forfeited firearms destructnAuthorizes the destruction of a firearm if it is not an antique as defined by RCW 9.41.150. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1065 1993–94 |
School pathway/bus stop prgmThe School Pathway and Bus Stop Improvement Program Council is created to make recommendations about roads, streets and bus stops that are inadequate for children traveling to and from school. | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1080 1993–94 |
Nursing home deposit refundAll nursing homes are required to fully disclose in writing at the time of admissions the nursing home's charges for items and services, and any admissions fees, deposits or minimum stay fees and the amounts, if any, of... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1083 1993–94 |
Electrical contractors' licnThe minimum civil penalty for violation of this chapter is raised from $50 to $200. Electrical contractors cannot transfer licenses to unlicensed contractors, nor can they allow unlicensed electrical contractors to work with a... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1091 1993–94 |
Fishing licensesDeclares an intent to simplify the department of fisheries recreational licensing system. Provides an increase in recreational license fees and commercial landing taxes to avoid reductions in enhancement programs. Repeals RCW... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1098 1993–94 |
Senior citizen property taxDeletes amounts deducted for loss from the definition of disposable income. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1101 1993–94 |
School facility permitsRequires priority to be given to processing permits authorizing the siting and construction of public school facilities. | Jean Marie Brough (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1104 1993–94 |
Principal internship programCreates the Washington state principal internship support program and appoints an advisory task force to assist in developing the standards for the program. Makes an appropriation of three million four hundred thousand dollars... | Randolph Dorn (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |