Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Grace Cole
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1215 1991–92 |
Excess school levies continuProvides that the act shall take effect if the proposed amendment to Article VII, section 2 of the state Constitution allowing school districts to continue existing excess levies is approved by the voters at the November 1991... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1219 1991–92 |
Retired teachers pensionsA retired teacher on Plan I may work up to 90 days per school year without a reduction in his/her retirement. The current limit is 75 days. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1232 1991–92 |
Beer alcohol content labelngThe Liquor Control Board's authority to impose liquor labeling requirements does not include the authority to adopt rules that impede interstate commerce or require state specific labeling. | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1236 1991–92 |
Student assessment materialsDirects the superintendent of public instruction to analyze research and information on the use of oral tests as an assessment tool in the schools. Makes an appropriation of thirty thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1239 1991–92 |
Liquor ads on television banDeclares it is a gross misdemeanor to knowingly advertise liquor on any television broadcast originating inside the state. Provides that the retransmission by an in-state broadcast station of an out-of-state signal is deemed... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1240 1991–92 |
Property tax exmptns/retiredRevises property tax exemption provisions for retired persons. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1241 1991–92 |
Construction liensMaterialmen's liens for furnishing materials, supplies or equipment for the alteration or repair of a single family residence may not exceed the amount of the construction contract. Liens may be enforced against the property... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1245 1991–92 |
Public works compliancePrevailing wages must be paid when a state or local government agency causes new construction of a facility and the agency will lease or purchase more than 50 percent of the facility. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1256 1991–92 |
School-business partnershipsInternships Certificated instructional staff who complete internships with private and public sector organizations are eligible to receive continuing education credit. The credit may be awarded by the superintendent of the... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1278 1991–92 |
Employer obligationsProvides that an employer that relocates, terminates, or transfers the ownership in a business is liable to the employers for severance pay at the rate of one month's pay for each year of service, not to exceed twelve months'... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1282 1991–92 |
Reopening indust ins claimsIf a worker's industrial insurance claim is reopened, the worker's temporary disability compensation will be based on the worker's wages at reopening unless the Department of Labor and Industries determines that the worker's... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1283 1991–92 |
Employee benefits maintainceIf an injured worker is returned to work at light or modified duty during the period in which the worker is unable to return to his or her regular job, the employer must continue or resume the health and welfare benefits to... | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1284 1991–92 |
Workplace safety bonus prgrmAny workplace safety bonus program implemented by an employer: (1) must award safety bonuses only on the basis of individual safety performance, and may not make the award contingent on the performance of other workers; (2)... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1288 1991–92 |
Employment of minorsNew procedures and penalties for enforcing the standards for the employment of minors under the industrial welfare laws are established. These penalties are exclusive remedies for child labor law violations. | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1289 1991–92 |
Wage payment laws violationsRevises penalties for violations of wage payment laws. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1297 1991–92 |
Low-income hmeownrs tx relieAssistance is provided for homeowners with incomes below $30,000. To receive assistance the homeowner's 1991 property tax bill must exceed the 1990 tax bill by 20 percent or $200. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1300 1991–92 |
Property tax valuation avrgeAn assessed value growth limit is established: Each year, the current appraised value is compared to the assessed value for the previous year. The new assessed value is the lesser of (1) the current appraised value, and (2)... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1307 1991–92 |
Masters degrees for teachersExtends the date to August 31, 1997. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1347 1991–92 |
Leave to care for childrenIn addition to using accrued sick leave to care for an employee's child with a health condition requiring treatment or supervision, an employee may use his or her accrued sick leave to care for any child of the employee under... | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1348 1991–92 |
Transportation labor negotnsIf a collective bargaining agreement for the transit system has not been negotiated within 60 days of the commencement of bargaining between a labor union and a local government transportation authority, then either party to... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1353 1991–92 |
Industrial insurance coveragThe following changes are made in industrial insurance definitions relating to covered employments and employees. Definition of employment . "Employment" for industrial insurance purposes is defined as personal service of any... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1354 1991–92 |
Industrial insurance taxesIf a successor owner acquires a business owing industrial insurance premiums, the Department of Labor and Industries must issue any outstanding premium assessment against the business within 180 days, rather than 60 days, from... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1363 1991–92 |
Staff/student ratiosProvides that the greatest amount of direct instructional personnel shall be assigned to students in grades K-3 to assure the lowest class size. Declares the highest priority to be in the teaching of basic skills to the... | John Betrozoff (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1365 1991–92 |
Teacher cert/ethnic diverstyEffective September 1, 1992, the State Board of Education shall require that the general knowledge to be learned by all students in teacher education programs include the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively teach and... | Lawrence Phillips (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1380 1991–92 |
Misrepresentation by officlsProhibits any misrepresentation to public officials of the federal, state, or local governments in conjunction with an inspection of the facility. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |