Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Grace Cole
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1439 1997–98 |
Assessed valuation changesThe legislative authority of a county may provide a limit longer than 30 days, but not exceeding 60 days, for taxpayer appeals to the county board of equalization. If a longer limit is adopted, it cannot be changed for three years. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 294, Laws of 1997 |
May 9, 1997 |
| HB 1367 1997–98 |
Surplus educational propertySchool districts, educational service districts, or state and local educational agencies may sell, rent, or lease surplus educational materials at depreciated cost or fair market value to private schools only if the school is... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 264, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| HB 2011 1997–98 |
School leviesState laws that limit the allowable time period for a school operating levy are modified. Propositions to levy additional taxes for school operating purposes may be for a period of up to four years. | Mike Wensman (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 260, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| HB 2069 1997–98 |
School leviesThe levy lid is increased 2 percent for calendar year 1998 and 4 percent for calendar year 1999 and thereafter. Beginning in 1999, levy equalization is increased to 12 percent for districts having a property tax rate for a 10... | Mike Wensman (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 259, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| HB 1940 1997–98 |
Ignition interlocks for DUIUse of ignition interlock devices is expanded, and various periods of license suspension or revocation are increased for implied consent and DUI violations. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 229, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 1545 1997–98 |
Domestc violnce shelter fndsThe 50 percent local match requirement for domestic violence shelter grants is eliminated. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 160, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| HB 1314 1997–98 |
Time computation for actsThe general rule on the computation of time is amended to exclude a Saturday from the calculation if the Saturday is the last day. The provision concerning an appeal of an administrative decision to the Pollution Control... | Roger Bush (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 125, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| HB 1535 1997–98 |
NaturopathsLicensed naturopaths are included among the health care practitioners who may certify an individual for use as a health care assistant. | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| HB 1003 1997–98 |
Sr/disabled property tax defSpecial assessments are redefined as charges or obligations imposed on property specially benefitted. The language linking special assessments to local improvements is removed. | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 93, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 1393 1997–98 |
Crime victims' compensationThe time period for a victim of a crime to appeal a decision of the Department of Labor and Industries under the Crime Victims Compensation program is extended from 60 days to 90 days. An expressed provision is added to the... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 102, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 1573 1997–98 |
Assistive technology useCurrent law is modified to allow assistive devices to be loaned, leased, sold or transferred to children with disabilities, to their parents, or to private and public nonprofit agencies that serve children with disabilities. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 104, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 1887 1997–98 |
WISHA advisory committeeA ten-member WISHA advisory board is appointed for three-year staggered terms by the director of Department of Labor and Industries. The committee comprises (1) four members representing employees; (2) four members... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 107, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 2142 1997–98 |
Lottery winnings assignmentA lottery prize winner is permitted to assign all or a portion of the remainder of an annuity to a third party. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 111, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 1060 1997–98 |
Wildlife/recreation projectsThe fiscal year 1997 list of WWRP projects is approved. The list includes 16 projects totaling $4.2 million, and nine alternate projects. | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 46, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 16, 1997 |
| HB 1288 1997–98 |
Noncertificated employeesTerminology used in the education code is changed. For uniformity, the term "noncertificated" is replaced with the term "classified," where such references exist. | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 15, 1997 |
| HB 2781 1995–96 |
Veterans' preferencesThe definition of veteran is expanded. The definition of the Vietnam area is clarified. | Robert Basich (D-19) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 300, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2909 1995–96 |
Reading literacyThe Center for the Improvement of Student Learning, or its designee, develops and implements a process to identify programs that have been proven to be effective, using valid research, in teaching elementary students to read. | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 273, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 1231 1995–96 |
Recycled content & recyclingThe federal recycled content standards are adopted for Washington. The due date for implementation of recycled content standards for all the listed materials is extended to July 1997. | Nancy Rust (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 198, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 1967 1995–96 |
Vehicle licensing violationsThe excise taxes and registration fees are deposited in the same manner as if the taxes and fees were properly paid. The fines for evading proper payment of these taxes and fees are deposited in the vehicle licensing fraud account. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 184, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2724 1995–96 |
Injured workers/job modifctnThe Department of Labor and Industries may pay up to $5,000 in vocational rehabilitation expenditures for accommodations needed to (1) allow an injured worker to participate in an approved training plan, and (2) perform the... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 151, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| HB 1078 1995–96 |
Instruction in BrailleIt is a stated goal that students who are legally blind or visually impaired be given the opportunity to learn Braille to communicate effectively and efficiently. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 135, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 22, 1996 |
| HB 2640 1995–96 |
TruancyThe requirements for both schools and courts in enforcing the compulsory attendance laws are modified. Age of Compulsory Attendance : The age when students can leave school if certain conditions are met is raised from 15 to 16. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 134, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 22, 1996 |
| HB 2856 1995–96 |
Child, youth, family ombudsmThe office of Family and Children's Ombudsman is established in the office of the Governor. The purpose of the ombudsman is to promote public awareness of services, identify system issues to be acted on and to monitor and... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 131, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 21, 1996 |
| HB 2789 1995–96 |
Small business reportingThe tax exemption threshold for the public utility tax is increased from $6,000 to $24,000 per year. The threshold for filing tax returns is increased from $12,000 to $24,000 per year. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 111, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 19, 1996 |
| HB 2495 1995–96 |
Juv facilities/education prgSchool districts must provide educational services to juvenile offender basic training camps either operated by DSHS or under contract with DSHS. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 84, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |