Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Grace Cole
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2767 1995–96 |
Bicycle safety educationProvides for organized training in the rules and techniques of safe and effective cycling to significantly reduce the incidence of serious injury and accidents among bicyclists, increase cooperation among road users, and... | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| HB 2732 1995–96 |
Workers' comp reconsideratnProvides that if an employer requests reconsideration of a department order in favor of an injured worker, temporary total disability compensation or medical aid benefits granted to the worker by the order under... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2643 1995–96 |
Workers' comp appealsProvides that if an employer appeals to the board a department order granting temporary total disability compensation or medical aid benefits to a worker, the worker is entitled to the compensation or medical aid benefits... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| HB 2651 1995–96 |
Domestic violence penaltiesEstablishes the crimes of interference with the reporting of domestic violence, a gross misdemeanor offense. Declares that a third or subsequent conviction for willful violation of a court order is a class C felony. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| HB 2655 1995–96 |
Architect registrationRevises RCW 18.08.350 relating to the registration of architects. | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| HB 2674 1995–96 |
Minimum wageIncreases the rate from four dollars and ninety cents to five dollars and thirty cents an hour. | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| HB 2696 1995–96 |
Inspector general officeProvides that the inspector general shall investigate allegations of improper actions by the department based on referrals received from employees working within the department, the secretary of the department, the office of... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| HB 2583 1995–96 |
Shoreline econ develp centerMakes an appropriation of one million five hundred thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2631 1995–96 |
Minimum wageEstablishes the minimum wage rate at five dollars and forty cents per hour on January 1, 1997, at five dollars and ninety cents per hour on January 1, 1998, at six dollars and forty cents per hour on January 1, 1999, and at... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2542 1995–96 |
Human rights commissn jurisdRevises provisions of chapter 49.60 RCW to include sexual orientation in the practices of discrimination which are prohibited. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2553 1995–96 |
Property tax reliefDeclares that a person is eligible to receive a partial reduction of regular and special property taxes if the specified conditions are met. Limits the allowable reduction to one thousand five hundred dollars. Creates the... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2555 1995–96 |
School dist technology grntsAuthorizes SPI to provide technology initiative grants to the extent funds are appropriated. Provides that the act shall be null and void if appropriations are not approved. | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2461 1995–96 |
State contractsDeclares that contracting is not permitted with employers that permanently replace lawfully striking employees. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| HB 2391 1995–96 |
School safety fundingMakes an appropriation of fourteen million one hundred thousand dollars for pupil transportation. Makes an appropriation of one million five hundred thousand dollars for school security. | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2270 1995–96 |
Campaign spending limitsDirects the public disclosure commission to adopt recommended spending limits for specified candidates. Allows each candidate to execute, and file with the commission, a promise to stay within the limit. Provides for... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| HB 2273 1995–96 |
Property tax valuationAuthorizes the use of the most probable and most reasonable value as the basis of calculating property value. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| HB 2312 1995–96 |
Skill center vocational progIncreases the appropriation to the superintendent of public instruction by one million nine hundred thirty-eight thousand dollars to continue the 1996 summer program. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| HB 2313 1995–96 |
At-risk youth vocatnl traingRestores funding for vocational training for at-risk youth. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| HB 2315 1995–96 |
Secondary voc tech educationRevises appropriations to SPI to provide equipment and technology funding for secondary vocational technical education. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| HB 2321 1995–96 |
Violent crimesEstablishes the crime of domestic violence homicide by abuse, which shall be a class A felony. Provides that the prevention of, or attempt to prevent, any person from reporting a crime to a law enforcement officer is a gross... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| HB 2324 1995–96 |
School district boundariesRepeals RCW 28A.315.350. | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| HB 1091 1995–96 |
Education restructuring commThe laws governing K-12 education are revised as follows: Obsolete references and obsolete sections . Obsolete references to repealed statutes are deleted. Programs that expire or are replaced by other programs are deleted. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1109 1995–96 |
Offender health care costsAll inmates are required to pay a co-payment of no less than $3 each time they receive health care they have initiated. Co-payments are not required for emergency treatments, visits initiated by health care staff, or for... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1116 1995–96 |
Fiscal notes for initiativesDirects the office of financial management to provide a fiscal note on any initiative which has been verified as having obtained the constitutionally sufficient number of signatures. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1122 1995–96 |
School construction fundingMakes an appropriation of two hundred million dollars for the common school construction fund. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |