Grace Cole
Representative
· Democrat
· District 32
· most recent term 1997–98
1997–98 · House · D · LD 321995–96 · House · D · LD 321993–94 · House · D · LD 321991–92 · House · D · LD 1
91
Bills as prime sponsor
14
of those became law
704
Bills co-sponsored
7,088
Recorded votes
0.6%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1596 1995–96 |
Workers' comp ordersThe Department of Labor and Industries' authority to reconsider an industrial insurance order for up to 180 days after the order is placed in abeyance is modified. If the order concerns an application to reopen a claim, the... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1621 1995–96 |
B & O tax ratesAuthorizes a deduction from the measure of the tax up to ten thousand dollars per month. Repeals RCW 82.04.4451. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1640 1995–96 |
Postsecondary ed/NW countiesDirects the higher education coordinating board to evaluate the postsecondary education needs of the Snohomish, Island, and Skagit county area and provide recommendations concerning the preferred organizational model. Makes an... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1666 1995–96 |
Personnel system reform actMakes revisions to chapter 41.06 RCW, state civil service law. Abolishes the personnel appeals board and transfers its powers, duties, and personnel to the personnel resources board. Provides for collective bargaining reform. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1674 1995–96 |
Compulsive gambling preventnMakes an appropriation of one hundred fifty thousand dollars from the state lottery account for the purposes of the act. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1686 1995–96 |
Discrimination law expandedProhibits practices of discrimination against families with children. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1731 1995–96 |
Education fundingRevises Initiative Measure No. 601 to provide for adequate funding for education. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1753 1995–96 |
City & town annexationsEstablishes criteria and procedures for approval of city and town annexations by the voters of the area proposed to be annexed. Repeals RCW 28A.335.110. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1754 1995–96 |
World language instructionRequires the study to be completed by January 1, 1996. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1755 1995–96 |
Exchange students & teachersRequires annual training for educational service district staff about placing exchange students and teachers in public schools. Repeals RCW 28A.300.240. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1762 1995–96 |
Educatnl emplyee candidatesAllows travel and subsistence expenses for educational employee candidates. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1764 1995–96 |
School district budgetsIf the state's operating budget is not approved until after June 1, the Superintendent of Public Instruction is given the authority to delay the date (July 10) in which preliminary school district budgets must be completed. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1765 1995–96 |
School enrollment reportingCurrent law is amended regarding the determination of a district's annual average number of FTE students. The first enrollment count of the school year shall be based on the district's enrollment on the second Monday of the... | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1799 1995–96 |
Public grazing policyDeclares that wildlife, fish, and water quality protection, rangeland preservation and sustainability, proper grazing management, and adequate lease fees must be implemented consistently on state lands. Establishes the public... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1801 1995–96 |
Child care facilitiesThe child care coordinating committee will administer grants for before and after school child care programs. Grants may be used for needs assessments, planning and design of programs, equipment and supplies, capital... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1836 1995–96 |
Animal population controlProvides for the issuance of special "animal population control license plates." Requires a fee of thirty dollars to be deposited in the animal population control account. Provides for low-cost spaying and neutering services... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1838 1995–96 |
Baseball replacement playersAuthorizes the attorney general to seek an injunction to prohibit the use of nonmajor league baseball replacement players by an owner involved in a labor dispute. Declares that a stadium built under chapter 67.30 RCW may not... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1842 1995–96 |
Head injury trust fundImposes a twenty-five dollar fine in addition to the penalties set forth in RCW 46.61.5051 through 46.61.5053 to be deposited in the head injury trust fund. Creates a head injury trust fund advisory board. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1843 1995–96 |
Plumbers advisory boardExpiration dates for each of the members of the Advisory Board of Plumbers are specified. The term of the member who is a journeyman plumber expires July 1, 1995. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1844 1995–96 |
Plumber certification enforcAuthorizes local governments to enforce the provisions of RCW 18.106.170 and 18.106.020. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1846 1995–96 |
Highly capable studentsRevises RCW 28A.185.020 to change supplemental categorical funding calculations for highly capable students. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1848 1995–96 |
Juvenile detention faciltiesMakes an appropriation of twenty-eight million four hundred thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1849 1995–96 |
School district directorsAllows school district directors to retain their positions if they move to another director district within the school district. | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1854 1995–96 |
School levy & bond authorztnProvides for the approval of school district levies and bonds by a simple majority of voters in the district. Repeals RCW 28A.530.020. Requires approval of a constitutional amendment by the voters at the next general election. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1863 1995–96 |
Higher ed collective bargainSpecifies collective bargaining procedures. Establishes procedures for the payment of periodic dues and initiation fees. Designates dispute resolution procedures. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
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