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 1113 1993–94 |
Going out of business salesRegulates the conduct of going out of business sales in order to prevent unfair and deceptive acts or practices in trade and commerce, and to prevent unfair methods of competition. Requires a merchandiser to obtain a license... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1125 1993–94 |
Lottery activities prohibitdThe state lottery may not conduct any game designated as Keno. Drawings for on-line lottery games shall not occur more frequently than once every 24 hours. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1145 1993–94 |
Public works bids requirmntsRequires a bidder on a public work to include in its bid the costs for its employees' industrial insurance coverage, unemployment compensation contributions, and workers' compensation coverage. Creates remedies for persons... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1146 1993–94 |
Public contractsIf a state agency or local government causes any construction, repair, or improvements, except ordinary maintenance, to be performed by a private party through a contract to rent or purchase at least 50 percent of the project,... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1147 1993–94 |
Public works contract bidsThe requirement for the state, cities, counties, municipalities, or political subdivisions to determine the lowest responsible bidder on public works projects is changed. | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1148 1993–94 |
Public works contracts awardRequires contracts to be awarded to a contractor that can meet its financial obligations, produce a quality project, participate in a state-approved apprentice program, and comply with all laws pertaining to affirmative action. | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1149 1993–94 |
Prevailing wage paymentProvides for the enforcement of the requirement to pay prevailing wages. | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1151 1993–94 |
Malt liquor keg registrationSmall groceries or other off premise class E licensees may sell malt liquor in kegs of up to five and one-half gallons without being required to obtain a class A or class B license if all such sales comply with laws concerning... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1171 1993–94 |
Surplus salmon eggsProhibits the department of fisheries from selling surplus salmon eggs at a price less than the average sale price in the previous year for salmon eggs sold by private aquatic farmers. | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1172 1993–94 |
Students with disabilitiesInstitutions are required to provide one or more core services for disabled students. The service must be reasonably needed to accommodate the student's disability. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1173 1993–94 |
NW American Indian curriculmA center is established for the development of curriculum on American Indians of the Northwest. The center will be administered by a state college or university selected by the Higher Education Coordinating Board. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1178 1993–94 |
Balloon releaseThe intentional release of 25 or more balloons in a 24-hour period is prohibited. The prohibition does not apply to scientific experiments or hot air balloons which are recovered. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1180 1993–94 |
Union Bay wildlife habitatThe Union Bay portion of Lake Washington is recognized as a prime wetland area that is of significant importance for wildlife habitat, educational opportunity, and recreation. By December 31, 1994, the Department of Wildlife... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1185 1993–94 |
Sexually abusive parentsDenies residential time to a parent and restrains the parent from contacting a child when a court has found that the child was conceived because a parent committed a sex offense against the other parent. Requires a neutral... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1190 1993–94 |
Voter registrationRegistration by Affidavit - Forms; Oath . A procedure for registering to vote by affidavit is established. The form to be used is to be prescribed by the Secretary of State by rule. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1192 1993–94 |
Weapons on school groundsProhibits firearms in a state, county, or city government building or any other building in use as a courthouse. Makes a violation a misdemeanor offense. Repeals RCW 9.41.300. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1193 1993–94 |
Forfeited firearms destructnRequires destruction of the firearm unless the local government has provided for an auction by enactment of an ordinance. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1194 1993–94 |
Campaign financingThe prohibition in Initiative 134 against the use of public funds in financing political campaigns for local offices is repealed. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1213 1993–94 |
Violence-prevention curriculEncourages the public schools to instruct students in violence prevention at least once each school year. Directs the superintendent of public instruction to develop model violence-prevention curricula for use by the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1221 1993–94 |
Poison information servicesBy June 30, 1993, the four poison information programs located throughout the state are to be centralized and coordinated by a single nonprofit center at a place to be determined by the secretary of the Department of Health. | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1241 1993–94 |
Business closure processState requirements for notice of plant closures and employees layoffs are established. The promotion of labor-management committees to assist dislocated workers is recognized as the primary response to business closures and layoffs. | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1243 1993–94 |
Industrial insurance ordersIf an employer requests reconsideration of a Department of Labor and Industries' order in favor of an injured worker, the employer has 30 days to submit relevant information to the department. The department may only consider... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1245 1993–94 |
Workplace safety programsEmployers may not implement a program that rewards workers for safety performance, including bonuses that are contingent on the safety performance of another worker, on maintaining an accident-free workplace, or on the... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1247 1993–94 |
Reopening indus insur 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 or the worker's wages at the time of injury, whichever is greater. In either... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1284 1993–94 |
Firearms dealersRevises provisions regulating firearms dealers. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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