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 1772 1993–94 |
Parents as first teachers prEstablishes the program to provide support to children and their families during the child's first four years of life. Establishes rules for the award of grant moneys for three pilot programs. Makes an appropriation of two... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1775 1993–94 |
Alcohol serversCriminal penalties for supplying liquor to a minor and for using false identification to purchase liquor are increased. Persons who sell liquor must complete an alcohol seller training program and pass an examination in order... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1851 1993–94 |
Irrigations system installtnProvides a definition for a irrigation systems installer. Revises the definition of "plumbing". Requires the secretary of health and the director of labor and industries to jointly establish separate certification requirements... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1868 1993–94 |
Tanning salonsRegulates tanning facilities to minimize risks associated with artificial tanning. Requires registration of each tanning device and facility. Establishes minimum requirements for registration and for construction, operation,... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1898 1993–94 |
Higher education facultyDeletes tenured faculty member's peers from the definition of a "review committee" under RCW 28B.50.851. Repeals RCW 28B.50.858. | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1905 1993–94 |
Charitable gamingAuthorizes the commission to issue licenses to operate gaming facilities and specifies application procedures. Allows charitable organizations to apply for a permit to hold a charitable gaming event. Specifies requirements to... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1949 1993–94 |
Nonprofit org/political actvNonprofit organizations, except schools and colleges, that directly engage in certain prohibited political activities are not eligible for a property tax exemption. The nonprofit organization's tax exemption is not jeopardized... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1950 1993–94 |
State operated auto insurancRequires that all registered vehicles not specifically exempted be required to carry automobile liability insurance provided through the Washington automobile insurance corporation. Requires the insurance to be provided... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1979 1993–94 |
Offenders/literacy trainingRequires the development and implementation of a literacy testing and training program. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1994 1993–94 |
School/parent involvementAuthorizes grants of up to one thousand dollars per classroom for the purchase of books or educational materials to be used directly by students. Makes an appropriation of forty thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2010 1993–94 |
Parking/business improvementThe Washington Condominium Act is amended to allow condominium associations to participate in parking and business improvement areas. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2059 1993–94 |
Gross receipts taxesBusinesses below a specified threshold are exempt from business and occupation tax and public utility tax. Businesses above the threshold receive a phased out deduction. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2076 1993–94 |
State/school facilty maintncEach state agency that owns and manages capital facilities shall include in its capital budget request for the 1995 - 1997 biennium a description of its facility maintenance and management program. The Office of Financial... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2087 1993–94 |
Tax system revisionDirects the department of revenue to conduct an analysis of the state tax system to develop recommendations for comprehensive tax system reform. Requires an initial report by September 1, 1994. | Barbara Cothern (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2094 1993–94 |
Transit police powersAuthorizes the appointment of transit police with full police powers. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2125 1993–94 |
School administrator compensPlaces limitations on salary and compensation increases for certificated or noncertificated administrative employees. Takes effect September 1, 1994. | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2131 1993–94 |
Childhood vaccinationsEnsures that all children in the state receive all well-baby, well-child care, including immunizations. Does not authorize immunizations to children who have private health insurance coverage. Makes an appropriation of three... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2171 1993–94 |
Electrical contractorsProvisions are added to the laws governing electrical contractors to make it unlawful: (1) to submit a bid to engage in the business of electrical work without a valid electrical contractor license; (2) for an electrical... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2173 1993–94 |
Engineers-in-training registThe examination for engineer-in-training registration may be taken after the applicant has achieved senior standing at an approved school. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2192 1993–94 |
Public records disclos exmptFinancial statements, loan documents, tax records and business plans that are submitted to the Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises by a person, firm or corporation in order to be certified as a minority or... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2196 1993–94 |
L&I claim files copiesThe Department of Labor and Industries is required to provide a free copy of an injured worker's claim file to the worker or worker's employer within 15 days after a request is made, if release of the file is permitted by... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2227 1993–94 |
Indstrl ins/ex parte contactWhen a worker's industrial insurance case is appealed to the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals, the Department of Labor and Industries or the employer is prohibited from contacting the worker's treating physician, or other... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2418 1993–94 |
Nonproft youth org servicesThe bill expands the existing sales tax exemption for amusement and recreational services sold by nonprofit youth organizations. The expanded exemption includes physical fitness and other personal services. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2444 1993–94 |
Partial disability paymentsAdjusts permanent partial disability payments using the state average wage. | James Springer (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2445 1993–94 |
Workers' comp actionsProvisions are deleted from the industrial insurance law that require the Department of Labor and Industries to make a retroactive adjustment to a state fund employer's experience rating account to reflect the reimbursement... | James Springer (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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