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 2446 1993–94 |
Indust safety/health appealsExtends time for redetermination of appeal from thirty to forty-five working days. | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2485 1993–94 |
Workers' comp premium liabltThe wage deduction that covers state fund employees' one-half share of industrial insurance medical aid premium is changed for workers in the construction industry. For these workers, the wage deduction may not be more than... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2497 1993–94 |
Discharge of offendersAuthorizes the release of an offender who was not convicted of a violent or sex offense and who has completed at least one-half of the term of community supervision. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2498 1993–94 |
Misdemeanants supervisionProvides that felony offenders who committed the offense on or before June 30, 1984, shall be placed under the supervision of a community corrections officer and misdemeanor offenders shall be placed under the supervision of a... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2506 1993–94 |
Safety belt laws enforcementDeletes the provision that the enforcement of the requirement may be accomplished only as a secondary action when a driver has been detained for some other violation. | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2514 1993–94 |
L&I reconsideration authortyHolds an order, decision, or award issued under RCW 51.32.160 in abeyance for a period not to exceed ninety days. Authorizes an additional sixty days for good cause. | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2535 1993–94 |
Transitional bilingual edctnDeclares an intent to provide bilingual children with full access to the curriculum offered in public schools by teaching both English and academic content using language and methods that are comprehensible to the students. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2574 1993–94 |
Minrty-womn's export asstnceTwenty-five thousand dollars is appropriated to the Department of Trade and Economic Development for minority and women-owned business export assistance activities. | Vivian Caver (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2595 1993–94 |
Children removed from parntsUnless there is reasonable cause to believe that the safety or welfare of a child would be jeopardized, an out-of-home placement may only be made if preventive services have been provided and have failed to resolve the... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2610 1993–94 |
Tobacco products/schools grnTo protect students and the public from exposure to cancer-causing agents in environmental tobacco smoke, by January 1, 1995, each college, university, and vocational school must adopt and enforce a written policy mandating a... | Linda Johnson (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2672 1993–94 |
Property tax reliefA homestead exemption from the state property tax levy is provided for each owner-occupied single family residence. The exemption will operate by reducing the assessed value of each home by an amount equal to 35 percent of the... | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2695 1993–94 |
Education program evaluationDirects the legislative budget committee to develop recommendations for improving the evaluation of the effectiveness of education programs in the public school system. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2714 1993–94 |
Speech pathologists/audiologStrengthens existing regulation of persons offering speech-language and hearing service to the public. Creates the state board of speech-language pathology and audiology. Directs the board to adopt rules relating to standards... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2752 1993–94 |
Legend drug labeling/identifDirects the board of pharmacy to develop, by June 30, 1995, requirements for an identification and labeling system for all legend drugs that are furnished in ampules, vials, and prefilled syringes. | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2797 1993–94 |
Juv offender educatn task foThe Legislature intends to consolidate responsibility into one entity for the provision of educational services for juvenile offenders in the custody of the Department of Social and Health Services. It is the intent of the... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2806 1993–94 |
Juvenile substance abuseRehabilitative Dispositions The court can declare a manifest injustice and impose a longer disposition when a disposition within the standard range would fail to promote the juvenile's best rehabilitative interest. This would... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2810 1993–94 |
Civil service/collect bargaiCIVIL SERVICE Contracting for services Beginning July 1, 1994, state agencies and institutions of higher education may contract for services provided by employees in classified service. If contracting proposals will affect... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2840 1993–94 |
Public grazing policyDeclares that wildlife, fish, water quality protection, rangeland preservation, proper grazing management, and adequate lease fees must be implemented consistently on state lands. Creates the public grazing policy committee to... | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1309 1993–94 |
Wild salmonid protectionA wild salmon and trout policy shall be developed jointly between the Departments of Fisheries and Wildlife and Indian tribes. The departments shall assess the feasibility of selective marking to minimize the catch of wild salmonids. | Richard King (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| HB 1248 1993–94 |
Indus insur death/disabilityEffective July 1, 1993, the maximum monthly total disability or death benefit payable to an injured worker or beneficiary is increased from 100 percent of the state average wage to 110 percent of the state average monthly wage. | Richard King (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 521, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1249 1993–94 |
Indus insur partial disabltyAll compensation amounts listed under the industrial insurance permanent partial disability schedule are increased by 35 percent beginning July 1, 1993. The maximum compensation for total bodily impairment is increased from... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 520, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1294 1993–94 |
LEOFF plan II early retirmntThe purpose of the act is to: (1) provide full retirement benefits to law enforcement officers and fire fighters at an appropriate age that recognizes the unique nature and physical demands of their work; (2) provide a... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 517, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1456 1993–94 |
Self-insured employersSelf-insured employers' authority to close certain industrial insurance claims is reinstated and made permanent. The claims may include time-loss compensation or both medical treatment and time-loss compensation, but may not... | Richard King (D-38) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1744 1993–94 |
LEOFF provisionsMembership Eligibility : Beginning July 1, 1993, the definition of "employer" under Plan II of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System (LEOFF II) includes any general authority law enforcement agency... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 502, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1007 1993–94 |
Transportation planningThe responsibilities of the Department of Transportation (DOT) in regard to transportation planning are defined. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 446, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
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