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 1346 1993–94 |
Family leaveThe provisions of the Washington family leave law are repealed that: (1)direct the Department of Labor and Industries to cease enforcement of the state law on the | Grace Cole (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 450, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1395 1993–94 |
Family services fundingCounty legislative authorities may establish an additional fee for a marriage license, not exceeding $15, to fund family services, such as family support centers. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 451, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1505 1993–94 |
Contractor registrationThe Departments of Labor and Industries and Revenue are encouraged to work together to identify unregistered contractors. The requirement that contractors have knowledge of registration requirements before they can be charged... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 454, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1631 1993–94 |
Going out of business salesA business is required to record a notice of a going out of business sale with the county auditor two weeks before the sale. A business may make either a complete list of inventory as of the date of recording the notice or a... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 456, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 2066 1993–94 |
School leviesThe levy lid is modified for the 1994 calendar year to allow collection of levy revenues approved by voters which exceed the district's levy authority under the current levy lid by up to 15 percent. Fifty-eight districts would... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 465, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1059 1993–94 |
Weapons in court facilitiesWeapons are prohibited in restricted areas of court facilities, jails, public mental health facilities, and in places classified as off-limits to persons under 21 years of age by the state Liquor Control Board. A weapon is... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 396, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1198 1993–94 |
Juvenile issues task forceDefinitions of community service, community supervision, community-based rehabilitation, monitoring and reporting requirements, and detention facilities are modified to clarify the sentencing options available to judges in... | June Leonard (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 373, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1219 1993–94 |
Public works adminis accountThe public works administration account is created. All fees collected under the prevailing wage law are to be deposited into this account. | George Orr (D-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 404, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1244 1993–94 |
Medical exams/work time lossThe compensation received by an injured worker who is absent from work without pay while attending a medical examination requested by the Department of Labor and Industries or the worker's self-insured employer is changed from... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 375, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1370 1993–94 |
Public works subcontractingAn invitation to bid on a public works contract of $100,000 or more must require as part of the bid the submission of the names of subcontractors with whom the prime contractor will contract to perform the categories of work... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 378, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1372 1993–94 |
Accountability task forceEach state agency is required to define its mission and adopt measurable goals by July 1, 1994, and submit them to the Legislature for approval by January 1, 1995. In developing budget requests, each agency must establish... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 406, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1408 1993–94 |
Teen pregnancy preventionTeen Pregnancy Prevention Projects are established. A high level of community involvement and a wide range of types of programs are encouraged. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 407, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1495 1993–94 |
Local effort assistnce fundsThe state payment schedule for levy equalization allocations is modified shifting 17 percent of the October payment to August. | Randolph Dorn (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 410, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1512 1993–94 |
Dependent childrenThe list of aggravated circumstances the court must consider in determining whether to terminate the parent and child relationship is expanded to include: (1) use of intoxicating or controlled substances which render the... | Jean Marie Brough (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 412, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1619 1993–94 |
Internat education & cultureThe Washington Task Force on International Education and Cultural Exchanges is established. The members may include persons from a broad array of government, education, cultural, and business interests. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 382, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1727 1993–94 |
Alien offenders/deportationAn alien offender committed to the custody of the Department of Corrections under the Sentencing Reform Act, for whom a final order of deportation has been issued, may be placed on conditional release status and released to... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 419, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1766 1993–94 |
Automotive repairThe presumption regarding written estimates is reversed. If repairs are estimated to exceed $100, a customer will receive a written estimate unless this right is waived. | Grace Cole (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 424, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 2009 1993–94 |
Parking/business improvementThe parking and business improvement areas law is expanded to allow special assessments to be imposed on multifamily or mixed use projects located in the parking and business improvement area. "Multifamily residential" or... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 429, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1195 1993–94 |
Disposition of own remainsThe right of a person to control the disposition of his or her remains is explicitly provided. These wishes are accomplished through a written authorization, signed by the decedent in the presence of a witness. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 297, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1197 1993–94 |
Public assistance/income lmtThe legislative intent underlying public assistance programs is stated to include the concepts that assistance be temporary, and that disincentives to work be overcome. The value of welfare-to-work programs, employment,... | June Leonard (D-11) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 312, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1209 1993–94 |
Education reformSTUDENT LEARNING GOALS The goals of the Basic Education Act are modified. | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 336, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1246 1993–94 |
Temporarily disabled workersIf an injured worker is returned to work at light or modified duty during the period in which the worker is unable to return to his or her regular job, the employer must continue or resume the health and welfare benefits to... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 299, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1393 1993–94 |
Minimum wageThe state minimum wage is changed from $4.25 per hour to $4.90 per hour on July 1, 1993. Beginning on July 1, 1994, the Department of Labor and Industries will calculate an adjusted rate by each July 1 to take effect the... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 309, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 2054 1993–94 |
Public employmentCIVIL SERVICE Administration . The Department of Personnel (DOP), the Higher Education Personnel Board (HEPB), and the State Personnel Board are abolished effective July 1, 1994. In their place, the Department of Human... | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 281, Laws of 1993 |
May 10, 1993 |
| HB 1082 1993–94 |
Student alcohol abuseNo later than January 1, 1994, each of the state four-year colleges and universities shall submit to the Higher Education Coordinating Board and designated committees of the Legislature a comprehensive plan to combat student... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 227, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
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