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 2364 1991–92 |
Substance abusers fam planngThe Department of Health and the Department of Social and Health Services are required to jointly develop a curriculum and training format for substance abuse counselors and community service staff. Chemical dependency... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2369 1991–92 |
Salmon food fish labelingAny person that labels, advertises, or offers fresh or frozen salmon for wholesale or retail sale must identify the species of salmon by its common name as described in the bill, must identify whether the salmon is farm raised... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2376 1991–92 |
Political advertisingWritten political advertising must include the following statement, signed by the responsible party: "I fully accept responsibility for the accuracy of this message." A similar statement must also be filed with a broadcasting... | Lorraine Hine (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2385 1991–92 |
Unemployment comp benefitsSocial security pension deductions . To take into account an unemployment insurance claimant's contribution to the social security pension program, no deduction will be made from unemployment compensation benefits because of... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2386 1991–92 |
Labor market info/econ anlysThe Employment Security Department has the duty to manage and provide oversight of a state-wide comprehensive labor market and occupational supply and demand information system, including development of a five-year employment... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2396 1991–92 |
Electrical contractorsIt is unlawful for an electrical contractor to transfer an electrical contractor license to an unlicensed contractor or to allow a contractor to perform work with a license issued to another electrical contractor. Electrical... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2409 1991–92 |
Public works contract awardsThe requirement for cities, counties, water districts, and sewer districts to determine the lowest responsible bidder on public works projects is changed. In determining the lowest responsible bidder, the agency is required to... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2411 1991–92 |
Compulsive gambling reductnA nonprofit state-based organization, selected by the Office of Financial Management, with expertise in public education, research, training, treatment, and prevention of problem and compulsive gambling, is given the following... | John O'Brien (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2434 1991–92 |
Industrial insur appealsIf an employer appeals a Department of Labor and Industries' industrial insurance order that grants the injured worker temporary total disability benefits, the worker is entitled to provisional benefits while the case is on... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2435 1991–92 |
Industrial insur ordersIf an employer requests reconsideration of a Department of Labor and Industries' order that is in favor of an injured worker, the employer has 30 days to submit relevant information to the department. The department may only... | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2437 1991–92 |
Unemployment comp disqualfnThe Legislature recognizes that unemployment insurance provides partial replacement of wages for unemployed workers and that eligibility for benefits is primarily related to the last job separation. It is the Legislature's... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2438 1991–92 |
Unemployment insuranceNew unemployment insurance eligibility requirements are established for persons who are reentering the work force after an absence of 13 weeks or more resulting from temporary total physical disability because of a... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2441 1991–92 |
Business closures 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 · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2453 1991–92 |
Rec vehicle driver trainingThe Department of Licensing is required to develop a curriculum to be offered to drivers of recreational vehicles by commercial driver training schools or traffic safety organizations. This curriculum is to be in place by... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2468 1991–92 |
Funeral director/cemetry feeThe funeral directors and embalmers account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All fees received by the Department of Licensing for activities related to the licensing and registration of funeral directors and... | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2471 1991–92 |
Children's investment trustA children's investment trust fund is established in the state treasury, to be supported by general appropriations, gifts, grants, and unspecified "earmarked" revenue. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2493 1991–92 |
Board of education membershpThe number of members on the state Board of Education is reduced. The number of representatives from each congressional district shall be reduced from two to one. | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2496 1991–92 |
Workers' comp appealsThe provision governing appeals to the superior court from final decisions of the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals is amended to require that notice of these appeals be served on the worker or the beneficiary and on any... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2547 1991–92 |
School health servicesThe category of school services eligible to receive Title XIX funding is expanded from services provided to handicapped children to include services provided to eligible non-handicapped school children. | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2574 1991–92 |
Self-insurersThe authority for hospitals to form industrial insurance self-insurance groups is amended by deleting the reference to a repealed definition of "hospital." A new definition is added that includes hospitals under the hospital... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2590 1991–92 |
Health care reformWashington Health Services Commission . Authority to administer the act is given to the Washington Health Services Commission (HSC), consisting of seven members appointed by the Governor with the consent of the Senate. One... | Dennis Braddock (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2628 1991–92 |
Wildlife habitat protectionThe Department of Wildlife is directed to appoint a technical advisory committee to assist in developing recommended best habitat management practices for application to land management activities in agriculture and range management. | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2629 1991–92 |
Salmonid stock conservationThe exemption in current law for water diversions in existence prior to 1947 from the fish screening requirement of the Department of Wildlife in RCW 77.16.220 is removed. Previously exempt diverters must provide adequate... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2630 1991–92 |
Fish and wildlife educationThe Governor is given the option of adding to existing duties of the Governor's Council on Environmental Education or appointing a new Fish and Wildlife Education Council to accomplish the following goals: (1) Raise and... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2675 1991–92 |
Driving under influenceA person convicted of DWI or granted a deferred prosecution on a DWI charge may be ordered to attend a DWI victims' panel. Entities may enter into contracts with a court to provide victims' panels. | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
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