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 2695 1991–92 |
Fair start programFrom funds appropriated by the Legislature, the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) shall establish the Fair Start Program to assist school districts in providing prevention and intervention programs for elementary... | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2703 1991–92 |
Battered women/murder convctConvicted murderers may apply for retroactive application of the mitigating factor to have their sentences reduced. The petitioner must allege that the murder was committed in response to the victim's continuing pattern of... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2780 1991–92 |
School pathway and bus stopThe School Pathway and Bus Stop Improvement Program Council is created to make recommendations about roads, streets and bus stops that are inadequate for children traveling to and from school. | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2843 1991–92 |
Liquor licensesThe requirement that a retail license may not be issued to a person who has not resided in the state for at least one month is stricken. A retail license may not be issued to a corporation having any officer or director who... | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1952 1991–92 |
Jockeys workers' compensatnMandatory industrial insurance coverage is extended to all employment of jockeys and apprentice jockeys. Owners and trainers are given status as "special employers" for the purpose of covering jockeys and apprentice jockeys,... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 19, 1992 |
| HB 2439 1991–92 |
Unemployment insur disqualfnTo requalify for unemployment insurance benefits, a person who voluntarily quits work without good cause must obtain bona fide work and earn wages of not less than five times his or her weekly benefit amount, but the... | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 1992 |
| HB 2433 1991–92 |
Payment of wagesAgricultural employees must be paid wages due within 24 hours after the employee ceases to work for the employer. An employer that willfully fails to pay an employee's wages at the termination of employment within the time... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 18, 1992 |
| HB 2340 1991–92 |
Discrim golf/country clubsGolf and country clubs that offer memberships to men and women are not entitled to a class H liquor license if they discriminate on the basis of gender in granting access to facilities and services that are available to all members. | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1992 |
| HB 2461 1991–92 |
Former legislators lobbyingThe lobbying activities of a person who has been a member of the state Legislature are restricted for a period of two years following his or her service as a state legislator. | Dennis Braddock (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1992 |
| HB 2916 1991–92 |
Nursing home fee refundProvides that a failure to refund constitutes an unfair or deceptive act or practice in trade or commerce for the purpose of applying chapter 19.86 RCW. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 12, 1992 |
| HB 2987 1991–92 |
Charitable gamingRequires charitable gaming events to be conducted by a gaming management company in accordance with the provisions of the act. Requires a license to hold a charitable gaming event. Establishes limitations on charitable gaming events. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 11, 1992 |
| HB 2432 1991–92 |
Agricultural workers protctnThe provisions of the farm labor contractor act are amended and the act is renamed the Washington Agricultural Workers Protection Act. Coverage of agricultural employers and associations Agricultural employers and agricultural... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2585 1991–92 |
Labor-management coop progrmThe Industrial Insurance Labor-management Program is codified and the June 30, 1992 expiration date is repealed. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2618 1991–92 |
Master license systemThe handling fee for a new master license application is increased from $12 to $15, a renewal fee of $9 is established, and a $5 handling fee is established for each license information package requested. "License information... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1992 |
| HB 2951 1991–92 |
Workers' comp premium ratesDefines "premium" and "rate" for addition to chapter 51.08 RCW. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1992 |
| HB 2414 1991–92 |
Public works bidsThe Legislature finds that employees may be misclassified as independent contractors and therefore premiums are not paid for industrial insurance or unemployment insurance. The failure to pay these costs results in loss of tax... | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 1992 |
| HB 2881 1991–92 |
Civil court proceedingsProhibits an order which has the purpose or effect of concealing illegal activity. Designates procedures to contest the concealment. Provides that any person who violates an order either publishing or sealing information is in... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| HB 2882 1991–92 |
Firearms sale restrictionsProhibits the sale of firearms near school grounds and in residential zones. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| HB 2927 1991–92 |
Metropolitan park districtsRevises provisions for the creation of metropolitan park districts. | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| HB 2851 1991–92 |
Volunteer service creditEstablishes the program in at least three sites, through which individuals may volunteer services and in return earn service credits that may be subsequently exchanged for services for themselves if they become disabled and... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| HB 2786 1991–92 |
Commercial salmon licensesRequires the director to develop a program for the purchase and permanent retirement of Columbia river/Willapa Bay and Columbia river/Grays Harbor commercial salmon fishing licenses. Requires three phases for the buy-out plan.... | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1992 |
| HB 2808 1991–92 |
Domestic violenceRevises provisions regarding domestic violence incidents. Requires state agencies to conduct a review and issue a report on the current level of domestic violence education. Makes an appropriation to carry out the purposes of the act. | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1992 |
| HB 2757 1991–92 |
Child day care centersProhibits a child day-care facility from refusing to admit a child because the parent furnishes reusable diapers for use on the child. | Judith Roland (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1992 |
| HB 2730 1991–92 |
Personally identifying inforRequires written consent prior to the release of personally identifying information. Prescribes civil and criminal penalties for violations of the act. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1992 |
| HB 2648 1991–92 |
Warrant serversProvides for the position of warrant officer. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1992 |
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