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 1381 1991–92 |
Industrial insurance compProvides that the schedule of payments contained in RCW 51.32.060 shall be based on the worker's wages at the time of time loss or the wages at the time of injury, whichever is greater. | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1393 1991–92 |
Child abuse invest/preschoolRequires a law enforcement agency which investigates an allegation of child abuse to notify child protective services under specific conditions. Requires child protective services to investigate the allegation and provides for... | John Beck (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1394 1991–92 |
Day care licensingIncludes nursery schools and kindergartens in the definition of an "agency." | John Beck (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1397 1991–92 |
Medical disciplinary boardDirects the medical disciplinary board to make a finding of professional incompetence only upon substantial evidence of demonstrable harm to a patient. | John Beck (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1410 1991–92 |
Pregnancy/alcohol/drug educThe secretary of the Department of Health will develop public health and education strategies at the state and local level, to prevent and address problems related to the use of controlled substance and alcohol, during and... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1414 1991–92 |
First-time homebuyers tx exmThe Department of Revenue is directed to provide an exemption of any obligation to pay a pro-rated portion of the amount of excess and regular property taxes for the year the exemption is claimed and for a period of three... | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1424 1991–92 |
African Amer scholarship prgThis bill establishes the African American Endowed Scholarship program. The Higher Education Coordinating Board is responsible for administering the program. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1434 1991–92 |
Campaign contributionsA system is established for limiting campaign expenditures and for providing matching funds for the election campaigns of candidates for state executive and legislative offices. The matching monies are available to candidates... | Lorraine Hine (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1436 1991–92 |
Income assistance programsGrant payment will be set as a percentage of the standard of need. The grant payment will be not less than 60 percent of the standard of need by June 30, 1993. | John Moyer (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1437 1991–92 |
Game fish enhancementThe formation of nonprofit Regional Game Fish Enhancement Groups is authorized. The groups shall enhance game fish resources, maximizing the use of volunteers to do so. | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1438 1991–92 |
Salmon and salmon eggs salesOf the revenues received by the Department of Fisheries for the sale of salmon carcasses and eggs, 75 percent shall be allocated as unanticipated receipts. The remaining 25 percent of the revenues shall be placed in the... | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1439 1991–92 |
Travel charter/tour operatrsRequires travel promoters to be registered to conduct business in the state. Authorizes the attorney general to bring an action to restrain and prevent the doing of any act or practice prohibited by the act. | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1446 1991–92 |
Professional licensingAll references to the business and professions administration including the divisions of securities, real estate and professional licensing are deleted. The director is authorized to appoint and deputize executive officers... | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1447 1991–92 |
Cemetery authority chargesThe director is authorized to set the cemetery renewal fees and may raise those fees by up to 25 percent per year. | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1451 1991–92 |
Speed limit set at 55 mphProvides for a state-wide maximum speed limit of fifty-five miles per hour. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1461 1991–92 |
Magnet school programEstablishes a grant program to operate magnet schools offering programs capable of attracting students of varied racial or ethnic backgrounds. Designates the requirements for the approval of grant applications. Designates the... | Lawrence Phillips (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1465 1991–92 |
Vocational rehabilitationRevises provisions for industrial insurance vocational rehabilitation services. | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1471 1991–92 |
Foundation for families actFamily Leave and Family Care Size of a Covered Employer - The employers covered by family leave provisions are expanded from those employing a daily average of 100 or more to those employing a daily average of 50 or more.... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1472 1991–92 |
Minors/employment regulatnsChild labor - hours of work Permissible hours of work for minors are established. General requirements are: ! Minors required to attend school may not work during school hours, except with permission of school officials. ! No... | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1473 1991–92 |
Minimum wage adjustmentsThe state minimum wage is changed from $4.25 an hour to $4.75 on July 1, 1991, and to $5.25 on January 1, 1992. Beginning on April 1, 1993, the rate will be adjusted based on the consumer price index and readjusted each April... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1474 1991–92 |
Family care leaveBroadened coverage The employers covered by the family leave provisions are expanded from those employing a daily average of 100 or more to those employing a daily average of 50 or more. The definition of "child" is broadened... | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1475 1991–92 |
Overtime employment(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Revises provisions for overtime pay requirements. Revises provisions for duty hours for fire protection and law enforcement personnel. Authorizes employees to voluntarily agree to work more... | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1477 1991–92 |
Plant closuresRequires an employer that intends to implement a reduction in business operations to provide notice at least sixty days before the reduction. Directs the business and job retention program to complete an assessment of... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1502 1991–92 |
Port district competitionProvides that port districts of class A or class AA counties shall not compete with other like port districts located within a forty-mile radius of the district. | John O'Brien (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1505 1991–92 |
Student teacher assistnc prgDirects that all student teacher interns shall be provided a cooperating teacher for up to two quarters to provide assistance in and out of the classroom. Provides for stipends to the cooperating teachers. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
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