Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Harold Hochstatter
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6564 2001–02 |
Significant lgsltv rulesSignificant legislative rules to which the extensive pre-adoption analysis applies must be adopted before December 1 of any year and may not take effect before the end of the next regular legislative session. For newly... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6702 2001–02 |
Child dependency/siblings$ Creates a legislative presumption that nurturing sibling relationships is in the best interests of a child who is removed from his or her home. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6735 2001–02 |
Unemployment compensation$ Allows unemployment compensation recipients to elect to have their benefits deposited directly to their accounts in financial institutions. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6769 2001–02 |
Sheepherder housing$ Prohibits the Department of Labor and Industries from enforcing standards for range sheepherder mobile housing that exceed applicable federal temporary labor camp standards. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6843 2001–02 |
State parksAuthorizes nonprofit organizations to operate state parks that close due to lack of funding. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6036 2001–02 |
Local motor vhcl excise tax$ Repeals the local transit motor vehicle excise tax statute and all other statutes related to expenditure of money generated by that statute. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 6, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6712 2001–02 |
Livestock damageOwners or tenants are allowed to kill a bear, bobcat, cougar, or coyote on their property if one of those species has damaged the owner's cattle, horses, sheep, llamas, or goats within the last 12 months. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6782 2001–02 |
Bank robberyThe act is known as the Robbery Act of 2002. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6346 2001–02 |
Sexual exploitatn of minorsIn a situation where a computer has been submitted either privately or commercially for repair, modification, or maintenance, and a person develops reasonable cause to believe the computer stores visual or printed matter that... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6632 2001–02 |
International tradeA permanent legislative committee on globalization and trade agreements is created. The President of the Senate appoints four senators and the Speaker of the House appoints four representatives from the Legislature. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6373 2001–02 |
Broadcasting industryGenerally, a broadcasting industry employer is prohibited from requiring an applicant, employee, or independent contractor to enter an employment contract containing a noncompetition clause. The term "employee" does not... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 20, 2002 |
| SB 6813 2001–02 |
State gvrnmnt hiring freezeProvides that the number of employees employed by each agency of state government shall not exceed the actual employment level of the agency on March 1, 2002, for all employee positions paid for, in full or in part, with funds... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 11, 2002 |
| SB 6644 2001–02 |
WorkFirst/tax creditsA business and occupation tax credit is authorized for an employer whose employee was participating in the WorkFirst Program on the date that the employee was hired. The credit is equal to 10 percent of the wages paid to the... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| SB 6811 2001–02 |
Wholesale liquor salesEstablishes provisions relating to the privatization of the state's retail and wholesale liquor sales. Repeals RCW 66.16.030 and 66.16.090. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| SB 6804 2001–02 |
Ballots/political partiesProhibits political party designation on election ballots. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2002 |
| SB 6809 2001–02 |
Student assessmentsThe WASL must include the following question: What do you think of the Washington Assessment of Student Learning? | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2002 |
| SB 6651 2001–02 |
Info tech help desk/tx crdtThe B&O tax credit expiration date for information technology service companies who provide "help desk" services to third parties in a rural county is extended to July 1, 2007. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2002 |
| SB 6795 2001–02 |
East-west passenger trainDirects the department of transportation to conduct a comprehensive study concerning the feasibility of the operation of rail passenger service from: (1) King Street station in Seattle via Wenatchee to the rail station in... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2002 |
| SB 6796 2001–02 |
Children's health insuranceMakes unborn children eligible for the children's health insurance program. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2002 |
| SB 6775 2001–02 |
Fish & wildlife committeeTransfers all powers, duties, and functions of the state fish and wildlife commission to the legislative fish and wildlife committee. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2002 |
| SB 6756 2001–02 |
Child supportProvides additional accounting of support payments to the responsible parent. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2002 |
| SB 6757 2001–02 |
Fiscal notesRequires that the competitive impact analysis shall include the following: (1) The office's determination of whether the bill or resolution may have an economic impact on Washington business; (2) To the extent practicable, the... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2002 |
| SB 6758 2001–02 |
Expenditure limitRevises provisions relating to the state expenditure limit. Directs the secretary of state to submit this act to the people for their adoption and ratification, or rejection, at the next general election to be held in this... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2002 |
| SB 6759 2001–02 |
Municipal tax fairnessDeclares an intent to: (1) Require cities that impose a gross receipts tax to adopt a model ordinance that creates greater uniformity and consistency among city gross receipts taxes; (2) Make city gross receipts business and... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2002 |
| SB 6762 2001–02 |
Estate taxRevises state law to conform to changes in federal estate tax. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2002 |