Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Harold Hochstatter
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5117 1995–96 |
Minors' working hoursDeclares an intent that restrictions on work hours of minors be established only by the legislature, and no agency may adopt rules further restricting the work hours of minors. Provides that minors may not be employed more... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5132 1995–96 |
Regulatory reformGrants of Rulemaking Authority : The general rulemaking authority of certain agencies is removed. These agencies are authorized to adopt non-emergency rules only as specifically required by federal law or as specifically... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5134 1995–96 |
Firearms possessionRevises provisions prohibiting the possession of a firearm by a person convicted or adjudicated of a felony offense. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5135 1995–96 |
Agency rules suspensionThe Joint Administrative Rules Review Committee is given direct authority to suspend agency rules without involving the Governor in the process. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5136 1995–96 |
Agency rules suspensionIn its recommendation to the Governor that an agency rule be suspended for failure to conform with the intent of the Legislature, the Joint Administrative Rules Review Committee must include a specific finding of legislative... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5137 1995–96 |
Administrative rules reviewClarification is added that JARRC speaks for both houses of the Legislature in its interpretation of legislative intent. JARRC's recommendation to the Governor that a rule be suspended creates a rebuttable presumption that the... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5143 1995–96 |
Growth management participtnAuthorizes any county east of the crest of the Cascade mountains to opt out of growth management requirements by the process of referendum. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5145 1995–96 |
Growth mangmnt hearings brdsA party aggrieved by a final decision of a growth management hearings board may appeal the decision to the superior court of the county in which the dispute arose. If the dispute involves more than one county, the appeal may... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5147 1995–96 |
Agri safety & health stndrdsThe agricultural safety and health standards that were in effect on January 1, 1993 shall be the health and safety standards for agriculture. Other health and safety standards shall not apply to the agricultural industry. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5151 1995–96 |
Growth management participtnAuthorizes the county legislative authority of any county to opt out of the growth management act by adoption of a resolution to that effect. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5153 1995–96 |
Life-threatening animal contA person may use the defense of necessity if charged with illegally killing a wild animal. The legal elements of a defense of necessity are delineated. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5154 1995–96 |
Hunters' clothingThe Department of Fish and Wildlife may not adopt rules requiring hunters to wear hunter orange. The department may, however, adopt rules prohibiting modern firearms hunters from wearing camouflage. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5237 1995–96 |
Taxing district levy increasThe 106 percent limit is changed to the lesser of (1) 106 percent or (2) 100 percent plus the percentage change in the implicit price deflator for the United States for the fiscal year. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5249 1995–96 |
Comm health & safety netwrksAn additional member is added to the composition of the community network. The new member represents the public schools within the network boundary. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5260 1995–96 |
Fair fundThe fair fund is added to the list of funds that receive interest earned on the fund balance. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5261 1995–96 |
Priv property rights ombudsmAn office of ombudsman for private property rights is established to advise and to represent private property owners in judicial, legislative or administrative proceedings involving governmental actions that raise the issue of... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5262 1995–96 |
Priv property rights ombudsmAn office of ombudsman for private property rights is established in the Office of Administrative Hearings. The ombudsman shall have only the authority to advise private property owners on issues of constitutional takings that... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5270 1995–96 |
State rules/federal requirmnNo rule may differ from the requirements of federal law or regulation unless the Legislature specifically authorizes the differing rule. Any rule that currently differs from federal law or regulation expires two years after the | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5291 1995–96 |
Port rates and chargesThe requirement that a port district is required to file a schedule for its rates for port activities with the UTC is removed. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5301 1995–96 |
Tribal gaming activitiesThe Gambling Commission is authorized to negotiate tribal compacts that include, but do not exceed, the following specific limitations: Wager limits of $100 per wager; operating hours for the gaming facility of not more than... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5307 1995–96 |
Coin-operated laundries/taxCharges made for the use of coin-operated laundry facilities in an apartment house, rooming house, or mobile home park for the exclusive use of the tenants thereof is removed from the definition of retail sale. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5309 1995–96 |
Water pollution/agricul landIn conducting water quality inspections on agricultural land used for livestock production, the Department of Ecology must follow certain procedures. First, the department must receive a complaint demonstrating cogent,... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5316 1995–96 |
Water resource governanceEstablishes a state water resources board, which consists of members from regional areas of the state. Directs the board to develop policies and implement programs that are balanced with the interests of all sectors of the... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5338 1995–96 |
Lottery revenues/school consRevenues from the state lottery previously designated for the state's general fund are to be deposited into the common school construction fund. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5345 1995–96 |
Prevailing wage/public worksRevises RCW 39.12.020 to limit the prevailing wage requirement to those workers employed directly on the site of public works. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |