Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Harold Hochstatter
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5956 1995–96 |
Unpaid court-ordered obligtnThe statute authorizing counties to collect unpaid court obligations is clarified. A superior court judge is authorized, at the time of sentencing or within ten years, to assess as court costs monies paid to collect unpaid... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 262, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5998 1995–96 |
On-site sewage system waiverLocal health officers are authorized to grant waivers from specific requirements of the State Board of Health on-site septic systems rules. On-site systems with flows under 3500 gallons per day are eligible for such waivers. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 263, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 6045 1995–96 |
Retired administratorsA retired administrator under Plan I may serve as a replacement administrator for an additional 15 days without a reduction in retirement benefits, if the school district adopts a resolution declaring an emergency exists due... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 264, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5287 1995–96 |
School loan forgivenessWashington students who participate in the Professional Student Exchange Program and enroll in out-of-state programs (optometry and osteopathy) not offered in Washington receive tuition assistance in the form of loans that may... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 217, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| SB 5276 1995–96 |
Children with disabilitiesTerminology used in the common school provisions is changed. The term "handicapped" is replaced with the term "disability." The term "special education" is inserted to clarify that the educational program students with... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 77, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 18, 1995 |
| SB 5857 1995–96 |
Public works subcontractingSubcontractors whose subcontracts are 10 percent of the bid price must be listed. The format used for listing is more easily understood by the general public. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 18, 1995 |
| SB 5156 1995–96 |
Long distance telecommunctnsThe WUTC may not require changes in current intra-LATA dialing patterns until such times as all carriers, including LECs, are authorized to provide intra-LATA service, or June 30, 1998, whichever is earlier. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5479 1995–96 |
School transfers/open enrollStudents receiving home-based instruction may apply to transfer their registration to nonresident districts. The nonresident district must consider all applications for admission equally, including those from students... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5735 1995–96 |
County fees/credit card paymCounties are given the authority to choose to accept the payment by credit card or debit card of state or county fees under certain conditions. Payment by credit card or debit card may be accepted if the bank or financial... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 10, 1995 |
| SB 5303 1995–96 |
Public employee travelWhen traveling on public business at public expense, state and local government officers and employees must minimize travel expenses by obtaining the least costly air-fare for the most direct and timely routing on the carrier... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 13, 1995 |
| SB 6606 1993–94 |
B & O surtax repealThe 6.5 percent surtax is repealed January 1, 1995. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 6, 1994 |
| SB 5692 1993–94 |
Conservation investmentsWith approval by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) investor-owned utilities may issue conservation bonds. Investor-owned utilities may pledge conservation investment assets as collateral for... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 268, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6466 1993–94 |
Environmental permit processInternal WSDOT processes incorporate environmental considerations throughout the entire construction process, beginning with the earliest planning stages and extending through final construction. The department, in cooperation... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6438 1993–94 |
Running start programPublic institutions of higher education offering baccalaureate degrees may participate in the Running Start program. This option may provide access to students in geographical areas not served by a community or technical college. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6426 1993–94 |
Electronic access/govrn infoThe Public Disclosure Commission shall design a program for public electronic access to public legislative documents by January 1, 1995. The public information access policy task force is created. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 40, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| SB 5002 1993–94 |
Lottery moneys/common schoolDeletes the requirement for deposits into the housing trust fund. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5007 1993–94 |
Administratve search warrantProhibits the issuance of a warrant except with probable cause of a specific violation in a specific residence. Applies to all noncriminal searches. Requires notice to the owner and a hearing, if requested, prior to the... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5021 1993–94 |
Earned early release timeRequires each inmate to complete a high school education or achieve an equivalent score on the general education development test before any earned time credits may be used to reduce the person's term of total confinement. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5081 1993–94 |
Wetlands designationRequires notice to a landowner of a proposed designation of property as a wetland. Prohibits a final determination of the designation less than sixty days after notice is provided. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5087 1993–94 |
Growth managment act revokedRepeals provisions of chapter 36.70A RCW. Repeals additional statutory provisions pertaining to growth management. Amends statutory provisions which require actions consistent with the policies of the growth management act. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5090 1993–94 |
Presidential pref primaryThe statutes establishing a presidential preference primary and references to those statutes are repealed. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5238 1993–94 |
Dvlpmntl dsblty family spprtThe Legislature recognizes it is in the best interest of the state to support families who provide for their members with developmental disabilities and declares that families doing so should be nurtured and that individuals... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5250 1993–94 |
Sexually explicit materialsProhibits the sale or display of matter which is harmful to minors. Provides affirmative defenses to prosecution for violations of the act. Makes a violation of the act a gross misdemeanor offense. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5253 1993–94 |
Energy savings/state faciltyProvides that state agencies may retain one-half of all net savings in the form of reduced energy costs. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5287 1993–94 |
Livestock theft/restitutionIf the court has ordered a person convicted of theft of livestock in the first or second degree to make restitution and the person fails to make restitution under the terms of the court order, the person may be imprisoned.... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |