Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Harold Hochstatter
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5331 1993–94 |
Basic health planCreates the basic health plan subscription account. Revises provisions of the basic health plan. Appropriates two hundred ten million dollars from the basic health plan trust account to the Washington basic health plan... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5353 1993–94 |
Awards against the stateA prevailing party, if other than the state of Washington, is entitled to fees and other expenses incurred in a civil action except when it is in an action for personal injury or wrongful death. If the court finds that the... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5363 1993–94 |
Water rights claimsA person may file a water right claim with the Department of Ecology if the priority date of the claim is prior to June 6, 1917, and the statement is accompanied by notarized affidavits supporting the claimed right. The claim... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5374 1993–94 |
Hospice agencies licensureHospice agencies that do not receive fees for their services are exempt from licensure. Contributions provided by clients to hospices for their services are not considered fees. | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5381 1993–94 |
Overheight load permitsA special category of overheight permits is created for the movement of empty fruit bins. A three-month permit may be purchased for a fee of $60. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5390 1993–94 |
Conservation tariff paymentsThe Utilities and Transportation Commission may approve a tariff requested by an electric or natural gas company that contains rates or charges for energy conservation measures, services or payments provided to individual... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5431 1993–94 |
Regulatory takings/propertyIf a regulation or action of the state or political subdivision diminishes the assessed value of property, then the state or political subdivision will compensate the property owner for the amount of diminution, either in cash... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5448 1993–94 |
Small business researchFederal Small Business Innovative Research Program grants are exempt from the business and occupation tax assessment. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5469 1993–94 |
Eviron policy act thresholdWithin 30 days of receiving an application and environmental checklist, the lead agency shall either (1) issue a threshold determination, (2) respond in writing as to the application or checklist completeness, or (3) request... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5475 1993–94 |
Property/regulatory takingsCompensation under this statute shall be paid for any diminution in fair market value and the fair market value of wetlands will be paid with wetlands being deemed that their present status is their highest and best use value. | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5496 1993–94 |
Administrative searchesProhibits a court in this state from issuing an administrative search warrant for a private residence, except with probable cause of a specific violation. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5506 1993–94 |
Administrative rule makingAny nonemergency rule, the violation of which subjects a person to a penalty or administrative sanction, filed on or between January 1 and November 30 of a year takes effect at the end of the legislative session held the... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5509 1993–94 |
Child support of adult childThe child support schedule shall not be used for postsecondary educational support of a child over the age of 18. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5525 1993–94 |
Public assistance eligibiltyDirects the secretary to seek federal waivers as necessary to accomplish the provisions of RCW 74.04.005 (6) (a) (i) and 74.08.025(3). | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5537 1993–94 |
Alternate operator serviceThe Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) may suspend the registration of an alternate operator services (AOS) company if the WUTC finds that the rates of an AOS company are not for the public convenience... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5563 1993–94 |
Farm vehicle trip permitsA farmer who meets the special reduced farm vehicle licensing provisions, may, in lieu of monthly combined licensing, purchase a three-day trip permit. | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5568 1993–94 |
Agency rules durationNo existing rule, the violation of which subjects a person to a penalty or administrative sanction, may be effective for more than three years unless readopted pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act if it was adopted by... | Jim Jesernig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5570 1993–94 |
Workers' comp/small businessEmployers with three or fewer employees with an annual payroll of less than $5,000 pay a premium of $40 per year. These employers are required to furnish an annual payroll report with their premium payment. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5573 1993–94 |
Legislative rules reviewThe Joint Administrative Rules Review Committee (JARRC) is to appoint an executive director and general counsel, and may employ additional staff as necessary to carry out its duties. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5583 1993–94 |
Public hospital chaplainsPublic hospital districts are authorized to employ chaplains for their hospitals, health care facilities, and hospice programs. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5587 1993–94 |
Nonprofit organ property taxThe tax exemption for property of nonprofit organizations that is used for character-building, benevolent, protective, or rehabilitative social services is extended to property that is used by the organization. EFFECT OF... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5610 1993–94 |
Fiscal responsibilityImposes limitations on expenditures from the general fund. Creates the emergency reserve fund, limits the amount in the fund, and requires transfer of the excess to the education construction fund. Requires a two-thirds vote... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5622 1993–94 |
Community calling area fundThe Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) may impose a charge on all switched access lines provided by local telephone companies within the state. The charge may not exceed ten cents per line per month and... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5669 1993–94 |
School leviesThe levy lid is raised 1 percent. The 10 percent limit for state matching funds for levy effort assistance is increased to 13.3 percent. | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5670 1993–94 |
Student access/pub librariesRequires school districts to provide for student access to public libraries in certain situations. | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |