Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Harold Hochstatter
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6592 1993–94 |
Early release time prohibtnProhibits earned early release time for persons convicted of a most serious offense. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6598 1993–94 |
Medical care savings accntsProvides that employers may offer a medical care savings account to the employees. Authorizes residents to establish their own medical care savings accounts. Provides for an account administrator. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6599 1993–94 |
Armed crimes/penaltiesIncreases penalties for crimes committed while armed with a firearm. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5781 1993–94 |
Higher education accessIt is the policy of the state of Washington that the essential requirements level budget calculation for institutions of higher education include enrollment levels necessary to maintain, by educational sector, the... | Jim Jesernig (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5402 1993–94 |
Scientific literacy studyThe Washington State Institute for Public Policy is directed to conduct a study of the issues related to literacy in mathematics, science and technology. The study includes a review of existing or anticipated efforts in this... | Jim Jesernig (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 352, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5452 1993–94 |
Jail cost paymentsSuperior and district court judges may order defendants convicted of misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors to pay for the cost of their incarceration at the rate of up to $50 per day. Indigent defendants are not required to pay... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 355, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5844 1993–94 |
At-risk children/volunteersA collaborative program permits a volunteer organization and individual to assist a public agency in attending to at-risk children. The center establishes guidelines for the collaborative programs. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 365, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5503 1993–94 |
Injured workers/retrn to wrkThe loss of earning power benefit is changed to 80 percent of the actual difference between the worker's present wages and earning power at the time of injury. This figure is subject to two limitations: the combined total of... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 271, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| SB 5906 1993–94 |
Electrical inspection standrIndustrial control panels, utilization equipment and their component parts do not need to be listed, labeled or otherwise meet approved electrical standards unless specifically required by the 1993 edition of the National... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 275, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| SB 5379 1993–94 |
Milk and milk productsClarification is provided in regard to the specific testing requirements of a Grade A milk permit. Also, facilities or individuals who are licensed under either milk statute may not be required to have a food processing... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 212, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| SB 5612 1993–94 |
Transportatn improvement brdThe Transportation Improvement Board is increased to 18 members and is modified as follows: --A public member appointed by the Secretary of Transportation is added; --The DOT Assistant Secretary for Highways is removed; --A... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| SB 5778 1993–94 |
Midwives and birthing centrsAll insurers authorized to write medical malpractice and general casualty insurance policies in this state are required to become members of the nonprofit joint underwriting association to provide medical malpractice insurance... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 112, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5841 1993–94 |
Shaken baby syndromeA public information and communication outreach program regarding Shaken Baby Syndrome is established, by providing information on prevention to parents of newborns, upon discharge from a hospital or midwife-assisted birth. | John Moyer (R-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 107, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5386 1993–94 |
Home health care licensureThe sunset termination date on the in-home licensure law is repealed. The definition of a home health agency is expanded allowing agencies that provide only nursing services to voluntarily obtain licensure. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 42, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5487 1993–94 |
Agister liensThe process of perfecting an agister lien is modified. An agister must post notice of the lien on the premises where the animal or animals are being kept, send a copy of the posted lien notice to the owner, and conduct a UCC... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 53, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5937 1993–94 |
Seven percent debt limitatnThe general exclusion of reimbursable bonds from the statutory 7 percent debt limit is eliminated. The effect of the change is proactive and does not affect any current bond covenants. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5265 1993–94 |
Funeral expensesThe Department of Social and Health Services is required to consider the assets of parents or children when determining whether or not the state will assume responsibility for costs associated with the funeral and interment of... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 14, 1993 |
| SB 5000 1993–94 |
Basic health plan sunsetThe statutes terminating the BHP are repealed. The effect is to continue the BHP indefinitely. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1993 |
Jan 27, 1993 |
| HB 2466 1991–92 |
Juvenile issues task forceJuvenile Offenders The intent and purpose of the state's Juvenile Justice Act is restated to emphasize the equally important policies of rehabilitation, accountability, and flexibility in service delivery, sanctions, and... | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 205, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2609 1991–92 |
Airport expansionsPublic entities that intend to extend or construct new runways may proceed with the planning process as required by the Growth Management Act, the State Environmental Policy Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. | Lorraine Hine (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 190, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2702 1991–92 |
Harrassment offensesA new crime of "stalking" is created. | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 186, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2842 1991–92 |
System improvements mitigatnA person who is required to pay an impact fee for system improvements under the Growth Management Act shall not be required to pay a fee under SEPA for the same system improvements. A person who is required to pay a fee under... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 219, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2344 1991–92 |
Street gang activity penaltsCommitting any felony in association with, or at the direction of, or for the benefit of a criminal street gang is an aggravating circumstance under the Sentencing Reform Act. That aggravating circumstance may be used to... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2457 1991–92 |
Agricultural nuisancesAn agricultural activity that is in conformity with federal, state and local laws and rules may not be restricted as to the hours during which it may be conducted. The exemption from nuisance actions provided to agricultural... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 151, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2745 1991–92 |
Protection/antiharassmentThe Domestic Violence Protection Act and the Antiharassment Act are amended to provide, under certain circumstances, for service of process by publication, entry of a permanent protection order or orders that last longer than... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 143, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |