Harold Hochstatter
Senator
· Republican
· District 13
· most recent term 2001–02
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121
Bills as prime sponsor
4
of those became law
927
Bills co-sponsored
10,401
Recorded votes
3.4%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6234 2001–02 |
Insurance premiums$ Requires that automobile insurance policies specify the date on which the premium is due and that such policies allow for a five day grace period before any late charges will be assessed. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 344, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 3, 2002 |
| SB 5841 2001–02 |
Growth management act$ Extends the September 1, 2002 deadlines and a schedule for scheduled review and evaluation of comprehensive plans and development regulations for GMA jurisdictions, and for critical area and natural resource lands review for... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 320, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 2, 2002 |
| SB 5954 2001–02 |
Obsolete racial terminology$ Changes references in Washington law from "Oriental" to "Asian." | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 307, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 2, 2002 |
| SB 5138 2001–02 |
Weighing stations$ Commercial vehicles weighing 26,000 pounds or less are not required to stop at weigh stations operated by the Washington State Patrol. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 254, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 29, 2002 |
| SB 6703 2001–02 |
Agricultural liens$ Allows a reasonable estimate of the amount due in a statement filed for a processor or preparer lien. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 278, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 29, 2002 |
| SB 5292 2001–02 |
Public energy projects$ Limits the requirement for a public vote, authorizing public financing for major public energy facilities, to nuclear power plant facilities. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 190, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| SB 5735 2001–02 |
Motorcycle taillights$ Authorizes motorcycles to have a blue insert on the taillight. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 196, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| SB 6351 2001–02 |
School safety$ Requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to adopt a model notification of threats policy by January 1, 2003. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| SB 5571 2001–02 |
License plates/future farmerA specialized license plate depicting an FFA design is created. The Department of Licensing (DOL), the Washington State Patrol and the Washington State Association of Future Farmers of America jointly create and design the FFA plate. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 5831 2001–02 |
Body-gripping traps$ Repeals the provisions of Initiative 713, the ? trap ban @ initiative. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 5882 2001–02 |
Musculoskeletal disordersThe implementation schedule for Washington State's ergonomics rules is delayed for two years. L&I performs extensive pilot demonstration projects with employees and employers of various sizes of businesses, to increase... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 5906 2001–02 |
Schools/technologyThe Technology in Education Task Force is created. The task force is responsible for developing recommendations about the use of technology and technology funding in schools with a focus on grades three through 12. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 5997 2001–02 |
Fairs/license platesA special fair license plate series is established. The license plate is available beginning January 1, 2003. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6003 2001–02 |
Commercial drivers' licensesChristmas trees and wood products harvested from private tree farms and transported by vehicles weighing no more than 40,000 pounds licensed gross vehicle weight are removed from the definition of agricultural products. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6251 2001–02 |
Administrative rule adoptionThe order of adoption issued by an agency adopting a rule under the APA must contain the Governor's signature. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6252 2001–02 |
Rule-making authorityThe individual statutes for 35 various state agencies and departments, including the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Utilities and Transportation Commission, and the... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6343 2001–02 |
Traffic infractions$ Requires courts to enter into payment plans with persons who are unable to immediately pay their fines for traffic infractions or traffic citations. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6395 2001–02 |
Beer & wine merchandising$ Permits retail licensees to allow persons between the ages of 18 and 21 years employed by nonretail liquor licensees to handle, stock, and merchandise beer and wine on the retail premises when an adult employee of the retail... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6463 2001–02 |
Commercial driversA commercial driver's license test must require that an applicant show that he or she can read and speak the English language sufficiently to explain emergencies and receive direction from the general public, to understand... | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6471 2001–02 |
Labeling of agriculture$ Requires businesses offering fresh fruit or vegetables grown in the United States or grown in Washington for retail sale to display placards indicating that the product was either "Grown in United States" or "Grown in... | Senator (R-15) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 40, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6474 2001–02 |
Agency land purchases$ Directs the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee to conduct a review of state land purchasing practices. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6494 2001–02 |
Vehicle licensing$ A two-year vehicle licensing cycle is created for all vehicle classes except those paying gross weight fees for vehicles weighing 8,000 pounds or more. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6501 2001–02 |
Offender residences$ Requires juveniles found guilty of a sex offense to be detained prior to disposition. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6524 2001–02 |
Credit history/insurance$ Prohibits insurers from cancelling or refusing to renew a personal insurance policy due to a person's credit history. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6531 2001–02 |
Joint comm on energy supply$ Modifies notice requirements for declarations of an energy supply alert or energy emergency and any requests for extensions. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
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