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 5504 1997–98 |
Electrical well pump installPersons installing pumps that do not exceed five horse power, for the purpose of delivering domestic well water to a home or homes are exempt from the licensing provisions for electricians. | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5506 1997–98 |
Growth management implementaThe population criteria for those counties required to plan under the GMA is raised from 50,000 to 75,000. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5523 1997–98 |
Higher ed services contractsInstitutions of higher education, related boards, or the joint center for higher education are allowed to purchase goods and services by contract with individuals or business entities. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5536 1997–98 |
Goals 2000 program fundingThe Superintendent of Public Instruction may not allocate funds to implement the federal Goals 2000 program. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5549 1997–98 |
Private schools/B&O tax crdtA credit is created against the business and occupation tax for expenses supporting the education of student(s) attending private K-12 schools. For tax credit purposes, educational expenses are defined as "tuition expenses. @... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5550 1997–98 |
Health insur/retired & disabWith some exceptions and under certain conditions, retired or disabled local government employees not covered by the state Health Care Authority must be allowed to continue participation in their employer's health insurance... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5564 1997–98 |
Petition for divorceEstablishes provisions relating to a petition for divorce. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5577 1997–98 |
Construction labor/tax exempProvides tax exemptions for labor on construction and remodeling on real property. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5587 1997–98 |
Studnt certificate of mastryThe provisions providing for a COM are eliminated. The CSL must require that the results of a student's annual eleventh grade assessment is printed on the back of the student's high school diploma. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5588 1997–98 |
Private school expense/tx crAuthorizes business and occupation tax credits for educational expenses at private schools. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5609 1997–98 |
Voc ag teacher recruitmentDeclares that the program shall include the following: (1) Encouraging students in grades nine through twelve to acquire the academic and related skills necessary to prepare for the study of vocational agriculture at an... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5627 1997–98 |
Parks & rec commissn/timberBy November 1997, the State Parks and Recreation Commission submits a report to the Legislature, specifying a site specific timber management and salvage policy, along with recommendations and suggested legislation to carry... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5639 1997–98 |
Electric customer choiceDeclares an intent to: (1) Allow all retail electric customers to select their electricity supplier of choice no later than July 1, 1999; (2) permit new entities, including power marketers and others, to sell electricity... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5646 1997–98 |
Farming operation/proprty txStructures, such as commodity storage and handling facilities, are made eligible for current use tax treatment if they are located on land qualifying as farm and agricultural land and are used for purposes integral to the farm... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5658 1997–98 |
Columbia/Snake river watersThe Department of Ecology is prohibited from withdrawing Columbia or Snake River waters from further appropriation based upon uncertainty as to whether sufficient water would be available to satisfy the needs of speculative... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5661 1997–98 |
Unbundling electric servicesBy January 1, 1998, electric utilities are required to separate generation, transmission, and distribution assets to assess the costs of each function. These utilities are required to publish separate rates and conditions for... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5679 1997–98 |
Education restructuringThe provisions creating and delegating responsibilities to JSCER are repealed. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5680 1997–98 |
Incumbent mailingsThe current restrictions on mailings at public expense apply to each elected official and state and local agency director in the 12-month period before the last day for certification of election results of an election in which... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5682 1997–98 |
School adult involvmnt grntsProvides that any classroom with a ratio of sixteen or more students per teacher that has had a program in place for at least one school year and has effectively and consistently used parents and/or volunteers to assist... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5685 1997–98 |
Child supportWages earned for overtime hours worked, whether or not the overtime was mandatory or voluntary, must not be included in the calculation of gross monthly income. If a parent has at least one full-time job that requires the... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5692 1997–98 |
Child supportRevises provisions relating to child support payments for child rearing expenses and the standard calculation. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5693 1997–98 |
Private information privacyThe interest of individuals in the privacy of personal health information is declared to be paramount, fundamental, and not to be subordinated to other interests in the absence of extraordinary circumstances. With certain... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5696 1997–98 |
Judicial conduct commissionAny member of the commission is disqualified from participating in commission proceedings if he or she participates in the investigation or initial proceedings, or gains factual knowledge regarding an incident before the date... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5745 1997–98 |
Family day care registrationPersons who regularly provide day care for no more than seven children in the person's home are exempt from licensing requirements if they hold a "certificate of registration without inspection." The certificate may be... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5764 1997–98 |
Charter schoolsA new chapter is created in the education code authorizing and establishing a process for creating and implementing charter schools. A Charter School : A charter school is a public school of one or more K-12 grades operated by... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
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