Harold Hochstatter
Senator
· Republican
· District 13
· most recent term 2001–02
2001–02 · Senate · R · LD 131999–00 · Senate · R · LD 131997–98 · Senate · R · LD 131995–96 · Senate · R · LD 131993–94 · Senate · R · LD 131991–92 · House · R · LD 13
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 5980 1995–96 |
Transportation dept. auditThe Legislative Transportation Committee (LTC) is required to contract for an independent and objective performance audit of the Department of Transportation. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5984 1995–96 |
Urban growth areas designatnRevises RCW 36.70A.110 and 36.70A.130 relating to the standards for designation of urban growth areas. | Hal Palmer (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5985 1995–96 |
Transportatn faciltes improvRequires local governments where the service level falls below adopted standards to raise the necessary funds, through bonding or special taxes, and construct the necessary improvements. | Hal Palmer (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5989 1995–96 |
Govrnmnt organization chartsThe Legislative Budget Committee is directed to prepare an organizational chart for each of the following departments of state government: Social and Health Services, Ecology, Labor and Industries, Agriculture, Fish and... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5994 1995–96 |
Attendance incentive programParticipation in the state employee attendance incentive program is restricted to employees paid an annual salary that is less than the salary paid to classified employees at step K, range 55 in the state salary schedule.... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6007 1995–96 |
Educational advancement grntCreates a pilot program for educational advancement grants to economically disadvantaged families to be used for tuition and other costs at public and private schools. Authorizes fifty grants for the 1995-96 school year and... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6018 1995–96 |
Regional transit authoritiesIf a vote on the proposition for an regional transit authority fails and the board redefines the proposition and makes changes to the proposal, the board must transmit the revised proposition to the legislative authority of... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6025 1995–96 |
Civil rights act of 1995Declares that persons who are victimized by a violation of the state Constitution should be eligible for all remedies. Provides broader, and no fewer, remedies than those available under comparable federal civil rights... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6032 1995–96 |
Health services act of 1993Makes extensive revisions to the health services act of 1993. Provides for expanded enrollment in the basic health plan for adults and children. Establishes the health care savings accounts and specifies procedures for... | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6035 1995–96 |
Telecommunctn service delivrProvides that no public utility district may impose terms and conditions for use of a utility pole or right of way to a telecommunications company that are more burdensome or less favorable than those currently imposed on... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6036 1995–96 |
State energy office eliminatRepeals provisions of chapter 43.21F RCW. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6142 1995–96 |
Property tax limitationEstablishes a process for gradual reduction and eventual elimination of state property taxes. Establishes limitations on local property tax increases. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5739 1995–96 |
Nonprofit org sales/tax exmpThe first $20,000 received in a calendar year by a nonprofit organization from bazaars and rummage sales is exempt from the B&O tax and the sales are not subject to sales tax. A B&O tax exemption is provided for income from... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 15, 1995 |
| SB 5003 1995–96 |
Agr funds & accounts interstThe agricultural local fund, the grain inspection revolving fund, and the fair fund are included with the list of funds that receive their prorated share of interest earnings. The rural rehabilitation account, which currently... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 365, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5106 1995–96 |
Grizzly bear managementThe Department of Fish and Wildlife cannot transport or introduce in the state grizzly bears that are not native to the state of Washington. The department must protect grizzly bears and develop management programs that... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 370, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5121 1995–96 |
Agricultural safety standrdsThe Department of Labor and Industries is directed to delay the effective date of agricultural safety rules adopted after January 1, 1995, until January 15, 1996. This delay covers both changes to agricultural-specific... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 371, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5448 1995–96 |
Public water systemsThe power to allow the establishment of a new water system within the area of a coordinated water system plan is transferred from DOH to the local legislative authority. DOH is to develop guidelines on conditions for these... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 376, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5616 1995–96 |
Watershed restoration prjctsThe Legislature declares that the goal of the state of Washington is to preserve and restore the natural resources of the state, in particular fish and wildlife, and to improve their habitat. It is the intent of the... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 378, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5990 1995–96 |
Excess compensationThe governing body of an employer under PERS or TRS must provide advance public notice before it is permitted to enter into a contract or collective bargaining agreement that provides payments defined as excess compensation.... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 387, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5155 1995–96 |
Hydraulic permits/shorelinesA public or private project designed to improve fish habitat, fish passage, or wildlife habitat is exempt from the permit requirements of the Shoreline Management Act when: (1) the project is approved by the Department of Fish... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 333, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| SB 5169 1995–96 |
Education restructuringThe laws governing K-12 education are revised as follows: Obsolete references and obsolete sections . Obsolete references to repealed statutes are deleted. Programs that expire or are replaced by other programs are deleted. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 335, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| SB 5574 1995–96 |
Forest board transfer landsThe Legislature directs that the Legislative Budget Committee, in consultation with the Washington State members of the Western States Legislatures Forestry Task Force and the chairs of the Senate and House of Representatives... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 334, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| SB 5439 1995–96 |
Nonoffender at-risk youthPolice officers are required to take a runaway child back to his or her parent's home or their place of employment as the first alternative. If the parents do not wish the child to remain in the home, they may request the... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 312, Laws of 1995 |
May 10, 1995 |
| SB 5633 1995–96 |
Spartina controlThe Legislature finds that Spartina presents a significant hydrological threat to Washington, as well as to other states and Canadian provinces. It also finds that current laws and regulations designed to protect the... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5742 1995–96 |
Vocational agricul teachersThe State Board of Education (SBE) must design a Washington State Vocational Agriculture Teacher Recruitment Program. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
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