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 6730 2001–02 |
State agency liabilityProvides that, in the event that the state incurs civil or tort liability resulting from the negligence or intentional action of a state agency funded under the omnibus appropriations act, any damages awarded by a court of... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2002 |
| SB 6741 2001–02 |
Water commissionCreates the Washington water commission. Provides that all powers, duties, and functions of the department of ecology pertaining to those powers and duties set out in this act are transferred to the commission. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2002 |
| SB 6723 2001–02 |
Insolvent self-insurersProvides that the department shall contract with a service organization or third-party administrator with a certified Washington claims administrator to manage the claims of insolvent self-insured employers. The director shall... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2002 |
| SB 6701 2001–02 |
Ombudsman/effective gvrnmntDeclares that a temporary position of ombudsman for effective government must be established to better serve the citizens of the state and to ensure continued economic stability and vitality of the state. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2002 |
| SB 6680 2001–02 |
Agricultural laborersExempts agricultural laborers who are paid on a piece rate basis from minimum wage laws. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2002 |
| SB 6645 2001–02 |
Disruptive tenants/evictionDeclares an intent to protect property owners, agents, and neighbors from further mental anguish and financial loss by providing for the immediate eviction of persons participating in criminal actions or unlawful civil disruptions. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2002 |
| SB 6646 2001–02 |
Postretirement employmentLimits expanded postretirement employment hiring in the public employees' retirement system and the teachers' retirement system to jobs with fewer than four nonretired applicants. Repeals 2001 2nd sp.s. c 10 s 12. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2002 |
| SB 6638 2001–02 |
Wages/tipped employeesThe definition of a "tipped employee" is added. Tipped employees are employees who customarily and regularly receive more than $50.00 per month in tips. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2002 |
| SB 6573 2001–02 |
SERS/substitute serviceProvides that a substitute employee who works five or more months of seventy or more hours for which earnable compensation is paid in a school year may apply to the department to establish membership after the end of the... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2002 |
| SB 6517 2001–02 |
Civil forfeitures/property$ No forfeiture is allowed unless there is a criminal conviction. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2002 |
| SB 6519 2001–02 |
Felons/voting rightsOffenders who complete all of the requirements of their sentences, except for legal financial obligations, are issued a certificate of restoration of the right to vote by either the Department of Corrections (DOC), the... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2002 |
| SB 6550 2001–02 |
Removal of county seatsIf the county courthouse is listed on either the state or national registers of historic places, then the county seat is not subject to removal. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2002 |
| SB 6475 2001–02 |
Livestock damageRequires the department to develop procedures to compensate livestock owners for damage to livestock caused by wildlife. Compensation must be based on the fair market value of the livestock at slaughter. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2002 |
| SB 6479 2001–02 |
Schools/firearmsDeclares that it is lawful for all school administrators, school teachers, and all other school employees to carry concealed firearms on school facilities in the state of Washington subject to the following requirements: (1)... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2002 |
| SB 6500 2001–02 |
Schools/evolutionFinds that the teaching of the theory of evolution in the common schools of the state of Washington is repugnant to the principles of the Declaration of Independence and thereby unconstitutional and unlawful. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2002 |
| SB 6502 2001–02 |
Public facility districtsAmends RCW 82.14.390 relating to sales and use taxation for public facilities districts. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2002 |
| SB 6514 2001–02 |
Civil forfeitures/property$ No forfeiture is allowed unless there is a criminal conviction. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2002 |
| SB 6418 2001–02 |
Commercial driversCommercial driver's license tests must include a section requiring an applicant to demonstrate a sufficient working knowledge of the English language to enable the applicant to communicate with and understand directions from... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2002 |
| SB 5141 2001–02 |
Nonpartisan sheriffsThe office of sheriff is a nonpartisan office, except in a county for which the position is declared to be a partisan office by the county = s home rule charter. Candidates for the office of county sheriff are nominated in... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5361 2001–02 |
Water rights$ Requires the Department of Ecology (DOE) to accept certain donations of water rights for the trust water right systems for instream flows in areas where aquatic species have been listed as endangered or threatened and the... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5537 2001–02 |
Internet adoption$ Prohibits using electronic mail or websites to advertise a child for adoption or the ability to place or receive a child for adoption by unauthorized persons or agencies. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5582 2001–02 |
Teachers/lapsed certificatn$ Authorizing the conditional employment of teachers with lapsed certificates under certain conditions. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5713 2001–02 |
Water transfer or changesA water right holder does not require approval to rotate use of water, but must consult with the Department of Ecology in advance. A water right holder does not require approval to change the place of use of a water right to... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5799 2001–02 |
Digital signaturesThree crimes are created for fraudulently obtaining or using digital signatures or certificates: $ It is unlawful for a person to knowingly apply for a digital signature certificate in someone else = s name. $ It is unlawful... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5803 2001–02 |
Significant lgsltv rulesSignificant legislative rules of the Department of Ecology and the Department of Labor and Industries must be adopted before December 1 of any year and cannot take effect until after the end of the next regular legislative session. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
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