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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2812 1991–92 |
Aircraft maintenance trainng$500,000 is appropriated to the Department of Trade and Economic Development (DTED) for the 1991-1993 biennium. The monies appropriated are allocated by DTED to a technical or community college for a vocational training... | Maria Cantwell (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2268 1991–92 |
Inmate work programsThe Department of Corrections is allowed to contract with Washington State businesses to provide specific goods and services otherwise provided by foreign or out-of-state suppliers. The department, together with business and... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 123, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 2337 1991–92 |
Malpractice insurnce/retiredThe Department of Health (DOH) is directed to purchase and maintain liability insurance for retired physicians who provide primary care without compensation to low income persons at community clinics. The department is... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 113, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 2490 1991–92 |
Community placement escapeThe definition of escape is changed to mean that the inmate willfully discontinues making himself or herself available to the department for supervision by making his or her whereabouts unknown or by failing to maintain... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2333 1991–92 |
Guide and service dogsThe Governor's committee on disability issues and employment, in conjunction with other organizations involved with the blind and physically disabled, will study and make recommendations on improving enforcement of the white... | Christopher Vance (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 2347 1991–92 |
High voltage trnsmssn accessMunicipal electric utilities may participate and enter into agreements for use of transmission facilities and capacity rights in those facilities. A city may issue revenue bonds or other obligations to finance the city's share... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 1627 1991–92 |
Chiropractic services/ind inThe Department of Labor and Industries' authority to supervise the provision of health care includes the care provided by chiropractors. | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2152 1991–92 |
Direct landlord pay tsk forcAn 11-member Direct Landlord Pay Task Force is appointed by DSHS to conduct a study to determine if the supply of housing for persons on public assistance would increase if rental payments were made directly to the landlord. | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2296 1991–92 |
Under-age persons/alcoholIt is a misdemeanor for a person under the age of 21 to be in public, or in a car that is in a public place, while exhibiting the effects of having consumed alcohol. The effects of consuming alcohol are demonstrated by the... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2341 1991–92 |
Hospital charges disclosureThere is a legislative finding that the disclosure of charges for hospital services ordered by physicians and other health providers for in-patients may make providers more aware of the cost consequences. This may result in a... | John Moyer (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2354 1991–92 |
Violent offenders placementOne year of community placement may be imposed on any offender not already subject to mandatory community placement, if the offender has a prior conviction for a violent offense. | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2369 1991–92 |
Salmon food fish labelingAny person that labels, advertises, or offers fresh or frozen salmon for wholesale or retail sale must identify the species of salmon by its common name as described in the bill, must identify whether the salmon is farm raised... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2387 1991–92 |
Alcohol fuel productionThe termination date for B&O, property, and leasehold excise tax exemptions is extended until December 31, 1999. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2388 1991–92 |
Vehicular assault, homicideVehicular homicide and vehicular assault offenders who are sentenced to more than a year in confinement are subject to conditional community placement. Such offenders must undergo a diagnostic exam and must undergo whatever... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2403 1991–92 |
Ongoing absentee votr statusAny registered voter may choose to vote by absentee ballot on an "ongoing" basis. A person's status as an "ongoing" absentee ballot voter no longer automatically terminates on January 1st of each odd-numbered year. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2526 1991–92 |
Rural development councilThe Legislature recognizes the efforts of the Washington State Rural Development Council and encourages state entities to participate in the council's activities. The council must be located in a branch or agency of the... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2559 1991–92 |
Municipal officers/contractsThe exception to the conflict of interest statute permitting substitute teachers to be hired who are spouses of officers of the districts in districts with under 500 students is expanded to apply to all school districts of any size. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2595 1991–92 |
Public records accessThe Community Economic Revitalization Board statute is added to the list of those programs currently exempt under the Public Records Disclosure Act and thereby exempt from public inspection and copying. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2626 1991–92 |
Salmonid stockThe Departments of Fisheries and Wildlife are directed to establish a wild salmonid review and inventory team consisting of fisheries biologists and geneticists. The team is to review and inventory the status of wild salmonid... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2690 1991–92 |
Radon testing in residencesBeginning July 1, 1992, at the time of final inspection of all new single family and ground floor units in multifamily residential buildings, the local government building inspector shall provide a radon measurement device for... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2772 1991–92 |
Health insurance exclusionsGroup disability insurers, health care service contractors, and health maintenance organizations (HMO) may not exclude individuals from coverage under an employer sponsored group plan because of the medical condition or health... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2817 1991–92 |
Small employer health insurThe Insurance Commissioner must study ways to improve small employer access to health insurance and report back to the Legislature by January 1, 1993. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2823 1991–92 |
Haz substances incinerationThere is a fee on hazardous waste received at a hazardous waste incinerator. If a hazardous waste incinerator is located in a county that is also the site of a low-level radioactive waste facility, a fee of $35 per ton of... | Lane Bray (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2892 1991–92 |
Charitable org tax exemptionThe property of certain volunteer nonprofit charitable fund-raising organizations is exempt from property tax. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2427 1991–92 |
General assistance lawsThe general assistance program is recodified as a new chapter in Title 74. Provisions are reorganized and clarified. | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 1992 |
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