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 6367 1999–00 |
Telephone advertisingLegislative findings and intent are included identifying the need for consumers to have complete and accurate information about the calling plans they are offered and sold. Definitions for relevant terms are included. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6395 1999–00 |
DNA technology commissionA statewide commission is established to study a statewide strategy for evaluating and recommending public policies relating to the use of DNA, among other things. Nonlegislative members are appointed by the Governor. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6626 1999–00 |
Teachers/lapsed certificatesIndividuals with lapsed Washington teaching certificates may be employed by school districts. Individuals may be hired on a conditional basis and must complete certificate renewal requirements within two years of reemployment. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6645 1999–00 |
Future teachers scholarship$ Eligibility is expanded to include K-12 classified employees who do not hold a Washington teaching certificate. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6700 1999–00 |
Coal-fired thrml elec fcltyThe requirement that at least 70 percent of the coal consumed at a thermal electric generation facility be produced by a local mine in order for the facility to qualify for a tax exemption is repealed. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6859 1999–00 |
Musculoskeletal disordersThe Department of Labor and Industries is authorized to develop safety and health rules for WMSDs. For the first three years following final adoption for these rules, they apply only to seven state agencies (Labor and... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 28, 2000 |
| SB 5332 1999–00 |
Community voice mailThe legislative intent of the original Washington Telephone Assistance Program (WTAP) is expanded to recognize and address the needs of low-income persons who do not have residences in which to receive local exchange telephone service. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5000 1999–00 |
Salmon species licnse platesThe special salmon species enrichment license plate series is established. Monies raised from the issuance of these plates are to be sent to the newly created salmon species enrichment license fees account. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6435 1999–00 |
Electrical energy sales taxPublic utility tax deductions are expanded to include amounts earned by a light and power business involved in the production, sale, or transfer of electrical energy for resale by any entity (whether or not they are also a... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6443 1999–00 |
Surplus personal propertyState agencies may transfer surplus personal property to another agency without charging fair market value if the value of the property is less than $500. State agencies involved in these transfers must keep adequate records. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6550 1999–00 |
Equal access to justice actThe Equal Access to Justice Act is amended to allow qualified persons who prevail at the administrative hearing level (final agency action) to recover reasonable attorney = s fees not to exceed $25,000 if it is determined that... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6610 1999–00 |
Job training services creditThe conditions related to types and locations of businesses are eliminated. A condition related to investments in job training is added. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6794 1999–00 |
WWII memorialProvides that, for each state resident who served in the uniformed armed services during the Second World War, as determined by the office of financial management, the state shall contribute one dollar for the benefit of the... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6831 1999–00 |
Ethics in public serviceRevises provisions relating to ethics in public service. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6819 1999–00 |
Vehicle licensingThe Department of Licensing must issue vehicle licenses for a registration period of two years. At the end of the 24 months, the vehicle owner must renew the license. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2000 |
| SB 6810 1999–00 |
Public libraries/tourismAuthorizes public libraries to be defined as tourism-related facilities. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2000 |
| SB 6784 1999–00 |
Product liabilityA manufacturer, distributer, or seller of any product is not liable for damages caused by the product if the product is a lawful product, the product is used as intended, and is not inherently unsafe. A product is not... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2000 |
| SB 6763 1999–00 |
School construction/lotteryUses lottery moneys for common school and higher education construction and renovation. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| SB 6772 1999–00 |
Home-based instructionRequires the superintendent of public instruction to provide each school district with information on programs operating in the state that provide assistance to parents in home-based instruction. The information shall include... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| SB 6717 1999–00 |
Employment drug testDeclares that, if, prior to performing any work, an employee fails a substance abuse test conducted in accordance with chapter 49.82 RCW, an employer is not obligated to pay the employee. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| SB 6725 1999–00 |
Unemployment insuranceEstablishes a legislative task force to undertake a comprehensive review of unemployment insurance benefits and contributions, including the impact of the benefits and contributions freeze under RCW 50.24.010, 50.29.025, and 50.20.120. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| SB 6726 1999–00 |
Water right permit processProcessing of applications for changes or transfers of existing surface or ground water rights is not required to consider impairment of pending applications for new water rights. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| SB 6692 1999–00 |
Electric service transferProvides that, before any customer of an electrical company transfers electric service from an electrical company to another electric utility or a federal power marketing authority, the customer shall enter into a special... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| SB 6697 1999–00 |
Property tax reformDeclares an intent to: (1) Provide immediate relief from the state portion of the property tax and then, after ensuring a fiscally sound reserve, use all surplus state revenues to fully eliminate the state property tax levy... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| SB 6708 1999–00 |
Sales & use taxRevises provisions relating to sales and use tax equalization. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
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