Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ken Jacobsen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5352 2005–06 |
Animal crueltyProvides that the act of starving, dehydrating, or suffocating an animal, causing the animal substantial pain and considerable suffering or death, constitutes the crime of first-degree animal cruelty, rather than second-degree... | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5361 2005–06 |
Property tax reliefRequires that, annually, the department of revenue shall adjust each combined disposable income amount and each valuation amount to reflect inflation. The department may round the adjusted amounts to the nearest thousand... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5369 2005–06 |
Potato commissionThe Washington Potato Commission previously formed under one of the state's commodity commission statutes is transferred to this new chapter of law. Excluded in the new chapter are the authorities to engage in a marketing and... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5376 2005–06 |
Forest practicesCounties and cities assuming regulation of forest practices must adopt development regulations that protect public resources from material damage or the potential for material damage. Local governments provide for approvals... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5378 2005–06 |
Conservation futuresThe maximum rate of the conservation futures levy is increased to 12.5 cents per $1,000 of assessed value. Revenues may be used for maintenance and operation of property acquired. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5382 2005–06 |
Dogs harassing big gameThe Director of the Department of Fish and Wildlife may draft emergency rules and may authorize enforcement action when dogs harass, attack, pursue, or kill any big game animal. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5383 2005–06 |
Hunting safety for childrenThe minimum age for big game and small game licenses is set at ten years old. The term "immediate supervision" is clarified to mean within unassisted hearing distance. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5384 2005–06 |
Public building contractsRevises requirements for public building or construction contracts. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5397 2005–06 |
Motor vehicle emissionsThe legislature adopts the California motor vehicle emission standards in effect on January 1, 2005. No vehicle of model year 2009 or later will be registered in the state unless the vehicle: (1) is consistent with the vehicle... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5401 2005–06 |
Weighing & measuring devicesA city with its own City Sealer may establish fees greater than the fees set in statute, but the fees may not exceed the cost of administering the city's weights and measures program. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5405 2005–06 |
Forests review councilThe Future of Washington Forests Review Council (council) is established. The purpose of the council is to: (1) gather information necessary to understand the contributions of the forest products' industry and secondary... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5408 2005–06 |
Mailed political advertisingProvides that the sponsor of a mailed political advertising must, within two working days after the date of the mailing, file an example of the mailed political advertising with the secretary of state for inclusion with the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5411 2005–06 |
Branch campusesThe legislature states its intent to recognize that different regions have different capacity gaps and different programmatic needs and, therefore, each campus must be allowed to expand into lower division coursework in a way... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5420 2005–06 |
Children on motorcyclesA child between the ages of five and twelve may not be transported on a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle unless the child's feet rest firmly on passenger foot rests, and the child is either sufficiently supported by a firmly... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5421 2005–06 |
Bus stops & cross walksBus stops and pedestrian crosswalks that are necessary to meet future demands must be identified under sub-element three, "facility and service needs". | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5425 2005–06 |
N Snohomish State CollegeA new four-year higher education institution, the North Snohomish State College (NSSC), is created in north Snohomish county. Governance of the NSSC is vested in an eight member board of trustees. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5437 2005–06 |
Bridges across waterwaysMunicipalities have the right to construct bridges and trestles across waterways and over aquatic lands owned by the state if such bridges and trestles are constructed to be part of a highway. Municipalities must pay for any... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5444 2005–06 |
Share the road license plateThe Department of Licensing (DOL) must issue a special license plate commemorating the life of Cooper Jones. The special license plate must displays a symbol recognizing an organization that promotes bicycle safety and... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5448 2005–06 |
Grizzly bearsThe Department of Fish and Wildlife must provide one or more grants for community outreach projects and programs to provide the public with information about grizzly bears in the North Cascades. The projects funded must have... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5458 2005–06 |
Historical documentsThe two dollar surcharge per instrument for historical preservation is raised to a four dollar surcharge per instrument. One dollar of the surcharge must be deposited in the county general fund to be used at the discretion of... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5537 2005–06 |
Granted lands lease programThe State Granted Lands Lease Program is created. The Department must develop a prioritized list of parcels suitable for inclusion in the program by December 31, 2006. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5543 2005–06 |
Vegetable seedsThe rural county deferral program is expanded to include the conditioning of vegetable seeds. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5550 2005–06 |
Electrical boardOne new position, representing outside line workers, is created on the Electrical Board, to be appointed by the Governor within 90 days of the effective date of the act. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5555 2005–06 |
Granted lands purchase prgrmThe State Granted Lands Purchase Program is created. By December 31, 2012, the Department must complete an appraisal of the fair market value of at least 25 percent of the state's granted lands. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5556 2005–06 |
Repealing statutesAn initiative or referendum that repeals a statute must set forth the language being repealed in its entirety. Failure to do so is presumed to be a violation of Article II, section 37 of the State Constitution. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |