Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ken Jacobsen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6093 2009–10 |
Health care financingEstablishes a single financing entity called the Washington health security trust to provide coverage for a set of health services for all residents. Requires all Washington state employers to pay a health security assessment... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6094 2009–10 |
Health care financingEstablishes a single financing entity called the Washington health security trust to provide coverage for a set of health services for all residents. Requires all Washington state employers to pay a health security assessment... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6102 2009–10 |
Digital advertising signsProhibits a sign subject to chapter 47.42 RCW (highway advertising control act--scenic vistas act), or any other sign that is visible from a highway that is under the jurisdiction of the state, a county, or a city, from being... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6107 2009–10 |
State wildlife accountRequires the lottery commission to conduct an online keno game in which the drawing or selection of winning tickets occurs more frequently than once every twenty-four hours but not less than every four minutes. Removes the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6147 2009–10 |
Fiscal reformIndividual income above certain thresholds which is earned from Washington sources is taxed at 1 percent. The tax does not apply to the income of corporations; however, partners of partnerships and shareholders are subject to... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6228 2009–10 |
Organic productsProvisions concerning WSDA organics programs are changed to conform to NOP standards. WSDA is granted explicit authority to administer the Transitional Certification Program and Materials Registration Program. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6236 2009–10 |
DNR forest biomass agreemntsDNR may maintain a list of forest biomass available on public lands. DNR may use the list to limit the sale of forest biomass when it is determined that the overall supply in a region or watershed is depleted. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6237 2009–10 |
Sustainable rec work groupDNR is authorized to assess use charges on individuals or groups accessing specific recreation sites or attending specific events located on public lands. The revenue collected through the use charge must be reinvested by DNR... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6256 2009–10 |
Commercial forestry landThe Board is required to adopt forest practices rules that promote and foster a sound economic future for the forest products industry. The Board is also required to provide procedures for the voluntary development of resource... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6274 2009–10 |
Trail interactions work grpThe Washington State Trail Interactions Work Group (work group) is established. The work group consists of appropriate and balanced representation from non-motorized recreational users, motorized recreational users, and... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6276 2009–10 |
U of W tuition-settingThe Board of Regents at the University of Washington (UW) must establish tuition and fee rates for students at the UW. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6284 2009–10 |
Leif Erickson dayDeclares that the ninth day of October be recognized as Leif Erickson day. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6321 2009–10 |
Washington park arboretumOne percent of any revenues from the toll imposed on the SR 520 bridge, up to $1 million in a fiscal year, are to be deposited into a new account called the Washington Park Arboretum Support Account. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6325 2009–10 |
Forest resources stewardshipThe scope of the Institute is broadened to provide a framework for prioritizing and conducting interdisciplinary research on critical forest issues. The Director of the UW's School of Forest Resources is directed to coordinate... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6335 2009–10 |
Church property/farmers mrktLoan or rental of church property exempt from property taxation for use for activities related to a farmers market does not nullify the exemption if rental income is reasonable and devoted solely to operation and maintenance... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6351 2009–10 |
Lottery tickets/internetPreviously purchased lottery tickets and shares that allow second chance drawings at no additional cost may be registered via the Internet. On-line registration does not constitute a sale, and the awarding of prizes may not be... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6366 2009–10 |
Transp corridor projectA major transportation project is defined as a project that is part of a state highway corridor improvement program, costing in excess of $1 billion. If a major transportation project requires a federal Section 404 Clean Water... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6372 2009–10 |
Conservation districtsA task force is established consisting of the following members: a representative of the state Conservation Commission appointed by its chair; a representative of the Puget Sound Partnership appointed by its leadership... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6380 2009–10 |
Wetland mitigation bankRequires the Washington State Department of Transportation, when purchasing wetland mitigation bank credits, to determine which bank provides the most or multiple benefits to impacted habitat. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6394 2009–10 |
Disposition of human remainsThe right of a person to appoint a representative to control the disposition of his or her remains is clarified. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6448 2009–10 |
Hydraulic project permitting(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Addresses hydraulic project permits related to issuing multiple-site permits, application review, establishing a fee schedule, and exempting certain forest practices from certain... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6554 2009–10 |
Biodiversity councilThe Council is established in statute and continued through August 1, 2015. The Council is composed of up to 24 members, including representation from state agencies, tribes, local governments, federal agencies, private... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6573 2009–10 |
Coal-fired thermal facilityRepeals the sales tax exemption for coal used at a coal-fired thermal generation facility. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6579 2009–10 |
State information systemsCreates an Information Systems Improvement Committee to develop recommendations for improving information technology (IT) and systems across state and local governments. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6602 2009–10 |
Local conserv area financingAddresses local conservation area financing with regard to sending and receiving areas; technical assistance and quantitative and qualitative performance measures; establishment of local conservation finance areas; use of... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |