Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ken Jacobsen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6099 1999–00 |
Water right transfer/changeDeclares that it is the purpose of this act to clarify the water code and to eliminate unwise doctrinal barriers that impede or prevent parties from pursuing innovative transfer agreements, while assuring that other recognized... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6177 1999–00 |
Computer/engr Phd programsBy June 30, 2001, the Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) must make recommendations to the Legislature about the creation and institutional location of a doctoral program in computer science and engineering. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6179 1999–00 |
Port management agreementsRevises provisions relating to terms of, and time frames for, updating port management agreements. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6185 1999–00 |
Hunting licensesHolders of big game license may hunt unclassified wildlife. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6189 1999–00 |
Transportatn prjcts/sales txClarifies that transportation projects involving environmental mitigation do not constitute a sale at retail. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6198 1999–00 |
Health insurance coverageAny state resident may purchase any plan purchased for the public employees' benefit program or for the Basic Health Plan. The premium may not exceed the lowest cost the state paid to purchase a given plan in fiscal year 1999,... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6200 1999–00 |
Agricultural burningWheat growers purchasing equipment for gathering and handling straw and stubble are exempt from sales and use taxes if they meet certain conditions including: they must have conducted burning under a permit in the previous... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5595 1999–00 |
Salmon recovery funding brdA ten-member salmon recovery funding board is created to make grants and loans for salmon habitat projects and salmon recovery activities. Five voting board members are chosen by the Governor, subject to Senate confirmation. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 13, Laws of 1999, 1st Special Session |
Jun 11, 1999 |
| SB 5508 1999–00 |
Crab fishery catch records$ Requires the use of crab catch record cards for the recreational harvest of crab. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 399, Laws of 1999 |
May 18, 1999 |
| SB 5599 1999–00 |
Temporary worker housing$ The Department of Health and the Department of Labor and Industries are directed to adopt joint rules establishing standards for cherry harvest temporary labor camps. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 374, Laws of 1999 |
May 17, 1999 |
| SB 5619 1999–00 |
Forest fire protctn assessmn$ Small landowners with multiple parcels of forest land may apply to the Department of Natural Resources for a single forest fire protection assessment. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 17, 1999 |
| SB 5255 1999–00 |
Conservation corps$ Repeals sunset provisions and permanently enables the Washington Conservation Corps program. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 280, Laws of 1999 |
May 13, 1999 |
| SB 5789 1999–00 |
K-20 telecommunatns network$ Creating the K20 Educational Network Board as replacement for the Telecommunications Oversight and Policy Committee (TOPC). | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 285, Laws of 1999 |
May 13, 1999 |
| SB 5837 1999–00 |
Publ employee retirment syst$ Allows the chief administrative officers of public utility districts, counties, and port districts to opt out of membership in the Public Employees' Retirement System. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 286, Laws of 1999 |
May 13, 1999 |
| SB 5358 1999–00 |
Motorcycle handlebars$ The height restriction for motorcycle handlebars is increased from 15 inches to 30 inches. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 275, Laws of 1999 |
May 12, 1999 |
| SB 5706 1999–00 |
License fraud$ Decriminalizes license fraud and imposes a fine of $1,000 to $10,000 for intentionally avoiding a payment of Washington taxes and fees. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 277, Laws of 1999 |
May 12, 1999 |
| SB 5029 1999–00 |
Publ employmnt retirmnt syst$ Allows employees of political subdivisions to participate in the Public Employees' Retirement System even if the political subdivision offers defined contribution plans under Section 401 of the Internal Revenue Code to its employees. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 244, Laws of 1999 |
May 10, 1999 |
| SB 5179 1999–00 |
Public recreational lands$ Statutes pertaining to state parks and recreation are placed together into a new title, 79A RCW. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 249, Laws of 1999 |
May 10, 1999 |
| SB 5290 1999–00 |
Aquatic weeds management$ Changing the freshwater aquatic weeds management program by clarifying funding and creating an advisory committee. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 251, Laws of 1999 |
May 10, 1999 |
| SB 5307 1999–00 |
Underground mine tailings$ Certain surface mining activities of underground mines are placed under the jurisdiction of the Department of Natural Resources rather than the Department of Ecology if requested by the mine operator. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 1999 |
May 10, 1999 |
| SB 5371 1999–00 |
Passenger rail service$ Subject to appropriation, the Department of Transportation (DOT) is granted power to acquire, develop, and own facilities related to providing rail passenger service. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 253, Laws of 1999 |
May 10, 1999 |
| SB 5385 1999–00 |
Cultural arts, stadium distr$ Creates a second option for dissolving a cultural arts, stadium, or convention district. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 254, Laws of 1999 |
May 10, 1999 |
| SB 5828 1999–00 |
Gift of life award$ Alters the Washington Gift of Life in form to an award. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 264, Laws of 1999 |
May 10, 1999 |
| SB 5064 1999–00 |
Public transportation info$ Exempts certain personally identifiable information held by public transit authorities from public disclosure. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 1999 |
May 7, 1999 |
| SB 5273 1999–00 |
Scenic byways designation$ Allows local routes to voluntarily participate in the scenic byways program - only state routes are currently allowed to be a scenic highway. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 218, Laws of 1999 |
May 7, 1999 |