Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ken Jacobsen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5857 2007–08 |
Nordic Heritage MuseumDesignates that the Nordic Heritage Museum in Seattle is the official Nordic museum of the state of Washington. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5861 2007–08 |
Conservation districtsFor counties with a population of between 750,000 and 1.5 million people, the maximum annual per parcel rate shall not exceed $10, with all funds generated above $5 being dedicated to assisting commercial agricultural... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5873 2007–08 |
Human rights commissionThe definition of "employer" is changed to include any person acting in the interest of any employer, directly or indirectly, who employs one or more persons. This brings businesses with one employee under the jurisdiction of... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5884 2007–08 |
Interchange feesRetail sellers are entitled to a credit on their state tax return equal to the amount of the interchange fees that were charged by a financial institution on the portion of the retailer's sales that were sales tax. Sellers... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5885 2007–08 |
Interchange feesInterchange fees are defined as the fee a merchant's financial institution pays to a cardholder's financial institution when cardholder uses a credit card or a debit card as payment during a retail transaction. Financial... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5886 2007–08 |
Autism awareness lic plateCreates an "Autism Awareness" special license plate. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5911 2007–08 |
Talking book libraryFinds that the Washington talking book and Braille library is a statewide public library for Washington residents who cannot read conventional books due to blindness, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities, and that... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5913 2007–08 |
Growth management planningRequires policies that provide for a supply of housing within the regional housing market sufficient to accommodate employment growth and demand for all types of residential living, including part-time, retirement, and second homes. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5914 2007–08 |
Growth managementRequires countywide planning policies to establish performance measures that regularly review progress towards accommodating the twenty-year population and employment growth projections. Defines "performance measures" and... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5941 2007–08 |
Health care facilitiesWhen the federal government does not provide sufficient funding to cover all health facility certifications and re-certifications, DOH may assess fees on certification and re-certification applicants or receive state... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5945 2007–08 |
MaterialpersonsRevises materialmen to materialpersons. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5954 2007–08 |
Motor-driven vesselsNo motor-driven vessel of more than 30 feet in length that is subject to registration may be owned or piloted in Washington unless the person carries at least $300,000 in liability insurance coverage. Written proof of... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5962 2007–08 |
Lief Erikson dayDeclares that the ninth day of October be recognized as Lief Erikson day, but shall not be considered a legal holiday for any purpose. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5966 2007–08 |
Climate change consequencesThe Department of Natural Resources must contract with the University of Washington College of Forest Resources to, in summary, conduct the following activities: identify cost-effective treatments for reducing the risk of... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5990 2007–08 |
Crane safetyThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6010 2007–08 |
Hydraulic project permitsBefore issuing or renewing an HPA for dock reconstruction occurring within an aquatic reserve, or for other activities associated with gravel barging occurring within an aquatic reserve, DFW must first obtain concurrence from... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6015 2007–08 |
Boating activitiesProvides that, by December 1, 2007, the interagency committee for outdoor recreation shall complete an initial study of boater needs and make recommendations to the appropriate committees of the legislature on the initial... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6025 2007–08 |
Forest healthDesignates DNR of Natural Resources (DNR) as the state lead in developing a comprehensive forest health program. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6039 2007–08 |
U of W law school loanFunds from the state General Fund are appropriated to the Loan Repayment Assistance Program Endowment Fund (Endowment Fund) at the University of Washington School of Law. The law school is required to report to the Legislature... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6046 2007–08 |
Electric utilitiesAuthorizing Emissions Plans: A municipal utility or public utility district (PUD) may develop a plan to reduce its GHG emissions, including a plan to achieve no-net emissions from all GHG sources it owns, leases, uses,... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6073 2007–08 |
Manufactured/mobile homeHousing Trust Fund: In selecting recipients for financial assistance from HTF from the pool of applicants, CTED will give priority to applications which utilize existing privately-owned land or housing stock purchased by... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6086 2007–08 |
Diesel fuel/comm fishingPersons engaged in commercial fishing operations and commercial passenger fishing boat operations, both within and outside the territorial waters of Washington State, are exempt from sales and use tax on diesel fuel. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6091 2007–08 |
Credit card paymentsPayments made in person at the financial institution or any of its subsidiaries or branches must be posted on the day received and at the time of day at the location the payment is made. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6109 2007–08 |
Sand and gravelEstablishes procedures regarding marine transportation of sand and gravel. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6121 2007–08 |
Report card for educationFinds that accountability for meeting high standards of student achievement should be expected from individual students, schools, school districts, and educators, as well as state officials and the legislature. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |