Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ken Jacobsen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6327 2003–04 |
Driving recordsAllows the Department of Licensing to enter into agreements with insurance companies for the purpose of reviewing driving records of existing policyholders. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6457 2003–04 |
AdoptionConvenes a legislative study panel on adoption issues. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6619 2003–04 |
Fiscal impact/ballot measureThe appropriate committees of the Legislature and the sponsor are added as entities with which the Office of Financial Management must consult in preparation of the impact statement. The statement may also include a... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6675 2003–04 |
Gift certificatesProhibits issuers of gift certificates and stored value cards, with a few exceptions, from including inactivity charges or expiration dates on the certificates. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6679 2003–04 |
PPI bond proceedsThe uses of bonds authorized for the Tacoma Narrows Bridge are expanded to include safety improvements within the same corridor and on the same route as the bridge. The application of these funds to the Burley-Ollala... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6700 2003–04 |
Reg trans investment dstrctThe law regarding the election process for RTID plans is clarified, specifically regarding the submission of a single ballot measure. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6711 2003–04 |
Reg trans planning boardsThe minimum executive board voting membership for an RTPO containing a county with a population greater than one million is expanded to include all principal cities of an MSA within the RTPO region in existence on January 1,... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6454 2003–04 |
Student cell phone useLimits the scope of a policy a school district may adopt regarding cell phones and pagers on school grounds, to a policy addressing the use of such devices on school grounds. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2004 |
| SB 5095 2003–04 |
Retirement system optionsElected officials who are members of LEOFF Plan 2, PERS, TRS Plans 2 and 3, or SERS, are permitted to retire from their plans during a 90-day window at the beginning of each term of office without having to leave their office,... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5264 2003–04 |
Lieutenant governorRequires the Washington State Patrol to provide transportation for the Lieutenant Governor's spouse when conducting official state business in conjunction with the Lieutenant Governor. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5355 2003–04 |
Intoxication as a defenseVoluntary intoxication is not a consideration in determining the existence of a mental state required as an element of a criminal offense. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5391 2003–04 |
Motor vehicle fuel taxThe handling loss deduction on motor vehicle fuel tax is repealed. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5584 2003–04 |
Regional transit authoritiesA regional transit authority may be dissolved by the voters residing within the authority area. A referendum petition to dissolve an authority must be filed with each county participating in the authority. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5666 2003–04 |
Defining veteranThe definition of veteran is amended to include United States documented merchant mariners with service aboard oceangoing vessels operated by the Department of Defense, or its agents, in Korean territorial waters from June 25,... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 6061 2003–04 |
Transportation fundingThe Transportation 2003 account (the nickel fund) is created in the motor vehicle fund. Money in the account may only be spent on projects identified as Transportation 2003 projects and on the debt service on the bonds sold to... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 6094 2003–04 |
School district levy baseExpands the calculation of the levy base for the purpose of determining school district maximum levy authority for calendar years 2004 and 2005. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 6709 2003–04 |
Voter registration/youthThe county auditor must send to a holder of an intermediate drivers' license in the month of the person's 18th birthday, a voter registration card and information about upcoming elections and polling places. The information... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 6745 2003–04 |
Open primaryCreates an open primary with voluntary partisan registration. Repeals RCW 29A.04.903, 29A.36.140, 29A.52.110, 29A.52.120, 29A.52.130, and 29A.56.010. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5277 2003–04 |
Utilities & trans commissionThe UTC is authorized to revoke or suspend a transportation company certificate, or to authorize additional certificates to serve a specific route, without a hearing, when the existing certificate holder does not object to the... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 5603 2003–04 |
Family preservation eduOSPI may develop a model family preservation education program curricula and make the model available to school districts on OSPI's website. The curricula, if developed, must, at a minimum, include instruction on: conflict... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6020 2003–04 |
DUI & vehicle accessWhen the driver of a vehicle is arrested for DUI, the vehicle is subject to impoundment at the direction of a law enforcement officer. The vehicle may not be redeemed until 12 hours have passed since the time of arrest and all... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6071 2003–04 |
Veterans/retirementOperation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and the Persian Gulf War II are added to the list of periods of war used to determine whether or not an individual qualifies as a veteran for the purpose of eligibility for PERS 1... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6313 2003–04 |
Nonprofit corporationsOfficers and members of a nonprofit corporation's board of directors are released from personal liability for a nonprofit's failure to comply with provisions of the Washington Administrative Code, unless the nonprofit's... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6342 2003–04 |
Bird areasThe Natural Heritage Program at the Department of Natural Resources may use the information collected by qualifying nonprofit organizations to recognize important bird areas. When the project recognizes an important bird area,... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6543 2003–04 |
Annexing park districtsA county planning under the Growth Management Act may propose creating a metropolitan park district after the effective date of this act, consisting of unincorporated portions of an urban growth area, if there is a joint... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |