Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ken Jacobsen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6566 1999–00 |
Local park authorityThe legislative authority of any city with a population of over 150,000 that is not in a metropolitan park district (Seattle, Spokane) may levy an additional regular property tax not exceeding $0.50 per $1,000 of assessed... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2000 |
| SB 5786 1999–00 |
Acupuncture servicesEffective January 1, 2002, the Department of Social and Health Services must offer acupuncture services under the state Medicaid program through state licensed providers. The department is to limit the number of treatments... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6384 1999–00 |
Marine finfish aquacultureThe Legislature recognizes that it is necessary to minimize the impact of escaped Atlantic salmon through statewide prevention measures, and that it is prudent to prohibit the expansion of salmon net pens until controls can be... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6539 1999–00 |
Earned income training prgrmThe State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) must establish and administer an earned income training credit program. To be eligible for the training credit, a resident student must be a parent having received... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6562 1999–00 |
Growth mngmnt housing goalsThe county-wide planning policy must allocate projected residential and employment growth by jurisdiction, at appropriate densities, and establish performance measures for annual review of the jurisdiction = s accommodation of... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6656 1999–00 |
Foster careThe Washington State Institute for Public Policy must conduct a study of the educational experiences and achievement levels of foster children. The institute must consult with the Office of the Superintendent of Public... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6699 1999–00 |
Child care leaveAn individual who leaves work to care for a child during the year following the birth or adoption of the child may receive unemployment compensation for a maximum of five weeks. The individual is not denied unemployment... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6794 1999–00 |
WWII memorialProvides that, for each state resident who served in the uniformed armed services during the Second World War, as determined by the office of financial management, the state shall contribute one dollar for the benefit of the... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6826 1999–00 |
Higher ed financial aidDiscretionary power is given to the Higher Education Coordinating Board to allow students attending one of these branch campuses to be eligible for state financial aid including work study. Such students must already be... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6449 1999–00 |
Wildlife-viewing guidesThe Department of Fish and Wildlife must work with wildlife guides, tour operators, and nonprofit entities to jointly develop best management practices and a code of ethics, wildlife guide professional competence standards,... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2000 |
| SB 6346 1999–00 |
Higher ed labor relationsAcademic personnel and other non-classified staff at state four-year institutions of higher education are granted the right to bargain over wages, hours, and working conditions. These collective bargaining rights are not... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2000 |
| SB 6813 1999–00 |
Part-time faculty/retirementAuthorizes former part-time community college faculty members to establish membership and service credit in the Washington state teachers' retirement system plan 2. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2000 |
| SB 6814 1999–00 |
Columbia river contaminationDesignates provisions relating to protection of the Columbia river from contamination by improper storage or disposal of mixed radioactive and dangerous wastes and the release or threatened release of hazardous substances. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2000 |
| SB 6120 1999–00 |
Mandatory overtimeMandatory overtime is generally prohibited. Voluntary overtime continues to be permitted, and overtime compensation continues to be required. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2000 |
| SB 6150 1999–00 |
Contaminated sedimnt cleanupThe Washington State Institute for Public Policy is directed to research options for funding the public share of clean-up of contaminated sediments in Puget Sound. The institute must report to the Legislature by December 1, 2000. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2000 |
| SB 6745 1999–00 |
Voter registrationRequires a prosecuting attorney to aggressively and without exception present all violations of the election laws that come to the prosecuting attorney's knowledge to the special consideration of the proper jury. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| SB 6757 1999–00 |
Multimodal fundEstablishes the multimodal fund in the state treasury. Moneys in the fund may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the fund may be used only for transportation purposes. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| SB 6758 1999–00 |
Multimodal fundEstablishes the multimodal fund in the state treasury. Moneys in the fund may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the fund may be used only for transportation purposes. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| SB 6759 1999–00 |
School leviesAmends RCW 84.52.053 to provide that whenever such school district levies result in an aggregate to exceed one percent of true and fair value, consistent with RCW 84.52.050, such school levies may only be approved in the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| SB 6779 1999–00 |
Wetlands mitigationState agencies approving off-site mitigation must document that wetland impacts are unavoidable and that the compensation site meets financial assurance, maintenance and monitoring requirements. These limitations apply to... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| SB 6718 1999–00 |
Transit sales & use taxDeclares that the legislature has found and declared in RCW 47.06.140 that transportation facilities and services of high-capacity transportation systems are of state-wide significance. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| SB 6726 1999–00 |
Water right permit processProcessing of applications for changes or transfers of existing surface or ground water rights is not required to consider impairment of pending applications for new water rights. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| SB 6208 1999–00 |
Clean-fuel vehiclesThe Department of Licensing may issue special A low-emission @ license plates to passenger vehicles that are federally certified as inherently low-emission, ultra-low emission or zero-emission vehicles. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| SB 6698 1999–00 |
Citizen councilor programThe offices of Citizen Councilor Coordinator and Deputy Citizen Councilor Coordinator are created within the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development. The officers must be given space to work in existing... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| SB 6702 1999–00 |
Liability of volunteersProvides that, a volunteer of a nonprofit organization or governmental entity shall not be liable for harm caused by an act or omission of the volunteer on behalf of the organization or entity if: (1) The volunteer was acting... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |