Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ken Jacobsen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5597 1999–00 |
Airborne/waterborne pathogns$ The Department of Labor and Industries must review information and make recommendations regarding the potential risks to workers in the handling, transport, treatment, and disposal of medical waste . | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 22, 2000 |
| SB 6640 1999–00 |
School levyProvides that a school district may impose an annual regular property tax not exceeding the difference between three dollars and sixty cents per thousand dollars of assessed valuation and the dollar rate of tax levied by the... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6669 1999–00 |
Telecommunications/timelinesTimelines are set by which telecommunications companies have an obligation to provide telecommunications services ordered by business customers locating or relocating in existing commercial spaces. For basic service (dial... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6670 1999–00 |
Local real estate excise taxThe revenues from both the first and second excise tax of 1/4 percent on each sale of real property may be used for maintenance and operation of those facilities funded by the revenues from these taxes. However, the amount of... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6671 1999–00 |
Retirement benefit calculatnRevises RCW 41.32.4986 and 41.40.191 regarding retirement benefit calculations. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6674 1999–00 |
PERS/death benefitProvides that a one hundred fifty thousand dollar death benefit shall be paid to the member's estate, or such person or persons, trust or organization as the member has nominated by written designation duly executed and filed... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6620 1999–00 |
Classified school employeesFindings . The Legislature intends to encourage outstanding classified school employees to enter the teaching profession. Definitions . Various terms are defined. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| SB 6560 1999–00 |
Gas tax revenuesDirects the interagency committee for outdoor recreation and the department of licensing to jointly contract with an independent entity to study the sources and determine the distributions and uses of funds provided to... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6590 1999–00 |
Anadromous salmonid fishingDeclares that all sport fishers should be educated about identification of anadromous salmonid types, catch and release techniques, spawning bed and stream bank identification and protection, and the location and knowledge of... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6489 1999–00 |
Bioaccumulative toxic pollutDirects the department of ecology to adopt by rule criteria for designating chemicals and compounds as persistent bioaccumulative toxics. Declares that mixing zones for persistent bioaccumulative toxic pollutants are prohibited. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6521 1999–00 |
Hydraulic projectsIf work requiring an hydraulic permit is done without a permit, or in violation of the terms of a permit, the Department of Fish and Wildlife is authorized to order work stopped. The department is also authorized to order... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6523 1999–00 |
Gift to state employeeDeclares that, for the purposes of this act, a donation made to a nonprofit corporation exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the federal internal revenue code is not a gift to a state officer or employee if the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6528 1999–00 |
School employee/peace corpDirects school district boards of directors to grant leaves of absence without pay for at least two years to any full-time certificated or classified employee who serves as a volunteer in the peace corps who volunteers for the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6529 1999–00 |
Educational employeesDirects the legislative evaluation and accountability program committee to develop a model or models for calculating and updating a compensation system for educational employees based upon regional differences in the cost of living. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6535 1999–00 |
Retirement systemsPension Oversight Board . A state Pension Oversight Board (POB) is created, and consists of 20 members. Thirteen members are appointed by the Governor: four active member and four retiree representatives, and five local... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6424 1999–00 |
Landowner liabilityLandowners and tenants who open their lands for recreation, fish and wildlife cooperative projects, or litter cleanup are immune from liability for unintentional injuries. It does not matter if the condition that causes the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6451 1999–00 |
Firearms/state cptl bldgsDeclares that, it is unlawful for any person to carry, transport, convey, or to have in his or her possession or under his or her control any firearm while within the east state capitol campus grounds, the west state capitol... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6452 1999–00 |
Motor vehicle fuel taxDirects the department to adjust the motor vehicle fuel tax rate on July 1, 2001, and every year thereafter. The adjustment is calculated by multiplying the motor vehicle fuel tax rate effective for the current year by the sum... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6453 1999–00 |
Spending and fee increasesAmends RCW 43.135.010 and 43.135.025 relating to state spending and fee increase limitations. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6480 1999–00 |
Recreational use/trust landsA trust land recreational lease program which authorizes the Department of Natural Resources to defer harvesting of timber in order to accommodate recreational uses is established. A program is established to compensate the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 5094 1999–00 |
Personal flotation devices$ Requires that all persons 12 years and under wear a personal flotation device while on an underway vessel that is less than 19 feet. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 5111 1999–00 |
Genetic info/health insuranc$ Establishes protections against inappropriate use of genetic information. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6353 1999–00 |
Wetlands mitigation bankingThe action enabling the use of credits from a wetland mitigation bank is expanded to include a permit issued or approved by a local government and the Department of Ecology will oversee local government's decisions related to... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6371 1999–00 |
School employee/death beneftA $150,000 death benefit is placed into law for school employees killed in the course of their employment. Those eligible to receive the benefits are members of the retirement systems applicable to teachers, classified staff,... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6408 1999–00 |
FirearmsEstablishes regulations pertaining to the sale of firearms at gun shows and flea markets. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |