Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ken Jacobsen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6052 1999–00 |
Hunter safety progrm funding$ Allows a portion of the late renewal penalty for concealed weapons applications to be used secondarily to support volunteer firearm safety instructors. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 222, Laws of 1999 |
May 7, 1999 |
| SB 5720 1999–00 |
Real estate researchC Establishes a $10 assessment on real estate licensees to support a research center for real estate research beginning October 1, 1999. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 1999 |
May 5, 1999 |
| SB 5105 1999–00 |
Public water system defined$ The state definition for a public water system is made consistent with federal law. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 28, 1999 |
| SB 5030 1999–00 |
WSP surviving spouse retirmn$ Provides a cost-of-living adjustment to the benefit received by survivors in the Washington State Patrol Retirement System. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 74, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 22, 1999 |
| SB 5432 1999–00 |
Retirement charitable deduct$ Permits PERS retirees to authorize charitable deductions from their retirement allowances. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 83, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 22, 1999 |
| SB 5734 1999–00 |
Mother Joseph Day$ Designates April 16, as Mother Joseph day, and September 4 as Marcus Whitman day, as unpaid non-legal days of recognition. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 16, 1999 |
| SB 5509 1999–00 |
Holocaust victims insurance$ Allows the Insurance Commissioner to create a Holocaust Survivor Assistance Office and Holocaust Insurance Company Registry to assist Holocaust survivors, heirs, and beneficiaries recover improperly denied insurance proceeds... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 15, 1999 |
| SB 5631 1997–98 |
Eductn loan guarantee/taxNonprofit organizations exempt from federal income tax that provide guarantees for student loans made through programs other than the federal guaranteed student loan program are exempt from payment of the business and occupation tax. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 324, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| SB 6449 1997–98 |
Intangble rights roylties/txA new tax classification is created for businesses receiving income from royalties. Income received from royalties is taxed at 0.484 percent. | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 331, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| SB 6470 1997–98 |
Software taxationThe customization of canned software is considered a service. Therefore, the sale is not subject to sales tax and the seller pays B&O tax under the service classification. | James West (R-6) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 332, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| SB 6560 1997–98 |
Electric customer rightsRetail electric customers have the right to receive specified disclosures from their electricity distribution utilities. Required disclosures include consumer protection policies and procedures and the utility's annual report... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 300, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 2, 1998 |
| SB 6235 1997–98 |
Community athletic faciltiesAn advisory committee on community outdoor athletic fields is established within the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation and may advise the committee regarding youth athletic facility grants. The advisory committee... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 264, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| SB 6328 1997–98 |
Fish & wildlife code enforcmSixty new provisions are provided which define new offenses, redefine existing criminal laws, and create a uniform approach to laws authorizing prosecution, sentencing, and punishment. Punishment for crimes defined in the new... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 190, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 6330 1997–98 |
Fish & wildlife licensesA definition section is added to the current law governing recreational fishing which defines A resident, @ A nonresident, @ A youth, @ A senior, @ A game fish, @ and A license year. @ Personal use freshwater, saltwater, and... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 191, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 6114 1997–98 |
Nonindgenous aquatic speciesThe Legislature finds that the unauthorized introduction of nonindigenous aquatic species into Washington State poses a serious economic and environmental threat. The zebra mussel and the European green crab have adverse... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 153, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| SB 6358 1997–98 |
Pipeline facilities regulatnThe Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) is directed to adopt rules relating to safety standards for pipeline companies. Violations of the act or WUTC rules are punishable by criminal and civil penalties. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 123, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 23, 1998 |
| SB 5499 1997–98 |
Assault on bus driversAn otherwise misdemeanor assault on a transit vehicle or school bus driver becomes a felony if committed while the driver is performing official duties. The requirements that the driver be operating the vehicle or bus and that... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| SB 6474 1997–98 |
Fertilizer regulationRegistration and standards : Waste-derived fertilizer is defined as a commercial fertilizer that is derived from an industrial byproduct or other material that would otherwise be disposed of. This may include solid or... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 36, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| SB 6667 1997–98 |
Gift of life medalA Washington State Gift of Life Medal is established, consisting of an inscribed bronze medal awarded by the Governor at the request of the donor's family and friends. The organ donor is defined as an individual who makes a... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| SB 5242 1997–98 |
Child personal floatatn deviOperators or persons permitting the operation of vessels under 19 feet in length must ensure that all passengers nine years of age and younger actually wear a United States Coast Guard approved PFD if the vessel is in motion.... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5424 1997–98 |
International services/taxA credit is provided against either the B&O tax or the insurance premiums tax equal to 5 percent of the qualified payroll plus 5 percent of the qualified support service expenses for businesses involved in international... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5468 1997–98 |
BeekeepingThe Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Commissioner of Public Lands must confer with the Apiary Advisory Committee for the purpose of exploring the location of additional pollinating bees on state managed lands. Each... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6359 1997–98 |
Publ service co./UTC filingThe requirement for prior commission approval of affiliated interest transactions under specified conditions is eliminated. Companies must continue to file verified copies of contracts with any affiliated interest prior to the | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6461 1997–98 |
Strategic freight investmntsA freight mobility strategic investment program is created for the purpose of reviewing, evaluating and recommending funding for freight transportation projects that are of strategic importance to the state. The Freight... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6464 1997–98 |
Methamphetamine manufactureThe manufacture of methamphetamine is ranked at level X on the sentencing grid (51 to 68 months for a first offense). | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |