Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ken Jacobsen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6269 1997–98 |
Educator technology trainingRevises RCW 28A.305.235 to authorize the use of the education savings account for technology training for educators. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| SB 6280 1997–98 |
College tuition/needy familiMakes an appropriation of thirty-two million nine hundred thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| SB 6199 1997–98 |
Aquatic protectn & enhancmntLand areas that protect or enhance aquatic habitat are added to the definition of open space land. The criteria for determining the eligibility of lands in an open space plan must include aquatic habitat protection and enhancement. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| SB 6200 1997–98 |
Aquatic protectn & enhancmntShoreline areas that do not have dwellings and are used in a manner that protect or enhance aquatic habitat are added to the definition of open space. The Department of Fish and Wildlife or a conservation district must certify... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| SB 5197 1997–98 |
Undergraduate fellowshipsThe Washington Undergraduate Fellowship Trust Fund is established. The program is administered by the Higher Education Coordinating Board and funds appropriated by the Legislature are administered by the State Treasurer = s office. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5214 1997–98 |
Property tax reliefProvides that there is allowed a credit against the state regular real property tax equal to the tax imposed on the first sixty-two thousand dollars of assessed valuation of owner-occupied residential property, multiplied by... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5226 1997–98 |
Dental device taxationProvides that the tax levied by RCW 82.08.020 shall not apply to sales of dental appliances, devices, restorations, and substitutes, or to sales of hearing instruments, nor to sales of repair service for the items exempted.... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5236 1997–98 |
Council of presidentsProvides that, on or before June 30, 1997, the state universities, regional universities, and The Evergreen State College shall dissolve the organization known as the council of presidents. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5248 1997–98 |
Women in military memorialMakes an appropriation of fifty thousand dollars for the cost of a memorial honoring the role of women in the nation's military services. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5252 1997–98 |
Immigrant food assistanceRequires the department to establish a food assistance program for persons whose immigrant status meets the eligibility requirements of the federal food stamp program as of August 21, 1996, but who are no longer eligible... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5279 1997–98 |
College financial aidDirects the higher education coordinating board to restructure the state's financial aid programs into a comprehensive, and coordinated system of assistance known as college promise. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5280 1997–98 |
Office of student assistanceThe Office of Student Assistance is established. The office administers the state's responsibilities for student financial aid programs. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5378 1997–98 |
Prop tax reduction extendedThe one-time 4.7187 percent reduction of the 1996 state property tax is extended to 1997. In addition, a 4.7187 percent reduction in 1998 and thereafter is referred to the voters. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5384 1997–98 |
Leasehold interestsRequires that rents for all uses of state-owned aquatic lands that are authorized by the department of natural resources as condominium or cooperative leasehold interests shall be at fair market rental value to be determined... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5406 1997–98 |
School levies and bondsProvides for a simple majority of voters voting to authorize school district levies and bonds. Requires approval by the voters at the next general election. Repeals RCW 28A.530.020. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5425 1997–98 |
Wildlife & recreatn programsAuthorizes Washington wildlife and recreation program projects for fiscal year 1997. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5427 1997–98 |
Hazardous waste remedies/taxThe term "retail sale" is amended so that retail sales tax does not apply to the sale of labor or services for environmental remedial action. "Environmental remedial action" includes services related to identification,... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5432 1997–98 |
Library electronic info acceThe State Library must design and implement two pilot projects in close cooperation with other state libraries. The State Library must report to the Legislature on the projects by December 1, 1999. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5443 1997–98 |
Advanced technology researchAdvanced technology research initiatives and matching funds for federal research grant opportunities are established. The advanced research initiative is a research group headed by a senior, full professor who has engaged in... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5458 1997–98 |
School levy authorztn periodState laws that limit the allowable time period for a school operating levy are modified. Propositions to levy additional taxes for school operating purposes may be for a period of up to four years. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5465 1997–98 |
Physical function restoratnDisability insurers, group disability insurers, health care service contractors, health maintenance organizations, and state-purchased health plans must provide coverage for initial surgical implantation of penile prosthesis... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5466 1997–98 |
Electric/hybrid vehicles/taxProvides that an "Electric vehicle" means a vehicle powered by an electric motor supplied by an on-board battery, flywheel storage unit, or super-capacitor electrical storage unit. Provides that a "Hybrid vehicle" means a... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5471 1997–98 |
Osteoporosis services coveraAll state purchased health care that provides hospital, medical or surgical coverage must include coverage for osteoporosis prevention, diagnosis and treatment services. All insurers that provide hospital, medical or surgical... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5524 1997–98 |
Emergency public works/bidsA uniform, optional, supplementary procedure is available to municpalities for emergency public works contracts. This procedure allows for the waiver of competitive bidding requirements by the governing body of the... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5525 1997–98 |
Public works/bidding exmptnsOptional, supplementary exemptions to competitive bidding procedures are established for municipalities contracting for the provision of goods and services. This optional procedure can be applied in the case of emergency... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |