Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ken Jacobsen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1601 1995–96 |
National guard tuition&feesWith the exception of technical colleges, state colleges and universities are permitted to waive tuition and service and activities fees for members of the Washington National Guard enrolled on a space available basis. These... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 6, 1996 |
| HB 2509 1995–96 |
Maritime historic preservatnWhen completing vessel registration, boat owners have the opportunity to make a voluntary donation to support the maritime historic restoration and preservation activities of the Grays Harbor Historical Seaport and the Steamer... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 5, 1996 |
| HB 1971 1995–96 |
Modular/manufactured homesAll cities and counties are required to allow the siting of single-family manufactured housing on individual lots in any zoning district that allows single-family residences. Cities and counties may adopt home-design... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2603 1995–96 |
Accountants' educationCandidates seeking to become CPAs must meet educational requirements adopted by the Board of Accountancy. The types of educational requirements that the board may adopt are described. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 1341 1995–96 |
Watercraft excise taxThe Clean and Safe Boating Account is created. Up to $1 million per year of watercraft excise tax revenues will go into the account. | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| HB 1935 1995–96 |
UW endowed chair/publc affrsThe Legislature intends to improve the training of University of Washington students preparing for leadership positions in public service. In order to accomplish that goal, the Legislature establishes a permanent chair in the... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| HB 2812 1995–96 |
Commnty/tech coll facultyOver the next three biennia, the Legislature intends to provide funding to bring salaries of part-time faculty into parity with salaries of full-time faculty teaching in community colleges and technical colleges. The state... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| HB 2813 1995–96 |
Communty/tech coll facultyFor the purpose of establishing eligibility for state funded insurance benefits and retirement benefits under TIAA/CREF for part-time academic employees in the community and technical college system, definitions are adopted.... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| HB 2286 1995–96 |
Higher ed service deliveryIn consultation with the Legislature, the Office of Financial Management, and post-secondary education, the Higher Education Coordinating Board will conduct a study to evaluate and estimate the relative cost of providing... | Jerry Blanton (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1996 |
| HB 2353 1995–96 |
Nonprofit educatnal foundtnsThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is directed to contract with individuals or organizations in order to assist in establishing and developing educational foundations. The department will solicit... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1996 |
| HB 2930 1995–96 |
Closed-captioned videoRequires that a video movie, documentary, course, self-help, product, or merchandise that has been reproduced in a video storage medium format of electronic means for distribution, sale, rent, loan, or lease for educational,... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1996 |
| HB 2423 1995–96 |
Electronic public recordsProvisions are established relating to public access to electronic public records. The Legislature declares its intent to encourage state agencies and local governments to develop, store, and manage their public records in... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1996 |
| HB 2919 1995–96 |
Streamside buffers & habitatFinds that: (1) Streamside buffers are essential for the protection and restoration of salmonid and shellfish habitat, fisheries resources, and water quality; (2) in their natural state, streamside buffers provide many... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1996 |
| HB 2887 1995–96 |
Council of presidentsRequires the council of presidents to be dissolved on or before June 30, 1996. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| HB 2888 1995–96 |
B & O taxes reductionDeclares that, in addition to the credit offered in RCW 82.04.4451, in computing the tax imposed under RCW 82.04.255 and 82.04.290, a credit is allowed against the amount of tax otherwise due, as provided in this act. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| HB 2865 1995–96 |
Optometrists/drugs & prescriAuthorizes optometrists to use and prescribe approved drugs for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes without limitation upon the methods of delivery in the practice of optometry. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| HB 2816 1995–96 |
Mobile home installationRequires the department to, by January 1, 1997, prepare a written training course and examination to be administered, at no cost to the local government, to all applicants for manufactured home inspector certification.... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1996 |
| HB 2796 1995–96 |
Homeowner property tx deferrAuthorizes a deferral of the payment of real property taxes on the claimant's primary residence to the extent that the total of the taxes exceeds five percent of the adjusted gross income or up to eighty percent of the amount... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| HB 2798 1995–96 |
Corporate endangermentDeclares that a person is guilty of the crime of corporate endangerment if, while acting as a high managerial agent, he or she recklessly approves an action of the corporation that endangers public health or safety by creating... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| HB 2773 1995–96 |
Cooperative associationsAllows cooperative associations to make and execute marketing contracts to regulate the sale of their agricultural products. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| HB 2653 1995–96 |
Disabled person bus opportntRevises provisions of chapter 39.19 RCW to include disabled persons as well as minority and women owned businesses in the policy for increased level of participation in contracting opportunities. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| HB 2677 1995–96 |
Arts & heritage license platAuthorizes the plates in lieu of the Centennial design license plates. Requires an additional fee of twenty-eight dollars for the plates. Provides that the revenues shall be used to support the arts and history education of... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| HB 2526 1995–96 |
Higher education fundingMakes various appropriations to fund higher education programs. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2563 1995–96 |
Voter petition fraudSpecifies the elements of the crime of voter petition fraud in the first degree, a class C felony. Specifies the elements of the crime of voter petition fraud in the second degree, a gross misdemeanor offense. Repeals RCW... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2434 1995–96 |
Tree & timber damageRevises RCW 64.12.030 and 64.12.040 to authorize the award of attorney fees and costs in actions for damages to trees, timber, or shrubs. | Jerry Blanton (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |