Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ken Jacobsen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1374 1991–92 |
At-risk student motivationDeclares a further purpose to provide funds for retrieval outreach efforts for students who have dropped out of school. | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1382 1991–92 |
Child care coordinating commMakes an appropriation of one million dollars to provide funds for the committee. | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1386 1991–92 |
Comm coll student scholrshpsEncourages outstanding students to continue their higher education by creating the community college conditional scholarship program. Directs the higher education-coordinating board to establish a planning committee to develop... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1390 1991–92 |
Teen community mobilizationA grant program is established in the Department of Social and Health Services to fund up to six community-based projects for teenagers. The programs, if funded, will offer health screening and referrals; employment search and... | Lorraine Hine (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1406 1991–92 |
Ocean resources informationThe state of Washington is authorized to participate in a liaison program with Alaska, Hawaii, Oregon, and California. The program will allow the states to take maximum advantage of services offered by the Center for Ocean... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1412 1991–92 |
Racial disproportn/juv justcThe Legislature will provide for a study to identify the causes of minority disproportionality within the juvenile justice system and to recommend changes. The study will identify key decision points in the juvenile justice... | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1413 1991–92 |
African-Amer juv offendersAuthorizes a contract with a community-based nonprofit organization to establish a three-step transitional treatment program for African-American juvenile offenders. Declares that participation in the program shall be... | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1419 1991–92 |
Community college facultyThe Legislature places the highest priority on improving instructional quality in the community colleges. The Legislature recognizes that increasing the number of full-time faculty in the system will help to improve... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1420 1991–92 |
Family policy center at UWEstablishes the family policy center at the University of Washington's graduate school of social work. Declares the purpose of the center is to provide information, conduct requested policy research, and promote education and... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1422 1991–92 |
Peace corps members/tuitionRequires the student to have been qualified as a resident student and to have returned to the state within one year subsequent to peace corps service. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1424 1991–92 |
African Amer scholarship prgThis bill establishes the African American Endowed Scholarship program. The Higher Education Coordinating Board is responsible for administering the program. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1435 1991–92 |
Self-esteem curriculum develAuthorizes the superintendent of public instruction to grant funds to school districts to develop and implement self-image and personal responsibility curriculum. Makes an appropriation of three hundred thousand dollars to... | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1436 1991–92 |
Income assistance programsGrant payment will be set as a percentage of the standard of need. The grant payment will be not less than 60 percent of the standard of need by June 30, 1993. | John Moyer (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1437 1991–92 |
Game fish enhancementThe formation of nonprofit Regional Game Fish Enhancement Groups is authorized. The groups shall enhance game fish resources, maximizing the use of volunteers to do so. | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1451 1991–92 |
Speed limit set at 55 mphProvides for a state-wide maximum speed limit of fifty-five miles per hour. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1459 1991–92 |
Recyclable material marketsPackaging : Plastic bottles must have a label depicting the type of plastic resin used in its manufacture. The amount of certain toxic metals in packaging is reduced over a six-year period. | Arthur Sprenkle (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1461 1991–92 |
Magnet school programEstablishes a grant program to operate magnet schools offering programs capable of attracting students of varied racial or ethnic backgrounds. Designates the requirements for the approval of grant applications. Designates the... | Lawrence Phillips (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1468 1991–92 |
Commuter lane violationsProvides that proof that a particular vehicle was operated in violation of RCW 46.61.165, together with proof that the defendant was the registered owner, is prima facie evidence that the owner was the person operating the... | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1471 1991–92 |
Foundation for families actFamily Leave and Family Care Size of a Covered Employer - The employers covered by family leave provisions are expanded from those employing a daily average of 100 or more to those employing a daily average of 50 or more.... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1472 1991–92 |
Minors/employment regulatnsChild labor - hours of work Permissible hours of work for minors are established. General requirements are: ! Minors required to attend school may not work during school hours, except with permission of school officials. ! No... | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1473 1991–92 |
Minimum wage adjustmentsThe state minimum wage is changed from $4.25 an hour to $4.75 on July 1, 1991, and to $5.25 on January 1, 1992. Beginning on April 1, 1993, the rate will be adjusted based on the consumer price index and readjusted each April... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1474 1991–92 |
Family care leaveBroadened coverage The employers covered by the family leave provisions are expanded from those employing a daily average of 100 or more to those employing a daily average of 50 or more. The definition of "child" is broadened... | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1477 1991–92 |
Plant closuresRequires an employer that intends to implement a reduction in business operations to provide notice at least sixty days before the reduction. Directs the business and job retention program to complete an assessment of... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1483 1991–92 |
Horticultural pestsEstablishes procedures for the destruction of infested plants absent the consent of the owner. Provides a system for the exclusion of plant and bee pests and diseases. Provides for inspection and investigation to determine... | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1486 1991–92 |
Pest management proceduresIntegrated pest management is defined as a strategy that uses various combinations of pest control methods, including biological, cultural and chemical, in a compatible manner to achieve satisfactory control of pests and... | Nancy Rust (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |