Ken Jacobsen
Senator
· Democrat
· District 46
· most recent term 2009–10
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705
Bills as prime sponsor
73
of those became law
1,811
Bills co-sponsored
16,706
Recorded votes
3.5%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6343 2009–10 |
WA food policy forumEstablishes a Washington Food Policy Forum to better integrate food related policies and programs statewide. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 2, 2010 |
| SB 6280 2009–10 |
East Asian medicineChanges "Acupuncture" and "Acupuncturist" to "East Asian Medicine" and "East Asian Medicine Practitioner." | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 286, Laws of 2010 |
Apr 1, 2010 |
| SB 6392 2009–10 |
SR 520 tolling revenue useAllows the use of the proceeds from the State Route (SR) 520 bridge toll-backed bonds to be spent on any aspect of the SR 520 bridge replacement and high occupancy vehicle (HOV) program. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 248, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 30, 2010 |
| SB 6214 2009–10 |
Growth mgmt hearings boardsConsolidates the powers, duties, and functions of the three regional Growth Management Hearings Boards into a single Growth Management Hearings Board. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 211, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 25, 2010 |
| SB 6578 2009–10 |
Multiagency permitting teamsDirects the Office of Regulatory Assistance to develop an optional multiagency permitting team for coordinated permitting and regulatory decision making. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 162, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 22, 2010 |
| SB 6350 2009–10 |
Marine waters managementCreates a Marine Interagency Team to assess and recommend a framework for conducting marine spatial planning. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| SB 6398 2009–10 |
Threat/malicious harassmentDefines "threat" for the offense of malicious harassment as the direct or indirect communication of the intent to cause bodily injury or physical damage immediately or in the future. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 18, 2010 |
| SB 6634 2009–10 |
Dairy nutrient mgmt recordsAuthorizes the Washington State Department of Agriculture to impose a civil penalty on a dairy producer of up to $5,000 for failure to comply with nutrient management recordkeeping requirements. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 84, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 17, 2010 |
| SB 5002 2009–10 |
Livestock & poultry programCreates the Washington Heritage Livestock and Poultry Breed Recognition Program in the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5003 2009–10 |
Breathalyzer tax exemptionProvides a sales and use tax exemption for breathalyzers sold to businesses who provide alcohol for consumption on-site. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5004 2009–10 |
Local meat productionThe mobile custom farm slaughtering unit loan program is established within the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA). Conservation districts and other local governments may apply for and receive loans from the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5005 2009–10 |
Naturally raised beef cattleGrants authority to the Washington State Department of Agriculture to create a program (Program) to certify cattle from Washington as either Washington-certified naturally raised beef cattle or Washington-certified naturally... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5006 2009–10 |
Genetic engineering/plantsProvides a process, for persons holding a patent on a genetically engineered plant, to obtain crop samples from any land farmed by another to determine whether a breach of contract or patent infringement has occurred. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5059 2009–10 |
Hearing examiner feesClarifies provisions relating to hearing examiner fees. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5061 2009–10 |
Washington park arboretumSets goals for the Washington Park Arboretum. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5062 2009–10 |
Wildlife viewingDFW must carry out a watchable raffle pilot project (pilot project) until December 2011. Under the pilot project, DFW must select raffle winners from the pool of decal holders. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5063 2009–10 |
Pet remains burialPet remains may be buried in the same cemetery as the pet owner's remains. The pet owner must submit written authorization to a cemetery authority, which expresses that person's intention to be buried with his or her pet remains. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5064 2009–10 |
Rocky mountn ecosystem mgmtRequires the department of fish and wildlife: (1) To participate with wildlife management agencies and conservation organizations in other states and provinces, comprising the Canadian Rocky mountains ecoregional area, in the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5066 2009–10 |
State ornithologistRequires the director of the department of fish and wildlife to appoint a Washington state ornithologist. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5067 2009–10 |
Hunter access to propertyDFW may furnish money, material, or labor pursuant to agreements with landowners or lessees for the use of property for fish, shellfish, and wildlife-oriented recreation where such agreements provide for public access to the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5068 2009–10 |
Airline passenger rightsFinds that the number of passenger complaints about the airline industry has increased significantly. Declares that the legislature is committed to airline passenger policies that put the safety of all passengers first and... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5069 2009–10 |
Recreational liabilityLimited liability protection under the statute is expanded to include landowners who: receive funds and allow recreational use pursuant to a written agreement with a federal, state, or local government; or charge for... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5070 2009–10 |
Invasive species threatsDirects the Council to collect and distribute invasive species-related information. The Council must take several actions implementing elements of its 2008 strategic plan relating to statewide coordination and invasive... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5074 2009–10 |
Scoliosis screeningRepeals the requirement that students in public schools be screened for scoliosis. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5077 2009–10 |
Black college fund projectThe Historically Black College Fund Pilot Project is created. Up to 100 students may use their state-funded need grant awards to study at Morehouse College, Howard University, Spelman College, Grambling State University, or... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
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