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 6955 2007–08 |
Mobile livestock unitIntends to design and test the feasibility of making a mobile livestock slaughtering unit available to geographic areas in this state. Authorizes Washington State University to conduct a mobile livestock unit demonstration... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 2008 |
| SB 5780 2007–08 |
Manufactured/mobile home(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Declares an intent to encourage and facilitate the preservation of existing manufactured/mobile home communities in the event of voluntary sales of manufactured/mobile home communities and,... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2008 |
| SB 5015 2007–08 |
State ornithologist(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires the director to appoint a person with avian expertise as the Washington state ornithologist. Declares that the state ornithologist serves primarily as a source of expertise to the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5027 2007–08 |
Tax relief for zoosZoos that are accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, or zoos that are a nonprofit facility operating for the purpose of conserving endangered or threatened species, may claim the B&O deductions and sales and use... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5064 2007–08 |
State oak treeThe Garry Oak is designated the official oak tree of the state of Washington. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5067 2007–08 |
Vehicle headlightsThe circumstances when a vehicle must display lighted headlights are expanded to include anytime when the vehicle's windshield wipers are in use due to snow, rain, fog, or other sight-limiting atmospheric conditions. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5153 2007–08 |
Infant-friendly employersRequires employers to disclose information to employees about the adoption of infant-friendly policies. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5279 2007–08 |
Children's healthCreates the children's environmental health and protection advisory council. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5305 2007–08 |
Foster care youth medicalEligibility for Medicaid, Medical Assistance, is extended up to age 21 for youth that were in foster care on their 18th birthday on or after the effective date of this act. The Department will use existing foster care... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5390 2007–08 |
Public facilities districtsA PFD created prior to September 1, 2007, in a county or counties with no other PFD and in which the total population is greater than 70,000 may impose a sales and use tax, credited against the state portion of the sales and... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5472 2007–08 |
Family counseling(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires the secretary of the department of health to establish a pilot program to provide merit checks of no more than one hundred dollars to no more than four hundred fifty couples who... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5493 2007–08 |
Forest products businessesBill as referred to committee not considered. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5531 2007–08 |
Parks and rec facilitiesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5682 2007–08 |
Voter's registrationA person's right to vote may be challenged by another registered voter or the county prosecuting attorney at any time; however, if the challenge does not meet the 45 day or ten day filing deadline, the challenge must not be... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5733 2007–08 |
Flood protectionProvides a mechanism for counties to declare when a chronic flood danger exists. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6053 2007–08 |
Dept of fish and wildlifeCreates a task force to study the structure of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6120 2007–08 |
Rail and freightRequires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to implement the cost/benefit analysis recommended in the December 2006 statewide rail capacity and needs study, collaborating with a stakeholder workgroup. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6150 2007–08 |
Driver's license renewalWashington state motor vehicle driver's licenses issued to members of the foreign service, and their spouses, are also valid so long as they are serving in the foreign services, unless it is suspended, canceled, or revoked for cause. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6194 2007–08 |
Fertilizer regulationsThe registration requirement for customer-formula fertilizers is eliminated if all the components of the fertilizer are registered. Requirements for labeling of packaged, bulk, and customer-formula fertilizers are clarified. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6212 2007–08 |
Recreational opportunities(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Establishes a work group to make recommendations for improving recreation on state trust lands, aquatic lands, and other state-owned lands managed by the department of natural resources. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6213 2007–08 |
Waterway structuresThe jurisdiction of the federal government over navigable waters without reference to pierhead lines is desribed. Additionally, DNR may cancel any permit after 60 days notice if a waterway is required for public highway purposes. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6214 2007–08 |
Aquatic lands leasingDNR's authority to lease state-owned aquatic lands is amended to explicitly include lesser contractual agreements, including easements, licenses, permits, and rights-of-entry unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6230 2007–08 |
Watchable wildlife(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires until December 1, 2010, the department to carry out a watchable wildlife raffle pilot project. Provides the pilot project must consist of no fewer than three separate watchable... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6232 2007–08 |
Huckleberries(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires a specialized forest products permit to sell raw or unprocessed huckleberries. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6256 2007–08 |
Livestock and poultry(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Creates the Washington heritage livestock and poultry breed recognition program. Expires July 1, 2010. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
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