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 5249 2007–08 |
Election costsProvides that if an advisory ballot measure is submitted to the city voters of the city in which the Alaskan Way viaduct and Seattle Seawall replacement project is to be constructed, soliciting voter preference of the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5257 2007–08 |
Committee for outdoor recThe Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation is renamed as, and its powers and duties are divided between, the Recreation and Conservation Office and the Recreation and Conservation Funding Board. Duties that had... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5260 2007–08 |
Park passesThe Commission may deny or revoke any discount park pass for cause. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5280 2007–08 |
Military scholarshipsThe Dollars for Military Scholars Program (DMSP) is created. State money used to provide the grants must be matched by private contributions. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5282 2007–08 |
Trans ballot propositionThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5283 2007–08 |
Regional transit authoritiesThis bill removes the expiration date on Sound Transit's ability to extend OCIP insurance to projects with total costs exceeding $100 million. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5294 2007–08 |
Corporate directorsDirectors of a corporation are authorized to give, within the scope of their duties, due consideration to the social, legal, economic, and environmental effects of their decisions in order to determine what they believe to be... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5300 2007–08 |
Employee's airline seatsProvides that, to ensure the health and well-being of employees, when an employer pays for an employee's airline flight, the employer shall ensure that the employee's seat on the flight meets health and safety standards for... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5303 2007–08 |
Certificate of ownershipWhen the registered owner of a vehicle retains the vehicle after it has been declared a total loss, and submits an application for reissuance of certificate of ownership, a physical examination of the vehicle is not required.... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5314 2007–08 |
Dev disabilities providersAll persons who provide services through DSHS to persons with developmental disabilities are required to obtain a background check through the Washington State Patrol criminal identification system and through the FBI. In... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5324 2007–08 |
Peace corps volunteersProvides that school district boards of directors shall grant leaves of absence without pay for at least two years to any full-time certificated or classified employee who serves as a volunteer in the peace corps who... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5325 2007–08 |
Nonpartisan judicial commCreates a nonpartisan judicial commission. Takes effect if the proposed amendment to Article IV, section 3 of the state Constitution requiring the governor to fill vacancies in the supreme court in accordance with statute is... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5326 2007–08 |
Judicial nominating commProvides that, before making recommendations to the governor, each commission shall conduct investigations, hold public hearings, and take public testimony. An executive session as prescribed by rule may be held upon a... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5327 2007–08 |
Higher edu tuition and feesThe University of Washington is authorized to establish its own building fee. The fee is determined annually. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5328 2007–08 |
Petroleum productsProvides financial assistance to local gas stations to prevent the release of petroleum products into the environment. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5329 2007–08 |
Mailed political advertisingWithin two working days after the date of a political advertising mailing, the | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5330 2007–08 |
Local sales and use taxRevises the provisions of the local sales and use tax that is credited against the state sales and use tax. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5333 2007–08 |
Teenage driversThe age for obtaining a learner's permit is increased to 16, regardless of whether or not the teen is enrolled in a driver's education program. Drivers under the age of 18 must attend school or a GED program. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5334 2007–08 |
Motor fuel vendorsBy June 1, 2008, each motor fuel wholesaler or terminal facility must be capable of operating its distribution loading racks using an alternative generated power source for a minimum of 72 hours. If the alternative power... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5335 2007–08 |
Civil marriage equalityDeclares that it is the intent of this act to end discrimination in marriage based on gender and sexual orientation in Washington, to ensure that all persons in this state may enjoy the freedom to marry on equal terms, while... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5361 2007–08 |
Taps at veterans' funeralsVeterans are entitled to a live performance of Taps without cost to the veteran or family. The Washington State Arts Commission must identify qualified trumpeters and maintain a list. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5362 2007–08 |
Conservation futures levyThe maximum rate of the conservation futures levy is increased to 12.5 cents per $1,000 of assessed value. Up to 50 percent of increased revenue must only be used for acquisition of easements on agricultural land or purchase... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5364 2007–08 |
Fish & wildlife directorThe Governor is given the authority to appoint the Director of Fish and Wildlife. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5365 2007–08 |
Black college fundThe 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 |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5386 2007–08 |
Environmental remediationThe retail sales tax does not apply to the sale of labor or services for environmental remedial action. The B&O tax rate for businesses performing environmental remedial actions is set at the retailing rate of 0.471 percent.... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
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