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 5005 2005–06 |
Nature-based tourismThe legislative body of any municipality may impose, at its option, an excise tax on charges made for the furnishing of lodging. This is a distinct source of revenue from existing lodging taxes. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 5106 2005–06 |
Hazardous materialsA Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) employee, certified by the Federal Railroad Administration to perform hazardous materials inspections, may enter the property of any business that, among other... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 5445 2005–06 |
Initiative 297In relation to Cleanup Priority Act (Initiative 297), the legislature makes the following findings and, where necessary, the related statutory clarifications: The cleanup of contamination is the top priority at sites with... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 5910 2005–06 |
UW law school programCreates a loan repayment assistance program for eligible graduates of the University of Washington School of Law who practice public interest law. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6160 2005–06 |
Wildlife rescue coalitionThe Coalition statute is repealed (RCW 90.56.100). | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6195 2005–06 |
Health impact assessmentsRequires the State Board of Health to publish health impact assessments that describe the effects of legislation or policies on improving or worsening health disparities. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6221 2005–06 |
Use of public fundsAllows counties and cities to establish programs allowing the use of public funds for local office campaigns. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6322 2005–06 |
Monitoring sex offendersAuthorizes the Department of Corrections to electronically monitor certain sex offenders as a condition of community custody using the most appropriate technology given the individual circumstances of the offender. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6336 2005–06 |
Income for public assistanceDirects the Department of Social and Health Services to seek exemptions and waivers from federal laws and rules necessary to exclude military housing allowances from income when determining eligibility for food stamps and... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6367 2005–06 |
Critical areasEncourages the employment of voluntary measures, incentives, and educational programs with respect to Growth Management Act planning and regulation for the protection of critical areas in rural environments. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6433 2005–06 |
Emergency management accountCreates the Emergency Management, Preparedness, and Assistance Account (account) in the state treasury. Requires that, of the funds allocated to the account, 20 percent be used for administrative and emergency management plan... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6500 2005–06 |
Vessel purchasesA sales tax and use tax exemption is provided to nonresident individuals of this state for the purchase of vessels 30 feet or longer for use outside of this state, provided they are a resident of another state or a province of... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6536 2005–06 |
Legislative youth councilRemoves the expiration date for the legislative youth council. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6785 2005–06 |
Fuel tax administrationEliminates language indicating the state's fuel tax is imposed on the end user. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6794 2005–06 |
State ferry employeesModifies collective bargaining between the bargaining representative of ferry workers and the state beginning with bargaining for the 2007-09 fiscal biennium, including requiring bargaining before the adoption of the biennial... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 5144 2005–06 |
School levies & bondsStatutes are amended to provide for a simple majority of voters to approve the incurring of debt by school districts. Statutes are amended to provide for a simple majority of voters to authorize general obligation bonds by... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 5226 2005–06 |
Short-term fishing licensesTemporary combination fishing licenses are established for residents and nonresidents. The fees for the temporary licenses are as follows: Number of Days Resident Nonresident 1 $7 $14 2 $10 $20 3 $13 $26 4 $15 $30 5 $17 $34 1... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 5417 2005–06 |
Alcohol offense penaltiesProvides another authorization for impoundment of the vehicles of persons arrested for drunk driving; | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 5890 2005–06 |
County law librariesThe Washington institute for public policy must examine who uses law libraries, for what purpose they are used, and the type of fees imposed by law libraries. Results of the study and any proposed legislation for promoting... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6204 2005–06 |
Reg trans investment dstrctAn RTID is prohibited from imposing an MVET if a CTA is imposing an MVET to repay any remaining debt as part of a dissolution. Once a CTA has stopped imposing an MVET, an RTID may then impose an MVET. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6205 2005–06 |
Unneeded park land saleThe authority of the Commission is expanded to allow property sales using sealed bids, electronic bids, and oral bids at auction. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6206 2005–06 |
Park passesThe Commission may deny or revoke any Washington State park pass for cause. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6209 2005–06 |
Utility chargesA city or town providing residential gas, electric, or water utility service may require the following information when a new applicant applies for the service after July 1, 2006: (1) The applicant's name, address, and... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6214 2005–06 |
Security guard trainingIn addition to the training described above, a private security company must annually provide eight hours of certain skills training to each of the licensed security guards it employs. Security guard companies must maintain... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6277 2005–06 |
State oak treeBecause of its significance, the Garry Oak is designated as the official oak tree of Washington. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
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