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 6398 2005–06 |
Oversized vehiclesIn addition to other fines that may apply, the fine for violating commute time travel restrictions on a permit is $1,000. The fine for failing to obtain a required permit restricting travel during commute times, and traveling... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6402 2005–06 |
Columbia river safetyThe Columbia river safety and coastal crab mitigation work group is established and includes members from the Coastal Communities of Southwest Washington, coastal crab fisher associations, port districts below the Bonneville... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6526 2005–06 |
Traffic safety camerasThe automated traffic safety camera law is expanded to include authorizing the Washington State Patrol to use cameras to detect infractions in roadway construction zones on state highways when workers are present. The penalty... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6553 2005–06 |
Department of transportationWSDOT is directed to provide the transportation committees of the Legislature with a proposal, if appropriate, to reorganize the department's regions. Reorganization must be determined geographically, taking into account... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6598 2005–06 |
HuntingAny county composed entirely of islands, any of which are connected with the mainland by state highway, may allow shooting on county-owned lands containing a trail system constructed or maintained for the purposes of outdoor... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6708 2005–06 |
Geoduck harvestingThe number of licenses is frozen at the present level and the licenses are not transferable. Requirements are established to renew an active license. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6786 2005–06 |
City trans authorityThe governing board of a city transportation authority must be comprised of 5 members and may act as long as a quorum of 3 members is present. Provisions are made for how the seats on the board are to be filled. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 5349 2005–06 |
Dyslexia pilot programCreates a dyslexia reading instruction pilot program. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 5632 2005–06 |
Small agricultural employersThe term "small farming operation" is defined, which must be interpreted to be consistent with the definition used by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): an employer engaging in agricultural... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6179 2005–06 |
Commercial geoduck harvestCommercial geoduck harvest would remain prohibited from areas shallower than 18 feet below mean lower low water. Although vessels conducting harvest operations would be required to remain seaward of a line 200 yards seaward... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6375 2005–06 |
Animal identificationThe Director of Agriculture is to convene an advisory committee composed of representatives from the various segments of the cattle industry that will be involved in the implementation of the state's component of the national... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6470 2005–06 |
Small manufacturersWashington Manufacturing Services is organized as a private, nonprofit corporation to operate a modernization extension system, coordinate modernization resources, and stimulate the competitiveness of small and midsize... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6486 2005–06 |
Commercial driver's licensesThe Department of Licensing is directed to enter into reciprocity agreements with adjoining states. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6487 2005–06 |
False academic credentialsA false academic credential is defined. The definition includes academic certificates, degrees, course work, degree credits, transcripts, or certification of a degree. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6532 2005–06 |
Academic assessment systemOSPI must revise the state NCLB plan so that assessments in grades three, five, six, and eight assess student learning in reading, math, and science without subjective, open-ended responses. In addition, the assessment system... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6548 2005–06 |
Vehicle certificate of titleWhen 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.... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6701 2005–06 |
Condemned property saleThe Legislature reaffirms existing state law on the use of eminent domain by state and local government, specifically the state's constitutional prohibition against taking private property for private use, the court cases... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6838 2005–06 |
Sale of beerUntil June 30, 2007, a statewide nonprofit organization of microbreweries may hold a special occasion liquor license to conduct up to six beer festivals | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6860 2005–06 |
Capitol grounds/buildingsCherberg building is renamed the John A. Cherberg-Sid Snyder building. The Irving R. Newhouse building is renamed the Irving R. Newhouse-Jeannette Hayner building. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 5134 2005–06 |
Disabled hunt/fish committeeExtends the Fish and Wildlife Commission's Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities for an additional three years. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 11, 2006 |
| SB 5893 2005–06 |
Commercial fish receiversSecondary commercial fish receivers must maintain sufficient records so that the Department can ascertain the origin of fish and shellfish in their possession. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 11, 2006 |
| SB 6894 2005–06 |
Gambling/background checksDeclares an intent that the gambling commission, in exercising its oversight pursuant to RCW 9.46.070(7), shall not require review of individual shareholders of corporations publicly traded on a major exchange, including the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 11, 2006 |
| SB 6157 2005–06 |
Crab pot buoy tag programOut-of-state fishers are required to purchase and use buoy tags. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 10, 2006 |
| SB 5803 2005–06 |
Internet safetyRequires the Washington State School Safety Center Advisory Committee to develop and distribute a pamphlet to promote internet safety. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 9, 2006 |
| SB 5016 2005–06 |
Wildlife conservation awardsA wildlife conservationist award program is created in the Department of Fish and Wildlife consisting of two annual awards. The Art Kruckeberg award is presented to an individual for contributions to the conservation of the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
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