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 6274 2005–06 |
Forest & fish science panelDeclares that the purpose of the independent forest and fish science panel is to provide advice to the commissioner with respect to the adaptive management program created under this act and rules implementing this act. The... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6275 2005–06 |
Forest pratices boardRevises the composition of the forest practices board. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6276 2005–06 |
Scenic protectionOne of the purposes and policies behind the forest practice rules is to identify forested areas that are important for the state's tourism economy where industrial forest practices may impair scenic resources, and develop... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6302 2005–06 |
Parking fees at state parksProvides that the commission may not charge a fee for the first two hours of parking in a state park. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6304 2005–06 |
Conservation districtsRevises special assessment provisions for conservation districts. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 5007 2005–06 |
Harbor linesThe detailed listing of harbor areas is eliminated and the Board of Natural Resources, acting as the Commission, can work with an area to adjust the line. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5015 2005–06 |
Nonpartisan judicial commA nonpartisan judicial commission is established. The commission will nominate three persons to fill any vacancy occurring in the supreme court or an appellate court. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5018 2005–06 |
Community college facultyProvides for a review and update of the best practices audit of compensation and employment for part-time faculty in technical and community colleges. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5019 2005–06 |
Student athletesProvides that an institution of higher education may not agree to, or be subject to, the rules or policies of any organization, association, or any other type of entity, nor make a contract with any party, that dictates the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5020 2005–06 |
Peace corps volunteersSchool district boards of directors must 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 volunteers for the Peace... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5021 2005–06 |
Hispanic American schlrshpDeclares that creating an endowed scholarship program to help Hispanic American students obtain a higher education will help to rectify past discrimination by providing a means and an incentive for Hispanic American students... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5022 2005–06 |
Higher ed boardsThe student member on the governing boards for the institutions of higher education may serve for a term of up to two years. Each of the governing boards shall determine the length of the student term. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5023 2005–06 |
Vehicle headlightsHeadlights must be on when windshield wipers are in use due to snow, rain, fog, or other sight limiting conditions. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5024 2005–06 |
Telework tax incentivesAn employer may take a credit, up to the amount due, against the business and occupation tax or the public utility tax for telework expenditures that exceed the average annual telework expenditures made by the employer in the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5025 2005–06 |
Community swim facilityFinds that the development of a combined intercollegiate and community swim facility at the University of Washington will provide a significant benefit to the state. Declares an intent to support a swim facility with the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5027 2005–06 |
Water rights/real estate taxSeveral of the recommendations issued in the Department of Ecology 2002 study of water right transfers are implemented in the bill. Within thirty days of receipt of an application for a change of place of use of a storage,... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5028 2005–06 |
Property tax leviesAuthorizes an inflationary adjustment for property tax levies. Repeals RCW 84.55.0101. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5029 2005–06 |
Safe water in schoolsThe state Board of Health (BOH) must adopt drinking water quality regulations for public and state-approved private K-12 school facilities by August 1, 2006, and report results to the legislature by December 1, 2006.... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5030 2005–06 |
Toxic exposure reportingA Toxics Exposure Reporting and Tracking (TERT) review panel is created to coordinate state toxic chemical exposure monitoring and protection activities. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5031 2005–06 |
All-terrain vehiclesThe Department of Licensing (DOL) must establish a comprehensive hands-on ATV safety education and training program that provides for the issuance of ATV safety certificates. The course content must be adopted from a... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5057 2005–06 |
Coordinated transportationThe voting membership of the ACCT is expanded to include: (1) a designee of the WUTC; and (2) a representative from the statewide metropolitan planning organizations and regional transportation planning organizations... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5059 2005–06 |
Transportation bond paymentProvides for a Transportation debt limit of 22 percent measured against certain transportation revenues. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5061 2005–06 |
Periodontal insuranceThe Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) must conduct a study to determine the level of dental insurance coverage provided for a range of services known to be effective in preventing and treating periodontal disease, and... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5062 2005–06 |
Organic foods commission actDeclares that the marketing of organic foods within this state is affected with a public interest. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5093 2005–06 |
Agric economic planning fundA matching fund program is established for strategic economic development plans for agriculture. The program is to be administered by the Department of Agriculture. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
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