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 5506 2009–10 |
Child care providersBeginning with the 2017-19 biennium, DSHS must adjust child care subsidies to make them equal to or greater than 75 percent of the actual charges of providing child care in a child care center. The Office of Financial... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5514 2009–10 |
Interior designThe practice of registered interior design is restricted to those who are registered in the state of Washington by the state board for registered interior designers (Board). Use of the phrases "interior design" or "interior... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5517 2009–10 |
Meat & poultry inspectionA state meat and poultry inspection program is established for Washington State that is to be at least equal to those requirements imposed under federal law. Meat food products inspected and passed under this chapter may be... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5520 2009–10 |
Agencies/truthful infoRequires agencies to provide truthful information to legislators. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5521 2009–10 |
Trees in urban growth areasAn exemption from property taxation is provided for any standing tree on real property located in an urban growth area boundary, if the taxpayer provides the county assessor documentation on the value of the tree or trees. The... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5545 2009–10 |
Park & open space allocationUpon the joint request of a metropolitan park district, a city with a population of more than 150,000 and a county legislative authority in a county with a national park and a population of more than 500,000 and less than... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5559 2009–10 |
Hunting safetyA hunter under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a Washington-licensed hunter who has held a hunting license for the prior three years and is over the age of 18 when hunting for wild birds and animals. The accompanying... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5585 2009–10 |
Employer-assisted housingThe Employer-Assisted Housing Program (the program) is created within the Commission. It is an account designated to receive and hold funds contributed by employers to assist its employees with housing. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5586 2009–10 |
ORV safety edu & trainingThe Department of Licensing (DOL) must adopt and implement a comprehensive ORV safety education and training program. The program must provide for hands-on training of ORV operators and for the issuance of safety certificates... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5590 2009–10 |
Flood control zone districtsEstablishes liability protection for countywide flood control zone districts. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5594 2009–10 |
Works of August WilsonDirects the Washington state arts commission to work with interested citizens and groups to promote the works of Seattle playwright August Wilson through activities such as performances, readings, workshops, lectures, and... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5596 2009–10 |
NW weather & avalanche ctrThe Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center (NWAC) Account is created. The account is appropriated and may only be used to support the Center. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5597 2009–10 |
Ocean renewable energyThe CTED Energy Policy Office is directed to study several aspects of developing "ocean renewable energy," defined as wave, tidal, and offshore wind resources. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5598 2009–10 |
Timber recovery fund boardThe Timber Recovery Fund Board (Board) is created. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5628 2009–10 |
Telecomm & info industriesDefinitions of "VoIP service" and "internet protocol-enabled service" are provided. Neither the state nor its agencies or subdivisions may regulate VoIP or internet protocol-enabled service regarding rates, the terms and... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5630 2009–10 |
Parks and capital projectsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5667 2009–10 |
Rental prop utility liensLimits utility liens against rental property. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5674 2009–10 |
Civil marriage equalityRecognizes the right of all citizens in Washington state, including couples of the same gender, to obtain civil marriage licenses. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5686 2009–10 |
Limousine carrier regsCertain counties and cities have authority to regulate certain limousines (executive sedans and vans) as either taxi cabs or limousines. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5687 2009–10 |
Greenhouse gas emissionsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5690 2009–10 |
Small forest landowners"Alternate harvest restrictions" is defined to mean geographically appropriate restrictions on forest practices that differ from the default forest practices rules. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5691 2009–10 |
Improving boating programsRequires the Recreation and Conservation Office, in consultation with the State Parks and Recreation Commission, recreational boating stakeholders, and the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs to work on... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5710 2009–10 |
State universities/tuitionAuthorizes the board of regents of each state university to establish tuition fees rates for its students. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5711 2009–10 |
Live performance of TapsDeclares an intent to provide the option of a live performance of Taps at every veteran's funeral. Requires the Washington state arts commission to identify and maintain a list of trumpet players who are qualified to play Taps... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5712 2009–10 |
Traffic safety camera lawEncourages the state's largest urban area to use traffic safety cameras for the purpose of detecting speeding violations at locations with the highest pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular traffic accident history. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
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