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 5425 2001–02 |
Pesticide application$ Establishes requirements regarding aerial applications of pesticides to eradicate Asian gypsy moths in large residential areas. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 5506 2001–02 |
Charitable gift annuity$ A charitable organization involved in the charitable gift annuity business may be exempted from the reserve fund requirement, provided the organization purchases a single premium commercial life annuity sufficient to cover... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 5670 2001–02 |
Driving under the influenceIt is a gross misdemeanor to operate a vessel equipped with a motor or other propulsion machinery of more than 2 horsepower, or any sailboat, with a BAC of 0.08 or more, or while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 5770 2001–02 |
Higher education tuitionOn a time-limited basis, beginning with the 2002-03 academic year and ending with the 2007-08 academic year, the Legislature delegates tuition setting authority for all students except resident undergraduates to the governing... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 5833 2001–02 |
Initiatives and referendums$ Requires the Office of the Secretary of State to hold public hearings on initiative measures that have been certified for the general election ballot. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6249 2001–02 |
Flying cross license plateThe Northwest Chapter of the Distinguished Flying Cross Society, in cooperation with the Department of Licensing and the Washington State Patrol, must create and design a special license plate displaying the Distinguished... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6284 2001–02 |
Air pollution/vehiclesNeighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs) are defined as "a self-propelled, electrically powered four-wheeled motor vehicle that has a speed attainable in one mile that is greater than 20 miles per hour but does not exceed 25... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6337 2001–02 |
Tobacco product sampling$ Distribution of samples of tobacco products to members of the public is prohibited. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6356 2001–02 |
Children/environmentl health$ Creates the 15-member Children's Environmental Health and Protection Advisory Council (Council) to review existing laws, regulations, and standards to ensure adequate protection of children's health from environmental hazards. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6377 2001–02 |
TRS plan1$ Allows members of the Teachers Retirement System Plan 1 in extended school year programs to use either two consecutive fiscal years or two consecutive extended school years, as defined by their school districts, in the... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6383 2001–02 |
RetirementVested members of PERS, SERS, and TRS may begin receiving retirement benefits at age 70 2 without separating from service. Upon retiring, the employee no longer makes contributions or receives service credit but they may work... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6447 2001–02 |
Telephone solicitation$ Requires the Department of Licensing to establish a do not call list for those who do not wish to receive commercial telephone solicitations. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6476 2001–02 |
Juvenile offndrs/counseling$ Permits restitution ordered under the Juvenile Justice Act of 1977("Act") for victim's counseling. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6504 2001–02 |
Higher education$ Removes all references to "branch campus." $ Replaces the terms "branch campus" and "branch campuses" with site-specific campus names. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6598 2001–02 |
Natural science/wildlife edu$ Creates a fund as a repository for state monies provided to support natural science and wildlife education programs delivered by nonprofit organizations to students and teachers. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6619 2001–02 |
Climate & energy center$ Authorizes the establishment of the Washington Climate and Rural Energy Development Center in the Washington State University energy program to serve as a central, non-regulatory, source of credible information and services... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6626 2001–02 |
Branch campuses$ The Washington State Institute for Public Policy is directed to conduct a study of the original mission of branch campuses and determine if it meets current and future needs. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6629 2001–02 |
Family law handbook$ Requires the Administrative Office of the Courts to create a family law handbook to be distributed by county auditors when a person files a marriage certificate. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 49, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6640 2001–02 |
National guard$ Allows any member of the Washington National Guard to qualify for in-state tuition rates. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6718 2001–02 |
Clean energy consumption$ Directs the Department of General Administration to encourage certain state agencies to achieve the goal of a 10 percent increase in the use of clean energy resources, a reduction in overall energy use, or a combination of... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6842 2001–02 |
Sales & use tax increaseAmends RCW 82.08.020 and 82.08.064 relating to a temporary increase in the sales and use tax. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6843 2001–02 |
State parksAuthorizes nonprofit organizations to operate state parks that close due to lack of funding. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6329 2001–02 |
Emmission control inspection$ Exempts hybrid motor vehicles from the Department of Ecology's emission inspection program | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 12, 2002 |
| SB 6374 2001–02 |
Retirement tech corrections$ Corrects erroneous statutory references related to certificated teaching employees. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 12, 2002 |
| SB 6378 2001–02 |
LEOFFRS plan 2$ Creates a part-time leave of absence provision for law enforcement members of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System, adding to existing unpaid leave of absence provisions. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 12, 2002 |
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