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 5019 2001–02 |
Outdoor burningThe State Fire Marshal, during times of extreme fire hazard, may recommend to the Governor that outdoor burning be forbidden in specific portions of the state. Prior to making such a recommendation, the Fire Marshal must first... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5024 2001–02 |
Parks & rec commissionFindings are made as to the importance of parks, as well as the need for their care and the importance of maximizing public use without day use fees. The mission of State Parks and Recreation is declared. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5100 2001–02 |
Existing water rights$ Until June 30, 2005, allows applications for modifying existing water rights to be processed separately from applications for new water rights and does not protect the latter applications from being impaired by decisions... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5132 2001–02 |
Com telephone solicitationThe Department of Licensing must provide for the establishment and operation of a do-not-call list of telephone numbers. The list is to be updated quarterly. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5152 2001–02 |
Retirement benefits boardOne DCP participant is added to the membership of the ERBB. Duplicative language from the DCP statute regarding treatment of deficiencies in the DCP fund is eliminated. The roles of the SIB and DRS with regard to the DCP and... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5153 2001–02 |
Retirement systemsPersons who retire from PERS Plans 1 and 2, SERS Plans 2 and 3, and TRS Plans 2 and 3 may work up to 867 hours in a calendar year, in a position that is included in PERS, SERS, TRS, or the Law Enforcement Officers and Fire... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5170 2001–02 |
Commute trip reductionA telework enhancement committee is created as part of the Commute Trip Reduction Task Force. The Commute Trip Reduction Task Force must select the committee members and those members do not also have to be task force members. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5246 2001–02 |
Salmon recovery grants$ Provides flexibility to the Salmon Recovery Funding Board to establish the funding cycle for habitat projects. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5254 2001–02 |
Parks & rec facility fundingThe real estate excise tax may be used by a county or city for maintenance or operations of park and recreational facilities acquired or developed with revenues from this tax after December 31, 2000. The GMA real estate excise... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5295 2001–02 |
Wildlife conservatn foundatnA Washington Wildlife Conservation Foundation is established in order to help the programs, activities and policies of the state that preserve, protect and manage wildlife. The intent of the Legislature is to enhance wildlife... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5298 2001–02 |
Wildlife viewingThe departments of Fish and Wildlife and Community, Trade, and Economic Development must host a conference on promoting wildlife viewing tourism during the calendar year 2001. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5299 2001–02 |
Nonconsumptive wildlife actvNonconsumptive wildlife activities are included as a legitimate reason for entry onto public lands leased for grazing, agricultural, or other purposes and multiple use management of state trust lands includes nonconsumptive... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5312 2001–02 |
InitiativesInitiatives to the people and to the Legislature must display the full text of any section of law that they would repeal. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5380 2001–02 |
TelecommunicationsThe Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission = s (WUTC = s) authority to regulate competitive telecommunications services is modified. ? Competitive telecommunications services @ are defined to include both... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5437 2001–02 |
Hunting & fishing licenses$ Allows Department of Fish and Wildlife enforcement officers to require a person that is hunting or fishing to exhibit photo identification if the person purchased their hunting or fishing license over the internet or telephone. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5439 2001–02 |
Fishing guides$ Separate salmon guide licenses and game fish guide licenses are combined into a single fishing guide license. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5447 2001–02 |
Forest fire protectionThe Legislature recognizes that there is a shared interest between forest landowners and the public in protecting the forest and forest resources. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5457 2001–02 |
Private vocational schools$ Changes are made in language, liability limits of the tuition recovery trust fund, and licensure provisions due to unfair business practices. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5462 2001–02 |
Contraceptive hlth servicesA health plan offered, issued or renewed on or after July 1, 2001 that provides coverage for prescription drugs must provide coverage for all prescription contraceptive drugs and devices approved by the U.S. Food and Drug... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5479 2001–02 |
Athlete agentsIn order to be a student athlete agent, a person must register with the Department of Licensing. Application information to be provided to the department and the conditions under which the department may refuse to grant or... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5493 2001–02 |
Youth athletic fclty accountFunds are granted or loaned from the youth athletic facility account for the purposes of development, improvement, and maintenance of community outdoor athletic facilities. Funds need not be divided between purposes equally. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5510 2001–02 |
TelecommunicationsThe prohibition restricting the WUTC from approving telecommunications tariffs and price lists imposing mandatory local measured service is extended to June 1, 2004. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5537 2001–02 |
Internet adoption$ Prohibits using electronic mail or websites to advertise a child for adoption or the ability to place or receive a child for adoption by unauthorized persons or agencies. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5541 2001–02 |
Wind/sun generating facilityThe sales tax exemption for wind, solar, and landfill gas powered electrical generating facilities is lowered from 200 kilowatts (200,000 watts) to 200 watts. The sales tax exemption for machinery and equipment installed by... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5598 2001–02 |
Athletic trainersAthletic trainers are regulated at the level of registration. No person may use the title "athletic trainer" without registering with the Secretary of Health. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
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