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 5897 1997–98 |
Financial aidDeclares that, to the extent funds are available, the award shall be provided to persons with incomes that do not exceed sixty percent of the median family income. The amount of the need grant shall cover the cost of tuition... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5898 1997–98 |
Female athlete mentoringEncourages schools to establish policies for mentoring programs for female athletes. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5899 1997–98 |
Sue Durrant athletic awardsEstablishes the Sue Durrant athletic achievement awards for young female athletes. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5900 1997–98 |
Comm/tech coll ethical auditRequires particular consideration of the issue of employment of full-time and part-time faculty. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5901 1997–98 |
Insurance co. settlementsAn insurance company need only contact an insured instead of providing written disclosure. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5928 1997–98 |
Aquatic lands managementDeclares that facilities and uses that exist in order to support a water-dependent use, such as parking areas for marinas and boat launches, and support services for marine terminals and ferry terminals, are considered... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5951 1997–98 |
Organ donor medalA Washington State Organ Donor Medal is established, consisting of an inscribed bronze medal awarded by the Governor at the request of the donor's family and friends. The organ donor is defined as an individual who makes a... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5982 1997–98 |
State purchasing contractsFinds that it is not in the long-term best interest of the people of Washington to spend tax dollars on goods produced, whether international or domestic, in whole or part by forced labor, or indentured labor under penal... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5985 1997–98 |
Telecommunctns univrsl servcBy December 31, 1997, the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission is directed to adopt and place into effect rules that establish a universal service fund, including selecting an administrator of the fund. The... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5987 1997–98 |
Girls' athletics conferenceDirects the office of the superintendent of public instruction to sponsor a conference for health professionals, teachers, parents, administrators, persons involved in community sports programs, and other interested parties on... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6003 1997–98 |
Seattle Reign license plateThe Department of Licensing (DOL) is authorized to create the Sue Durrant-Seattle Reign license plates. In addition to all fees and taxes required to be paid upon registration and renewal of a motor vehicle, the holder of a... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6026 1997–98 |
Deer and elk tag feesRevises RCW 77.32.340 to increase deer and elk tag fees. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6028 1997–98 |
Metropolitan park districtsEstablishes requirements and procedures to allow a zoo to be managed by a metropolitan park district. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6051 1997–98 |
Gender equity in athleticsRequires disclosure of gender equity in athletics information. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6082 1997–98 |
Forest fire protection costRevises RCW 74.06.610 relating to assessments for forest fire protection. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6112 1997–98 |
Vehicle excise tax reductionThe value of automobiles, motorcycles, light trucks, and motor homes used for determining the motor vehicle excise tax is reduced by the lesser of $2,500, or the value of the vehicle if the value of the vehicle is less than... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6128 1997–98 |
Leg. transportation commtteeThe number of Senate members on the Legislative Transportation Committee is increased from 11 to 12 (to equal the number of House members). Not more than six members from each house may be from the same political party. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6177 1997–98 |
Initiative & ref signaturesRequires that a person must be a registered voter of this state to solicit or procure signatures on an initiative or referendum petition. A person who violates this provision is subject to a civil penalty of not more than five... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5845 1997–98 |
Beer taxThe general fund portion of the beer tax is reduced beginning July 1, 1997. The liquor revolving fund portion is reduced from $2.60 to $1.30 per barrel and these revenues are distributed 80 percent to cities and 20 percent to counties. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 451, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5886 1997–98 |
Fisheries enhancemnt/habitatRegional fisheries enhancement groups are authorized to enhance steelhead trout. A surcharge of $1 is collected on each steelhead license sold, and a surcharge of $25 is collected on each fishing guide license and anadromous... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 389, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| SB 5763 1997–98 |
Internet service taxationUntil July 1, 1999, cities and towns using a gross receipts tax may only tax Internet service providers under the service classification of the business and occupations tax. It is clarified that Internet service provision does... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 304, Laws of 1997 |
May 9, 1997 |
| SB 5674 1997–98 |
Teaching history awardThe board of trustees of the Washington State Historical Society makes the final determination regarding two annual cash awards: one to an individual teacher and one to an organization. These cash awards are raised through... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 263, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| SB 6004 1997–98 |
K-20 educatn technology fundAll network users pay an equitable share of the costs for use of the network to the education technology revolving fund created in the custody of the State Treasurer. Only the Director of the Department of Information Services... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| SB 5551 1997–98 |
Significant historic placesThe generic term "state register" is replaced with the more specific "Washington heritage register." Nominations made to the national register of historic places must comply with any standards promulgated by the United States... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| SB 5254 1997–98 |
Owner liability/recreatn usePublic or private landowners who allow members of the public to use their lands for purposes of skateboarding or other nonmotorized wheel based activities, hang gliding, or paragliding are not liable for unintentional injuries... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 15, 1997 |
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