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 5464 1997–98 |
Gender equityThe sunset date for tuition waiver authority is repealed. By June 30, 2002, institutions of higher education shall strive to achieve equitable participation in their intercollegiate athletics programs. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 8, 1997 |
| SB 7902 1997–98 |
B & O tax rates lowered J.S.B&O tax rates are reduced to their pre-1993 levels, effective July 1, 1997, as follows: the selected business service rate is reduced from 2.0 percent to 1.5 percent; the financial business service rate is reduced from 1.6... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 18, 1997 |
| HB 2371 1995–96 |
Student loan repaymentLicensing agencies must suspend the professional license, certificate, or registration of a licensee when notified by a lending agency of default on a federal or state guaranteed educational loan or a service conditional... | Jerry Blanton (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2634 1995–96 |
Malt liquorLiquor licensees who convert their licenses from a Class A or B in combination with Class E licenses (sale of beer for consumption on or off the premises including kegs) to Class H licenses may continue to sell beer in... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2291 1995–96 |
International exchangesThe Legislature recognizes the importance of international exchange programs and sister relationships in promoting international trade and encouraging cultural awareness. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 253, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2793 1995–96 |
Referendum 45 implementationThe Legislature begins to make the statutory changes necessary to fully implement Referendum 45, including implementation of the Fish and Wildlife Commission's expanded | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2861 1995–96 |
Academic transcripts/tax exmThe sale and use of academic transcripts is exempt from the business and occupation tax and the sales and use tax. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 272, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2250 1995–96 |
Higher education budgetsThe Higher Education Coordinating Board reviews the supplemental budget requests of four-year institutions and the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. The board submits recommendations on the supplemental budget... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2478 1995–96 |
UW and WSU tuitionDuring the 1996-97 academic year, tuition rates increase from $8,599 up to $9,491 for full-time nonresident undergraduates and other nonresident students who are not in graduate or first professional study programs at the... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 212, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2535 1995–96 |
Public service ethicsThe statutes establishing ethical standards for state officers and employees are amended. Definitions of "grant" and "official duty" are added. "Gift" is defined to not include awards, prizes, scholarships, or other items... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2293 1995–96 |
Higher ed technology feeWith the consent of its student government association, each of the public baccalaureate institutions may establish a student technology fee. The fee must be used exclusively for technology resources for general student use. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 142, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| HB 2637 1995–96 |
Joint center for higher edThe Spokane higher education park is renamed the Riverpoint higher education park. The joint center's program coordination role is clarified. | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 110, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 19, 1996 |
| HB 2292 1995–96 |
Higher ed innovation/qualityThe Washington Fund for Excellence in Higher Education program is renamed. In its place, the Washington Fund for Innovation and Quality program is established. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 41, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |
| HB 1337 1995–96 |
Debt adjustersStatutory provisions requiring that debt adjusters be licensed, obtain a bond, and be regulated by the Department of Licensing are repealed. The consumer protection provisions regarding debt adjustors are maintained. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1491 1995–96 |
Work release eligibilitySex offenders and serious violent offenders in state prisons are not eligible for partial confinement, including work release, unless the secretary grants an individual exception after considering public safety and... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1813 1995–96 |
Private vocational schoolsFinancial disclosures by degree-granting private vocational schools are not subject to public disclosure. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2016 1995–96 |
Higher ed authorzng contrctsUnder certain conditions, the Higher Education Coordinating Board may contract with independent colleges and universities to provide instructional programs. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2288 1995–96 |
Financial aid portabilityThe Higher Education Coordinating Board creates a pilot project that permits some students to use their state need grant awards when the students study in other states. The pilot project includes students from Clark County who... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2302 1995–96 |
Student scholarship partnshpThe Washington State Student Scholarship Partnership program is created to assist public and independent colleges, universities, and career schools to raise aid money for needy and meritorious students from private sources.... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2303 1995–96 |
Tuition variance pilot progrA tuition variance pilot project is created for the 1996-97 and 1997-98 academic years. Public baccalaureate institutions may increase or decrease tuition rates by a maximum of 15 percent for students enrolled in one degree program. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2402 1995–96 |
Work force training/ed boardA representative from the private career schools is added as a voting member to the Work Force Training and Education Coordinating Board. The private career school representative serves a four-year term which expires on June... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2611 1995–96 |
Significant historic placesThe State Register of Historic Places is renamed the Washington Heritage Register. Language is added to clarify that nominations to the Washington Heritage Register must comply with rules adopted by the Department of... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2621 1995–96 |
Lewis & Clark trail bicentenThe Washington State Historical Society is directed to work with and provide leadership to the Lewis and Clark Trail Committee in planning commemorative activities relating to the expedition. The society is to coordinate its... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2929 1995–96 |
Higher ed technology planThe Higher Education Network and Distance Education Committee is formed. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2945 1995–96 |
Casino managemnt entities/txThe B&O tax rate for businesses operating casino management services is set at 2 percent. This rate applies to businesses certified by the state and providing services for casino gambling activity that includes financing,... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
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