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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1507 1995–96 |
Heritage capital projectsThe Washington State Historical Society (WSHS) must establish a process to solicit and prioritize heritage capital projects for potential funding in the state capital budget. Local governments, public development authorities,... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 182, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1001 1995–96 |
Higher education expenditursThe requirement that agencies spend appropriated and nonappropriated money in a way that conserves the appropriated money does not apply to state institutions of higher education. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| HB 1702 1995–96 |
Wheelchair warrantiesBoth motorized and nonmotorized wheelchairs are subject to the provisions of this chapter. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| HB 2670 1993–94 |
Senior citizen prop tx relefThe income thresholds for the senior citizen and disabled person property tax exemptions are increased. The $26,000 threshold is increased to $30,000. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 6, 1994 |
| HB 2798 1993–94 |
Public assistance reformThe Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction administers a program providing grants to schools for media campaigns promoting family planning, including abstinence. The Job Opportunities and Basic Skills (JOBS)... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 299, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 2, 1994 |
| HB 2176 1993–94 |
City/town incorprtn/annexatnA person proposing the incorporation of a city or town files a notice with the county legislative authority together with a $100 filing fee. The local boundary review board holds a public meeting on the proposed incorporation... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 216, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2210 1993–94 |
Comm/tech college distrct 30A new district, District 30, is added to Washington's community and technical college system. The new district will include the land encompassed by the Lake Washington and Riverview School Districts in King County and the... | Barbara Cothern (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 217, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2510 1993–94 |
Regulatory reformRULE-MAKING JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES REVIEW COMMITTEE (JARRC) REVIEW : JARRC is authorized to recommend suspension of an existing rule by a majority vote, instead of the current two-thirds requirement. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 249, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2605 1993–94 |
Higher educationGOALS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION . Eight new state higher education goals are adopted. However, implementation of the goals is subject to available funds. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2627 1993–94 |
Single-family home ownershipThe Washington State Housing Finance Commission, in cooperation with the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development, and the State Investment Board, must develop and implement a housing finance program. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 235, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2671 1993–94 |
Small busns gross recpt taxThe B&O threshold exemption is replaced by a credit against tax due. The maximum amount of credit is $60 per month. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Mar 31, 1994 |
| HB 1466 1993–94 |
Motorized wheelchairsMotorized wheelchair manufacturers must give at least a one-year express warranty to motorized wheelchair consumers. If a manufacturer fails to provide a one year warranty, the motorized wheelchair is covered by an implied warranty. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 104, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2327 1993–94 |
Higher ed disabled studentsThe intent section states that the purpose of the legislation is to provide a clear, succinct statement of rights for students with disabilities. The Legislature does not intend to confer any new or expanded rights. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 105, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2560 1993–94 |
College work-study programThe college work-study program is renamed the state work-study program. The purpose of the program is revised. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 1182 1993–94 |
Retired teachersThe current TRS I limitation of 75 days per year of substitute teaching without reduction of retirement benefits may be extended 15 days for retired substitutes working in school districts or in multi-district substitute... | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2334 1993–94 |
State historical societiesThe printing of educational publications of the state historical societies is excluded from this section's application and from any provisions of this chapter. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 82, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 1000 1993–94 |
Basic health plan continuedThe BHP sunset termination statute is repealed and BHP is authorized permanently, pending future statutory modification. The bill contains an emergency clause. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1001 1993–94 |
Community service leviesThe requirement that agencies spend appropriated and non-appropriated money in a way that conserves the appropriated money does not apply to state institutions of higher education. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1005 1993–94 |
Hghr ed inst bd stdnt membrsOne undergraduate student and one graduate student are appointed to the board of regents of the University of Washington. One undergraduate student and one graduate student are appointed to the board of regents of Washington... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1016 1993–94 |
Liability insurance proofRequires every application for an original or renewal vehicle license to be accompanied by proof of the current insurance required by RCW 46.30.020. | Betty Edmondson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1031 1993–94 |
County research servicesCreates an account in the state treasury to be known as the county research services account. Authorizes the transfer of excess revenues from the county sales and use tax equalization account to the county research services... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1039 1993–94 |
Law enforcmnt medal of honorCreates the state law enforcement medal of honor committee to nominate candidates for the award. | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1042 1993–94 |
Ballast discharge dataThe administrator of the Office of Marine Safety is directed to advise owners and operators of any vessel capable of discharging ballast into Washington state waters of the availability of the "International Guidelines for... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1060 1993–94 |
Forfeited firearms destructnAuthorizes the destruction of a firearm if it is not an antique as defined by RCW 9.41.150. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1065 1993–94 |
School pathway/bus stop prgmThe School Pathway and Bus Stop Improvement Program Council is created to make recommendations about roads, streets and bus stops that are inadequate for children traveling to and from school. | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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